330 beautiful French girl names & meanings: rare, chic, popular, old (2023)

I’ve compiled a list of over 300 beautiful French girl names given to baby girls in France and included their meanings. All the names are organized into convenient categories, from popular French female names by decade, and classic or traditional French girl names, to compound names, gender-neutral names, and rare French girl names. (French boy names are here…)

French girl names used in France

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Choosing the perfect girl’s name for your baby girl is a fun experience, but it can be stressful too.

After all, it will be her name FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE!

However, if you have French ancestry in your family tree, maybe the perfect female name is one that reflects your French heritage.Even if you don’t have French ancestry, French is a beautiful language, and so are French names.

So how do you pick the perfect French girl name?

It depends because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Some parents prefer trendy or popular baby names. Others prefer traditional, unique or unusual names that hold particular meanings.

Rather than organizing this list of French girl names based on what I think are the most beautiful or prettiest, I combed through the registrar of French Female names given to little girls in France and organized them into the following categories.

How this list of French girl names is organized.

Popular French female names by year and decade: 2020, 2021, 1800’s to 1900, the 1920s, 1950’s and 1980s.
Traditional and Classic French names for women. These have been around for a long time.
Rare French girl names. These might be new or old French female names.
Disappearing French girl names in France.
Compound baby girl names such as Marie-Antoinette.
Gender-neutral French names (can be given to both males and females)
Famous French female actress names. Sometimes names will spike in popularity based on the popularity of a famous French actress.
French goddess namesand meanings: these are Frenchified mythological names.

*There may be some overlap: Certain French girl names show up in multiple categories. For instance, the name Marie has been popular for multiple decades so it may show up in vintage names and popular names.

FYI: French girl names tend to be more traditional or classical.

For anyone looking for unusual, weird, made-up or unique female names like “Moonraker” or “Stormi,” you’re going to be a little disappointed. French girl names and French boy names in France tend to be more classic or traditional. And there is a reason for that.

The government in France can control what parents in France name their children and force parents to rename their children with a more acceptable one.

What?

Yes!

It might sound strange, as It did to my husband, but many countries, not just France, have baby-naming laws that prevent parents from legally giving their children certain names like strawberry.

Baby naming laws are usually put in place to protect children from being given a name that’s offensive or embarrassing, like Adolph Hitler, which is banned in Germany and many other countries.

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But some countries, like France, have taken baby-naming regulations a step further, and some French families think it may even be racist in some cases. Like when families in the region of Brittany in northwest France were forbidden from giving their children Breton (Celtic) names.

You might be interested in reading:French baby name laws: 31 names banned in France.

Baby naming traditions: a brief overview

From 1803 to 1966, parents in France could only give their children a saint’s name from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints or a historical person.

It created a long-standing baby-naming tradition which explains why there are so many people with names like Jean-Paul, Marie, Pierre and Louis.

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French baby naming rules and regulations have relaxed quite a bit since 1966, and French parents are giving their French babies names that never existed in France before.

The list of French names for girls starts here.

Get out your notebook!

Here’s what I suggest. First, go through this list of French female names and write down the french names for girls that stand out to you. Then revisit your top choices, and discuss them with your friends, family or partner.

Top 10 most popular French girl names by region in France

In 2020, 2021 and for the past decade, there are certain names that always end up in the top 20 list of baby names given to children in France.

Jade, Louise and Lina tend to be the most common baby names in France given to girls throughout Metropolitan France. Of course, there are ebbs and flows. For instance, the name Emma makes the top 10 list every so often.

Here’s a map showing the total number of births for the most popular names given to girls in 17 different regions of France and its territories in 2020.

