739 French Girl Names
- Maurelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dark, elfin"Description:
New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
- Papillon
- Sybille
- 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.
- Sylvette
- 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.
- Zénaïde
- Mailys
Origin:
French or BretonMeaning:
"chief or prince"Description:
Another female relative of Saint Mael.
- Rébecca
- Mélanie
- Micheline
Origin:
French, feminine variation of MichaelDescription:
One of those quintessentiallyFrench names still wearing a beret, also too tied to the image of tires.
- Pascasia
- Mandolin
Origin:
French, musical intrumentDescription:
Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This one comes with a real name nickname, MANDY.
- Marcelia
- Cesarine
Origin:
French feminine version of CaesarDescription:
Cesarine is the French femininer version of Casear. It is used occasionally in French-speaking countries, including Belgium, Switzerland and Jersey.
- Sibylle
- 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.
- Dany
Origin:
French, diminutive of DaniÈLleDescription:
Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.