1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

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

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.

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

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

Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."

Domitille is the French form of the ancient royal name Domitilla. Domitille is used today, and was in the French Top 500 during the 2000s. While English speakers might say it as dom-ih-till or dom-ih-teel, in French, it would be DAW-MEE-TEE. Either way, it could be an interesting way to nickname Dottie.

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

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

Feels more modern than the Y version but also less authentic.

Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.

Octave shortens Octavius to a more manageable length, keeping the "eighth" meaning. In English speaking countries, however, people could easily confuse this with the musical term octave.

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

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

Mardi is a foreign word name that sounds like a homegrown nickname. For what? We're not sure, but it's kinda cute, and preferable to Tuesday.

See DEJA.