French Names that Start With O
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Odette
French, from German
"wealthy"
Odette is the good swan in Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake , a role for which Natalie Portman won an Oscar ---and it would make a particularly sophisticated yet upbeat choice. In fact, it charted in…
Octava
Octava is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'octavus' meaning 'eighth.' Historically, this name was often given to the eighth daughter in a family or to a girl born in the…
Odetta
German
"wealthy"
The memorable folk singer, an early single-name celeb, brought this into the spotlight. The French variation is Odette.
Odilia
Germanic
"fatherland; wealth, fortune"
Though it has never charted in the United States, this frilly name has the elements some brave, modern namers might find attractive—namely, the initial O and the -ia suffix. St. Odile of Alsace, also…
Octavie
Octavie is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman name Octavius, meaning 'eighth' or 'born eighth.' It's the feminine form of Octave, particularly used in French-speaking regions.…
Odile
French variation of German Otthild
"prospers in battle"
Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of…
Olivette
Feminine form of Oliver, French, Latin
"olive tree"
A feminine form of Oliver and a diminutive of Olive, Olivette could make an interesting choice for those who love Colette and Violette, but also Olivia. It was used in the 19th century French opera…
Oliviane
Oliviane is a refined feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Olivia, which derives from the Latin word 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree.' The addition of the elegant '-ane' suffix…
Olympiad
Olympiad is an unusual feminine name derived directly from the ancient Greek Olympic Games, held in honor of Zeus at Olympia. While extremely rare as a personal name, Olympiad carries powerful…
Océane
French
"ocean"
Popular in France and Quebec, but familiar in Switzerland and Belgium too, Océane is a French nature name that combines elegance with a beachy, summery feel. It recently ranked in the French Top 300,…