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French names for girls

  1. Artémise
    • Athénaïs
      • Augustine
        • Auriane
          • Aurélie
            • Azilis
              • Azélie
                • Bertille

                  • Origin:

                    French

                  • Meaning:

                    "heroine, bright maiden"

                  • Description:

                    The name of medieval French saint, similar to Sally Field's name, Bertrille, on the old The Flying Nun sitcom, leading some to expect the word "Sister" in front of it.
                • Blanche

                  • Origin:

                    French

                  • Meaning:

                    "white"

                  • Description:

                    Blanche, which originated as a nickname for a pale blonde and then became associated with the notion of purity, was in style a century ago, ranking in the double digits until 1920. She then had to fight the stereotype of faded Southern belle, a la Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire and Blanche Devereaux in TV's Golden Girls. Now all three of the Golden Girls--Blanche, Rose and Dorothy--could be ready for revival, with Blanche sounding like a stronger, simpler alternative to Bianca.
                • Brune

                  • Origin:

                    French word name

                  • Meaning:

                    "brown"
                • Blandine
                  • Béatrice
                    • Bérengère
                      • Camille

                        • Origin:

                          French

                        • Meaning:

                          "young ceremonial attendant"

                        • Description:

                          At one time just the sound of the name Camille could start people coughing, recalling the tragic Lady of the Camellias, the heroine played by Greta Garbo in the vintage film based on a Dumas story, but that image has faded, replaced by a sleek, chic, highly attractive one.
                      • Candice

                        • Origin:

                          Spelling variation of Candace, Latin

                        • Meaning:

                          "white, pure, sincere"

                        • Description:

                          Candice is the spelling of this ancient name used by actress Candice Bergen. Candice is a form of Candace, an ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament.
                      • Capucine

                        • Origin:

                          French

                        • Meaning:

                          "nasturtium"

                        • Description:

                          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, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in French-speaking Belgium. To Americans and other English speakers, this name still feels fresh -- so fresh that last year, no baby girls were named Capucine in the US.
                      • Carole

                        • Description:

                          Carole is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the masculine name Charles, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' Popularized in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, Carole reached its peak popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, boosted by celebrities like Carole Lombard. The spelling with an 'e' ending gives it a distinctly French flair compared to the variant Carol. Though less common for newborns today, Carole retains a classic, elegant image. The name carries musical associations through the tradition of Christmas carols and gained recognition through famous bearers like singer-songwriter Carole King. Its timeless quality balances tradition with a warm, approachable character.

                      • Cassandre

                        • Origin:

                          French from Greek

                        • Meaning:

                          "shining or excelling man"

                        • Description:

                          French version of the mythological name Cassandra.
                      • Catherine

                        • Origin:

                          Greek

                        • Meaning:

                          "pure"

                        • Description:

                          Catherine is one of the oldest and most consistently well-used girls’ names, with endless variations and nicknames. The Catherine form feels more gently old-fashioned and feminine than the more popular K versions. Most stylish nickname for Catherine right now: Kate...or Cate, a la Blanchett.
                      • Charline

                        • Description:

                          Charline is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Charlotte or a feminine version of Charles. Both root names derive from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong one.' Charline gained modest popularity in France and French-speaking areas of Canada during the mid-20th century. In the United States, it saw brief periods of usage in the 1920s and again in the 1950s but has remained relatively uncommon. The name has a delicate, refined quality with its soft 'ch' sound and elegant ending. Charline strikes a balance between classic and distinctive, offering a less common alternative to the more widely used Charlotte while maintaining its sophisticated French heritage and graceful sound.