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French Word Names
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Bleu
French
"blue"
The middle name of the Travoltas' Ella is used twice as often -- 36 to 18 babies in the US last year -- for boys as for girls, leaning even more to the male side than the traditional Blue.
Boheme
French word name
"Girls Gone Child" blogger Rebecca Woolf made Boheme a first name when she gave it to one of her twin daughters (the other one's name is Reverie). La Boheme -- "The Bohemian" -- is a Puccini opera…
Bonté
Bonté is a feminine name of French origin meaning 'goodness' or 'kindness.' This virtue name directly embodies positive moral qualities, making it meaningful and aspirational. The accent mark gives…
Brune
French word name
"brown"
Cadeau
French
"gift"
Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.
Chambray
French word name
"fabric with white weft and colored warp"
Derived from French, Chambray is the name of a smooth, light, colored fabric, interwoven with white thread. It took its name from its place of origin, Cambrai (originally Cambray) in the north of…
Chaton
Chaton is an uncommon masculine name with French linguistic roots, where 'chaton' literally means 'kitten.' As a given name, it has been adopted for its gentle sound and endearing association. While…
Cherie
French
"darling"
The kind of French word name that seemed daring and darling in the 50s and 60s when it was at its peak, Cherie had actually made debut in the US charts back in 1927 when it followed alternative and…
Ciel
French
"sky"
This simple yet evocative French word name was chosen for her daughter by model Niki Taylor. While Ciel may be pronounced in French with two syllables, many will pronounce it as "seal" and there may…
Amérique
Amérique is a feminine name derived directly from the French word for America. This uncommon name carries geographic significance, essentially naming a child after the continent. While place names…