French Names that Start With F

Fernand

Fernand is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning "journey" and "brave." It's the French and Catalan form of Ferdinand, a name with royal connections throughout European…

Fernandu

Fernandu is a variant spelling of Fernando, a masculine name of Germanic and Spanish origin meaning "bold voyager" or "brave journey." The name derives from the elements "fardi" (journey) and "nanth"…

Ferrante

Ferrante is a masculine Italian name derived from the Germanic elements 'fardi' meaning 'journey' and 'nand' meaning 'brave' or 'daring.' Historically, it was the Italian form of Ferdinand, a name…

Ferrand

Ferrand is a masculine name with medieval roots, originating from Old French and Occitan languages. Historically, it was both a given name and surname particularly associated with southern France and…

Fidèle

Fidèle is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal.' This name carries significant historical and religious connotations, as it embodies the…

Flavien

Flavien is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Flavius, which means 'golden' or 'yellow-haired.' It shares roots with the Latin word 'flavus' (yellow).…

Florent

French from Latin

"flowering"

Historically, the French and English name Florence was used for both sexes. And Florent is a steady classic in France, booming there in the 1980s. Maybe it's time to import it, and show that boys can…

Florentin

Florentin is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name 'Florentinus,' which means 'flowering' or 'flourishing.' It is related to the ancient Roman name Florentius and…

Foulques

Foulques is a masculine name of Old Germanic origin that came into prominence in medieval France. It derives from the Germanic element 'folk,' meaning 'people' or 'army.' Historically significant,…

Fort

French, English

"strong; a protected building, a stronghold"

A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.

Fortun

Fortun is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from Fortunatus, meaning 'lucky,' 'fortunate,' or 'blessed.' As a shorter form of the traditional Fortunato or Fortune, it carries connotations of…

Franchot

French variation of Francis

Old-time movie actor Franchot Tone (born Stanislas -- Franchot was his mother's maiden name) earned this name its own place in the book. An interesting, provocative choice.

François

French variation of Francis

Francois is the ultimate sophisticated French name.

Fate

Short form of Lafayette, French, English word name

"faith; predestined, destiny, chance"

Briefly in the US Top 1000 in the late 19th century, Fate likely emerged as a short form for the old French name, Lafayette. In the contemporary landscape however, it may well be perceived as a word…

Fayette

Short form of Lafayette, French

"faith"

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

Frédéric

French, from German

"peaceful ruler"

The chic French form of Frederick, Frédéric was popular in France in the middle of the 20th century. This is famously the French name of composer Frédéric Chopin (born Fryderyk Chopin).