French Baby Names

French · Likely from Old French 'olivier' meaning olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.

French · French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'

English · From Germanic 'heim' (home) + 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home.' A name of many kings.

English · From Norman French 'Aveline', possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or related to the hazelnut.

French · Possibly from Provençal 'aliénor' or Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'; borne by Eleanor of Aquitaine.

English · From the Norman French form of Germanic Alfred or Alberich, meaning elf ruler or elf counsel.

English · From Old French 'violete,' ultimately from Latin 'viola,' the purple flower symbolizing modesty and faithfulness.

English · From the Old French occupational surname meaning 'stoneworker' or 'bricklayer.'

English · From Old French escarlate, an occupational surname for a seller of scarlet cloth; literary via 'Gone with the Wind.'

French · From Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' One of the most enduring royal names in history.

English · A diminutive of Elaine, ultimately linked to Helen and meanings like bright or shining light.

French · French word meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful,' used as a given name since the 18th century.

English · Diminutive of Charles, from Germanic karl meaning 'free man'; widely used as an independent name.

Irish · Refers to the Gaelic-speaking Celtic peoples; in French, a modern name evoking Celtic heritage.

English · From Germanic 'hrod' (fame) + 'beraht' (bright), meaning 'bright fame.' A classic royal name across Europe.

French · French feminine of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will add'; borne by Empress Joséphine.

French · French diminutive of Adele, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.' Revived in the 19th century.

Greek · From Greek 'sophia' meaning wisdom.

French · From Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis meaning 'noble sort' or 'nobility.'

French · From Old French Héloïse, from Germanic 'hailwidis' meaning 'healthy' and 'wide.' Associated with the medieval scholar.

French · Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.

French · French form of Latin 'clara' meaning bright, clear, or famous.

Latin · From Latin 'vincens' meaning 'conquering,' popularized by Saint Vincent of Saragossa.

French · From Latin natalis meaning 'birthday,' traditionally given to girls born on Christmas Day.

English · Occupational name from Old French 'archier' meaning bowman or one who uses a bow.

French · French form of Magdalene, from the biblical town Magdala meaning 'tower'; associated with Mary Magdalene.

French · French feminine form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'

English · From Old French-English form of Elias; ultimately from Hebrew Elijah meaning my God is Yahweh.

English · Medieval French diminutive of Alice, from Germanic 'Adalheidis' meaning 'noble sort'.

Latin · From Latin 'calvus' meaning 'bald'; famously associated with theologian John Calvin.

Greek · From Greek margarites meaning 'pearl'; borne by saints and queens across Europe.

French · From Germanic 'Alberich' meaning 'elf ruler' or 'supernatural power,' brought to England by the Normans.

French · From Latin 'Remigius' meaning 'oarsman'; borne by Saint Rémi who baptized the first French king.

French · French diminutive of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

French · French form of Juliet, from the Roman family name Julius, meaning youthful.

English · From Old French 'chacier' meaning to hunt; an occupational name for a huntsman.

Irish · Of Celtic origin, possibly meaning little rock or handsome; popularized by Breton settlers in England.

Hebrew · A shortened form of Gabrielle, from Hebrew roots meaning "God is my strength."

Greek · French and Spanish form of Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.'

Latin · From Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong and healthy,' a name denoting valor.

French · Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning 'woman of the people.' Saint Geneviève is the patron saint of Paris.

Spanish · Medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning God is my oath.

English · From Old French 'bailli' meaning bailiff or steward. Originally an occupational surname.

French · French form of Isabel, ultimately from Hebrew Elizabeth meaning God is my oath.

French · French form of Rosalia, from Latin 'rosa' meaning rose, associated with a garland of roses.

French · French feminine form from Latin 'vivus' meaning alive or full of life; linked to Arthurian legend.

German · A variant of Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble'; popularized in 19th-century America.

Latin · From Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'.

English · From Germanic ric 'ruler' and hard 'brave, strong'; borne by three English kings.

French · From Germanic 'Hlodowig' meaning famous warrior; borne by eighteen French kings.