Updated October 2026
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"German Dance"
An Allemande is a renaissance musical form meaning 'German dance" - Handel composed many famous allemandes. As a name, Allemande has the advantages of being unusual whilst still having a history, and…
French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"
"cheerful"
Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
French variation of Alexandra
"defending men"
This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.
Variation of Alouette, French
"lark"
An elaboration of the French word name, Alouette, this form may reflect the Quebec French pronunciation of the bird name, as heard in the children's song.
French form of Amadeus
This variation of Amadeus may not be as familiar in the United States, but it has potential for French speaker and those with a French lineage.
Variation of Emmeline
A variation on Emmeline, Ameline has not experienced nearly the same level of success in the US, though it was given to five girls in 2015. Whereas Emmeline lends itself to trendy nicknames Emme and…
French and Portuguese variation of Andrew
"strong and manly"
Andre is traditionally a male name, but it is not completely unknown for girls. Think of it as an abbreviation of Andrea and it makes more sense.
Feminine diminutive of Antoine, French form of Anthony
"priceless one"
The roles of vintage French girl names are filled with now-rare feminizations, such as Antonine. More usual forms today are Antonia or even Antoinette.
French word name
"ballet position; ornate design"
Fanciful, edging toward bizarre.
Hebrew and French
"God is praised"
An interesting cousin of Natalie (the 'h' is silent) found in the Louisiana Cajun community, Athalie is the name of a tragedy by classic French playwright Racine.
French form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
If you live in an English-speaking country, there are so many variations of this august name that would make life simpler.
Variation of Antoinette, French feminine form of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
There may be some parents who deliberately transpose the i and the o in this name, pronouncing it an-tee-oh-net. And then there are those parents who are just spelling Antoinette differently. Most…
"truce, ceasefire"
Armistice is an unusual word name with a meaning that's both militaristic and peaceful. It refers to a ceasefire, temporary or permanent, by agreement in wartime. Armistice Day in celebrated on the…
French, Turkish, Kazakh, Kyrgyz
"golden moon"
A bright, celestial name of Turkic, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz origins, this transliteration might be considered the French form. Meaning "golden moon", it is notably borne by the Princess of Montenegro,…
French form of Andrea or Andrew, Greek
While Andrea — without the accent) — is still currently the favored spelling in France for boys, Andréa is an up-and-coming star, that ranked just outside the French Top 100 in a recent year. Notable…
Northern African, French, Arabic
"the lord is salvation"
Also appearing Aïssa, this name is largely used in French-influenced countries, including Algeria, Morocco, Belgium, and France itself. It derives from the Arabic Isa, the name by which Jesus is…
Elaboration of Adele, French, German
"noble"
A sweet, elaborated form of the sleek Adele, Adélie is the traditional French spelling of this Ad- name. Briefly popular in France back in the 90s, Adalee and Adalie are more familiar in the US,…
Variation of Éléonore, Bretton, French
A rare Breton form of Éléonore, Adenora may appeal as an alternative to Adeline, Aurora, and Eleanor. With nicknames Addie and Nora, it makes a distinctive yet familiar option that has never ranked…
French form of Alyosha, Russian, Greek
"defender, helper"
Ultimately derived from the Greek Alexius, Aliocha is the French form of the Russian name Alyosha. In Russia, it is used as a diminutive of Aleksey (meaning "defender, helper"), while in French, it…
French form of Awen, Breton, Welsh
"muse, inspiration"
A melodic and poetic choice, derived from Awen, a Welsh and Breton name, associated with the artistic muse and inspiration. Borne by a 9th century saint (and sister to Saint Benoît of Massérac),…