French Names that Start With O
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Ottoline
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
"prospers in battle"
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
Onfroi
Onfroi is a masculine name of Germanic origin that evolved through Old French. It derives from the Germanic elements "hun" (meaning bear cub or warrior) and "frid" (peace). Onfroi is a medieval…
Obéron
Obéron is a masculine name derived from Auberon, the French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler' or 'king of the elves.' Most famously, Oberon appears in medieval and Renaissance…
Odon
Odon is a masculine name with rich historical roots across several cultures. In Hungarian, it developed as a form of the Germanic name Odo or Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The name also…
Odyssée
Odyssée is an uncommon masculine name derived from the ancient Greek epic 'The Odyssey,' written by Homer. The name evokes the legendary journey of Odysseus (Ulysses), symbolizing adventure,…
Olivier
French
"olive tree"
More and more frequently heard as the Gallic version of Oliver, Olivier could be seen as a tribute to the great British actor, Sir Laurence O.
Ourson
Ourson is a masculine name of French origin, literally meaning 'little bear' or 'bear cub.' It derives from the French word 'ours' (bear) with the diminutive suffix '-on.' This charming name carries…
Othon
Greek form of Otto
"wealth, fortune"
A Greek form of the rising star Otto, Othon was brought to public consciousness when a Bavarian prince named Otto became the first modern king of Greece in 1832. It was briefly popular in France in…
Oceane
French
"ocean"
Oceane (oh-see-EN) has been one of the chicest names in France for several years, ranking in the French Top 50. This is a sophisticated name that could easily cross the ocean, and is much more…
Owain
Welsh variation of Eugene or Celtic "well-born; born of sheep"
"well-born; born of sheep"
Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient. Possibly an Old Welsh form of the Latin Eugenius, or, deriving from other…
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,…
Ouen
Ouen is a masculine name with medieval French origins, derived from the Latin name Audoenus or Eugene, ultimately meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Historically, Saint Ouen was a 7th-century French…
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…
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…