Francophile Naming Guide -- Breton Names for Boys

Mael

French or Breton

"chief or prince"

The name of a fifth century Breton saint, Mael is a popular boys' name in contemporary France, though it is usually spelled with a diaeresis or umlaut - Maël. Mael is the Breton spelling, and the…

Malo

Breton

"shining hostage"

Malo, the name of an important sixth century Breton saint who founded St. Malo, the charming port town in Brittany -- is considered quite au courant in France right now, ranking firmly in the Top…

Merven

Merven is an uncommon masculine name that may have evolved as a variant of Mervin or Marvin. Mervin comes from Old English elements meaning 'famous' and 'friend,' while Marvin derives from Welsh,…