Lup's list "Cool French Boys' Names" of 11 great name ideas: Septime - Zénon!

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 !

Septime

Théo

Thélio

Thibald

Pronounced TEE-bow, this version, which is also a very common surname in France, has a lot more charm than the name it derives from &mdash; Theobald. A variant spelling is Thibaut.

 Trivia tidbit: Thibault is the name of a minor character in Peanuts.

Thibault

Titouan

Schoolchildren will recognize this name via Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. 

Vasco

Victorien is a sophisticated masculine French name derived from the Latin 'victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' It's essentially the French variant of Victorian, carrying connotations of triumph and success. While more common in French-speaking regions like France, Quebec, and parts of Africa, it remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an air of distinction and continental elegance. The name has literary associations through the renowned French author Victorien Sardou. Victorien combines traditional strength with refined character, offering the friendly nicknames Vic or Tori. Its four-syllable pronunciation (veek-toh-ree-EN) creates a melodic rhythm. The name projects confidence and achievement while maintaining a certain artistic sensibility through its French styling.

Cool French Boys' Names

Septime

Théo

Thélio

Thibald

Thibault

Titouan

Vasco

Victorien

Zachaël

Zadig

Zénon