1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

This version of the name with only one n does not have nearly the popularity of its sister. Unless you have a particular aversion to the fourteenth letter of the alphabet, it may be best to stick with Annabelle.

Pierrette is the French feminine form of Peter or Pierre, an antiquated if charming feminization in the style of Albertine.

As with the more popular variant Odalys, this is a name which should be avoided due to its connection to Ottoman Empire harems and concubines. May we suggest Odette, Odelie, Odessa or Lyssa as better alternatives?

Sweet and endearing, à la Mignon and Manon.

Saint Germain, the intellectual center of Paris, lends the name a creative aura. But most Americans would say jer-mayn. The Latin Germanus may mean sprout or bud, or brother.

Saint-Nazaire is a harbor town in France; the name relates to Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child. Two possible variations: Nazarius, an Italian martyr, and Nazario.

Has been used in the past by parents wishing to invoke the blessing and protection of all the saints, also given to boys born on November 1, All Saints' Day.

A sweet French word name possibility, but with unsavory teasing potential.

Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.

Heard in Scotland, not in Schenectady.

The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.

Chance has risen far on the baby-naming charts, but Hazard has a considerably more dangerous edge. It was the middle name of famed US naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry.

French form of Urban or Urbanus, borne by eight popes.

Peverell is the surname of a Harry Potter family.

One of the least appealing of the ella-ending names, especially if you check pernicious in the dictionary.