French Baby Names
Looking for French baby names for your little bébé? We've got a long list of French baby girl names and French baby boy names.
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French Baby Girl Names

Adélaïde (a-day-la-EED)

Means noble, of Old German origin

Aglaé (AH-GLah-ey)

Means brilliant or splendid, of French origin

Aimée (AY-mee)

Means beloved, of French origin

Agathe (A-GAT)

Means kind or good woman, of Greek origin

Alodie (Uh-lot-ee)

Means rich or wealthy, of Spanish origin

Amélie (AH-may-lee)

Means hard working or industrious, of Latin origin

Anaïs (ah-nah-eese)

Means merciful or God has shown favor, of Hebrew origin

Anouk (AH-nook)

Means God has favored me, of Hebrew origin

Audette (Ah-det)

Means bird, of French origin

Audra (Ah-druh)

Means noble strength, of Scottish origin

Avril (avril)

Means the month April, to open, of Latin origin

Bernadette (ber-nah-DEHT)

Means brave as a bear, of European origin

Briel (BRI-YAHL)

Means someone who lives by water or a meadow, of German origin

Brigitte (bree-ZHEET)

Means strength, also the Celtic goddess of fire and poetry, of Irish origin

Camille (kah-meel)

Means noble or helper to the priest, of Latin origin

Cantrelle (kan-TRELL)

Means song, of English and French origin

Céline (say-LEEN)

Means sky or heaven, of Latin origin

Céleste(say-LEST)

Means heavenly, of Latin origin

Cerise (sir-EEZ)

Means cherry, of French origin

Chantal (shawn(n)-TAHL)

Means stone, of French origin

Charlene (shar-LEN)

Means strong woman or free thinker, of English origin

Chloé (klo-AY)

Means fertility or blooming linked to the Greek goddess Demeter, of Greek origin

Clémentine (klay-maw(n)-TEEN)

Means gentle one or merciful, of Latin origin

Cosette or Cozette (koh-ZETT)

Means victorious or little thing, of French origin

Colette (kuh-let)

Means people of victory, of French origin

Delphine (del-FEEN)

Means dolphin or derived from delphinium, of Greek origin

Élise (ay-LEEZ)

French form of Elizabeth, means devoted to God or my God is abundance, of Hebrew origin

Éloïse (EH-loh-eez)

Means intelligent or healthy, of German origin

Esmée (ez-MAY)

French form of Esmerelda, means esteemed or beloved, of Spanish origin

Estée (ez-TAY)

Means star, of French origin

Etoile (eh-TWAL)

Means star, of Norse origin

Eulalie (eh-oo-lah-lee)

Means to speak sweet or well spoken, of Greek origin

Fleur (floohr)

Means flower, of French origin

Genevieve (zhuhn-VYEHV)

The patron saint of Paris, means woman of the family or God’s blessing, of German or Celtic origin

Giselle (ji-ZEHL)

Means pledge, of French or Old German origin

Hélène (ay-LEN)

Means most beautiful or bright, of Greek origin

Inès (ee-NES)

Means most pure, of Portuguese origin

Isabeau (ee-sah-BOH)

Means God’s promise, of Hebrew origin

Laëtitia (lay-tee-sia)

Means happy, of Latin origin

Lilou (lee-loo)

Means lily or high, of ScoFrenchttish origin

Louise (loo-EES)

Means famous warrior or renowned in battle, of German origin

Madeleine (ma-de-len)

Means from the tower or elevated, of Greek origin

Maéva (mah-ay-va)

Means welcome or beautiful, of various origins

Margaux (mahr-GO)

French form of Margaret, means pearl, of Latin and Greek origin

Marie (ma-ree)

French version of the name Mary, Jesus’ mother, means star of the sea, of Latin origin

Martine (mahr-TEEN)

Means of Mars or warlike, of Latin origin

Mathilde (mah-TEELD)

Means might and strength in battle, of Old German origin

Mégane (meg-AHN)

Means pearl, of Welsh origin

Mélanie (mel-ahn-nee)

Means little dark-haired girl, of Greek origin

Mirabelle (mir-uh-bel)

Means marvelous, of French origin

Mirielle (mee-RAY)

Means miracle or sea bright, of French origin

Nadeleine (na-de-len)

A modern variation of Madeleine which means miracle or sea bright, of Greek origin

Naeva (ney-vah)

Means born at night or ingenue, of Hebrew origin

Nathalie (NATH-ah-lee)

Means born on Christmas Day, of Latin origin

Nicolette (nee-kaw-let)

Means victory of the people, of Greek origin

Noemie (no-ay-MEE)

