270+ French Boy Names

Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.

Dapper-sounding choice with old American roots (Dabney Cosby was a 19th century Virginian architect who worked with Thomas Jefferson on some of that state's most iconic buildings). Dabney Montgomery was Martin Luther King Jr's bodyguard, giving this name yet more American history depth. Dab is a sweet nickname option for this name.

Fans of the classic French film actor Jean Gabin might want to consider this one. Gabin is also a harmonica-playing character in the manga and anime series "Mirmo!"

The name of an ancient saint, a legendary holy man and martyr who is the patron saint of the city of Pamplona in Navarre, Spain. The popular week-long festival Sanfermines, which takes place in Pamplona every year from July 6-14 and includes the infamous encierro or bull runs, is named in his honor.

Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient.

Hugh plus.

Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.

A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.

Strictly for the girls.

Straightforward but very unusual choice, deriving from a place name in Italy.

Place-name waiting to be discovered.

Scottish actor Dougray (born Stephen) Scott made us aware of this name when he took on his French grandmother's surname as his stage name.