French Region	Name	# of babies given name
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes	LOUISE	458
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté	LOUISE	158
Brittany	JADE	211
Centre-Val de Loire	LOUISE	143
Corsica	GHJULIA	25
Grand Est	JADE	322
Guadeloupe	MYA	15
French Guiana	CHLOÉ	19
Hauts-de-France	JADE	449
Île-de-France	LINA	711
Réunion	MIA	67
Martinique	MYA	16
Normandie	JADE	248
Nouvelle-Aquitaine	LOUISE	386
Occitanie	JADE	308
Pays de la Loire	LOUIS	287
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur	LINA	275

100 most popular French girl names in France in 2021 + meaning

Below are the most popular female names given to girls in France for 2021 based on data from INSEE (French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) and its approximate numbers.

**100 most popular French girl names (2021)**
Rank	Name	Meaning	# of times given (2021)
1	JADE	“precious stone”	3802
2	LOUISE	“famous warrior”	3768
3	EMMA	“universal”	3202
4	AMBRE	“amber”	3017
5	ALICE	“noble”	2769
6	ROSE	“rose flower”	2703
7	ANNA	“favor”	2515
8	ALBA	“dawn”	2504
9	ROMY	“from Rome”	2446
10	MIA	“mine”	2430
11	LINA	“tender”	2366
12	LOU	“famous warrior”	2222
13	JULIA	“youthful”	2212
14	CHLOÉ	“green shoot”	2210
15	LÉNA	“tender”	2093
16	LÉA	“weary”	2039
17	AGATHE	“good”	2020
18	IRIS	“rainbow”	2006
19	NINA	“little girl”	1896
20	JULIETTE	“youthful”	1870
21	INAYA	“concern”	1867
22	ZOÉ	“life”	1840
23	JEANNE	“God is gracious”	1727
24	LÉONIE	“lion”	1726
25	CHARLIE	“free man”	1725
26	EVA	“life”	1709
27	MILA	“gracious”	1706
28	LUNA	“enjoyment”	1686
29	ADÈLE	“noble”	1661
30	VICTOIRE	“victory”	1648
31	OLIVIA	“olive tree”	1594
32	INÈS	“pure”	1594
33	LOLA	“sorrows”	1547
34	VICTORIA	“victory”	1537
35	LUCIE	“light”	1493
36	MARGAUX	“pearl”	1472
37	ROMANE	“from Rome”	1458
38	GIULIA	“youthful”	1454
39	CAMILLE	“young ceremonial attendant”	1428
40	SOFIA	“wisdom”	1381
41	CHARLOTTE	“free man”	1352
42	ALIX	“defender”	1349
43	NOUR	“light”	1274
44	LYANA	“bright”	1237
45	MARGOT	“pearl”	1225
46	SARAH	“princess”	1214
47	LOUNA	“famous warrior”	1209
48	MYA	“mine”	1182
49	MANON	“bitter”	1177
50	LYA	“light”	1158
51	EMY	“rival”	1156
52	CAPUCINE	“like a little hood”	1103
53	AVA	“life”	1100
54	ELENA	“shining light”	1085
55	ALMA	“nourishing”	1067
56	THÉA	“gift of God”	1044
57	CLÉMENCE	“merciful”	1037
58	ALYA	“noble, bright”	1025
59	AYA	“color”	940
60	CLARA	“clear, bright”	927
61	LYNA	“light”	925
62	GABRIELLE	“God is my strength”	904
63	YASMINE	“jasmine flower”	866
64	LILY	“lily flower”	850
65	APOLLINE	“of Apollo”	842
66	LIVIA	“enlivener”	841
67	ELLA	“all”	836
68	LANA	“calm”	832
69	ASSIA	“from Asia”	816
70	ZÉLIE	“God is my oath”	813
71	LILA	“night”	811
72	CÉLESTE	“heavenly”	795
73	ALBANE	“from Alba”	795
74	MAËLYS	“princess”	793
75	ROXANE	“dawn”	787
76	LISE	“pledged to God”	774
77	MARIA	“bitter”	765
78	MAYA	“water”	757
79	JOY	“joy”	749
80	MATHILDE	“might in battle”	731
81	ALICIA	“noble”	725
82	THAÏS	“gift of God”	711
83	CONSTANCE	“constant”	699
84	SALOMÉ	“peace”	691
85	VALENTINE	“strong, healthy”	688
86	HÉLOÏSE	“famous warrior”	686
87	AMÉLIA	“rival”	686
88	LILOU	“lily”	680
89	ANAÏS	“gracious, full of grace”	654
90	DIANE	“sky, heaven”	646
91	MAËLLE	“young warrior”	642
92	MARIE	“bitter”	641
93	EMMY	“rival”	631
94	LÉANA	“light”	627
95	CÉLIA	“heavenly”	624
96	ELISE	“pledged to God”	618
97	NOÉMIE	“pleasant”	614
98	GARANCE	“pomegranate”	590
99	NELYA	“bright”	589
100	JOSÉPHINE	“God will add”	586

