1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Orianne
Orianne is an elegant feminine name with roots in Latin and French traditions. It's believed to be a variation of Oriane, which itself derives from Latin 'oriens' meaning 'rising' or 'eastern,'…
Orleane
Orleane is a feminine name derived from the place name Orleans, a historic city in France. The name blends French elegance with a touch of Southern American charm, as it also evokes associations with…
Ottilie
German, French
"prosperous in battle"
Ottilie is trending in the UK, where the pronounced T helps the name sound pretty and delicate, rather like Amelie and Elodie. Ottilie is less popular in the US, where many Americans pronounce it as…
Ottoline
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
"prospers in battle"
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
Page
French
"page, attendant"
Sleek and sophisticated single-syllable choice that has NEVER been in the Top 1000, though sister name Paige has ranked since the mid 1950s. Though off her peak, Paige is still in the Top 200. Along…
Paméla
Paméla is the French variation of Pamela, a name created by the English poet Sir Philip Sidney for his 16th-century pastoral poem 'Arcadia.' The name is believed to be derived from Greek elements…
Indre
French or Sanskrit
"cave; possessing drops of rain"
The Indre is a river in France. Spelled Indra, it's the name of a powerful deity worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains — roughly the South Asian equivalent of the Greek Zeus or Norse Odin. But…
Pascale
French from Hebrew
"Passover"
Sophisticated, stylish feminine form of Pascal especially appropriate for girls born around Easter or Passover.
Pascaline
Pascaline is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the male name Pascal, which comes from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born at Passover.' The addition of the…
Pasquette
Pasquette is a feminine French diminutive form of Pascal or Pasqua, names ultimately derived from the Latin 'Pascha' meaning 'Easter.' Historically used in French-speaking regions, Pasquette would…
Illuminée
French word name
"illuminated"
Illumination with a French accent.
Pascalie
Pascalie is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the masculine Pascal, which comes from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born at Passover.' The feminine suffix…
Patrice
French variation of PATRICIA
"noble"
Patrice is a more modern-sounding and polished unisex alternative to Patricia.
Paule
French, feminine variation of Paul
This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.
Pauline
French, feminine variation of Paul
"small"
Pauline had its moment of glory a century ago, when movie audiences were thrilling to the silent serial The Perils of Pauline , released in 1914. A Top 50 name in the US between 1908 and 1930, it…
Paulette
French, feminine diminutive of Paul
"small"
It's interesting how names imported to the US from other countries and cultures have fashion cycles based on their culture of origin. Paulette along with cousins Annette and Claudette were the most…
Paulille
French, feminine variation of Paul
Almost completely unknown in this country: an intriguing possibility.
Perle
Perle is a delicate feminine name derived from the French word for 'pearl,' ultimately from Latin 'perla.' This gem-inspired name evokes qualities of rarity, purity, and lustrous beauty. While never…
Coco
Spanish and French pet name
Coco came to prominence as the nickname of the legendary French designer Chanel (born Gabrielle) and has lately become a starbaby favorite, initially chosen by Courteney Cox for her daughter Coco…
Baie
Baie is a rare feminine name with possible origins in Old French, where it could be derived from 'baie' meaning 'bay' or 'berry.' It might also have Celtic roots or be a variant of Bay or Baye. The…