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French Word Names
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Merveille
French
"marvel"
The French word for marvel has a beautiful and elevated sound — pronounced "mair-VAY".
Miel
French
"honey"
A sweet way—literally—to honor a Melissa or a Pamela.
Miette
French
"crumb"
Originally used as a diminutive of Marguerite, this French term of endearment is super-rare as a given name in France, but could make for a sweet alternative to Mia in English-speaking countries. A…
Mirabelle
French
"marvelous"
If you're looking for a fresher belle name than Isabelle, Mirabelle is lovely, and we also like the extra flourish of Mirabella. And if you want a nature tie, Mirabelle is also the name of a delicate…
Musique
French word name
"music"
As more English words get turned into names, parents in search of a really. unusual name may look to words from other languages, in this case French. Musique has an undoubtedly, well, musical sound,…
Mystique
French word name
Better for a perfume.
Neige
French
"snow"
Nichée
Nichée is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the French word 'nichée' meaning 'nestful' or 'brood,' evoking images of nurturing and home. The name has a delicate, graceful quality with…
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,…
Parc
French
"park"
Of course, you can just name him Park. But that's so pedestrian.
Plaire
French
"to please"
Please choose another name.
Pomme
French
"apple"
Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.
Prune
Fruit name
Prune is a fruit name loved by the French, for whom it's a Plum equivalent. In the U.S., Plum works, but Prune is not a name we'd want to inflict on a child. Prunella is slightly more plausible.
Quay
French word name
"wharf"
A name that looks intriguing and masculine on paper, but is, unfortunately, a homonym for a girl's name.
Reine
French
"queen"
This regal French name is a descendant of the Latin Regina, as is the Spanish Reina. Reine is also a male name in Scandinavia.
Renard
French word name
"fox"
Reverie
Word name
"pleasant, dreamlike state"
With strong sounds but a whimsical feel, Reverie is a word name associated with being in a dreamy, ethereal state, of being lost in a daydream, or coming up with a pleasant fantasy for the future.…
Rivage
French word name
"shore"
Unique, soft, and flowing.
Roux
French from Latin
"russet"
Roux is the name of the dashing Johnny Depp character in Chocolat . Roux is French from a Latin word meaning russet or brownish red; it's also a cooking term for a mixture of flour and butter that…
Ruban
Ruban is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In French, 'ruban' means 'ribbon', giving the name an artistic, elegant quality. It also has roots in Indian traditions, particularly in Tamil,…