739 French Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
- Armel
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"bear prince"Description:
The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.
- Papillon
- Magritte
Origin:
French surnameDescription:
Intriguing spin on Margaret or Maggie, for admirers of French surrealist Rene Magritte.
- Abelle
- Mélanie
- Fanchon
Origin:
French variation of FrancesMeaning:
"from France; free man"Description:
Fanchon is a sweet and affectionate Gallic choice.
- Sylvette
- Micheline
Origin:
French, feminine variation of MichaelDescription:
One of those quintessentiallyFrench names still wearing a beret, also too tied to the image of tires.
- Dany
Origin:
French, diminutive of DaniÈLleDescription:
Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
- Aloyse
- Rébecca
- Illuminée
Origin:
French word nameMeaning:
"illuminated"Description:
Illumination with a French accent.
- 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.
- Piaf
Origin:
French surnameMeaning:
"sparrow"Description:
Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.
- Mailys
Origin:
French or BretonMeaning:
"chief or prince"Description:
Another female relative of Saint Mael.
- Gervaise
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"skilled with a spear"Description:
Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.
- Tarot
Origin:
French, fortune-telling cardsDescription:
A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.
- Prunelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"little plum"Description:
This sweet, fruity French name debuted in the American charts in 2020 (but dipped out again the following year). Although it's offbeat, the spunky nicknames Prue and Nell(ie) definitely work in its favor.
- Sibylle
- Abélia