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Medieval French form of Catherine
"pure"
French from Greek
"charm or delight"
Charmaine is an ancient name connected to Charmion, the name of one of Cleopatra's servants, and Charmian, a Shakespearean name. Its meaning is related to the word charm, though some sources tie it…
"shining or excelling man"
French version of the mythological name Cassandra.
French surname
"from Cézanne; Caelius's town"
The last syllable being a female name makes the surname of the great French postimpressionist a creative natural for a girl.
English variation of Chablis, French
"fallen wood"
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it did.
Wait, you named me after a wine, but then you were too drunk to spell it right?
English word name or variation of Chanel, French
"dweller near the canal"
Did you really mean to name your child Channel, as in the body of water? Like, you know, the English Channel? Or were you going for the last name of the French designer Chanel, with a soft "sh" sound…
English feminization of Charles, French
"free man"
Charlesena is one of those awkward feminizations that, like Richardine or Davette, we don't recommend. And why when you have the lovely Charlotte or the gender-neutral Charlie?
English diminutive of Charlotte, French
A Charlotte nickname heard much more often in Britain than here — American parents might prefer Charlie or Lottie.
French
"little ashes"
The unusual (to English speakers) name Cendrillon is French for Cinderella, though most Americans wouldn't recognize it as such. This might make an excellent middle name for those who are looking for…
English word name from French and Latin
"deep purple-red; clear"
Rich purplish red color choice that may gain favor along with Claire, though the wine connection can't be ignored.
Word name, English from French and Latin
"trumpet"
Tuneful variation on the Claire names.
English diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Once a cowboyish old man name, Clem is now more commonly heard as a nickname for the fashionable Clementine, meaning "merciful one". Clemency, Clemence and Clementia are other possible long forms.
Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
French from German
"famous in battle"
Pronounced klo-TEELD, this name is well used in France, but rarely heard here; it has a chic and sophisticated air.
Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese
A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the spread of Christianity.
Word name, French from Latin
"harmonious, peaceful coexistence"
A modern virtue name with a peaceful meaning, this spelling in particular may be associated with the now retired, supersonic airliner.
French form of Constantina, Latin
"steadfast"
Refined and serious, Constantine is the French variant of Constantina, a Roman feminine form of Constantine. (Yes, you did read that right). Ultimately from the Latin constans , it's a virtuous…
French and Spanish nickname name
The most famous male Coco was Britain's beloved Coco the Clown, whose proper name was Nicolai. An adorable informal pet name not recommended for the birth certificate.
"fashionable made-to-measure clothes"
A fashionable name that would fit in with cousins Chanel or Dior, Couture refers to the business of designing, making and selling fashionable custom-made clothing. Strongly associated with the chic…