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French Word Names
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Rue
Botanical names or word name
"herb; regret"
Rue has gone from Golden Girls actress to Hunger Games heroine to a fresh alternative to beloved middle name Rose. This botanical name is also a coincidental double word name, meaning "regret" in…
Saison
French
"season"
A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
Samedi
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
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
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…
Talon
French word name
"large claw of a bird of prey"
Rough and rugged, Talon is often associated with birds of prey, though more generally, it refers to any large claw, whether that's physical, metaphorical, or fantastical. The name has appeared in the…
Terre
French word name
"earth"
An intriguing but challenging choice, because of possible confusion with all the Terry-type names.
Triolet
French
"short verse poem"
Tulipe
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.…
Velouté
French word name
"velvety"
The most common association of this name is to a thick white sauce.
Victoire
French
"victory"
Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.
Vrai
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.
Vrille
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,…
Solitaire
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,…
Solitaire
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,…
Bluette
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…
Solaire
French
"solar"
An intriguing French word and surname, Solaire has a hint of aristocratic ruggedness and plenty of flair. Translating to "solar", it is unlikely to be used within France itself, however, it has seen…
Solaire
French
"solar"
An intriguing French word and surname, Solaire has a hint of aristocratic ruggedness and plenty of flair. Translating to "solar", it is unlikely to be used within France itself, however, it has seen…
Dieumerci
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,…
Dieudonné
African, French
"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"),…