1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

Rosine can be thought of as a short form of the classic flower name Rose. It's similar to the Irish Róisín, though that is pronounced roh-sheen.

A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.

Varying Filbert does not improve the name: it still makes one think of a nut.

The name of medieval French saint, similar to Sally Field's name, Bertrille, on the old The Flying Nun sitcom, leading some to expect the word "Sister" in front of it.

The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.

An Allemande is a renaissance musical form meaning 'German dance" - Handel composed many famous allemandes. As a name, Allemande has the advantages of being unusual whilst still having a history, and pretty while still having gravitas. It also has great potential for nicknames, with Ally, Lemmi and Mandy being the most obvious.

More masculine than Paris for a boy, but in danger of being misunderstood as that name; has a slightly churchy feel.

Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.

Used in France as a male name, this would make an appealing and unusual choice, as would two other Gallic month names, Avril and Mai.