Updated October 2026
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French from German
"battle fortress"
Creative surname choice, associated with the great French postimpressionist Edouard Villard.
French
"town-dweller"
Name with aristrocratic overtones.
Virgile is a masculine name of Latin origin, the French form of the Roman name Virgil or Vergilius. It is most notably associated with the classical Roman poet Virgil, author of the 'Aeneid,' giving…
Latin
"of life, vital"
Borne by a number of early saints, it comes from the Latin word for life.
French, English, or German surname
"life; swamp"
As a surname, Viel is a French and English variation of Vial, ultimately from the Latin word for "life". The German variation is derived from the word vil , meaning "swamp" or "bog". In the…
French word name
"true"
A happy combination of several desirable genres: it's a word name, it has a foreign accent, and it has a highly virtuous meaning. And few other parents will be bold enough to choose it.
Verino is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish roots, likely derived from the Latin 'verus' meaning 'true' or 'genuine.' This uncommon name carries a melodic quality with its three syllables and…
Variation of Victorine, French, Norman
"victor, conqueror"
Ultimately from the Roman Victor, Victorene is a French and Norman feminine form of Victorinus. Less popular than the Victorine spelling which ranked in the French charts in the 2000s, Victorene was…
French place name
A luxurious and dramatic sounding choice, Versailles is a French place name, best associated with the Palace of Versailles, home to King Louis XIV before the French Revolution. With its strong "EYE"…
French form of Violina, Latin
"violet"
A sleek and distinctive variation of Viola, adapted from a Judeo-Italian diminutive, Violine may appeal to those who love Violet, but also Celine, Evangeline, and similar. Less popular than Violaine,…
"from the valley"
Likely derived from the French surname Valadier or from the phrase de la vallée , Valadie is a melodic and nature inspired choice, similar in sound and style to Valerie and Amelie. Used as a surname,…
"alive, lively"
Transferred from the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney, this name is a diminutive form of Vivian and Vivien, sharing the same spirited meaning. Associated with the…
French, English
"fashionable, stylish, of the moment"
Synonymous with style, Vogue is the name of a global fashion magazine and a word referring to something popular and on trend. Derived from Old French, it originally meant "wave" or "course of…
Valérie is the French form of Valerie, a feminine name derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'to be strong' or 'health, strength.' The addition of the accent mark (é) maintains the authentic…
"vanilla"
While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.
Vardar is an uncommon feminine name with geographic origins, derived from the Vardar River that flows through North Macedonia and Greece. The river's name has ancient Indo-European roots, possibly…
"star, leading actor"
Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl". Alternatively however, it could be a…
"velvety"
The most common association of this name is to a thick white sauce.
Venise is a feminine name derived from Venice, the famous Italian city of canals. The French spelling gives the name an elegant, sophisticated quality while maintaining the romantic associations of…
Verania is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from the Roman family name Veranius or from "verus" meaning "true" or "truthful." It may also connect to the Latin "ver" meaning…