Top 10 most popular and most common French girl names in France (2020)

Here are the most popular French female names given to girls in France, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies ( Insee.fr ). Keep in mind that popular also means common french female names.

The french names for girls listed below are in order of most popular, with Jade being at the top of the list.

Top 30 most Popular French female names in the 80’s

Weren’t the 80’s fun? François Mitterrand was the president of France during the ’80s (from 1981 to 1995). It was the first time since 1958 that the socialist party was in power. The large glass pyramid in front of the Louvre was completed in 1988, and New Wave was arriving in Paris with bands like Les Rita Mitsouko. I still llove that band.

**30 most Popular French female names in the 80’s**
Rank	Name	Meaning
1	AURÉLIE	“golden”
2	EMILIE	“rival”
3	ELODIE	“foreign riches”
4	CÉLINE	“heavenly”
5	JULIE	“youthful”
6	MARIE	“bitter”
7	AUDREY	“noble strength”
8	STÉPHANIE	“garland, crown”
9	LAETITIA	“joy”
10	VIRGINIE	“pure, virgin”
11	SOPHIE	“wisdom”
12	MÉLANIE	“dark-skinned, black”
13	CAROLINE	“free man”
14	SABRINA	“from the Sabine tribe”
15	VANESSA	“butterfly”
16	MARION	“bitter”
17	JENNIFER	“white wave”
18	AMANDINE	“loving”
19	JESSICA	“God beholds”
20	LAURA	“laurel tree”
21	DELPHINE	“dolphin”
22	CLAIRE	“clear, bright”
23	PAULINE	“small”
24	CINDY	“from Cynthia”
25	SANDRINE	“defender”
26	CÉCILE	“blind”
27	ALEXANDRA	“defender of mankind”
28	ANGELIQUE	“like an angel”
29	SARAH	“princess”
30	AMÉLIE	“rival”

30 most Common French girl names from the 50’s

In the 1950s, France was still very much the France of the cliché. It was pre-American culture, pre-television, and pre-globalization. Women could now vote thanks to a law that was enacted in 1944. France still had strict baby-naming laws, so parents had to choose traditional French names based on the Roman Catholic calendar. You won’t see the name Jade on this list.

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**30 most Common French girl names from the 50’s**
Rank	Name	Meaning
1	MARIE	“bitter”
2	MARTINE	“warlike”
3	FRANÇOISE	“French”
4	CATHERINE	“pure”
5	CHANTAL	“song”
6	BRIGITTE	“exalted one”
7	DOMINIQUE	“belonging to the Lord”
8	MONIQUE	“sole”
9	CHRISTINE	“follower of Christ”
10	SYLVIE	“forest”
11	ANNIE	“gracious”
12	NICOLE	“victorious people”
13	PATRICIA	“noble”
14	EVELYNE	“wanted”
15	MICHÈLE	“who is like God”
16	CHRISTIANE	“follower of Christ”
17	CLAUDINE	“lame”
18	JACQUELINE	“supplanter”
19	NADINE	“hope”
20	JOCELYNE	“young”
21	ANNICK	“gracious”
22	JOËLLE	“God will add”
23	JOSIANE	“God will add”
24	DANIELLE	“God is my judge”
25	ELISABETH	“God is my oath”
26	ISABELLE	“God is my oath”
27	ANNE	“gracious”
28	BERNADETTE	“brave as a bear”
29	VÉRONIQUE	“true image”
30	MARYSE	“bitter”

