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Unique French Girl Names

  1. Lazarie

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Lazare, French, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my helper"

    • Description:

      Derived from the French form of Lazarus, Lazare, ultimately from the Hebrew Eleazar, Lazarie may appeal to those who want a rare, Biblical inspired choice but also enjoy the sounds of Amelie, Avery, Elodie, or Azelie.
  2. Yvelise

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "yew wood + pledged to God"

    • Description:

      This chic French name is either a feminization of the classic Yves or a combination of Yves and Élise. Seen as the titular character of the 1923 novel Yvelise by Guido da Verona, it reached its peak popularity in France in 1952 at number 159. Still, with its refined sound and cute nicknames Evie (Yvie) and Lizzie, Yvelise would be a lovely vintage name on a modern baby.
  3. Verenice

    • Description:

      Verenice is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Berenice or Bernice, which comes from the Greek 'Berenike' meaning 'bringing victory.' The name has ancient roots, notably belonging to a historical Egyptian queen, Berenice II. The variation with 'V' instead of 'B' gives the name a slightly different phonetic quality while maintaining its classical heritage. Verenice has a flowing, melodic sound with a romantic, almost poetic quality. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, it enjoys some usage in Spanish-speaking communities. The name strikes a balance between familiarity and uniqueness, offering an elegant alternative to more common classical names.
  4. Evangelie

    • Origin:

      English, French, Dutch, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of good news; The Gospel"

    • Description:

      A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as Évangélie among French speakers, this spelling may appeal in countries where accents are less commonly used.
      Ultimately derived from Greek, Evangelie means "bearer of good news", though in Dutch (and in Afrikaans), it is also the word for gospel, adding a spiritual layer to the name.
  5. Armel

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "bear prince"

    • Description:

      The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.
  6. Danique

    • Origin:

      French variation of Danica

    • Meaning:

      "morning star"

    • Description:

      This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.
  7. Anaelle

    • Origin:

      Breton form of Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.
  8. Maxellende

    • Origin:

      French form of Maxellendis, Saint name

    • Meaning:

      "greatest"

    • Description:

      A rare saint's name, Maxellende was a 7th-century martyr, associated with the French Catholic church. She is invoked to cure eye diseases and is more generally the patron saint of the visually impaired. Her name itself is a French form of Maxellendis, possibly linked to Maxence and Maximus meaning "greatest". Other forms of the name are Maxelende (borne by Filipino composer Maxelende Ganade) and Maxeline.
  9. Romane

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "a Roman"

    • Description:

      The feminine version of the newly-stylish Roman -- and the longer form of the also-newly-stylish Romy -- would make a girls' choice that achieves that near-impossible balance of being both original and fashionable. This variation is far superior to Romaine, which is too lettuce-y.
  10. Petronille

    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Petronius, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "yokel, woodpecker, stone"

    • Description:

      So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly meaning "yokel", which is now considered a slur for country dwellers, but it may previously have referred to the green woodpecker instead, which is a better meaning. Alternatively, it can be linked to Peter, as Saint Petronilla was said to be Saint Peter's daughter.
  11. Mahée

    • Origin:

      French, from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      A rare feminisation of Mahé, a French form of Matthew originating from the Breton language. The most well-known bearer of this name is the Québécoise actress Mahée Paiement.
  12. Citron

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "lemon"

    • Description:

      A Gallic twist on a word or nature name, which has a nice lemony feel.
  13. Fiammette

    • Origin:

      French form of Fiammetta, Italiam

    • Meaning:

      "little flame"

    • Description:

      Used by composer Xavier Leroux in his 1903 opera, La reine Fiammette, this fiery name is the French form of Fiammetta, itself an artistic variant of the Italian Fiamma.
  14. Prune

    • Origin:

      Fruit name

    • Description:

      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.
  15. Piaf

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "sparrow"

    • Description:

      Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.
  16. Bastienne

    • Origin:

      Variation of Sebastienne, French

    • Meaning:

      "person from Sebastia"

    • Description:

      Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.
  17. Douce

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "gentle, sweet"

    • Description:

      A sweet French word name and an equivalent to English Dulcie, Douce may also be elaborated into Doucette and the saintly name Douceline. Pronounced with one syllable (DOOS), some English speakers may find it too close to "doozy" or worse, douche, to use as a first name.
  18. Cornelie

    • Description:

      Cornelie is a feminine name of Latin origin, representing the French and German feminine form of Cornelius. The name derives from the Roman clan name Cornelius, possibly relating to the Latin word "cornu" meaning "horn." Cornelie carries aristocratic associations in European history, particularly in French and German noble families from the medieval period through the 19th century. While relatively uncommon today, it maintains an elegant, classical quality that connects to European cultural heritage. The name has a refined sound with its soft ending, distinguishing it from the more commonly known Cornelia. Cornelie offers parents a sophisticated choice with historical depth while remaining recognizable despite its rarity.

  19. Maxeline

    • Origin:

      Variation of Maxellende, French

    • Meaning:

      "greatest"

    • Description:

      A sleek, more elaborate alternative to Maxine, Maxeline is a rare name of French origin, derived from the saintly name Maxellende. St. Maxellende is the patron saint of the visually impaired and invoked to cure eye diseases.
  20. Tiphaine

    • Origin:

      French, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of divine manifestation"

    • Description:

      A chic French twist on Tiffany, Tiphaine makes the familiar name feel fresh and interesting.