1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

See DEJA.

Though Patrice is still common for boys in France, it has long been feminine here.

Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient.

Philippine would be taken as an ethnic identification rather than a name in the U.S. Better try Philippa, though if you don't mind eternally correcting people, Philippine can make an interesting alternative. Pippa can be a short form of Philippine as well as Philippa.

Elaboration of Rachel sometimes seen in France, but more rarely here.

Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.

One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.

Typhaine (sometimes spelled Tiphaine) is an extremely rare girls name used occasionally in France, Switzerland and Jersey. The name derives from the Greek root words for epiphany. Typhaine might be considered an alternative to the tired Tiffany.

A Blaise/Blaze hybrid that maintains neither the history of Blaise nor the wordiness of Blaze.

Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.

Domitille is the French form of the ancient royal name Domitilla. Domitille is used today, and is much fresher than similar-sounding Dominique.

This name's all-male occupational roots help it break the Barbara bonds, but still not the most inspiring surname choice.

Porter is one clubby surname or occupational that was given to around 80 baby girls in the US last year -- and nearly 600 baby boys.

Whether you pronounce it like the original Amy or the Frenchified Ay-may, this form adds considerable elan to an old favorite.

This could be a fresh way to honor an ancestral Walter.

Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.