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Francophile Naming Guide –– Biblical Names for Boys and Girls
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Ithiel
Jacques
French variation of James and Jacob
"supplanter"
Regal and ancient feeling, Jacques has been declining in popularity in its native France, but in the UK, it saw a surprising revival in 2022. Jumping from somewhere around the #2500 mark straight to…
Jaïr
Jakin
Japhet
Japhet is a masculine name with biblical origins, appearing in the Old Testament as one of Noah's three sons (alongside Shem and Ham). The name derives from Hebrew, with possible meanings including…
Jareb
Hebrew
"he will struggle"
Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.
Javan
Hebrew
"Greece"
A son of Noah in the Bible who is also thought to be an ancestor of the Greek people and the guardian angel of Greece. An alternative to Jason or Jayden, perhaps.
Jeanne
French variation of Jean
"God is gracious"
Pronounced just like Jean in the English-speaking world, but as the more unusual zhahn in France, this has sailed away with the first wave of French favorites: Denise, Michelle, et soeurs.
Jedaeja
Jeduthun
Jehojada
Jephunné
Jérach
Jerachmeel
Jéred
Jérémie
Jérémie is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the French form of Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God.' Common in French-speaking regions including France, Quebec,…
Jéroboam
Jerocham
Jeroham
Jésus