By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French feminine variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Josephe is much less well-known in the English-speaking world than Josephine or Joanna. English speakers might have trouble with its similarity to the male Joseph.
French place-name; also color name
Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
Jordane is a feminine name that represents a French variation of Jordan, ultimately derived from the Jordan River in the Middle East. The Hebrew origin 'yarden' means 'to flow down' or 'descend.'…
French
"rope"
Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.
"to sail"
Cabot is an attractive English surname associated with the daring early Italian-born British explorer known as John Cabot; his birth name was Giovanni Caboto.
Chesare is a variant spelling of Caesar, derived from the famous Roman family name that became synonymous with leadership and imperial power. The name possibly originates from Latin words meaning…
Césaire is a distinguished masculine name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Caesar, which means 'head of hair' or possibly 'to cut.' The name carries an air of nobility and intellectual…
French from Latin
"naive"
French saintly name, used for both boys and girls. Although not common in France, it has been used in small numbers for boys in the 2010s and 2020s. Candide, in its sense as the French word for…
Jourdaine is a feminine name with French origins, developed as a feminine form of Jordan. The name ultimately derives from the Jordan River in the Middle East, carrying meanings of 'flowing down' or…
Caton is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old English 'catt' meaning 'cat,' possibly originating as a nickname for someone with cat-like qualities.…
French flower name, from Latin
"reed"
French word name
"young"
But what happens when Jeune grows vieille.
"oak tree"
Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.
Spelling variation of Chaney
Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.
"clergyman"
An undiscovered last-name-first option.
French nickname for Charles
"free man"
The way the French allude to Charlie Chaplin could make a charming name on its own, or a hip nickname alternate to Charlie or Chuck. It's also used in the Creole community.
"January"
Used in France as a male name, this would make an appealing and unusual choice, as would two other Gallic month names, Avril and Mai.
Jacquie is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or variation of Jacqueline, which is the French feminine form of Jacques (James). With French origins, the name ultimately derives from Hebrew,…
Chrétien is a masculine French name derived from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ.' This name carries religious significance and has historical importance in French…
Cretien is a masculine name with French and Dutch origins, representing a variation of Christian. Derived from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ,' this name has deep religious…
