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1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

  1. Talie
    • Chambray
      • Origin:

        French word name
      • Description:

        Another one of those word names, like Cachet, with a pretty sound and a silly meaning: chambray is a fabric.
    • Zenia
      • Charlot
        • Origin:

          French nickname for Charles
        • Meaning:

          "free man"
        • Description:

          The way the French allude to Charlie Chaplin could make a charming name on its own, or a hip nickname alternate to Charlie or Chuck. It's also used in the Creole community.
      • Perlette
        • Narcisse
          • Zachalie
            • Origin:

              French variation of Zachary
            • Description:

              This is one you will get tired of explaining.
          • Cécile
            • Sauveur
              • Papillon
                • Perle
                  • Nanée
                    • Aluin
                      • Aubert
                        • Origin:

                          French variation of Albert
                        • Meaning:

                          "noble, bright"
                        • Description:

                          Likely to be pronounced AW-bert in English, short forms Aubie and Bertie give this rare French name quirky modern appeal.
                      • Abelle
                        • Elvire
                          • Donatien
                            • Gervais
                              • Cable
                                • Origin:

                                  French
                                • Meaning:

                                  "rope"
                                • Description:

                                  Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.
                              • Micheline
                                • Origin:

                                  French, feminine variation of Michael
                                • Description:

                                  One of those quintessentiallyFrench names still wearing a beret, also too tied to the image of tires.