Means pleasant or winsome, of Hebrew origin

Odette (o-det)

Means wealth, of French origin

Ophélie (o-fay-LEE)

Means wisdom or help, of Greek origin

Risette (ree-set)

Means pleasant little laugh, of French origin

Salomé (sah-LO-may)

Means peaceful or tranquil, of Hebrew origin

Seychelles (say-SHELL)

Means the beautiful shells of the sea, of French origin

Sylvie (sil-vee)

Means spirit of the wood, of Latin origin

Zelie (zeli)

Means noble, of French origin

French Baby Boy Names

Aloïs (ah-LOW-ees)

Means famous warrior, of Old German origin

Armand (ahr-mand)

Means soldier or warrior, of German origin

Arnaud (arh-NO)

Means powerful eagle, of German origin

Beaumont (bo-mont)

Means beautiful mountain, of French origin

Benoit (ben-WA)

Means the one who says the good, of Latin origin

Calixte (cal-lee-k-st)

Means most beautiful, of French origin

Célian (say-lia(n))

Means heavenly or moon, of Greek origin

Christof (kris-TOF)

Means Christ bearer, of Greek origin

Corbin (cor-bin)

Means little crow, of Latin origin

Coriolon (cor-ee-o-lawn)

A place name derived from the Roman Coriolanus, also linked to a Shakespeare play, of Latin origin

Cress (CREHS)

Means from the peak of the hill, of French origin

Dijon (dee-zhan)

A place name – capital city of the Burgundy region in eastern France, well known for its traditional mustard

Durant (do-rah(n))

Means enduring or steadfast, of Latin origin

Etienne (ee-TEE-ehn)

Means to crowned, of Greek origin

Franciose (fra(n)-SWAH)

Means free one, of Latin origin

Gaétan (gah-ay-TA(N))

Means from Gaeta (Italy), of French origin

Gaston (GAH-ston)

Means from Gascony or guest, of French origin

Geoffroy or Geofroi (zhaw-FRAH)

Means peaceful, of French origin

Georges (zhorz)

Means farmer, of Greek origin

Gilen (GIL-n)

Means determined protetor or vow, of French origin

Guillaume (ghee-YOHM)

Means resolute protector, of French origin

Guy (gee)

Means guide or leader, of French origin

Henri (aw(n)-ree)

Means home of power or ruler, of German origin

Hugo (hew-gh)

Means bright in heart, mind, and spirit, of French origin

Jacques (ZHAHK)

Means supplanter, of Latin origin

Jérôme (zheh-ROHM)

Means sacred name, of Greek origin

Josquin (JOH-sk-ih-n)

Means established by God, of French origin

Laurent (lo-RAW(n))

Means the bright and shining one, of Latin origin

Leon (lay-oh(n))

Means brave as a lion, of Greek origin

Luc (luhk)

Means light or laid back, of Greek origin

Marc (MAHRK)

Means to be warlike in honor of Mars (the god of war), of Latin origin

Marceau (mahr-SO)

Means hammer or little warrior, of Latin origin

Matisse (muh-teece)

Means gift of God, of French origin

Melchior (mel-KYOR)

Means king of light, of Polish origin

Mathéo (MAH-tay-o)

Means gift from God, of Latin origin

Napoleon (nuh-po-lee-on)

Means from the town of Naples, of French origin

Olivier (oh-lee-vee-yay)

Means from the olive tree, of French origin

Pascal (pahs-KALL)

Means born on Easter day, of Latin origin

Pierre (pee-EHR)

Means rock, of Latin origin

Reims (raans)

A place name – a city in north eastern France’s Grand Est region, unofficial capital of the champagne wine region

Sacha (saw-sh-uh)

Means defending warrior, of Russian origin

Thibaut (TEE-bow)

Means courageous people, of French origin

Titouan (tee-two-ahn)

Means valuable and priceless, of Latin origin

Toulon (too-laan)

A place name – a city on the French Riviera that is a major port and naval base on the Mediterranean coast

Toulouse (tuh-looz)

A place name – the capital of France’s Occitanie region near the Spanish border, known for its terracotta buildings

Valentin (val-en-tehn)

Means strong and healthy, of Latin origin

Victor (VIC-tor)

Means conqueror, of Latin origin

Vincent (VIN-suhnt)

Means conquering, of Latin origin

Wyatt (why-ot)

Means little warrior or brave in the world, of French origin

Yves (EEV)

Means yew or archer, of French origin

Zachaël (zack-ah-EL)

Means God remembers, of Hebrew origin

Zénon (EEV)

Means hospitable or gift of Zeus, of Greek origin