70 Old and vintage French female names (1800 to 1900)

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Although these old and rare French girl’s names from the 1800s might not make it to the top of French baby name lists anymore, they were extremely popular during this period that included the Belle Epoque (1871 – 1914.), which overlaps with the Victorian era (1837-1901) and the Gilded Age in the United States (1870s)

Like fashion, popularbaby names in France come and go, and sometimes names come back into fashion. For instance, both Léa and Louise were extremely popular French women’s names in 1902, but declined in popularity for a few decades, then made a comeback in the 2000s.

Old Vintage French female names are a good choice for parents who want a more traditional or classic French name but also for anyone who wants to steer clear of common French female names like Louise or Jade.

**70 Old vintage French female names (1800 – 1900**
Rank	Name	Meaning
1	MARGUERITE	“pearl”
2	GERMAINE	“from Germany”
3	YVONNE	“yew”
4	MADELEINE	“woman from Magdala”
5	MARCELLE	“warlike”
6	MARTHE	“lady”
7	ANNE	“gracious”
8	LUCIENNE	“light”
9	RENÉE	“reborn”
10	HENRIETTE	“home ruler”
11	HÉLÈNE	“bright one”
12	GEORGETTE	“earthworker”
13	JOSEPHINE	“God will add”
14	BERTHE	“bright one”
15	EUGÉNIE	“well born”
16	ANDRÉE	“warrior”
17	FERNANDE	“adventurous”
18	RAYMONDE	“wise protector”
19	SIMONNE	“to listen”
20	ANGÈLE	“angel”
21	ODETTE	“wealthy”
22	THÉRÈSE	“harvester”
23	AUGUSTINE	“great”
24	ANTOINETTE	“beyond praise”
25	BLANCHE	“white”
26	FRANÇOISE	“French”
27	CÉCILE	“blind”
28	GENEVIÈVE	“white wave”
29	CHARLOTTE	“free man”
30	EMILIENNE	“rival”
31	ADRIENNE	“dark”
32	PAULINE	“small”
33	LÉONTINE	“lion”
34	EMILIE	“rival”
35	ALBERTINE	“bright nobility”
36	CLAIRE	“clear”
37	ELISABETH	“God is my oath”
38	JULIENNE	“youthful”
39	PAULETTE	“small”
40	IRÈNE	“peace”
41	PAULE	“small”
42	ALINE	“bright”
43	AIMÉE	“beloved”
44	VICTORINE	“conqueror”
45	ERNESTINE	“serious”
46	REINE	“queen”
47	ROSALIE	“rose”
48	OLGA	“holy”
49	FRANCINE	“French”
50	ADÈLE	“noble”
51	SOLANGE	“solemn”
52	AUGUSTA	“great”
53	ALPHONSINE	“ready for battle”
54	ANDRÉA	“warrior”
55	ISABELLE	“God is my oath”
56	CÉLINE	“heavenly”
57	CLÉMENTINE	“mild”
58	CLOTILDE	“famous warrior”
59	AGNÈS	“chaste”
60	PHILOMENE	“loving”
61	RACHEL	“ewe”
62	IRMA	“whole, universal”
63	CELESTINE	“heavenly”
64	FELICIE	“happy”
65	CAROLINE	“free man”
66	ELISA	“God is my oath”
67	ALEXANDRINE	“defender”
68	VIRGINIE	“maiden”
69	BERNADETTE	“brave as a bear”
70	IDA	“work”

Uncommon French female names

The following French names aren’t on any top 100 lists but they are well-known names for girls in France.

**Uncommon French female names**
	Name	Meaning
1	ALINE	noble
2	ELODIE	foreign riches
3	FABIENNE	the noble
4	FANNY	(diminutive of Frances) free one
5	FRÉDÉRIQUE	peaceful ruler
6	GAËLLE	Irishwoman
7	LAURENCE	(this is a female name in France)
8	LUDIVINE	friend of the people
9	MAËLLYS	princess
10	MAGALI or MAGALIE	pearl
11	NADEGE	hope
12	SABINE	woman
13	SÉVERINE	grave, serious or stern

Really rare French female names that are disappearing or have disappeared in France

If you’re looking for extremely rare or original-sounding baby girl names, here are some female names that are so rare they’ve all but disappeared in France.

