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Both Unique and Classic French Girl Names
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Chanelle
Chanelle is a feminine name that emerged in the 1970s, likely as a variation of Chanel, inspired by the famous French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. The name blends French sophistication with…
Chante
Chanté is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word "chanter" meaning "to sing." The accent mark suggests the French pronunciation, though it's often simplified to Chante in…
Chantal
French
"stone, boulder"
Though associated with a French saint noted for her holiness and strength of character, this name is somewhat dated and it might be better to look to one of the more modern names popular for little…
Chantay
Chantay appears to be a variant spelling of Chante or Chanté, which derives from the French word 'chanter' meaning 'to sing.' The name emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th…
Chantelle
Chantelle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'chanter' meaning 'to sing.' This melodic name emerged as an elaboration of Chantal, which refers to a stone or rocky place in Old French.…
Chantalle
Chantalle is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Chantal, which derives from an old Provençal word meaning 'stone' or 'rocky place.' This elegant name gained initial recognition…
Christelle
Diminutive of Christine, French
"a Christian"
Christelle is a feminine name of French origin, developed as a diminutive form of Christine, which itself derives from the Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one.' The suffix '-elle' adds a delicate,…
Coralie
French from Latin
"coral"
Coralie is a French name not often heard here, though she's gaining some recognition via Neil Gaiman's similar sounding spooky and lovely children's book, Coraline . Other literary appearances:…
Cordelie
Cordelie is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Cordelia, which has literary and Celtic origins. The name derives from Latin 'cordis' meaning 'heart' or possibly from Welsh…
Coralise
Claira
Claira is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of the classic name Clara, which derives from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' This alternative spelling adds a touch of…
Charlene
English feminization of Charles, German and French
"free man"
Charlene is a Charlotte variation that, along with similar names like Arlene and Marlene, spiked in popularity in the 1940s and fifties, reaching a high of Number 100 in 1949. Most parents today…
Charlaine
Charlaine is a feminine name of French derivation, created as an elaboration of Charlotte, which itself is the feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' The addition of the '-aine'…
Clareta
Clareta is a feminine name with Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive form of Clara, which means 'bright' or 'clear.' This elegant variation adds a melodious quality to the classic original with…
Cherelle
Cherelle is a feminine given name that appears to be a variant of Cherell or possibly derived from 'Cherie,' a French word meaning 'darling' or 'beloved.' The name has been in use since at least the…
Martine
French
"warlike"
Sleek and sophisticated.
Christine
French variation of Christina
"Christian"
Christine was the dominant feminine variation of Christopher forty or fifty years ago, when French E -endings were preferred over A s; it was a Top 20 name for several years, from 1966 to 1974. But…
Joie
French variation of Joy
Pronounced as the English word joy, rather than as the French phrase joie de vivre, Joie might produce more complications than joy.
Jolie
French
"pretty"
Jolie is as pretty as its literal meaning; nowadays it is also seen as a girls’ name , via Angelina for whom Jolie was originally her middle name. Although it is French, Jolie is rarely if ever used…
Juillet
French
"July"