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
Judge is God
Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Gemini, Twin
Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
Variant of Helen, Torch, Sun Ray, Shinning Light
Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man
Keeper of the Forest
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth
Skill, Wisdom
Noble Sort, Nobility
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Beautiful Gaze, Handsome, Pretty
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
House, Ruler, Laurel
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
Famous, Clear, Bright
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous
Flower Name, Renown, Rose Bush, The Words Hros Which Means Horse
Husband, Vigorous, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Little and Womanly
Oarsman, Champagne, A Town in Central France, Abbreviation of Remington
Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility
Healing, Healer, Mythical Leader, The Lord is Salvation
Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice
Hunter, Huntsman
Tranquility, Clear, Peacefulness, Calm
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Bald
Blossoming, Flowering, Charming, Flourishing
The Pearl, Variant of Margaret
From the Lane, Bright Light, Variant of Helen, Torch
A Plant in the Olive Family, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
God with Us
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Merciful, Female Version of Myles, Soldier
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
One who Cuts Cloth, To Cut, Tailor, Schneider
Heart, Spirit, Intelligent, Bright Mind
Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed
The Strong, Valor, Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex, Valiant
Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear
White Wave, Race of Women, Jennifer, Soft
Lion of God
Rose, Flower Name
A Town in Central France, From the Raven Farm, Champagne
Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded
Great Plains, Big, Tall
Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn
Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea
Case
Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful
God is My Oath, Form of Elizabeth
Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain
God of the Vine, From Saint Denis, Denise, Place Name
Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte
From the Alder Grove
Alive, Viviane
Sweet, Server, The Page, Young Servant
Vigorous, Strong, Man, Husband
The Brave
Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit
Light, The Bright, Born at Daybreak
Female Version of Nicholas
Honorable, Noble
Sky, The Unbeatable, Reddish-yellow Precious Jewel, Gold-brown Semiprecious Stone
Game Reserve, Guardian, Park Warden, Various Things
Supplanter, Son of God, Cheerful, Happy
Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People
Reference to the French Town Dax, Water
Guards Wisely, Advice, Decision Protector, Strong Defender
From Anvers, Valley Ferry, Variant of the Surname Danvers, Dane Crossing
Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman
Christmas, God is with Us
Free Possession, Wealth, Propriety, Foreign
Counsel from the Elves, Supernaturally Wise, Name of a King, All and Peace
Divinity and Fidelity, Ase, Divinely Beautiful, Deity
Village In Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, Tower
God has Healed
Crossing, Toll Collector, To Cross the River, Similar to a Surname
Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith
Half, Dedicated to Demeter
High-spirited, Firebrand, Son of Ty
Who is Like God
Pledge, Arrow, Hostage
Redhead, Russet, Red Skinned, Red-head
She who Brings Victory, Feminine, God is My Light, God's Oath
Of the Woods, Woodsman, Forest, Lives in Wood
Certain Fortune, The Mythological Greek God of Fate, Destiny
Aliyah, Amy
Living, To Live, Life, Good News
The Merciful, Gentleness, Mercy, Gentle
Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum
Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion
Soldier, Merciful, Female Version of Myles
Foot-soldier, Curly Haired, To Be Strong, Man from Troyes
Gift of Yahweh
Bright Red, Army, Scarlet Cloth, Free Man
The Golden One
Light, Torch, Shining, Burst of the Sun
Candle Maker, Candle-maker
Variant of Nicolette, Nike Which Means Victory, Victorious, Necklace
Keeper of the Gate, A Porter Gatekeeper, One who Carries Goods, Door
From Airelle, Variant of Darrel Open
Domain Belonging to Maccius, Mattea, Derived from Medieval Male Form of Matthew, Weapon
Hero of God, God's Strength
High, Little Rock, Defender of Man, Noble and Shining
Judged Only by God, Feminine of Daniel
Traveler, The Third
Trust, Elf, Faith, Fay
Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Reference to the French Town Dax, Water, Badger
Dark, From Arcy
Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy
Yahweh May Protect, Supplanter, One who Supplants, Holder of the Heel
A Descendant of the Dark, From Arcy
The Estimated, Esteemed
One with Big Eyes
Arrow Maker, Arror Featherer
Isis was the Principal Goddess of Ancient Egypt, Rich, Dorians, From Doris
Famous, Feminine of Louis, Struggle, Fame and War
Observer Explorer
Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike
Rebellion, Myrrh and Ocean, Bitter, Sea of Bitterness
Mattea, Weapon, Domain of Maccius
Little Wealthy One, Wealth, Prospers in Battle, Possession
The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard
Name of a City, Braid, from Latin Laqueus = Noose, Lassy, From Lassy, Calvados
From Matthew's Estate, Mattea, Gift of God, Weapon
Good, A Blessing
Mavis, A Small Bird, Song Thrush, Songbird
From the Queen's Estate, Fifth in Order, Fifth-Born Son
Path, Torch, Bright Light, Roadway
Youthful, Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child
Little Hammer, God of War Mars Ordained
Wild Cow, Fatigued, Delicate, Meadow Pasture
The Earth, Shining, Daughter of Manu, Cardamom Tree
Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller
Descended from Jupiter (Jove), Youth, Soft Bearded, Jove's Child
Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler
Assayer, Measure, A Pledge, Oath
Star
Eagle
Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection
Home and Sweet, Brave
God Protects My House
Canon, Priest
Fighter, Brave
Intoxicating, Welcome
Lord is God
Son of Elder, Alice
Cheerful, Pretty
Eagle
The Strong, Vigorous
Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Lime, Linden
From Arcy
Army, Vigorous, Strong, Adler
Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short
Michel, Michael, Who is Like God
Mountain Belonging to the Ruler, Gomerics Hill
Homeland, Land, A Lance
Alfreda, Alfreda
Woman from Judea, Jewish, Admired, Praised
God has Heard, She who Hear, Which is Exalted, Listening Intently
Angel, Messenger of God
Lime, Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame
Canal, Channel
Anna, Graceful Beauty, Variant of the Latin Amabel, Beautiful Grace
Life-giving, Hazelnut, Light, Form of Evelyn