French Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
Across 37 pages
of 37
Robine
French feminization of Robin, English
"bright fame"
Rochelle
French
"little rock"
While Rochelle may sound like a twist on Rachel, it has a different origin entirely. Rather than having Biblical and Hebrew ties, it comes from the name of a city on the west coast of France, La…
Rolande
Rolande is a feminine name of French origin, representing the female form of Roland. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land,' suggesting someone of renowned courage or a…
Romaine
French
"a Roman"
In this country, likely to conjure up visions of leafy lettuce.
Romane
French
"a Roman"
The feminine version of the newly-stylish Roman -- and the longer form of the also-newly-stylish Romy -- would make a girls' choice that achieves that near-impossible balance of being both original…
Romanade
Romanade is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear etymology, possibly created as a modern invention combining elements of 'Roman' with a feminine suffix. It might have been inspired by words…
Romanette
Romanette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or feminine form of Roman. With French-inspired construction, it combines 'Roman' with the feminine diminutive suffix '-ette,' creating a name…
Romany
English
"Romani"
Romany is a melodious name referring to the Roma or Romani community and their culture, which makes it a potentially controversial choice for a baby not of that heritage. Romany Malco is an actor who…
Romilly
English
"citizen of Rome"
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly…
Ronaldette
Ronaldette is an uncommon feminine name created as a feminization of Ronald, a masculine name of Norse origin meaning "ruler's counselor." The addition of the feminine suffix "-ette" transforms the…
Ronaldine
Ronaldine is a feminine derivative of Ronald, which comes from Old Norse origins meaning 'ruler's advisor' or 'mighty ruler.' The feminine suffix '-ine' transforms the traditionally masculine Ronald…
Rosemonde
Rosemonde is a feminine name with French origins, combining 'rose' (the flower symbolizing love and beauty) and 'monde' meaning 'world' in French. This creates the poetic meaning 'rose of the world.'…
Rosemonda
Rosemonda is an elegant feminine name with Germanic roots, combining elements meaning 'horse' (from 'hros') and 'protection' (from 'mund'). This medieval name was used throughout Europe but…
Rosine
Diminutive of Rose, Latin
"rose, a flower"
Rosine can be thought of as a short form of the classic flower name Rose. It's similar to the Irish Róisín, though that is pronounced roh-sheen.
Rosette
Rosette is a delicate feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Rose. It literally means 'little rose,' referring to the small, rose-shaped decoration or ribbon…
Roselle
Combination of Rose and Elle
Most contemporary parents would probably opt for the more streamlined Elle.
Rosemarie
Combination of Rose and Marie
"rose flower + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Rosemarie had its moment in the sun back in the middle of the last century, when parents were looking for new ways to recycle traditional family names. So a child might combine her two grandma's…
Roux
French From Latin
"russet"
Roux, a color name meaning russet or reddish brown, is a possible middle name for your little auburn-haired babe, though a post-Hunger Games child would more likely be called Rue. Roux is also a…
Sabienne
Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin
"from the Sabines"
Sabienne is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived as an elaborate variation of Sabine or possibly blending elements of Sabine and Fabienne. The name carries connotations of the…
Sabine
French, German, and Dutch form of Sabina, Latin
"Sabine"
A concise choice with a hint of chic, Sabine is the French, Dutch, and German form of the Latin Sabina. While it has never charted in the US, Sabine saw a slight increase in use in recent data, with…