French names
Names of French origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- CharlotteFrench feminine diminutive of Charles, ultimately from Germanic karl, "free manFrench#2
- OliverFrom Old French Olivier, traditionally associated with Latin oliva ("olive tree"), though many scholars trace it instead to a Germanic name such as Alfher or to Old Norse ÁleifrFrench#3
- EleanorFrom the Old French and Provençal name Aliénor, of debated origin, traditionally explained as alia Aenor, "the other Aenor," though scholars do not consider the question settledFrench#12
- CharlesFrom the Germanic word karl, meaning "free man", Latinized as Carolus and transmitted through French as CharlesFrench#48
- EloiseFrom Old French Héloïse, a name of debated origin most often traced to a Germanic source such as Helewidis ("hale" + "wide"), later associated with Greek hēlios ("sun") by folk etymologyFrench#49
- JosephineFeminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, traditionally interpreted as "he will add" or "God will increaseFrench#53
- SophieThe French form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning "wisdomFrench#55
- AdelineA French diminutive of Adela, from the Germanic element adal, meaning 'nobleFrench#59
- Beauhandsome, beautifulFrench#60
- AliceFrom Old French Aalis, a contraction of Adelais, itself from Germanic Adalheidis, the same root as Adelaide, meaning "noble kind" or "of noble characterFrench#65
- ClaireThe French form of Clara, from Latin clarus, meaning 'clear, bright, famousFrench#68
- Carolinefree man, free womanFrench#96
- MargotA French diminutive of Marguerite, meaning "pearlFrench#102
- JulietteLittle JuliaFrench#110
- CalvinBald, little bald oneFrench#132
- CharlieFree man (diminutive of Charles)French#145
- GenevieveWoman of the familyFrench#148
- IsabelleGod is my oathFrench#166
- RosalieThe name Rosalie is derived from the Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose,' often interpreted as 'little rose' or 'rose blossomFrench#171
- ViviennealiveFrench#172
- NoelleChristmasFrench#202
- Celineheavenly, of the skyFrench#207
- EliseGod is my oathFrench#223
- LucilleLight, or born at daybreakFrench#237
- CamilleHelper to the priestFrench#240
- HarveyBattle worthyFrench#251
- SylvieThe French form of Silvia, from Latin silva, "wood" or "forestFrench#282
- EsmeEsteemed or belovedFrench#298
- ElaineA French form of Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light'French#304
- ElodieThe French form of Alodia, the name of a ninth-century Spanish saint, from a Visigothic name of debated meaningFrench#310
- ColetteVictorious peopleFrench#316
- RussellRed-haired or ruddy-complexionedFrench#345
- DamienTo tame, subdueFrench#352
- AndreManly, braveFrench#368
- MalloryUnfortunate or ill-omenedFrench#372
- NicoleNicole is a feminine form of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the peopleFrench#382
- JocelynOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a medieval Germanic name meaning 'a member of the Gauts' or 'little Goth'French#393
- Remyoarsman or remedy (from LatinFrench#408
- MarcelineFrench feminine form of Marcellinus, a Roman family name derived from Marcus, which is traditionally, though not certainly, linked to Mars, the Roman god of warFrench#424
- MadeleineWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeFrench#454
- ElleDerived from the French word for 'she', also a short form of names beginning with El- such as Eleanor or ElizabethFrench#461
- MichelleFrench feminine form of Michel, meaning "who is like God?"French#465
- NoelChristmas or born on Christmas DayFrench#478
- ArletteLittle eagle or noble eagleFrench#494
- LouiseFamous warriorFrench#514
- CalShort form of Calvin, which is derived from the French surname Cauvin, meaning 'bald'French#542
- JacquelineFeminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning "supplanter" or "may God protect"French#558
- MargoPearl, from the French word for pearlFrench#559
- LouieFamous warriorFrench#596
- MarieMarie is the French form of Mary, which is debated to mean 'sea of bitterness', 'rebelliousness', or 'wished-for child', but the exact origin is uncertainFrench#617
- ArletLittle eagleFrench#642
- Lionelyoung lionFrench#659
- LouisaFamous warriorFrench#694
- JulienYouthful, downy-bearded, or belonging to the Julian familyFrench#709
- MarcelLittle warrior or dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warFrench#730
- Valerystrong, healthyFrench#743
- SoleilSun in FrenchFrench#756
- Elouiseof debated origin, possibly from Germanic meaning 'wide' or 'famous warrior'French#788
- BellamyBeautiful friendFrench#797
- AmelieIndustrious, striving, or rivalFrench#827
- Darcyfrom the French village ArcyFrench#857
- OdetteWealth, fortuneFrench#881
- LeroyThe king or crowned oneFrench#883
- VioletteViolet (the flower)French#893
