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Cool French Boys' Names

Hello ! Because, being French, I am sometimes surprised and amused at the French baby names I see popping-up in parents baby names lists, such as Léo, Félix and Hugo, I figured I might try to offer you some fresh ideas. But err... being French also means I'm probably going to list names you English-speaking people would never, ever consider - because they're old-fashioned or just plain weird, or, "au contraire" ;D names that are completely classic to you, and I'm not always able to tell from your perspective. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy reading them !
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        • BaptisteHeart
          • Origin:

            French
          • Meaning:

            "baptist"
          • Description:

            Traditionally used by the ultrareligious, the French boys' name Baptiste comes from the Greek word meaning "to dip". Baptiste is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.
        • BasileHeart
          • Origin:

            French variation of Basil
          • Meaning:

            "regal"
          • Description:

            Herby and aristocratic Basil remains a tough sell, but we’d like to introduce you to Basile, the delightful French version. It retains all of Basil’s charm, but sheds some of the pesto linkage.
        • BoscoHeart
          • Origin:

            Italian saint name
          • Description:

            Also, unfortunately, better known as a chocolate syrup. Borden and Bosco could play well together.
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          • CalixteHeart
            • Origin:

              French
            • Meaning:

              "most beautiful"
            • Description:

              French form of Callistus or Callixtus, borne by several popes and saints.
          • ClovisHeart
            • Origin:

              Teutonic, French, early form of Ludwig or Louis
            • Description:

              An aromatic, unconventional name.
          • CoriolanHeart
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              • DariusHeart
                • Origin:

                  Latin, Greek, Persian
                • Meaning:

                  "possessing goodness"
                • Description:

                  Darius is a historic name via Emperor Darius the Great, a key figure in ancient Persian history, and several other Persian kings. His name today has an appealingly artistic image, which might well be found on a concert program or gallery announcement.
              • DiegoHeart
                • Origin:

                  Spanish variation of James
                • Meaning:

                  "supplanter"
                • Description:

                  The energetic Diego is rising rapidly along with a lot of other authentically Spanish baby names that work perfectly well with surnames of any origin.
              • ElioHeart
                • Origin:

                  Italian, Spanish
                • Meaning:

                  "sun"
                • Description:

                  Elio is a sunny and spirited Italian and Spanish name that makes a great crossover prospect, which could catch on as Enzo has. Elio is also currently popular in France, ranking in the Top 250.
              • GabinHeart
                • Origin:

                  French form of the Latin Gabinus
                • Meaning:

                  "of Gabium"
                • Description:

                  Fans of the classic French film actor Jean Gabin might want to consider this one. Gabin is also a harmonica-playing character in the manga and anime series "Mirmo!"
              • GabrielHeart
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "God is my strength"
                • Description:

                  Gabriel was derived from the Hebrew name Gavri’el, taken from the elements gever, meaning "strong," and ’el, in reference to God. In Abrahamic religions, Gabriel is the archangel who heralded the news of Jesus' birth, and appears in Christian, Jewish and Muslim texts. He presides over Paradise, serving as the angel of mercy, life, joy, judgment, truth and dreams.
              • GaspardHeart
                • Origin:

                  French variation of Jasper
                • Meaning:

                  "bringer of treasure"
                • Description:

                  Jasper is an internationally-popular name that takes many forms, among them Casper, Gaspar, and the French version Gaspard. Virtually unknown in the US, Gaspard is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.
              • GastonHeart
                • Origin:

                  French from German
                • Meaning:

                  "the foreigner, the guest"
                • Description:

                  Depending on your cultural references, you may think of Phantom of the Opera author Gaston Leroux, or the macho villain of Beauty and the Beast. While he's hardly a role model (unless you too use antlers in all of your decorating), his name was likely chosen because it's a classic in France. It's been used there since the middle ages, partly in honor of the Frankish bishop St Gaston. It went out of style in France mid-century, but now it's having a revival, entering the Top 300 in 2017.
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                • JoachimHeart
                  • Origin:

                    Hebrew
                  • Meaning:

                    "Established by God"
                  • Description:

                    Joachim is an undiscovered biblical name with potential, although most modern parents would probably prefer the more lively Spanish version, Joaquin. Like many Old Testament names, it was primarily in use in the seventeenth century, and then became rare. In the Bible Joachim is a king of Judah; according to the Gospel of James, Saint Joachim was the husband of Saint Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary.
                    br/>Currently well-used in France, the name Joachim is known in countries and languages around the world and pronounced somewhat differently in each. While American might be most familiar with the Spanish version of the name, Joaquin via actor Joaquin Phoenix, that pronunciation wah-keen is not similar to any of the pronunciations of Joachim, which all have three syllables often with the emphasis on the second.