International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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French
"season"
A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
Samedi is a masculine name with Haitian Creole origins, famously associated with Baron Samedi, a loa (spirit) in Haitian Vodou who presides over death and resurrection. The name literally means…
Satiné is an elegant feminine name likely derived from the French word 'satin,' referring to the smooth, lustrous fabric. The addition of the accented 'é' enhances its French character and…
Savarin is a sophisticated masculine name that likely derives from the famous French dessert 'Savarin cake,' named after Brillat-Savarin, an 18th-century French gastronome and writer. The name…
French word name
"earth"
An intriguing but challenging choice, because of possible confusion with all the Terry-type names.
"short verse poem"
Tulipe is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word for 'tulip,' the elegant flower. It represents beauty, grace, and elegance just like the beloved bloom that inspired it.…
"velvety"
The most common association of this name is to a thick white sauce.
"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.
Vrille is an extremely rare feminine name with possible French origins. The word 'vrille' in French refers to a tendril or spiral, particularly those found on climbing plants like grapevines,…
French, English
"solitary, alone; a single jewel in a piece of jewelry"
Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol, Blair,…
Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol,…
French, English, Italian
"little spark; a short, witty play, book, or piece of music; shade of blue"
A word name in several languages, Bluette is an arty sounding and colorful name. In French, it comes from beluette , translating to "little spark". It can then refer to a brief flash, a trace of…
African, French
"thank God"
Predominantly used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dieumerci is a compound name, blending two French words: Dieu meaning "God" and and merci meaning "thank". A spiritual and celebratory choice,…
"given by God"
Predominantly used in French-speaking African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Cameroon, and Rwanda, Dieudonné combines the French words Dieu ("God") and donné ("given"),…
Aérien is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'aérien' meaning 'aerial' or 'of the air.' This ethereal name evokes qualities of lightness, freedom, and celestial…
"she-wolf"
A modern name, taken literally from the French word for she-wolf, Louve could also be considered a feminine form of Loup (or Lupus). Similar in sound to Louvre — as in the famous art museum, whose…
Aléa is a feminine name with French origins, pronounced ah-LAY-ah. The name likely derives from the Latin word 'alea,' meaning 'dice' or 'chance,' which gives it connotations of fate, luck, and…
Alizé is a feminine name of French origin, inspired by the natural world. It refers to the trade winds, specifically the 'alizés' - warm tropical breezes that blow steadily from east to west. The…
"lark"
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette .
