By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Noë is a masculine name derived from the biblical Noah, which comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' This spelling variation is particularly common in French-speaking regions and…
French variation of Amelia
"work"
French favorite gaining notice here thanks to the charming film of that name. Although to the English-speaking ear it sounds more like Emily than Amelia, it derives from the latter which has a…
Ouen is a masculine name with medieval French origins, derived from the Latin name Audoenus or Eugene, ultimately meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Historically, Saint Ouen was a 7th-century French…
Quentilien is a rare masculine name that appears to be an elaborate extension of Quentin, which derives from the Latin name Quintinus, meaning 'fifth.' The addition of the '-ilien' suffix creates a…
Quintien is a rare masculine name with Roman roots, derived from the Latin name Quintus, which means 'fifth.' Historically, Roman families often named sons according to their birth order, with…
French
"oarsman"
Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.
Romain is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome.' This classic name has been used in France for centuries, honoring the historical…
Verino is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish roots, likely derived from the Latin 'verus' meaning 'true' or 'genuine.' This uncommon name carries a melodic quality with its three syllables and…
French, word name
Ambrette is the name of a French dessert pear, and also a West Indian hibiscus seed.
French, diminutive of Amanda
"much-loved"
This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter. A French diminutive of Amanda, it…
"warrior"
Marcheline was the first name of Angelina Jolie's late mother, who was part French-Canadian, which Jolie and Brad Pitt used as the middle name for their twin daughter Vivienne. The name is related to…
Latin
"lovable"
Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for…
French form of Millicent, German
"strong in work"
This old-time fairy tale name is rarely heard in the modern English-speaking world, but it's so, well, mellifluous, that it would make a lovely choice for a twenty-first century girl--a romanticized…
"lark"
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette .
Amande is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from 'amandier' meaning 'almond tree.' It's closely related to the name Amanda, which comes from the Latin 'amanda' meaning 'worthy of…
Spelling variation of Louisiana, French place name
LeeLee Sobieski, who knows a thing or two about unique names , chose this spelling twist for her daughter. Does the extra n make it more of a name and less of a place, or more of an invention and so…
Short form of Lafayette, French
"faith"
Short form found in historical records, feels a tad feminine for modern times.
Italian feminine diminutive of Roman family name Domitius, Latin
"tamed"
Domitilla is the name of the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasianus and the mother of the emperors Titus and Domitianus. There is a Santa Domitilla with catacombs in Rome named after her. The…
French feminine variation of Roman family name Domitius, Latin
Domitille is the French form of the ancient royal name Domitilla. Domitille is used today, and was in the French Top 500 during the 2000s. While English speakers might say it as dom-ih-till or…
French, meaning unknown
Also seen as Alyenor and Eleonore, this is an old French name dating back to the Arthurian romances and still heard today.
