1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

The I freshens up this name.

Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.

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.

If you're looking for a really untouristed place name, Aquitaine could be it. Aquitaine is a region of France that includes both Bordeaux and Biarritz and is famous for such food and drink as its pates and cassoulets, Armagnac brandy and Bordeaux wines.

Novel French twist on Starr or Stella.

Last popular in this country from the 1920s to the 1950s, it now seems more modern than the English Theresa.

If you're seeking a French artist name that goes beyond Monet and Manet, Daumier -- known for his revealing caricatures -- makes a rich, sophisticated choice.

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

Short form found in historical records, feels a tad feminine for modern times.

Verane is a French name largely unknown outside its native shores: No baby girls were given this name in the US last year. But with Vera's steady rise over the past decade or so, Vérane might be discovered.

Domitilla is the name of the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasianus and the mother of the emperors Titus and Domitianus. There is a Santa Domitilla with catacombs in Rome named after her.

Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.

Madelynn is the fourth most popular variation of this durably popular name, with Madelyn ranking first in the Top 100, Madeline dropping to the Number 2 spot, the French Madeleine taking third place, and Madelynn coming in fourth but still ranking in the Top 500.

This is one you will get tired of explaining.