1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Moïse
Moïse is the French form of Moses, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'drawn out of the water,' referencing the biblical account of baby Moses being rescued from the Nile. This elegant variation…
Narcisse
Narcisse is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection. The name is connected to the narcissus flower,…
Nazaire
French from Latin
"Nazareth"
Saint-Nazaire is a harbor town in France; the name relates to Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child. Two possible variations: Nazarius, an Italian martyr, and Nazario.
Neville
French
"new town"
More often used in Britain than here, where most names ending in ville fall into the unthinkable class, this might make an exception via fans of the musical Neville Brothers. Charles Dickens used the…
Nicaise
Nicaise is a masculine name of French origin with historical roots dating back to early Christianity. Derived from the Greek 'nike' meaning 'victory,' it was borne by several early Christian saints,…
Norris
French
"northerner"
Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris.
Obéron
Obéron is a masculine name derived from Auberon, the French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler' or 'king of the elves.' Most famously, Oberon appears in medieval and Renaissance…
Octave
French form of Octavius, Latin, or English word name
"eighth; musical and poetry term"
Octave shortens Octavius to a more manageable length, keeping the "eighth" meaning. In English speaking countries, however, people could easily confuse this with the musical and poetrry term octave .…
Odon
Odon is a masculine name with rich historical roots across several cultures. In Hungarian, it developed as a form of the Germanic name Odo or Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The name also…
Odyssée
Odyssée is an uncommon masculine name derived from the ancient Greek epic 'The Odyssey,' written by Homer. The name evokes the legendary journey of Odysseus (Ulysses), symbolizing adventure,…
Olivier
French
"olive tree"
More and more frequently heard as the Gallic version of Oliver, Olivier could be seen as a tribute to the great British actor, Sir Laurence O.
Ourson
Ourson is a masculine name of French origin, literally meaning 'little bear' or 'bear cub.' It derives from the French word 'ours' (bear) with the diminutive suffix '-on.' This charming name carries…
Orville
French
"gold town"
Only if you're an aviation buff or seriously addicted to popcorn.
Othon
Greek form of Otto
"wealth, fortune"
A Greek form of the rising star Otto, Othon was brought to public consciousness when a Bavarian prince named Otto became the first modern king of Greece in 1832. It was briefly popular in France in…
Page
French
"page, attendant"
Strictly for the girls.
Paladin
French
"of the palace"
This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.
Parc
French
"park"
Of course, you can just name him Park. But that's so pedestrian.
Paris
French place-name
The first famous Paris was a mythological prince of incredible beauty. The most recent was media darling Paris Hilton, inspirer of a generation of baby-girl namesakes. But since Pierce Brosnan and…
Parish
English surname
"from Paris"
More masculine than Paris for a boy, but in danger of being misunderstood as that name; has a slightly churchy feel.
Parnell
French
"little Peter"
Likable choice for history-minded parents who might want to honor Irish patriot Charles Parnell.