French baby names
171 baby names from France, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.
171 names
Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.
A
- Adam – Man
- Adèle – Noble
- Adeline – Noble, sweet, or of noble kind
- Adrien – From Hadria; dark one; man of the sea (French form of Adrian)
- Alaina – Beautiful; serene; fair (feminine of Alan)
- Alexandru – Defender of mankind
- Alice – Noble
- Allison – Of noble kind or noble child
- Amelia – Industrious
- Amelie – Industrious; hard-working; striving
- Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
- Amine – Trustworthy
- Anais – Grace; gracious one (Catalan and French form of Anna)
- Anna – Grace
- Annabelle – Loving; graceful and beautiful (Anna + belle)
- Anne – Grace
- Antoine – Priceless
- Apolline – Belonging to Apollo
- Ari – Lion
- Ava – Life
B
C
- Camille – Young ceremonial attendant
- Capucine – Nasturtium flower
- Caroline – Free woman, strong and capable
- Catherine – Pure, clear, unsullied
- Chance – Good fortune; fortune
- Chase – Huntsman; one who pursues
- Chloé – Young green shoot
- Christian – Follower of Christ
- Christina – Follower of Christ
- Christine – Follower of Christ, anointed one
- Claude – Lame, from Claudius
- Clément – Merciful, gentle
- Clementine – Mild, merciful
- Coco – Affectionate pet name; chocolate bean
- Colette – Victory of the people
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E
- Elena – Shining light, bright one
- Elisabeth – Pledged to God
- Elise – Pledged to God, consecrated
- Ella – Light, beautiful fairy
- Éloïse – Healthy, wide
- Émile – Eager rival
- Emma – Universal
- Emmaline – Industrious, hardworking, or peaceful home
- Emmanuel – God is with us
- Eric – Eternal ruler
- Estelle – Star, celestial, heavenly light
- Esther – Star
- Ethan – Strong, firm
- Étienne – Crown, garland
- Eva – Life
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L
- Lacey – From Lassy; lace-like and delicate (Norman surname)
- Laura – Laurel
- Léa – Weary
- Lena – Light, torch
- Leo – Lion
- Liam – Resolute protector
- Lily – Lily flower
- Linda – Pretty, soft
- Lottie – Free one; petite and feminine (pet form of Charlotte)
- Louis – Famous warrior
- Louise – Famous warrior
- Lucas – Bringer of light, luminous
- Lucille – Light
- Luna – Moon, Moonlight
M
- Maël – Prince
- Mallory – Unfortunate, unlucky, or ill-omened
- Manon – Little Marie
- Marc – Warlike, of Mars
- Marco – Warlike, of Mars
- Margaux – Pearl
- Margot – Pearl (French pet form of Marguerite/Margaret)
- Maria – Beloved
- Mariam – Beloved, Mary
- Marie – Beloved
- Mason – Stoneworker
- Mateo – Gift Of God
- Maya – Illusion, water, great
- Mehmet – Praiseworthy
- Mia – Mine
- Michael – Who Is Like God?
- Michelle – Who is like God?
- Millicent – Strong in work
- Mirabelle – Wonderful
- Mireille – To admire; wonderful
- Mohamed – Praiseworthy
- Monique – Advisor
- Monty – From the steep hill (pet form of Montgomery)
- Mustafa – The chosen one
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S
- Sabine – Sabine woman
- Sadia – Lucky, fortunate
- Said – Happy, fortunate
- Sam – Heard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
- Samuel – Heard by God, asked of God
- Sandra – Defender of mankind
- Sarah – Princess
- Senara – Light
- Sergiu – Servant, attendant
- Sofia – Wisdom
- Solène – Solemn, devout
- Sophie – Wisdom, wise woman
- Sylvie – From the forest; woodland spirit (French form of Silvia)
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V
- Vivienne – Alive; full of life (French form of Vivian)
W
- William – Resolute protector
Y
- Yusuf – God increases