French Names

2026-06-16 19:05:44

French Names are admired for their elegance, sophistication, and timeless charm. Rooted in French language and culture, these names often carry meanings connected to grace, strength, nobility, faith, beauty, and nature. Their refined sound and rich history make them popular choices around the world.

Popular French Names include Julien, meaning "Sacred to Jupiter, Downy-bearded, Youthful," Josie, meaning "god increases," Lionel, meaning "lion cub, Young lion," Josephine, meaning "jehovah increases," and Elyse, meaning "God is my oath, God's promise." Other notable French Names are Anatole, meaning "Sunrise," Brielle, meaning "heroine of god," Melanie, meaning "dark, Black," Nicole, meaning "People of victory," and Eleonore, meaning "Sun ray." These French Names blend beauty, tradition, and elegance.

French Boy Names

Kiff — Kith and kin, Love, Christ-bearer

Julien — Sacred to Jupiter, Downy-bearded, Youthful

Dennis — follower of Dionysus

Nickey — People's victory

Gyles — Small goat

Galan — Gallant, Bold, Lively, Healer, tranquil, Calm

Giles — Kid or young goat, Protection

Macaire — supremely blessed, Fortunate

Damien — subdue, To tame

Lionel — lion cub, Young lion

Lute — Stringed instrument, The liberator, Free

Ondre — Warrior, Man

Isidor — Gift of Isis

Lazare — God is my helper

Pons — marine, Of the sea, Fifth, Of Pontius

Basile — Regal, kingly, Royal

Nicolay — People of victory

Ohndrae — Strong, Manly, Warrior, Of Andrew, Of Andre, Of Ondré

Anatole — Sunrise

Ohnrey — Manly, Strong, Warrior, Of Andrew, Of Andre, Of Ondré

Ohndre — Strong, Manly, Warrior, Of Andrew, Of Andre, Of Ondré

Ondrei — Warrior, Man

Nicol — Victory of the people

Elan — zeal, Ardor, Beautiful orchid, Fawn, the bright one, Shining light, Oak tree

Elie — God of help, My God helps, Yah is God, The Lord is my God

Jacky — May God protect, Supplanter, Son of Jack

Alexie — defender, Helper

Abbey — joyful father, Father of exaltation

Rei — Clever, Beautiful, Light, Ray of light, King, companion, Friend

Karey — Little and strong, Pure, of Caroline, Of Carey, Of Kari

Paris — City in France, A tribe of Gaul, To ride by or past, Wrestler

French Girl Names

Josie — god increases

Brielle — heroine of god

Josephine — jehovah increases

Madelyn — high tower, woman from magdala

Netty — He (God) has favored me

Madelle — High tower, Woman from Magdala

Jenette — God is gracious

Zoelle — Piece of earth, She, Life

Alize — Trade winds, Nobility, Joyful

Niccole — Champion, Victory of the people

Mellie — Ash tree, Honeybee, dark, Black

Amya — Inferior, Arrow, Truth, Night rain, The end, Beloved

Janyne — God is gracious

Melene — Tower, Elegant, Blackbird, blackness, Dark

Allysa — Wanderer, Noble, Not madness

Elyse — God is my oath, God's promise

Nancye — Pure, Favored

Berni — Brave bear, Victory bringer

Danee — God is my judge

Ellen — shining light, the bright one, Brilliant

Nonnie — Shining light, Sun ray, Foreign, Other, Ninth

Madelaine — Woman from Magdala

Rachella — Little rock, Ewe

Nelle — sun ray, Shining one

Marnell — Sea, She rejoices

Dorey — Dorian woman, Golden, Bee, The waters, gift, Gift of God

Denize — Follower of Dionysus, Of Denise

Melaney — Dark-skinned, Black

Annabelle — beauty, favored grace

Eleonore — Sun ray

Sybille — Oracle, Prophetess

Pernella — stone, Rock

Deni — Tropical flower Gardenia, Follower of Dionysus

Denisse — Zeus of Nysa, Of Dionysus

Bernette — Victory bringer, Brave bear, Strong

Tersa — Summer, Harvest, Third

Evaline — Island, desired, Wished for, Of Evelyn, Animal, Life, Of Eva

Siren — temptress, Enchanting, Mermaid, who lures sailors with her sweet voice, half woman, A creature of half bird

Nicole — People of victory

Rochel — Rock, Ewe

Malaney — Black, Dark

Melanie — dark, Black

Elyssa — Noble-kind, My God is my oath

Doxie — Good thoughts, One who has good intentions

Philippine — horse lover, Friend of horses

Melaine — dark, Black

Shareen — Darling, Dear, A fertile plain

Allaine — Beautiful, Little Rock, Torch, shining light, Bright, River in Switzerland, Precious

Darthy — France, From Arcy, Of Darcy, Gift of God, Of Dorothy

Ariane — Most holy

Sharie — dearest, beloved, Darling, Forest, Plain

Elle — She, light, Sun ray

Emmanuella — God (is) with us

Nychole — People of victory

Dannette — God is my Judge

Nickol — People of victory

Corene — Spear, Beautiful maiden

Charise — Darling, Grace

Charie — darling, Dear, Grace

Ninette — He (God) has favored me, Grace, Little girl

Nelli — shining light, Sunray

Miel — Honey

Avri — Ruler of the elves, Of Avery, Father of many, Of Abraham, April, Of Avril, Springtime, Of Aviva

Ange — Messenger of God, Angel

Parris — Ecclesiastical locality

Caster — to shine, To excel, Beaver

Debor — From Borde, From Ver, Bee

Charish — To treasure and care for, grace, Kindness, Shining with joy and happiness

Stephane — Wreath, Crown