What origin is the name Fontaine?

Fontaine comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Fontaine a popular name?

Fontaine is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Fontaine?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Fontaine — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Fontaine

Q: Is Fontaine a rare name?

Yes. Fontaine does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Fontaine

Fontaine

Boy

french

3 syllables

Fontaine is a french boy's name meaning "This French name serves as a topographic descriptor for someone living near a fountain or a natural water source.".

Parents who choose Fontaine pick a boy name from the french tradition, meaning "This French name serves as a topographic descriptor for someone living near a fountain or a natural water source.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This French name serves as a topographic descriptor for someone living near a fountain or a natural water source.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Fontaine

Very rare in US records

What does Fontaine mean?

Fontaine is a boy name of french origin meaning "This French name serves as a topographic descriptor for someone living near a fountain or a natural water source.".