Francophile Naming Guide -- Curiousities of Medieval France for Girls

Ide

Ide is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it derives from the Gaelic 'Íde,' the Irish form of Ita, a revered 6th-century saint known as the 'foster mother of…

Isabeau

French variation of Isabel

"pledged to God"

With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of…

Julienne

French from Latin

"youthful or sky father"

Fine in France, but here it means vegetables sliced into thin strips.

Kathlin

Kathlin is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Kathleen or Caitlin. These names share Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name Caitlín, which itself comes from Catherine…

Laurette

Laurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' the laurel wreath has…

Leonelle

Leonelle is a feminine name that likely functions as an elaborated form of Leona, meaning "lioness," or as a feminine version of Lionel, which derives from Latin "leoninus" meaning "lion-like." This…

Letice

Letice is a feminine name that represents a historical variant of Letitia or Laetitia, derived from the Latin word 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' This medieval spelling was once more common…