French Baby Names
French baby names exude elegance and charm, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that adds a touch of sophistication to any child’s identity. From timeless classics like Juliette and Louis to modern favorites like Léa and Noah, these names often carry beautiful meanings and a melodic quality that resonates well across different languages.
Ivette
Spanish and French, “yew.”
Jacqueline
French, “supplanter.”
Jacques
French, “supplanter.”
Janelle
French and English combination name.
Jean
French and English, “God is gracious.”
Jeanne
French, “God is gracious.”
Jérémie
French and Hebrew, “appointed by God’ or ‘exalted by God.”
Jeremine
French and Hebrew, “the Lord raises up.”
Jolie
French, “pretty.”
Josephina
English and French, “God will increase.”
Josephine
English, French, “god increases.”
Josiane
French, “God will increase.”
Journee
English, French, “voyage.”
Jovienne
French, “Jupiter.”
Julien
French, “youthful.”
Juliet
French, “youthful.”
Juneau
Latin and French, “queen of heaven, young.”
Lainey
English via French, “bright shining one.”
Landry
French, “land ruler.”
Laramie
French, American place name, “canopy of leafy branches or bouquet.”
Larue
French, “street.”
Laurent
French, “from Laurentum.”
Leonce
French, “lion.”
Leonie
French, “lion.”
Leonor
Old Provençal, “light or torch.”
Leroy
French, “the king.”
Liana
French and Latin, “to twine around.”
Lilou
French, “lily.”
Lisette
French, “pledged to God.”
Lorraine
French, “from Lorraine.”
Lou
French, “renowned warrior.”
Louis
French and German, “renowned warrior.”
Louise
French, “famous warrior.”
Louison
French, diminutive of Louis or Louise.
Lourdes
French, “craggy slope.”
Luc
French, “light.”
Lucette
French, “light or illumination.”
Lucien
French, “light.”
Lucille
French, “light.”
Luiz
German and French, “famous warrior.”
Maci
Old French, “weapon.”
Macie
English from Old French, “weapon.”
Macon
French, “marsh dweller.”
Madalene
French, “woman from Magdala.”
Madelyn
French, “woman from Magdala or high tower.”
Maela
French and Celtic, “princess, ruler, strong, or unadorned.”
Maëlle
French, “sovereign.”
Maelys
French, “chief or prince.”
Maeva
French, “welcome.”
Manon
French, “bitter.”
March
English word name.
Margaux
French, “pearl.”
Margot
French, “pearl.”
Marguerite
French, “pearl, daisy.”
Marie
French, “of the sea or bitter.”
Marine
Latin, “of the sea.”
Marion
French, “bitter.”
Marron
French and Spanish, “chestnuts.”
Marshall
Old French, “horse servant” or “farrier.”
Martine
French, “warlike.”
Mastin
French, “from Marsden.”
Matadrin
French, unknown meaning.
Mathieu
French, “gift of God.”
Maurelle
French, “dark and elfin.”
Mavelle
Celtic, French and English, “songbud.”
Mavie
Celtic and French, “song bud, my life.”
Mavis
French, “songbird.”
Maxence
French, “greatest.”
Maxime
Latin, “greatest.”
Melisande
French and German, “work, labor.”
Melisandre
French, “honey or sweetness and brave or manly.”
Melora
Greek, French, or Latin, “sweet time or honeyed season, golden…
Melusine
French folklore name.
Mercer
French, “merchant.”
Michelle
French, “who is like God.”
Mimi
Diminutive of Mary, Marilyn, Miriam, and Maria.
Minette
French, “faithful defender.”
Mirabelle
French, “wonderous, lovely, sweet plum.”
Mireille
French, “to admire.”
Monet
French, “money” or “mint.”
Montague
French and Norman, “pointed hill.”
Montgomery
Norman, French, Scottish, “manpower.”
Nadine
French, “hope.”
Nazaire
French, “from Nazareth” or “dedicated to God.”
Neville
English and French, “new settlement.”
Nicolette
French, “victory of the people.”
Nigel
Irish, English and French, “dark, black-haired.”
Noble
Latin, “aristocratic.”
Noe
French, “rest.”
Noel
French, “Christmas.”
Noelle
French, “Christmas.”
Noely
French, “Christmas.”
Noemie
French, “pleasantness.”
Noir
French, “black.”
Norris
English and French, “northern.”
Nouvel
French, “new or fresh.”
Oceane
French, “ocean.”
Odette
French, “wealthy.”
Odile
French, “prospers in battles.”
Olivette
French from Latin, “olive tree.”