- LucienLight, from the Latin 'lux' meaning lightFrench#897
- ElyseOften interpreted as a variant of Elise, a short form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oathFrench#918
- BrittanyBrittany is a geographical name derived from the region of Brittany in northwestern France, ultimately from Latin Britannia, meaning 'land of the BritonsFrench#928
- BeauxDerived from the French word for 'handsome' or 'beautiful', traditionally used as a term of endearmentFrench#970
- SimoneHeardFrench#995
- LandryOf uncertain meaningFrench#996
- JoelleJehovah is GodFrench#1,008
- BelleBelle means 'beautiful' in FrenchFrench#1,013
- JoliePrettyFrench#1,029
- LorraineFrom the region of Lorraine in France, likely derived from the Latin Lotharingia, meaning 'land of LotharFrench#1,043
- ReneReborn or born againFrench#1,091
- MaelPrince, chief, or a Breton saint's name of uncertain meaningFrench#1,097
- ReneeRenee means 'reborn' or 'born again' in French, derived from the Latin 'renatus'French#1,098
- DiorOf uncertain originFrench#1,125
- LucieLight, from the Latin word 'lux' meaning lightFrench#1,129
- AnselGod's helmet or protected by God, from the Germanic elements ans (god) and helm (helmet, protection)French#1,138
- AdrienMan from AdriaFrench#1,159
- AngeliqueAngelique is the French feminine form of Angelicus, meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel'French#1,192
- MargauxOf debated originFrench#1,198
- MarcDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warFrench#1,235
- ElietteMy God is YahwehFrench#1,241
- Solenesolemn, dignifiedFrench#1,250
- PierreThe name Pierre means 'rock' or 'stone'French#1,252
- CartierCartier is a French surname turned given name, derived from the occupational name for a carrier or cart driverFrench#1,297
- ChanelFrom the French surname, which may be a variant of 'canelle' meaning 'cinnamon' or derived from 'chenal' meaning 'channel'French#1,309
- EmilieRival, eager, or industriousFrench#1,309
- VernonPlace name from a Gaulish element meaning 'alder'French#1,382
- JulesOf uncertain originFrench#1,393
- MaevaMeaning uncertainFrench#1,396
- DesireeDesired, longed forFrench#1,427
- AnnetteGrace, favorFrench#1,443
- NathalieBirthday of the Lord, referring to Christmas DayFrench#1,478
- PauletteFeminine diminutive of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'French#1,534
- AimeeBelovedFrench#1,581
- NadineHope, or little hopeFrench#1,622
- Yvetteyew tree, or possibly derived from a French feminine diminutiveFrench#1,622
- MarquisOf noble rank, specifically a title referring to a marquis, a nobleman ranking above an earl and below a dukeFrench#1,668
- Denisefollower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivityFrench#1,673
- MarielleDear little oneFrench#1,692
- ZeliePossibly derived from a shortened form of Azélie, itself a French variant of Adèle, meaning 'noble'French#1,692
- AntoinePriceless one or inestimable, of debated originFrench#1,708
- Denisfollower of DionysosFrench#1,708
- HenriHome ruler or lord of the manorFrench#1,708
- NicoletteVictory of the peopleFrench#1,721
- VivianneAliveFrench#1,769
- CosetteLittle thingFrench#1,777
- Gissellepledge, hostageFrench#1,808
- MarianneA combination of Mary and Anne, meaning 'beloved' and 'grace'French#1,818
- JosetteGod will add, God increasesFrench#1,833
- AvrilDerived from the French word for the month of AprilFrench#1,844
- FrancineFree one, also a French feminine diminutive of FrançoisFrench#1,844
- DenisseFollower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivityFrench#1,880
- MillicentMillicent means 'strong in work' or 'strength'French#1,896
- JacquesSupplanterFrench#1,932
- NoellaBorn on Christmas, or Christmas DayFrench#1,962
- MarinOf the sea, or possibly a variant of Marine or MarinaFrench#2,036
- MarionOf debated originFrench#2,036
- YvonneYew tree, or archerFrench#2,051
- EmileOf uncertain originFrench#2,091
- IvetteYew woodFrench#2,099
- AlexandreDefender of menFrench#2,145
- AbrielleGod is my strengthFrench#2,239
- ColletteVictorious peopleFrench#2,239
- MirabelleOf uncertain originFrench#2,239
- JadoreAdored, belovedFrench#2,256
- LeonieLioness, derived from Latin leo meaning 'lion'French#2,276
- Thereseharvester, reaper (from Greek Therasia)French#2,298
- MarquiseNoble title, originally meaning 'lord of the borderlands'French#2,304
- CroixMeans 'cross' in French, often referring to the Christian crossFrench#2,332
- SolenneReligious solemnity, deriving from the Latin 'sollemnis' meaning solemn or festiveFrench#2,368
- SuzanneLily rose or graceful lilyFrench#2,387
- SebastienFrom the Latin 'Sebastianus', meaning 'man from Sebastia', an ancient city in Asia Minor named from the Greek 'sebastos' meaning 'venerable'French#2,451
- CharletteFree manFrench#2,458
- HarmonieThe French word for harmony, meaning a pleasing arrangement of partsFrench#2,458
