Both Unique and Classic French Girl Names

Anaise

Variation of Anais

Anais, the name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin, is unusual and French enough without appending an e, though some may think it clarifies…

Nadie

Nadie is an uncommon feminine name with Spanish origins, derived from the Spanish word 'nadie' meaning 'nobody' or 'no one.' Despite its seemingly negative connotation in Spanish, as a personal name…

Zelie

French

"noble"

A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and starting to in the US as well. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie, thought to derive from Adelaide via the Occitan…

Celie

French variation of Cecilia

"blind"

Attractive, underused name made famous by the heroine of The Color Purple. Still, if you're going to go to Celie, why not go all the way to Celia or Cecelia? You can always use Celie for short.

Alicie

Alicie is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Alice, which derives from the Old French name Aalis, a form of the Germanic name Adalheidis meaning 'noble type' or 'nobility.' This…

Marisse

French diminutive of Marie

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Variant of Marise

Clarisse

Clarisse is a feminine name of French origin derived from the Latin name 'Clara,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' It's the French variation of Clarice, carrying the same elegant and refined…

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,…

Agnes

Greek

"pure, virginal"

Agnes is the Latin variation of the name Hagne, which itself derived from the Greek word hagnos , meaning "chaste." In medieval times, St. Agnes was a very popular saint, leading to its popularity as…

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…

Anaelle

Breton form of Anna

"grace"

Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.

Abrial

French

"open, secure, protected"

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

Arianne

French, from Latin Ariadne

"very holy one"

Soft and delicate French name rarely heard here.

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…