Both Unique and Classic French Girl Names

Jeune

French word name

"young"

But what happens when Jeune grows vieille.

Isaline

French variation of Isabelle

A trendy name in France, sometimes also spelled Ysaline, that's related to both Isabelle and Iseult. To the American ear, it freshens up Isabelle without really improving on it.

Luane

Luane is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Luana, which has Hawaiian roots meaning "content" or "happy," or it could be a French-inspired variation of…

Karlene

Karlene is a feminine name derived from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It emerged as a feminine variant in the mid-20th century, particularly gaining traction in the…

Linnet

French

"flaxen haired"

Although the accent in Linnet is on the first syllable, it could be confused with the dated Lynette.

Laurine

Laurine is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' which was historically a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. As a diminutive…

Laurene

Variation of Lauren, English from Latin

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

In the midcentury US, putting an ene or een or ine at the end of any name made it more stylish. Today, it usually has the opposite effect. Laurene does have a measure of class thanks to businesswoman…

Laurette

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…

Leonelle

Leonelle is a feminine name that likely functions as an elaborated form of Leona, meaning "lioness," or as a feminine version of Lionel, which derives from Latin "leoninus" meaning "lion-like." This…

Laetitia

Latin

"gladness, happiness"

Laetitia adds a layer of ancient patina to the more prosaic LETITIA.

Lucinde

Lucinde is a feminine name with French and Latin origins, derived from Lucinda or directly from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' This elegant variation carries a slightly more European flair than the…

Marcheline

French

"warrior"

Marcheline was the first name of Angelina Jolie's late mother, who was part French-Canadian, which Jolie and Brad Pitt used as the middle name for their twin daughter Vivienne. The name is related to…

Maurelle

French

"dark, elfin"

New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.