By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Jack, Jax, or Jacques
"God is gracious; supplanter"
Jax meets Jacques in this new creation, blending the French form of James with the modern English John/Jack/Jackson offshoot. Pronounced alternatively as JAKS, ZHAKS or ZHAK, it appeared on the…
French variation of Angelica
Proof that a name can be too feminine.
Spanish, French, and Portuguese form of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Popular in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, and in some French regions, José is a variation of the Biblical Joseph. Also written as Jose (which ranks more highly in the charts…
French, German
"member of the Gauts tribe"
While the Jocelyn spelling has largely shifted into girl name territory in English speaking countries, in France, it remains a masculine option, albeit a slightly dated one, having fallen out of the…
Angéle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' It's the French form of Angela, with the acute accent indicating the pronunciation…
French variation of Andrea
Gilding the lily.
Feminine form of Lazare, French, Hebrew
"God is my helper"
Derived from the French form of Lazarus, Lazare, ultimately from the Hebrew Eleazar, Lazarie may appeal to those who want a rare, Biblical inspired choice but also enjoy the sounds of Amelie, Avery,…
French diminutive of Lillian and similar
Light, sweet, and cheerful, with the potential to feel both sophisticated and sassy, depending on the bearer, Liline is a diminutive name, predominantly used in francophone regions. While the name is…
French and Italian masculine form of Lilia, Latin
"lily"
A melodic and floral choice for boys that feels as upbeat and summery as Elio, Lilio has seen notable use in France in recent years, featuring in the latter end of the Top 500 between 2018 and 2023.…
Walloon diminutive of Elise, French, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Predominantly used in Southern Belgium by Walloon speakers, Lilise is a light and airy diminutive of Elise (or similar). Sweet but full of energy, Lilise may be appreciated by fans of Lilou, Lilias,…
Chinese, Burmese, Russian, Bulgarian, Spanish, French
"forest; jade; bright, clear; flax"
Succinct and simple on the surface, Lin is a surprisingly complex name with a variety of different roots. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, connected to the color green. Pronounced as LEEN,…
Short form of Charlotta or Carlotta, forms of Charlotte, French
"free man"
This nickname-name is very popular in Germany, though Lottie is still the preferred version in the US. The problem, of course, is that you'll have to put up with a lotta jokes. See?
Aimeé is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Aimée, meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one.' Derived from the French verb 'aimer' (to love), it carries romantic and affectionate…
French
"she-wolf"
A modern name, taken literally from the French word for she-wolf, Louve could also be considered a feminine form of Loup (or Lupus). Similar in sound to Louvre — as in the famous art museum, whose…
Amérique is a feminine name derived directly from the French word for America. This uncommon name carries geographic significance, essentially naming a child after the continent. While place names…
French, Latin
"shining"
A rare member of the Luc- family, Lucence ultimately comes from the Latin lucens meaning "shining". A French form of Lucentia, via the Roman Lucentius, in English it may bring to mind the term…
French feminine form of Ludovia or Ludovic
"famous warrior"
Ludovie can be viewed in two ways: first, as a French feminine form of Ludovic or Ludwig, giving it a strong, battle-ready meaning, and secondly, as a nature name, stemming from a genus of plants…
Feminine form of Leutwin or Ludovic, French, Germanic
"people's friend; famous warrior"
A rare and stately feeling option, Ludovine may be interpreted in two ways. On one hand, it may have been inspired by Ludivine, Ludwina, or Ludvina, all feminine forms of the Old German name,…
Walloon form of Ludivine or Ludwina, French, German
"people's friend"
More familiar perhaps as Ludivine or Ludwina, this name is the Walloon feminine form of the Old Germanic name Leutwin. With its friendly meaning and a sound that is both clunky and regal, it is used…
"moon and sky"
At first glance, this looks like a name straight from Middle Earth, however, it actually comes from the French phrase, lune et ciel , meaning "moon and sky". Atmospheric and poetic too, Lunéciel,…
