1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

An interesting thought.

Still verboten, even with a French accent.

Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.

A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.

French delicacy.

Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.

Balletic, à la pirouette.

Oriana's not-quite-as-pretty French cousin.