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    French Boy Names Starting With M

    54 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a French boy's name that starts with M? Here are 54 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. French names are known for their elegant sound and are loved around the world.

    Top picks

    1. Marcel — “Little warrior”
    2. Mathis — “Gift of God”
    3. Mare — “The sea.”
    4. Mansell — “Variant of mansel: surname derived from le mans in france”
    5. Manville — “Derived from French, this name indicates someone residing at or coming from the great estate. It is a variation of the name Manneville.”
    6. Marc — “Form of mark; warlike; variant of mark: derived from latin marcus: mars (roman god of war). st. mark was the author of the second gospel. famous bearer: mark twain (1835-1910). mark twains real name was samuel clemens”
    7. Markey — “This French-influenced name is a derivative of Marcus, signifying an association with Mars, the god of war.”
    8. Markos — “Of mars, the god of war; of mars. the roman fertility god mars for whom march was named”
    9. Marque — “A French variant of Mark, this name is traditionally associated with Mars, the mythological god of war.”
    10. Marshall — “Horse keeper; steward caretaker of horses”
    • Unisex · French · “A French name used for all genders meaning woman from Magdala.”

    • Unisex · French · “Ill-omened; war counselor; surname popular as a girls name due to popular character mallory on the tv series family ties”

    • Boy · French · “A French surname and unisex name that can mean 'one who makes garments' or refer to an almond tree.”

    • Boy · French · “Originating from French roots, this name denotes someone from the great estate. It historically refers to a large and significant manor or land holding.”

    • Boy · French · “A French surname turned given name, referring to someone from the city of Le Mans in France.”

    • Boy · French · “Variant of mansel: surname derived from le mans in france”

    • Boy · French · “Derived from French, this name indicates someone residing at or coming from the great estate. It is a variation of the name Manneville.”

    • Boy · French · “Form of mark; warlike; variant of mark: derived from latin marcus: mars (roman god of war). st. mark was the author of the second gospel. famous bearer: mark twain (1835-1910). mark twains real name was samuel clemens”

    • Boy · French · “Little warrior”

    • Unisex · French · “Bitter; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; a version of the name mary. the name is extremely popular in portugal, so much so that women named maria usually go by their second given names; one of the wifes' of the prophet muhammed (p.b.u.h)”

    • Unisex · French · “Bitter sea; variant of latin mary: bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”

    • Boy · French · “This French-influenced name is a derivative of Marcus, signifying an association with Mars, the god of war.”

    • Boy · French · “Of mars, the god of war; of mars. the roman fertility god mars for whom march was named”

    • Boy · French · “Marq is a powerful name, meaning 'of Mars, the god of war,' suggesting strength and a warrior spirit for your child.”

    • Boy · French · “A French variant of Mark, this name is traditionally associated with Mars, the mythological god of war.”

    • Unisex · French · “Royalty; a title name ranking below duke and above earl”

    • Boy · French · “Horse keeper; steward caretaker of horses”

    • Boy · French · “Gift of god; variant of matthew: gift of the lord; gift from god”

    • Boy · French · “Gift of God”

    • Unisex · French · “Strong in war; diminutive of matilda: strength in battle. matilda was the wife of william the conqueror. used in australia as slang for a bushmans pack”

    • Unisex · French · “Form of michael; gift from god; italian form of michael god like; form of michael who is like god?”

    • Unisex · French · “Like the lord; gift from god; italian form of michael god like”

    • Unisex · French · “Like god; close to god. feminine form of michael: who is like god? gift from god”

    • Boy · French · “Strong; one who grinds grain occupational surname”

    • Unisex · French · “Form of williamina; bitter; diminutive of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”

    • Boy · French · “A French variation of Michael, this name poses the rhetorical question, 'Who is like God?'”

    • Boy · French · “Variant of montague: pointed hill. steep mountain. more commonly found as a surname, although used occasionally as a first name”

    • Boy · French · “This French name means from the pointed hill. It is a topographic surname and given name describing a sharp peak or mountain.”

    • Boy · French · “A name of French and Middle English origin meaning dark-skinned. It was often used as a surname to denote someone of Moorish descent.”

    • Boy · French · “A French name meaning dark one or the Moor. It was originally used as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion.”

    • Boy · French · “Gift of god.”

    • Boy · French · “Ill fated.”

    • Unisex · French · “Mainland.”

    • Boy · French · “From malleville.”

    • Unisex · French · “Bad luck.”

    • Boy · French · “Makes garments.”

    • Boy · French · “Hammer.”

    • Unisex · French · “The sea.”

    • Boy · French · “Small one.”

    • Boy · French · “A title.”

    • Boy · French · “Little thomas.”

    • Boy · French · “Stone worker.”

    • Unisex · French · “Gift of god.”

    • Unisex · French · “Greatest.”

    • Boy · French · “Gift of god.”

    • Unisex · French · “Merchant.”

    • Unisex · French · “Blackbird.”

    • Boy · French · “Falcon.”

    • Boy · French · “Goddess.”

    • Boy · French · “Sharp cliff.”

    • Boy · French · “Mountain.”

    • Boy · French · “Dark skinned.”

    • Boy · French · “Still water.”

    • Boy · French · “Still water.”

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