- MargueritePearl, derived from the Latin word 'margarita' and Greek 'margaritēs', both meaning 'pearl'French#2,485
- AlphonseNoble and ready, from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready)French#2,516
- OlivierOlive tree or olive branch, a symbol of peaceFrench#2,539
- MallorieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mallory meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-omened' from Old French 'malheure'French#2,583
- AntwanOf uncertain originFrench#2,604
- BeaumontBeautiful mountainFrench#2,604
- JaquelineSupplanterFrench#2,607
- MaelysProbably a feminine form of the Breton name Maël, meaning 'chief' or 'prince'French#2,607
- Nicollevictory of the peopleFrench#2,645
- AmourA name adopted from the French word for 'love'French#2,778
- JoieJoy, delight, from French 'joie' meaning joyFrench#2,778
- Maellea French diminutive of Marie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, of uncertain meaningFrench#2,778
- AlainOf debated originFrench#2,833
- Brigitteexalted oneFrench#2,859
- LourdesPlace name referring to the French town of Lourdes, site of a Marian apparitionFrench#2,895
- CoralieA French and English form of the Latin word for coralFrench#2,957
- AlizeFeminine form of Alizé, French for 'trade wind'French#2,998
- AntoinetteA French feminine diminutive of Antoine, ultimately from Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain meaning, possibly meaning 'priceless' or 'flower'French#2,998
- Alyseof noble kindFrench#3,028
- EvetteOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Yvette or a feminine form of Yves, derived from the Germanic element iv meaning 'yew'French#3,028
- MaelaPossibly a variant of Maela, itself a short form of names like Maëlle or Maëlys, derived from the Breton element 'mael' meaning 'chief' or 'prince'French#3,028
- GiseleA name derived from the Germanic element 'gisil', meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'French#3,067
- DominiqueOf the Lord, belonging to GodFrench#3,130
- BleuFrom the French word for the color blueFrench#3,240
- RenaeReborn, born againFrench#3,249
- EsmeeBeloved or esteemedFrench#3,296
- Noemiepleasing, delightfulFrench#3,296
- VianneyOf uncertain originFrench#3,296
- MathisGift of GodFrench#3,314
- RainierOne popular interpretation is 'wise army,' from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (advice) and 'hari' (army)French#3,314
- Moniqueadvisor, counselorFrench#3,342
- RachelleRachelle is a French feminine diminutive of Rachel, meaning 'ewe' in HebrewFrench#3,342
- GastonFrom a Germanic name element meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'French#3,379
- RhoneOf uncertain originFrench#3,379
- LucFrom Latin 'lux,' meaning lightFrench#3,450
- MerleBlackbird (from French 'merle')French#3,450
- AlineNoble, of noble kindFrench#3,459
- MerciMercy (French origin, used as a given name in English-speaking countries)French#3,459
- BeauregardBeautiful gaze or good-looking, from French 'beau' (beautiful) and 'regard' (look, gaze)French#3,513
- CharoletteFree manFrench#3,577
- PascalBorn at Easter or related to the PassoverFrench#3,583
- AramisOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the French name Aramis, ultimately from Spanish or Arabic rootsFrench#3,658
- AmmyDerived from the name Amy, which likely comes from the Old French name Aimée, meaning "belovedFrench#3,712
- TimotheeHonoring God, or dear to GodFrench#3,757
- Georgettefarmer or earthworkerFrench#3,832
- ArmandArmy man, warriorFrench#3,848
- AugusteMajestic, venerable, or consecratedFrench#3,848
- AurelieThe golden oneFrench#3,903
- Etiennecrown, garlandFrench#3,949
- AbigaelleFather of exaltation (Hebrew for Abigail, with French diminutive suffix)French#3,975
- CozetteLittle thing or little darlingFrench#3,975
- LoicFamous warrior, from the Old French name Loïs, derived from the Germanic Hludwig (Ludwig)French#4,050
- NoeliChristmas, born on Christmas Day, or related to the Christmas seasonFrench#4,172
- SharlotteA variant spelling of Charlotte, derived from the French feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'French#4,172
- SymoneVariant of Simone, from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard'French#4,172
- Solangesolemn, dignified, or of a religious festivalFrench#4,265
- AmauryOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the Germanic name Amalric meaning 'work ruler' or influenced by the French name AmauryFrench#4,396
- MarquesThe name Marques is a variant of Marquis, a title of nobility in France and other European countriesFrench#4,396
- MagaliA Provençal form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'French#4,460
- Mirielleadmired or miraculousFrench#4,460
- MichelWho is like God?French#4,539
- NapoleonOf uncertain meaningFrench#4,539
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