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Both Unique and Classic French Girl Names

  1. Hettie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Henrietta, English
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
    • Description:

      It may take another generation or so, but this category of Hettie-Lettie-Lottie names could make a comeback.
  2. Anaise
    • Origin:

      Variation of Anais
    • Description:

      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 pronunciation.
  3. Coretta
    • Origin:

      English, elaborated form of Cora
    • Description:

      Famous as the name of the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  4. Diane
    • Origin:

      French variation of Diana, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "divine"
    • Description:

      Like Joanne and Christine, middle-aged Diane has been overshadowed by the a-ending version of her name. Diane has a definite mid-century feel; it was a Top 20 name from 1946 to 1959. Though it has several distinguished bearers, including Dianes Sawyer, Keaton, von Furstenberg, Lane, Arbus, Kruger and Farr, it fell off the Top 1000 in 2004 and last year was given to about 60 baby girls, the same number as Dillon and Eugenia.
  5. Adriane
    • Description:

      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 Adria) in northern Italy. Adriane carries elegant, classical overtones with its Greek connections and mythological echoes. Less common than Adriana or Adrienne, this spelling variation offers a subtle uniqueness while remaining recognizable. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century but maintains timeless appeal. Adriane possesses a sophisticated quality with international recognition. The name evokes strength and femininity simultaneously, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with classical roots that works well across cultures and age groups.

  6. Deanna
    • Origin:

      English variation of Diana, Latin, feminization of Dean
    • Meaning:

      "divine; church official"
    • Description:

      Though still being used, Deanna peaked many decades ago.
  7. Delphine
    • Origin:

      French from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of Delphi; womb"
    • Description:

      Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed to be the womb of the earth. All of these derive from the Greek word delphus "womb".
  8. Blanche
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      Blanche, which originated as a nickname for a pale blonde and then became associated with the notion of purity, was in style a century ago, ranking in the double digits until 1920. She then had to fight the stereotype of faded Southern belle, a la Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire and Blanche Devereaux in TV's Golden Girls. Now all three of the Golden Girls--Blanche, Rose and Dorothy--could be ready for revival, with Blanche sounding like a stronger, simpler alternative to Bianca.
  9. Rosemarie
    • Origin:

      Combination of Rose and Marie
    • Meaning:

      "rose flower + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
    • Description:

      Rosemarie had its moment in the sun back in the middle of the last century, when parents were looking for new ways to recycle traditional family names. So a child might combine her two grandma's names and become Rosemarie (or Annmarie or Maryjean), but these combination names feel dated now.
  10. Roxane
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "dawn"
    • Description:

      Alternative (rarer) spelling of Roxanne.
  11. Sade
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Nigerian and Yoruba, diminutive of Folashade
    • Meaning:

      "rain; honor bestows a crown"
    • Description:

      The one-named singer clarified the confusing pronunciation on this one (in her case, it's shah-DAY), but a number of parents have looked for more phonetic spellings. The Finnish version means "rain."
  12. Aimee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amy, French
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      Amy was a 1970s favorite, and French spelling Aimee peaked in the same decade. Today, about 1500 baby girls are still named Amy every year in the US, versus about 150 named Aimee.
  13. Nathalie
    • Description:

      A French variation of Natalie that's used occasionally in contemporary America. In England and Wales Natalie remains about 10 times as popular as Nathalie.
  14. Laurine
    • Description:

      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 form of Laura, Laurine emerged primarily in French-speaking regions before spreading to other European countries and North America. The name enjoyed modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s and 1920s in the United States, but has since become quite rare. Laurine carries connotations of achievement, elegance, and classical beauty, while maintaining a delicate, vintage charm that distinguishes it from more common Laura derivatives.

  15. Eulalie
    • Origin:

      French form of Eulalia, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sweetly speaking"
    • Description:

      Eulalie hasn't ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1899, but its French roots might make it more appealing to modern ears than its sister Eulalia.
  16. Rosalind
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "soft horse or pretty rose"
    • Description:

      Rosalind has a distinguished literary history – used and popularized by Edmund Spenser and Shakespeare via one of his most charming heroines, in As You Like It. Along with a bouquet of other Rose names, Rosalind might be ready for a comeback.
  17. Claudine
    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Claude
    • Description:

      There are much chicer versions of this name today, such as Claudie, Claudia, or Claude itself. Claudine is a name wobbling on the edge of extinction.
  18. Julianne
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "youthful or sky father"
    • Description:

      This variation on the Julia theme has stayed in play due to the popularity of Julianne Moore, though it now sits at the bottom of the US Top 1000.
  19. Joelle
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Joel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is his God"
    • Description:

      Joel is one of those boys’ names that's never been super-popular yet has never been UNpopular either -- it's been in the Top 400 in the US since we started keeping statistics in 1880. So it's inevitable that its female form Joelle would gain visibility too, and indeed Joelle was used most widely during Joel's reign in the Top 100, from the late 1960s through the early 1990s.
  20. Junie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of June
    • Description:

      A cute nickname, but June is a much better bet for the birth certificate.

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