Both Unique and Classic French Girl Names

  1. Juliet
    • Origin:

      English from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "youthful or sky father"
    • Description:

      One of the most romantic names, the lovely and stylish Juliet seems finally to have shaken off her limiting link to Romeo. In Shakespeare's play, it was Juliet who said "What's in a name?"
  2. Juliette
    • Origin:

      French from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "little Julia"
    • Description:

      Juliette, pronounced with the emphasis on the last syllable, adds a little something extra to Juliet. In the past years it has been rising up the chart.
  3. Junie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of June
    • Description:

      A cute nickname, but June is a much better bet for the birth certificate.
  4. Justine
    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Justin
    • Meaning:

      "fair, righteous"
    • Description:

      Justine is a French name that's never reached the popularity we think it deserves. Like its far-more-common brother Justin, Justine is sleek, and sophisticated, but still user-friendly.
  5. Janviere
    • Jeanice
      • Jeanina
        • Jodette
          • Joselle
            • Karine
              • Origin:

                French variation of Karen, form of Katherine
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                The once super-popular Karen has gotten a bad name of late. Is Karine different enough to survive? Perhaps, though it may take a generation or two for a real comeback.
            • Karlene
              • Katrine
                • Katriane
                  • Lacey
                    • Origin:

                      English
                    • Meaning:

                      "from Lassy"
                    • Description:

                      A unique combination of a surname feel and dainty femininity. It's currently associated with actress Lacey Chambert.
                  • Lacy
                    • Origin:

                      English
                    • Meaning:

                      "from Lassy"
                    • Description:

                      One of the most feminine of surname names, calling to mind dresses and doilies.
                  • Laetitia
                    • Origin:

                      Latin
                    • Meaning:

                      "gladness, happiness"
                    • Description:

                      Laetitia adds a layer of ancient patina to the more prosaic LETITIA.
                  • Lana
                    • Origin:

                      English diminutive of Alana
                    • Meaning:

                      "rock or handsome"
                    • Description:

                      Popularized in the 1940s by Lana (born Judy) Turner, today Lana is synonymous with American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Although it has been rising steadily since the early 2000s, Lana still sits in the popularity "sweet spot" – familiar, but not overused. Simple, sleek and seamlessly international, it makes a great choice.
                  • Lanna
                    • Laure
                      • Lauren
                        • Origin:

                          English from Latin
                        • Meaning:

                          "from Laurentum or bay laurel"
                        • Description:

                          Lauren was derived from Laurence, an English name from the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum, an ancient Italian city, got its name from the Latin word laurus, meaning "bay laurel."