Both Unique and Classic French Girl Names

Caresse

Caresse is a feminine name derived from the French word 'caresse,' meaning 'caress' or 'gentle touch.' This elegant name evokes tenderness, affection, and grace through both its meaning and its soft,…

Aurore

Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…

Abrial

French

"open, secure, protected"

This unique baby name is stronger, more distinctive than April or Avril.

Adriane

Adriane is a feminine name of Greek origin, a variant of Adriana, the feminine form of Adrian. The name ultimately derives from 'Hadrianus,' referring to someone from the ancient city of Hadria (or…

Dorine

Dorine is a feminine name of French origin, derived as a diminutive form of Dora or Dorothy, which ultimately comes from the Greek name Dorothea meaning 'gift of God.' Popular in France during the…

Alisanne

Alisanne is a feminine name that combines elements of several popular names. It appears to blend Alice (of Germanic origin meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind') with Anne or the French suffix '-anne.'…

Amarante

Amarante is a feminine name derived from the amaranth flower, whose name comes from Greek 'amarantos,' meaning 'unfading' or 'everlasting.' In various European traditions, particularly Portuguese,…

Chantilly

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…

Manet

French artist name

Manet is the accessible, attractive name of an Impressionist great; it could be the next Monet.

Nolwenn

Welsh

"shining, holy"

Nolwenn is popular in Wales but would be a very adventurous choice in the US. Though with the increased visibility of names like Arwen, thanks to Lord of the Rings , it may not feel as odd going…