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Francophile Naming Guide -- Curiousities of Medieval France for Boys
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Hugues
Hugues is a masculine French name, the Gallic variant of Hugh, deriving from Germanic roots meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' Popular throughout medieval France among nobility and commoners…
Humbert
German
"renowned warrior"
A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita 's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author…
Humphrey
German
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
Josselin
Jourdain
French variation of Jordan
Lambert
French and German
"land brilliant"
Ancient saint's name used for cowardly cartoon lion.
Lancelin
Leotald
Lietard
Lothair
Manrique
Mathieu
Mathieu is the French form of Matthew, a masculine name with biblical origins derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from Yahweh.' This elegant French spelling…
Michel
French form and German short form of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
While the (male) French form is pronounced in English like the girls' name Michelle and the German form had a hard k-like sound in the middle, this variation of Michael is distinguished by being used…
Milon
Odo
German
"wealthy"
Odo is an ancient Germanic masculine name with rich historical connections. The more modern form is the new fashionable Otto. Most famously associated with Odo of Bayeux, the medieval bishop who…
Osbern
Osbern is a masculine name of Old English and Norse origin, derived from the elements "os" (god) and "beorn" (warrior or bear). It was introduced to England during the Viking invasions and later…
Othon
Greek form of Otto
"wealth, fortune"
A Greek form of the rising star Otto, Othon was brought to public consciousness when a Bavarian prince named Otto became the first modern king of Greece in 1832. It was briefly popular in France in…
Pepin
German
"awe-inspiring"
Most famous as the name of King Pepin the Short, this choice might feel somewhat belittling. The even-shorter form is Pippin, a name adopted for musical theater, and the Dutch form Pepijn is in that…
Perichon
Pons