French Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
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Amabel
Latin
"lovable"
Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for…
Belle
Short form of Isabelle or French
"beautiful"
Belle has nothing but positive associations, from "belle of the ball" to "Southern belle" to the heroine of Disney's Beauty and the Beast . As if this weren't enough good things, Belle is also one of…
Amalie
Danish, Norwegian, and German form of Amalia or Amelia
"work"
Popular in Norway and Denmark, but familiar across Europe, Amalie can be pronounced as a-MAHL-yah, much like sister Amalia. A variation of Amelia, it shares the same Germanic element, amal meaning…
Amandine
French, diminutive of Amanda
"much-loved"
This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter. A French diminutive of Amanda, it…
Ambrette
French, word name
Ambrette is the name of a French dessert pear, and also a West Indian hibiscus seed.
Emilie
Spelling variation of Emily; German and Scandinavian feminine form of Aemilius
Unlike most creative spellings, this one isn't overly trendy or overdone—in fact, it's quite delicate and pretty. However, it is clearly suffering from the plethora of similar names that are flowing…
Amélie
French variation of Amelia
"work"
French favorite gaining notice here thanks to the charming film of that name. Although to the English-speaking ear it sounds more like Emily than Amelia, it derives from the latter which has a…
Amérique
Amérique is a feminine name derived directly from the French word for America. This uncommon name carries geographic significance, essentially naming a child after the continent. While place names…
Aimeé
Aimeé is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Aimée, meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one.' Derived from the French verb 'aimer' (to love), it carries romantic and affectionate…
Andrée
French variation of Andrea
Gilding the lily.
Angéle
Angéle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' It's the French form of Angela, with the acute accent indicating the pronunciation…
Angeline
French variation of Angela
"angel"
With Angelina becoming so popular thanks to Ms. Jolie, this could be a new twist—but everyone will always misunderstand it as Angelina. While it currently ranks at Number 951 in the US, it's Number…
Angelette
Angelette is a delicate feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, which stems from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' The addition of the French suffix '-ette'…
Angélique
French variation of Angelica
Proof that a name can be too feminine.
Ninon
French
"grace"
Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.
Nanine
Nanine is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived as a diminutive form of Anne or Nina. It essentially means 'grace' or 'favor,' inheriting this meaning from Anne's Hebrew roots. The…
Nanon
French, diminutive of Ann
Sweet and endearing, à la Mignon and Manon.
Anabelle
French variation of Annabelle
This version of the name with only one n does not have nearly the popularity of its sister. Unless you have a particular aversion to the fourteenth letter of the alphabet, it may be best to stick…
Anne-marie
French, combination of Anne and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
One of the oldest and most widely used compound names, now a bit dated but not as much so as its opposite Mary-Ann. The hyphen is optional. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include…
Annette
French
"grace"
Annette is a French diminutive of Ann which was among the first wave of widely-used girls' names from France, now neglected for so long that it's almost starting to feel stylish again.