1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Pascal
French; English
"of the Passover; Easter"
The French-accented Pascal was historically used for sons born at Easter, and can make an interesting choice for a boy with Gallic roots arriving around that holiday. Pascal has a number of notable…
Pascale
Pascale is a masculine name of French origin, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It derives from the Latin 'Paschalis,' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born at Passover…
Patrice
French variation of Patrick
Though Patrice is still common for boys in France, it has long been feminine here.
Percival
French
"one who pierces the valley"
There are several Percivals scattered through the Harry Potter series, which might help transform the old-fangled, fussy image it has accrued. Actually, the original Percival was the one perfectly…
Percy
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as…
Peverell
French
"piper"
Peverell is the surname of a Harry Potter family.
Philippe
French variation of Philip
"lover of horses"
Philippe, pronounced fill-EEP, is Philip with Gallic flair.
Picard
French from Basque
"from Picardy"
Associated with the "Star Trek" commander of the USS Enterprise.
Pierre
French variation of Peter
"rock, stone"
One of the most familiar — if not stereotypical — Gallic names. Pierre was a Top 5 name in France from the 19th century through 1940 and is now on a steady decline in its native land. In the US,…
Platt
French
"flat land"
A surname with a lot of "juice," as they say, in Hollywood. In addition to veteran character actor Oliver Platt, there's La La Land producer Marc Platt and his actor son, Ben Platt, who won a Tony…
Pom
French diminutive
"apple"
Pom is a shortened word name that's not much used in France, but cute and familiar here as one of Babar (the Elephant's) triplets. Pom, pommy and pommie are (non-derogatory) terms sometimes used by…
Prewitt
French
"brave little one"
Common surname rarely used as a first.
Proust
French literary name
For remembrance of books past, Proust might be a meaningful middle name.
Purvis
French and English
"providing food"
This spelling does not dispel the "perv" connection.
Qassim
Qassim is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'qasama' meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute,' often interpreted as 'one who divides justly.' This name has deep historical roots…
Kasim
Kasim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'one who divides' or 'distributor,' often interpreted as someone who distributes justice or fairness. The name appears in Islamic tradition and…
Qassen
Qassen is a masculine name primarily found in Arabic-speaking regions and parts of North Africa. The name likely derives from Arabic roots related to concepts of division, distribution, or…
Quain
French
"clever, quick"
Truly offbeat, but just on the brink of outré.
Quay
French word name
"wharf"
A name that looks intriguing and masculine on paper, but is, unfortunately, a homonym for a girl's name.
Qué
Qué is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be derived from the Spanish word "qué," meaning "what." As a name, it may have emerged as a modern, unique choice or possibly as a shortened form of…