Rare French female names in France that are disapering
	Name	Interesting Facts
1	Amantine	(French form of Latin name amantēs, meaning “lover,” “beloved,” “true love,” or “eternal love.”)
2	Amaranthe	(French form of the Latin name amants, meaning “lover”, “beloved”, “true love” or “eternal love”)
3	Anatoline	(French form of Greek name Anathalia meaning “God is my judge.”)
4	Brunelle	(French form of Latin word brunus, meaning “dark-haired.” Diminutive form of the name Bruno, meaning “brown”
5	Cléore	(French female form of boy name Cléo of greek origin meaning “fame” and “victory.”
6	Cyrienne	(French form of Latin name Cyriacus, derived from Greek name Kyriakos meaning “lord” or “ruler.”)
7	Colombe	(from Latin “columba” meaning dove)
8	Douceline	(French form of Latin name Dulcis, meaning “sweet.”)
9	Emiliane	(from the Roman Latin family name Aemilius meaning “rival” or “competitor”)
10	Emiliette	(diminutive form of Emilie, from the Roman Latin family name Aemilius meaning “rival” or “competitor.”)
11	Eudora	(from Greek “Eudoros” meaning well-gifted)
12	Fleury	(from Latin “florus” meaning flowery)
13	France	(from Latin Francia, meaning “land of the Franks.” Franks means “free men” in the Germanic language of the people who lived in what is now France and western Germany in the 5th and 6th centuries.)
14	Herminie	(French version of Herminia) Herminie Cadolle is a French woman who invented the modern bra.
15	Huguette	(Diminutive of Huguenote and French female variant of the name Hugh (Germanic), meaning “mind” or “spirit”)
16	Laurentine	(feminine form of Laurent, from Latin name Laurentum, an ancient Roman city of Latium meaning “crowned with laurel” from “laurus” meaning “laurel tree”)
17	Léonelle	(feminine form of Léon from Latin meaning Lion)
18	Marcelline	(feminine form of Marcel from the Roman family name Marcellus, meaning “little hammer.”)
19	Mariette	(diminutive form of Marie from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning “wished for child”)
20	Rosine	(from Latin “rosa” meaning rose)
21	Soléa	(from French “solenelle” meaning solemn, from Latin “sollemnis” meaning “alone” or “only,” but can also mean “sun” or “sunny” from French “soleil”)
22	Théophanie	(French form of Greek “Theophania” meaning manifestation of God)

Compound French girl names

Sometimes French names are “Compound names” (prénom composé) which are a set of two or more first names used together, usually separated by a hyphen but not always.

Compound names are one single name and not a first and middle name.

For instance, if you met a French person with the compound name Anne-Laure or Anne Laure, you would call her Anne-Laure, not Anne, and not Laure, unless she asked you to call her by a single name.

Compound girl names can contain a male name.

Compound French names are usually composed of two names of the same gender but can also be composed of a male and female name.

If a compound name has both a male and female French name, the first part of the name dictates whether the name is for a man or a woman.

I know it might sound strange to some people that a girl’s name can contain a male, but not if you’re a French person.

For example:

Marie-Paul and Marie-Joseph are both French female names.
Paul Marie and Joseph Marie are both French male names.

Paul Marie (born in 1995) is a French professional footballer for MLS club San Jose Earthquakes.

Now, on to the list of compound French girl names.

