Francophile Naming Guide –– Biblical Names for Boys and Girls

Timon

Greek

"reward, honor"

Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground…

Timothée

Timothée is the French form of Timothy, a masculine name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' This elegant variation gained international recognition through…

Tiras

Hebrew, meaning uncertain

We've been hearing a lot more of Silas and even of Cyrus, which means the obscure Tiras may have a shot at resurrection as a same-but-different name. And you can call him Ti. The Old Testament Tiras…

Tite

Tite is a rare masculine name with possible roots in multiple cultural backgrounds. It may be a diminutive form of names containing 'tit' elements or derived from regional nicknames. In some Latin…