1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
- Foulques
- Gervaise
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"skilled with a spear"Description:
Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.
- Sibylle
- Ulysse
- Denys
Origin:
French from Greek, vernacular form of Dionysius; "god of Nysa"Meaning:
"god of Nysa"Description:
Alternative spelling of Dennis, and the usual transliteration from Ukrainian. Used (though rarely) for both sexes.
- Mandolin
Origin:
French, musical intrumentDescription:
Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This one comes with a real name nickname, MANDY.
- Cesarine
Origin:
French feminine version of CaesarDescription:
Cesarine is the French femininer version of Casear. It is used occasionally in French-speaking countries, including Belgium, Switzerland and Jersey.
- Pascasia
- Marcelia
- Rosine
Origin:
Diminutive of Rose, LatinMeaning:
"rose, a flower"Description:
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.
- Ouen
- Illuminée
Origin:
French word nameMeaning:
"illuminated"Description:
Illumination with a French accent.
- Cornelie
- Olympe
Origin:
French variation of Olympia
- Silvester
Origin:
Latin, "wood, forest"Meaning:
"wood, forest"Description:
More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva .
- Mailer
Origin:
Occupational name, English or FrenchMeaning:
"enameler"Description:
Mailer is one of the more unusual of the on-trend occupational surnames. Recommended for fans of the macho writer Norman Mailer.
- Sylvette
- Tarot
Origin:
French, fortune-telling cardsDescription:
A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.
- Mailys
Origin:
French or BretonMeaning:
"chief or prince"Description:
Another female relative of Saint Mael.
- Jacque