French Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
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Damica
French
"open-spirited, friendly"
Rarely heard but pleasing feminissima name for a baby girl.
Danette
Danette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Dana or Danielle, which themselves derive from the masculine Daniel, meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew. Popular…
Dany
French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
Danelle
Danelle is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Danielle, the feminine form of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' Gaining some recognition in the United…
Daniéle
Daniéle is a feminine French variant of Daniel, which comes from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge." The accent mark gives it a distinctly French pronunciation and flair.…
Danice
Danice is a feminine name that likely emerged as a modern variation of Denise or a blend of Dana and Janice. It may also be inspired by the word 'danice,' which means 'giving' in some Slavic…
Danique
French variation of Danica
"morning star"
This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.
Curtis
French
"courteous, polite"
Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many boy names for girls" gaining in popularity and acceptability.
Darrell
English from Norman French
"dear one, beloved"
Once exclusively male name, Daryl Hannah made the Darrell spelling just as appropriate for girls -- and maybe even more feminine than masculine these days.
Delancey
French
"from Lancey"
This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.
Delphine
French from Greek
"of Delphi; womb"
Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed…
Délice
French
"delight"
French delicacy.
Denise
French, feminine variation of Denis
"god of Nysa"
Denise was a French favorite of the fifties and sixties but is less chic now. In 2020 it broke back into the Top 1000 after a five-year hiatus, catapulted into style by reality TV star Denisse Novoa…
Desirée
French
"desired"
Desired and chosen by many, despite (or because of) its sensual image, Désiree could also be linked to wanting or wishing for something. more generally. As a spiritual name, it connotes a desire to…
Desi
Short form of Desiree, French
"desired"
Desi makes Desiree a lot cuter and more boyish.
Diane
French variation of Diana, Latin
"divine"
Like Joanne and Christine, middle-aged Diane has been overshadowed by the a-ending version of her name. Diane has a definite mid-century feel; it was a Top 20 name from 1946 to 1959. Though it has…
Dimanche
French
"Sunday"
Pleasant-sounding word that could morph into a unique Sunday-picnic-type name.
Dior
French surname
"golden"
Dior has joined Chanel and Armani on the fashionista hit parade of names, appealing due to its designer quality, its succinct sound, and contemporary air. Nearly 400 baby girls were named Dior in the…
Dominique
French, feminine variation of Dominic, Latin
"belonging to a lord"
Had a surge of popularity in the Dynasty days, now has subsided in the wake of fresher French choices like Destry and Delphine, though it retains its sense of sophistication. It's one of the most…
Benilde
French variation of Latin
"good"
The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.