French baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
France is a country of rich heritage and tradition. It is known for its food and wine, its culture and for its beautiful sights like the snow-capped mountains and the Riviera coast. France is also a popular tourist destination having profound influence on art, fashion, and literature.
French language is also considered as one of the most beautiful, romantic, and elegant languages in the world which provides the perfect inspiration for baby names. Traditionally, most French baby names are taken from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints. French people have one, two or more given names, among which one is used in daily life and the others are solely for official documents, such as passport, birth, death, and marriage certificates. French baby names are based on the prominent figures in art and science such as Claude and Louis or represent saints such as Claire and Dominque. The French baby names can be fashionable like Gabrielle and Leo or unique like Fleur and François.
Check out the below list having 1500 French baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army
Born of the Right Hand
Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make
Judge is God
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Gemini, Twin
Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man
Variant of Helen, Torch, Sun Ray, Shinning Light
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
Keeper of the Forest
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Noble Sort, Nobility
Skill, Wisdom
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Beautiful Gaze, Handsome, Pretty
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
Famous, Clear, Bright
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
Husband, Vigorous, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Little and Womanly
Flower Name, Renown, Rose Bush, The Words Hros Which Means Horse
Healing, Healer, Mythical Leader, The Lord is Salvation
Tranquility, Clear, Peacefulness, Calm
Hunter, Huntsman
Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice
Oarsman, Champagne, A Town in Central France, Abbreviation of Remington
House, Ruler, Laurel
A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous
Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility
Bald
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Blossoming, Flowering, Charming, Flourishing
A Plant in the Olive Family, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
God with Us
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
One who Cuts Cloth, To Cut, Tailor, Schneider
The Pearl, Variant of Margaret
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Heart, Spirit, Intelligent, Bright Mind
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed
Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear
The Strong, Valor, Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex, Valiant
Lion of God
Merciful, Female Version of Myles, Soldier
White Wave, Race of Women, Jennifer, Soft
Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant
A Town in Central France, From the Raven Farm, Champagne
Great Plains, Big, Tall
Rose, Flower Name
Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded
Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful
Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn
Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea
Case
God is My Oath, Form of Elizabeth
Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain
God of the Vine, From Saint Denis, Denise, Place Name
Sweet, Server, The Page, Young Servant
From the Lane, Bright Light, Variant of Helen, Torch
Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte
Female Version of Nicholas
The Brave
Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit
Honorable, Noble
Sky, The Unbeatable, Reddish-yellow Precious Jewel, Gold-brown Semiprecious Stone
Alive, Viviane
From the Alder Grove
Light, The Bright, Born at Daybreak
Supplanter, Son of God, Cheerful, Happy
Reference to the French Town Dax, Water
Vigorous, Strong, Man, Husband
Guards Wisely, Advice, Decision Protector, Strong Defender
Game Reserve, Guardian, Park Warden, Various Things
Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People
Christmas, God is with Us
Crossing, Toll Collector, To Cross the River, Similar to a Surname
Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman
Village In Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, Tower
Half, Dedicated to Demeter
From Anvers, Valley Ferry, Variant of the Surname Danvers, Dane Crossing
Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith
Aliyah, Amy
Who is Like God
Counsel from the Elves, Supernaturally Wise, Name of a King, All and Peace
Free Possession, Wealth, Propriety, Foreign
She who Brings Victory, Feminine, God is My Light, God's Oath
Divinity and Fidelity, Ase, Divinely Beautiful, Deity
Pledge, Arrow, Hostage
Certain Fortune, The Mythological Greek God of Fate, Destiny
High-spirited, Firebrand, Son of Ty
Redhead, Russet, Red Skinned, Red-head
Living, To Live, Life, Good News
God has Healed
The Golden One
Hero of God, God's Strength
Of the Woods, Woodsman, Forest, Lives in Wood
Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum
Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion
Foot-soldier, Curly Haired, To Be Strong, Man from Troyes
Bright Red, Army, Scarlet Cloth, Free Man
Gift of Yahweh
The Merciful, Gentleness, Mercy, Gentle
Candle Maker, Candle-maker
Keeper of the Gate, A Porter Gatekeeper, One who Carries Goods, Door
High, Little Rock, Defender of Man, Noble and Shining
Judged Only by God, Feminine of Daniel
Dark, From Arcy
Domain Belonging to Maccius, Mattea, Derived from Medieval Male Form of Matthew, Weapon
Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Reference to the French Town Dax, Water, Badger
Yahweh May Protect, Supplanter, One who Supplants, Holder of the Heel
Variant of Nicolette, Nike Which Means Victory, Victorious, Necklace
Traveler, The Third
Light, Torch, Shining, Burst of the Sun
A Descendant of the Dark, From Arcy
Trust, Elf, Faith, Fay
Soldier, Merciful, Female Version of Myles
Mattea, Weapon, Domain of Maccius
The Estimated, Esteemed
Isis was the Principal Goddess of Ancient Egypt, Rich, Dorians, From Doris
Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy
Arrow Maker, Arror Featherer
From Airelle, Variant of Darrel Open
Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike
Name of a City, Braid, from Latin Laqueus = Noose, Lassy, From Lassy, Calvados
Rebellion, Myrrh and Ocean, Bitter, Sea of Bitterness
From the Queen's Estate, Fifth in Order, Fifth-Born Son
Assayer, Measure, A Pledge, Oath
Famous, Feminine of Louis, Struggle, Fame and War
One with Big Eyes
Observer Explorer
From Matthew's Estate, Mattea, Gift of God, Weapon
Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler
Good, A Blessing
Canon, Priest
Youthful, Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child
Descended from Jupiter (Jove), Youth, Soft Bearded, Jove's Child
Path, Torch, Bright Light, Roadway
Wild Cow, Fatigued, Delicate, Meadow Pasture
Home and Sweet, Brave
The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard
Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection
God Protects My House
Little Wealthy One, Wealth, Prospers in Battle, Possession
Star
Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller
Mavis, A Small Bird, Song Thrush, Songbird
From Arcy
Lord is God
Cheerful, Pretty
Son of Elder, Alice
The Earth, Shining, Daughter of Manu, Cardamom Tree
Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Lime, Linden
Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short
Little Hammer, God of War Mars Ordained
Alfreda, Alfreda
Canal, Channel
Fighter, Brave
Michel, Michael, Who is Like God
Anna, Graceful Beauty, Variant of the Latin Amabel, Beautiful Grace
Lime, Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame
The Strong, Vigorous
Homeland, Land, A Lance
Mountain Belonging to the Ruler, Gomerics Hill
God has Heard, She who Hear, Which is Exalted, Listening Intently
Woman from Judea, Jewish, Admired, Praised
Eagle
Scarlet Cloth, Scarlet
Talon Claw, Sharp
Abbreviation of Jonathan, God is Merciful, Jehovah has been Gracious
Lisp, Stutter, One who Stammers, The Element Blaesus Which Means Lisping Stammering
Army, Vigorous, Strong, Adler