1200+ French Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

This glamorous name of a hot young French singer is catching on. Tessa and Barron Hilton used it as a middle name for their daughter Milou.

Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favor of the more straightforward Elle and Ella.

A historic name seeing some modern use among French-speaking parents.

Pretty, delicate and crystal clear, with the readymade nickname of Lucy.

The name of medieval French saint, similar to Sally Field's name, Bertrille, on the old The Flying Nun sitcom, leading some to expect the word "Sister" in front of it.

A French variation of Natalie that's used occasionally in contemporary America. In England and Wales Natalie remains about 10 times as popular as Nathalie.

A happy combination of several desirable genres: it's a word name, it has a foreign accent, and it has a highly virtuous meaning. And few other parents will be bold enough to choose it.

This spelling makes a dated name slighly more modern.

A name that is truly honored in France, as the name of several saints, artists like Daumier, and writers like Balzac.

Has lost all trace of its French accent.

Hugh plus.

Likable choice for history-minded parents who might want to honor Irish patriot Charles Parnell.

Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.