By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French
"small town"
Charming Gallic name uncommon in France, and unknown in this country, with literary credibility as the title of a Charlotte Brontë novel.
Vincence is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing.' It is a variant of the more common female form Vincent or Vincentia. This elegant name…
Vincentine is a feminine form of Vincent, ultimately derived from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious'. This elegant elaboration adds a distinctly feminine ending to the…
Vinciane is a feminine name with French and Latin roots, derived from the masculine Vincent, ultimately from the Latin 'vincens' meaning 'conquering.' Popular primarily in French-speaking regions,…
Yolande is a feminine name of medieval French origin derived from the Germanic elements 'yol' meaning 'viking' or 'valiant' and 'lande' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It was introduced to England…
Viole is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely relates to the Latin 'viola,' referring to the flower violet, which symbolizes modesty, faithfulness, and virtue. The name…
Vyolette is an ornate variation of Violet, featuring a distinctive spelling with the 'y' replacing the 'i' and doubling the 't'. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'viola,' referring to the…
French designer name
This name of a famous Parisian fashion designer known for her sophisticated 1920s and 30s style could translate into a pretty American baby name.
French variation of Virginia, Latin
"virginal, pure"
Say Virginie they way they do in Paris -- VAIR-zhin-ee -- and it sounds elegant and appealing. But Americans might pronounce it like virgin-y, which is a no-go.
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…
French word name
"true"
A happy combination of several desirable genres: it's a word name, it has a foreign accent, and it has a highly virtuous meaning. And few other parents will be bold enough to choose it.
Guilette is a feminine name with French linguistic influences, likely derived as a feminine diminutive form of Guillaume (the French version of William). The name has an elegant, sophisticated…
Guillaumine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Guillaume, which is the French form of William. William has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.'…
Guillaumette is a feminine French name derived from Guillaume, the French form of William, which has Germanic origins meaning "resolute protection" or "will helmet." This name represents the feminine…
Xavière is a feminine French name derived from the masculine Xavier, which originated from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house.' The name became significant through St. Francis…
Feminine variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"
Xaverie is a feminine name derived from Xavier, which itself comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house.' Most famously associated with St. Francis Xavier, the 16th-century…
Chimene is a feminine name of Spanish and French origin, derived from the Spanish name Jimena. It gained literary recognition through 'El Cid,' the medieval Spanish epic where Jimena/Chimene was the…
Zele is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Slavic languages where it relates to words meaning "green" or "vigor," symbolizing life and growth. Alternatively,…
"noble"
A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and here in the US. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie, thought to derive from Adelaide via the Occitan form Azalaïs.…
French form of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
Associated with a genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods, Zénaïde is a French variation of Zenaida. Meaning "dedicated to Zeus", it was…
