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French word name
"fabric with white weft and colored warp"
Derived from French, Chambray is the name of a smooth, light, colored fabric, interwoven with white thread. It took its name from its place of origin, Cambrai (originally Cambray) in the north of…
French place name
"white"
The name of a French city famous for its fine lace. Another association: Chantilly cream – a sweetened whipped cream apparently invented there in the 17th century by a chef at the Château de…
French
"from Lancey"
This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.
"Sunday"
Pleasant-sounding word that could morph into a unique Sunday-picnic-type name.
French and English botanical name
"sweetbriar"
This name for the sweetbriar shrub is a bit too reminiscent of eggplant, but it does have literary creds, having appeared in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales . The French form Églantine appeared in the…
Etienette is a delicate feminine French name, functioning as the female form of Etienne (the French equivalent of Stephen). It ultimately derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or…
Felicienne is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Latin 'felix' meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'lucky.' It represents the feminine form of Felicien, with the additional '-ne' suffix…
Georgienne is a feminine name that functions as an elaborate French feminine form of George, which derives from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name combines the classic…
Jacinthe is a delicate feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek 'hyakinthos,' which refers to the hyacinth flower. This floral name carries an air of refined elegance and natural…
Jourdaine is a feminine name with French origins, developed as a feminine form of Jordan. The name ultimately derives from the Jordan River in the Middle East, carrying meanings of 'flowing down' or…
French flower name, from Latin
"reed"
Laurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' the laurel wreath has…
Short form of Liliane
"lily"
Actress Leelee Sobieski's real name is Liliane, after her French grandmother -- a better choice for any baby-namer.
"flaxen haired"
Although the accent in Linnet is on the first syllable, it could be confused with the dated Lynette.
Morgaine is a feminine name with mystical Celtic origins, being a variant of Morgan or Morgana. The name is steeped in Arthurian legend, where Morgaine (also known as Morgan le Fay) appears as a…
Better for a perfume.
Octava is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'octavus' meaning 'eighth.' Historically, this name was often given to the eighth daughter in a family or to a girl born in the…
French variation of German Otthild
"prospers in battle"
Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of…
French variation of Aurelia
Better go to the original Aurelia or Aurelie, if only for its similarity to the ord 'orally.' In pop culture, Oralie is a Pokemon name.
Orlee is a feminine given name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'or' meaning 'light.' It's a variant of the more common Orli or Orly, carrying connotations of brightness and illumination.…
