By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French
"from Bellou"
Unusual surname with rowdy quality.
"dark brown"
This fabric word name would be a one-of-a-kind.
French or Breton
"chief or prince"
Another female relative of Saint Mael.
Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…
French surname
Woody Allen used this name for his daughter to honor jazz hero Sidney Bechet -- and it could work for a boy as well.
French form of Aurelia, Latin
"golden one"
Popular in Quebec and Belgium, this French form of the stylish Aurelia may appeal to those who enjoy Elodie and Amelie but want something with that appealing golden meaning. Popular in France back in…
French form of Aurelius, Latin
"golden"
A glowing and sophisticated choice, Aurélien is the French form of the Roman Aurelius, ultimately from aureus meaning "gold, gilded". This form ranked in the French Top 30 back in the 80s and…
French form of Emil
"friendly"
Might make a worthy masculine spin on either of the uber popular Emma or Emily.
French form of the Latin Gabinus
"of Gabium"
Fans of the classic French film actor Jean Gabin might want to consider this one. Gabin is also a harmonica-playing character in the manga and anime series "Mirmo!"
Variation of Armina
"army man"
This Frenchified variation softens and prettifies the harsh original.
French, feminine variation of Armand
Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.
Appolinia is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Apollonia, which is derived from the Greek god Apollo, deity of music, prophecy, and healing. This elegant name has roots in ancient Greek…
"new"
Surname of French architect Jean Nouvel that became a given name when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie used it as the middle name of their daughter Shiloh.
Shot to fame as the middle name of Brangelina's daughter Shiloh Nouvel, after French architect Jean Nouvel.
French place name
If you're looking for a really untouristed place name, Aquitaine could be it. Aquitaine is a region of France that includes both Bordeaux and Biarritz and is famous for such food and drink as its…
French, dance term
Minuet is delicate, dancey, and lacy, with a Masterpiece Theatre feel. Is Minuet a real name? Not really, though similar-sounding French names such as Minette and Manette are.
Appoline is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek name 'Apollonia,' which itself comes from the Greek god Apollo, associated with light, music, and healing. This elegant name…
Toinon is a feminine French name that originated as a diminutive form of Antoinette, itself derived from Antoine (the French form of Anthony). The name has historical usage particularly in France…
"season"
A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
French, diminutive of Antoinette
"priceless one"
Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.
