Azi*Cwater's list "French Counts" of 20 great name ideas: Philibert - Matfrid!

French Counts

Philibert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'fili' meaning 'lover' or 'friend' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' thus conveying the meaning 'very bright one' or 'distinguished friend.' This aristocratic name was particularly popular among medieval European nobility, especially in France and parts of what is now Belgium and Switzerland. Several dukes of Savoy bore this name, contributing to its historical prestige. Though rare in modern English-speaking countries, Philibert maintains some usage in French-speaking regions. The name carries an air of classical elegance and historical depth, appealing to parents drawn to uncommon names with noble European heritage. Potential nicknames include Phil, Bert, or the French-influenced Fili. The name's distinguished history makes it a distinctive choice with aristocratic associations.

Philibert

Raoul, with its unique three-vowel middle, rolls off the tongue in an appealing way. Raoul is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/162/french-names">French names</a> that sounds infinitely more romantic and attractive than the somewhat harsh English version Ralph.
 French painter Raoul Dufy is a worthy artistic namesake. Raul is the Spanish form.

Raoul

Attractive if phonetically confusing; also pronounced exactly the same as the Renault car. 

Renaud

Raganar

Regnaud

Regnier

Ricwin

Rognvaldr

Rorgon

Rudalt

Name of nine provincial Spanish kings, but more likely to conjure up Sancho Panza, the hapless squire of Don Quixote. 

Sancho

Sifrein

This is one of the least known or used of the Theo names, quite possibly because of its last syllable. In Samuel Butler's 1903 novel The Way of All Flesh, there is a clergyman character named Theobald Pontifex.

 You might want to consider the French version Thibault or the Shakespearean Tybalt instead.

Theobald

Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/805/german-names-for-boys">German names for boys</a> may soon feel new again.

Theodoric

Theophile is a masculine name of Greek origin, combining 'theos' (God) and 'philos' (friend or lover), thus meaning 'friend of God' or 'beloved by God.' This name has deep historical roots in Europe, particularly in France where it has maintained a modest but consistent presence since medieval times. It gained some prominence during the 19th century through figures like French writer Théophile Gautier. The name carries an air of classical sophistication and religious devotion. While never extremely common, Theophile appeals to parents drawn to traditional names with philosophical or spiritual dimensions. Its French pronunciation gives it an elegant quality, though the name exists in various forms across Europe including Theophilus (Latin), Teofilo (Spanish/Italian), and Theophilos (Greek).

Theophile

A common first and last name in France and, especially, Belgium, more often spelled Thibault.