270+ French Boy Names

If you're seeking a French artist name that goes beyond Monet and Manet, Daumier -- known for his revealing caricatures -- makes a rich, sophisticated choice.

Saint Germain, the intellectual center of Paris, lends the name a creative aura. But most Americans would say jer-mayn. The Latin Germanus may mean sprout or bud, or brother.

Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).

The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, would make a surprising middle name choice.

Place-name waiting to be discovered.

Short form found in historical records, feels a tad feminine for modern times.

This French feminine version of Germain is a unisex choice in the U.S., also spelled Jermaine, Jemaine, and Germain. Rooted in the ancient Latin Germanus, which may mean sprout or brother, it's no longer a fashionable choice in any version.

French given and surname.

Saint-Nazaire is a harbor town in France; the name relates to Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child. Two possible variations: Nazarius, an Italian martyr, and Nazario.

Strictly for the girls.

Venerable old saint's name now associated solely with talk show host Philbin, who is constantly seeking namesakes.

This might be a better choice than the similarly pronounced Jan, to avoid gender confusion.

This variation of Joshua has been in the US Top 300 since 1990. Like the original, Josue is a bit off its peak but its popularity has real staying power.

Hervé was a legendary French saint, patron of the blind, who performed many miracles -- it's a lot more sophisticated than the English Harvey.

Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.

French variant of Isaiah

Hugh plus.