Unique French Baby Girl Names
French baby girl names aren't limited to the same old noms — the Michelles and Danielles and Gabrielles. These days the most popular French names for girls are Charlotte — which despite its French origins may feel more English, thanks to the connection to the Princess of Cambridge — and the unisex name Aubrey.
Unique French girl names do not rank in the US Top 1000. French names for girls that are rare in the US but rank in the France Top 100 include Louise, Ambre, Manon, Agathe, Jeanne, Romane, Leonie, and Margaux. Stylish French names that are uncommon in both France and the US include Ottilie, Isabeau, Odette, and Solange.
Whether you have French heritage, are a Francophile, or just love French names, consider one of these unique French baby names for girls. For even more unique choices, you might also want to check out our master list of French girl names.
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Agathe
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Alouette
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette.Read More
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Ambre
In the US Amber is stuck in the '80s, while Ambre is a fresh choice in France.Read More
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Anaelle
Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.Read More
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Apolline
Apolline is a luscious French name chic in Paris and ripe for the plucking in the English-speaking world. Derived from the mythological name Apollo, the name may mean strength; Apollo was the god... Read More
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Armel
The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.Read More
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Axelle
Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.Read More
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Bastienne
Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.Read More
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Calais
Undiscovered name of picturesque northern French port. Read More
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Capucine
Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, although it is on the decline there now.Read More