French Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
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Sidaine
Sidaine is an uncommon feminine name with an elegant, distinctive sound. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it may be a creative variation of Sidney/Sydney or possibly derived from French or…
Sidony
Spelling variation of Sidonie
Sidony and its mother name Sidonie are unusual and attractive French girls' names, with a fresher feel than the fading Sydney.
Sigourney
French
"daring king"
Actress Sigourney -- born Susan -- Weaver made this unusual name (which she found in The Great Gatsby ) famous, if not popular.
Sylvianne
Sylvianne is an elegant feminine name that represents an elaborate extension of Sylvia, which derives from Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' The addition of the French-inspired suffix…
Silvie
Czech from Latin
"from the forest"
The sweet Czech form of Sylvia.
Sylvette
Sylvette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Sylvie or Sylvia, which derive from Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'wood.' The suffix '-ette' adds a sense of…
Simonette
Simonette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or elaboration of Simone, the feminine form of Simon. It has French influences, with the charming '-ette' suffix adding a touch of delicacy…
Solange
French
"solemn"
This is a soft, soignée French girls' name that has become familiar here via singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyonce. It is also the name of a martyred ninth century saint, a poor…
Sorrel
Botanical name and French
"reddish brown"
A fragrant herbal and color name that could make a sensitive, distinctive choice.
Spencer
French
"keeper of provisions"
Yes, Spencer makes a plausible and powerful female choice these days, though it's still used four times as often for boys as for girls. But Spencer does not swim that far beneath the Top 1000, used…
Etienette
Etienette is a delicate feminine French name, functioning as the female form of Etienne (the French equivalent of Stephen). It ultimately derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or…
Stéfhanie
Stéfhanie is a French-influenced variation of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' The addition of the accent mark and the unique spelling with 'fh'…
Suzanne
French variation of Susan
"lily"
Suzanne became popular along with Susan but has just dropped out of the Top 1,000. Wait a generation (or two) in the US, though in France Suzanne is once again tres chic.
Suzette
French diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
"lily"
Suzette has a kind of clunky retro charm – so kitsch it's almost cool again.
Tarot
French, fortune-telling cards
A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.
Tracy
French
"of Thracia"
In the Top 25 in the unisex seventies, these days Tracy would more likely be Gracie.
Thérèse
French variation of Theresa
Last popular in this country from the 1920s to the 1950s, it now seems more modern than the English Theresa.
Tereson
Tereson is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Teresa or Theresa, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'harvester' or 'summer.' The unique '-son' suffix might…
Thomassia
Thomassia is a feminine form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic name Ta'oma meaning 'twin.' While Thomas has been a perennially popular masculine name throughout Christian cultures, Thomassia…
Thomasette
Thomasette is a feminine name derived from Thomas, which has biblical origins meaning 'twin.' This name represents the French feminine diminutive form of Thomas, following the pattern of adding the…