739 French Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many boy names for girls" gaining in popularity and acceptability.

As with the more popular variant Odalys, this is a name which should be avoided due to its connection to Ottoman Empire harems and concubines. May we suggest Odette, Odelie, Odessa or Lyssa as better alternatives?

A sweet French word name possibility, but with unsavory teasing potential.

Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.

Pierrette is the French feminine form of Peter or Pierre, an antiquated if charming feminization in the style of Albertine.

This version of the name with only one n does not have nearly the popularity of its sister. Unless you have a particular aversion to the fourteenth letter of the alphabet, it may be best to stick with Annabelle.

Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.

Desired and chosen by many, despite (or because of) its blatantly sensual image.

That extra a adds a world of grace to this name.

The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.

Cachet is one of those word names -- Cliché is the most egregious example -- that sounds lovely but seems slightly ridiculous when taken literally.

A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.

Manette might be a fresh way to spin Mary or Marie, but popular French Manon has more grace and heft. Manet takes Manette in an artistic direction.

Sounds classy...but isn't.