270+ French Boy Names
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Aloin
Aloin is a rare masculine name with potential botanical connections, as aloin is a compound found in aloe plants known for medicinal properties. The name likely shares etymological roots with names…
Aubin
French form of Albinus, Ancient Roman
"white, blond, bright"
Aubin might be seen as a fresher and more decidedly masculine twist on Aubrey, though the two are not related. This stylish French choice derives from the Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning "white,…
Arnaud
French variation of Arnold
"ruler, strong as an eagle"
French given and surname.
Arnaut
Arnaut is a masculine name with medieval European origins, particularly connected to the Balkans and Mediterranean regions. Historically, the term "Arnaut" was used by Ottoman Turks to refer to…
Aluin
Aluin is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, believed to be a variant of Alvin or Alwin. The name combines the elements 'alf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' creating the poetic…
Bastien
French and Spanish, diminutive of Sebastien
"person from ancient city of Sebastia"
In this form, or as Sebastian or as Bas, Bastien is a fashionable Euro name with a possible future in America. There is a one-act comic opera by Mozart titled Bastien and Bastienne . An alternate…
Arnauld
Arnauld is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a French variant of Arnold. The name combines the elements "arn" (eagle) and "wald" (power, ruler), literally meaning "eagle power" or…
Basile
French variation of Basil
"regal"
Herby and aristocratic Basil remains a tough sell, but we’d like to introduce you to Basile, the delightful French version. It retains all of Basil’s charm, but sheds some of the pesto linkage.…
Bale
Bale is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Old English where it referred to a rounded bundle or package, or from Welsh origins where it relates to a hillside or…
Bayless
French occupational name
"bailiff"
Offers much less than Bay.
Beauchamp
French
"the beautiful field"
Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).
Beauregard
French
"beautiful gaze"
In the past this was seen as a jokey Southern colonel name, but we have heard of some parents considering it as a path to the likeable Beau.
Arnou
Arnou is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic or French origins. It likely represents a variant spelling of Arnau, Arnaud, or Arno, names deriving from Germanic elements meaning 'eagle'…
Algernon
French
"moustached man"
While this name came into being as a Norman-French nickname for a man with whiskers, the name was quickly embraced as a true name by the Victorians and is likely most familiar to you as the name of…
Benôit
Benôit is a French variant of Benedict, featuring the distinctive circumflex accent that adds a touch of Gallic sophistication. Derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed," this name…
Benoît
French
"blessed"
A French form of Benedict that makes a smooth and elegant choice, although the pronunciation may trip people up in an English speaking environment.
Benoit
French variation of Benedict
"blessed"
Once you get past the pronunciation hurdle, a smooth and elegant choice. In French, it's spelt with a circumflex: Benoît.
Bernot
Bernot is a masculine name with French and Germanic origins, likely derived as a variant or diminutive of Bernard. The root name Bernard combines the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and…
Bernardin
Bernardin is a masculine name with French and Germanic roots, serving as a diminutive form of Bernard. Derived from the elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong), Bernardin essentially means…
Alain
French, variation of Alan
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.