French Baby Names With Meanings
53 names with meanings and origins.
French names are known for their elegant sound and are loved around the world.
Top picks
Girl · French · “Noble”
Girl · French · “Work”
Boy · French · “Manly, brave”
Boy · French · “Priceless”
Boy · French · “Baptist; one who baptizes”
Girl · French · “Beautiful”
Girl · French · “Strength; exalted one”
Girl · French · “Young ceremonial attendant”
Unisex · French · “Helper to the priest”
Girl · French · “Free woman, petite and feminine”
Boy · French · “Merciful; gentle”
Girl · French · “Victory of the people”
Girl · French · “Dolphin; from Delphi”
Girl · French · “Foreign riches; marsh flower”
Girl · French · “Healthy, wide”
Boy · French · “Industrious; rival”
Girl · French · “Star”
Boy · French · “Crown, garland”
Girl · French · “Flower”
Boy · French · “Flowering”
Boy · French · “Free man; Frenchman”
Boy · French · “Guest; stranger”
Girl · French · “Woman of the people”
Boy · French · “Ruler of the home”
Girl · French · “Pure, holy”
Girl · French · “God is my oath”
Girl · French · “God will increase”
Boy · French · “Youthful”
Girl · French · “Youthful”
Boy · French · “From Laurentum”
Girl · French · “Weary; meadow”
Girl · French · “Bitter; beloved”
Boy · French · “Little warrior”
Girl · French · “Pearl”
Girl · French · “Pearl”
Boy · French · “Gift of God”
Girl · French · “Christmas”
Girl · French · “Pleasant; delightful”
Girl · French · “Ocean”
Girl · French · “Wealthy; little wealthy one”
Boy · French · “Olive tree”
Boy · French · “Rock”
Unisex · French · “Oarsman”
Boy · French · “Oarsman; remedy”
Girl · French · “Reborn; born again”
Girl · French · “From Rome”
Girl · French · “Of the Sabine people”
Boy · French · “Venerable; revered”
Girl · French · “Solemn; dignified”
Boy · French · “Of the forest”
Girl · French · “From the forest”
Boy · French · “Ruler of the people”
Girl · French · “Alive”
French naming traditions
From 1803 to 1966 French law limited first names largely to saints' calendars and historical figures. Since 1993 parents can choose freely, but the registrar may refer a name to a judge if it seems against the child's interests. French children often receive several first names, and hyphenated pairs such as Jean-Pierre or Marie-Claire count as one name. Many families still celebrate the fête, the saint's day linked to the child's name.
Common questions
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