1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
- Armel
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"bear prince"Description:
The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.
- Zenia
- Tu
Origin:
French, intimate form of "you"Meaning:
"you"Description:
The onetime star of "Northern Exposure" named his daughter Tu Morrow. Think about it.
- Claudian
- Colombe
- Narcisse
- Tite
- Paule
Origin:
French, feminine variation of PaulDescription:
This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.
- Sabienne
- Nanée
- Perle
- Hercule
- Garson
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"to protect"Description:
Straightforward surname with potential thanks to the rise of Carson. The actress Greer Garson gives it a splash of Hollywood glamor.
- Talie
- Chambray
Origin:
French word nameDescription:
Another one of those word names, like Cachet, with a pretty sound and a silly meaning: chambray is a fabric.
- Vere
- Viridienne
Origin:
Latin via FrenchMeaning:
"green"Description:
This French version of Viridiana and Viridis lacks the charm of similar and more familiar French names like Vivienne and Adrienne.
- Madelaine
Origin:
French variation of MadeleineMeaning:
"high tower"Description:
This spelling gives the name favorite an Elaine spin.
- Maurelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dark, elfin"Description:
New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
- Soutine
Origin:
French artist nameDescription:
Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.