By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 72 pages
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French
"young blacksmith"
And this sounds like the synthetic fabric washed with Fabrice.
French occupational name
"ironworker"
Surname of a fifteenth-century saint and a twenty-first-century quarterback, Brett Favre.
Fernand is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning "journey" and "brave." It's the French and Catalan form of Ferdinand, a name with royal connections throughout European…
Fernandu is a variant spelling of Fernando, a masculine name of Germanic and Spanish origin meaning "bold voyager" or "brave journey." The name derives from the elements "fardi" (journey) and "nanth"…
Ferrante is a masculine Italian name derived from the Germanic elements 'fardi' meaning 'journey' and 'nand' meaning 'brave' or 'daring.' Historically, it was the Italian form of Ferdinand, a name…
Ferrand is a masculine name with medieval roots, originating from Old French and Occitan languages. Historically, it was both a given name and surname particularly associated with southern France and…
"skilled with a spear"
Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.
Fidèle is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal.' This name carries significant historical and religious connotations, as it embodies the…
French from Greek, "dear, beloved"
"dear, beloved"
Varying Filbert does not improve the name: it still makes one think of a nut.
Flavien is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Flavius, which means 'golden' or 'yellow-haired.' It shares roots with the Latin word 'flavus' (yellow).…
French from Latin
"flowering"
Historically, the French and English name Florence was used for both sexes. And Florent is a steady classic in France, booming there in the 1980s. Maybe it's time to import it, and show that boys can…
Florentin is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name 'Florentinus,' which means 'flowering' or 'flourishing.' It is related to the ancient Roman name Florentius and…
Foulques is a masculine name of Old Germanic origin that came into prominence in medieval France. It derives from the Germanic element 'folk,' meaning 'people' or 'army.' Historically significant,…
French, English
"strong; a protected building, a stronghold"
A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.
Fortun is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from Fortunatus, meaning 'lucky,' 'fortunate,' or 'blessed.' As a shorter form of the traditional Fortunato or Fortune, it carries connotations of…
French variation of Francis
Old-time movie actor Franchot Tone (born Stanislas -- Franchot was his mother's maiden name) earned this name its own place in the book. An interesting, provocative choice.
Francois is the ultimate sophisticated French name.
French, from German
"peaceful ruler"
The chic French form of Frederick, Frédéric was popular in France in the middle of the 20th century. This is famously the French name of composer Frédéric Chopin (born Fryderyk Chopin).
French, feminine variation of Gerard
Makes Geraldine seem positively groovy.
French form of the Italian Gaetano
"of Gaeta"
It's unusual, but that may be its best feature.
