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French form of Armida, Italian literary name
Armide is a French name, based on the literary name, Armida, likely invented by Torquano Tasso for his poem, Jerusalem Delievered , borne by an enchantress who beguiles the crusaders. This particular…
French
"love"
Aime or Aimé is sometimes used for boys by French speakers, though will sound feminine to the American ear.
French, English
"bee; little elf ruler; father of multitudes"
An interesting alternative to Ava, Avery, and Everett, Avett is a musical choice, notably associated with the American folk-rock band, The Avett Brothers. The exact etymology of the name is unknown,…
French form of Aurelius, Latin
"the golden one"
An arty and elegant French form of Aurelius, Aurèle is pronounced with two syllables, the first being a soft O sound. A Top 300 choice in its native France, it has seen increased use in recent years…
Variation of Azélie or Azalea, French, Greek
"noble type; flower, dry"
Possibly inspired by the French Azélie (a relative of Adelaide) or by the floral Azalea, Azeli is a contemporary choice which may appeal to fans of Azariah, Adelie, Ailani, Zaylee, and Nayeli.…
Occitan form of Adelais, Germanic
"noble"
An Occitan and Medieval French form of Adelais, this name is ultimately related to the noble and stately Adelaide. It is likely the source of stylish French Zélie. The name was historically borne by…
French and German form of Breton Annaig
"grace"
Also spelled as Annick, this French name is a succinct form of the Breton Annaig, itself a diminutive of classic Anna. It was popular in the 1930s and 40s in France, though never as popular as…
French form of Apollodous, Greek
"gift of Apollo"
A variation of the Ancient Greek Apollodorus, this French form may appeal to those looking for something truly unexpected, but who also enjoy the likes of Theodore, Isidore, Apollo, Atticus, and…
Louisiana Creole, French
"adored, worshiped"
A rare name which may intrigue those who enjoy Adeline, Isadora, Dorothee, or Adelaide, Adorestine may be an elaboration of the French Adorée or a variation of Doris, Theadora, or Dolores. As such,…
Abélia is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'Abel', which means 'breath' or 'vapor'. The name was inspired by the botanist Dr. Clarke Abel, after whom the flowering plant genus Abelia was…
Abelle is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a variant of the more common Abelle or Abella. It derives from the Hebrew name Abel, meaning "breath" or "vapor." The feminine suffix "-elle"…
"open, secure, protected"
This unique baby name is stronger, more distinctive than April or Avril.
Adette is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Ada or Adele, with French linguistic influences. The 'ette' suffix typically indicates 'little' in French, suggesting 'little Ada' as…
French form of Adelaide, Germanic
"noble kind"
The French form of the dignified Adelaide, Adélaïde has been borne by Belgian, French, and Luxembourgish nobility, along with musician Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier. It re-entered the French Top 500 in…
French, a semiprecious stone, or variation of Agatha
Though it's French, most Americans would pronounce it as the stone.
"beloved"
Whether you pronounce it like the original Amy or the Frenchified Ay-may, this form adds considerable elan to an old favorite.
Feminine form of Alban, French, Latin
"white, bright; from Alba"
A stylish choice in France where it ranked in the Top 50 in a recent year, Albane is a relative of zippy Alba, but with the weightier feel of Constance, Mathilde, Hortense, and Ludivine. It…
French feminine variation of Albert
"bright, noble"
Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in…
Auberte is a feminine French name derived from the Germanic elements 'alb' meaning 'elf' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It is the feminine form of Aubert, which itself is a French…
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual, found mostly in France and Germany. Another, Alexandrina, was the…