Ange-Marie (Ange can be a boy’s name or a girl’s name in French.)
Anne-Claire
Anne-Françoise
Anne-Lise
Anne-Louise
Clara-Rose
Eva-Louise
France-Line
Laure-Anne
Lee-Lou
Lili-fleur
Lilu-Rose
Lou-Anne
Marie-Adélaïde
Marie-Antoinette
Marie-Carmen
Marie-Claire
Marie-France
Anne-Laure
Marie-Lou
Marie-Océane
Marie-Soleil
Sarah-Lou

Beautiful French goddess names and meaning:

Aliénor:

pronounced /Ah-Lee-Aye-Nor/

This particular spelling has Breton roots and means “spark”.

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The origin of this female French name is uncertain but is usually considered a variant of the Greek first name “Helena” goddess of beauty and the more recent “Eleonore” such as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Asia:

pronounced /Ah-Zyah/

Asia is the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys and mother of Atlas and Prometheus. She is also known as Clymène.

Aurore

pronounced /Oh-Roar/

Mythological Roman goddess of dawn (and the French word for “Dawn”)

Celine:

pronounced /Suh-Leen/

Also spelled Sélène. She was the goddess of the moon

Circé:

pronounced /Sear-Say/

Circé was a minor goddess in Greek mythology of magic and Sorcery.

Cybèle:

pronounced /Sib-Ell/

Cybèle is of French and Greek origins meaning “the mother of all gods.” In Greek mythology, Cybele was the goddess of health, fertility and nature.

Cyréne:

pronounced /See-Ren/

Cyréne is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning “supreme power“. In Greek mythology, Cyrene or Kyrene was sovereign queen and ruler of the North African city of Cyrene. According to the myth, the city was founded and named after her by Apollo.

Denise:

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pronounced /De-Neez/

Denise is from Dionysius and is primarily a female name of French origin that means Devotee Of Dionysos.

Daphné

Pronounce /Daf-Nay/

Daphne is of Greek origin that means Laurel Tree or Bay tree and was a Greek water nymph.

Gaïa:

pronounced /Gah-yah/

Gaïa is the Greek goddess of Earth, mother of all life, mother and wife of Uranus (Heaven).

Isis

pronounced /ee-zee/

Isis was the goddess of rainbows and messenger of Hera and Zeus, riding the rainbow between Olympus and Earth. She was also an Egyptian nature goddess and wife and sister of Osiris.

Vénus:

pronounced /Vay-Nusse/

Venus is the goddess of love in Roman mythology.

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French Actress names

If you love French movies, here are some Famous French female actress names throughout the ages.

Adèle Haenel
Annabella (born Suzanne Georgette Charpentier)
Anaïs Demoustier
Anouk Aimée
Audrey Tautou (she started in the French cult film Amélie)
Brigitte Bardot
Capuchine (born Germaine Hélène Irène)
Carole Bouquet
Catherine Deneuve
Cécile de France (Belgian actress)
Charlotte Gainsbourg (daughter of French singer Serge Gainsbourg)
Danielle Darrieux
Élodie Bouchez
Émilie Dequenne
Emmanuelle Devos
Eva Gaëlle Green
Frédérique Bel
Isabelle Huppert
Juliette Binoche
Julie Depardieu (daughter of Gerard Depardieu)
Lætitia Casta
Léa Seydoux
Lily-Rose Depp (daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Chantal Paradis, a French singer, model, and actress.)
Ludvine Sagnier
Louise Bourgoin
Marion Cotillard
Mélanie Laurent
Romy Schneider
Sophie marceau
Vanessa Paradis
Virginie Efira

Gender neutral French names

The following are gender-neutral names for girls in France (les prénoms mixtes): given to both boys and girls in France.

Gender neutral French names for boys or girls
Name	Meaning
Alex or Alix	from Alexandre meaning: defender of mankind
Anaël	God’s messenger
Ange	Angel
Ariel	Lion of God
Camille	French version of Camilla, meaning religious helper or ceremonial attendant
Charlie	Free Man
Dominique	Of the Lord
Eden	Place of pleasure and delight or Paradise
Sasha/Sacha	diminutif slave d’Alexandre meaning defender of mankind
Mahé or Maé	short variant of the name Mazhev, a Breton form of Matthew meaning: gift of god
Thaïs	Greek for “beloved”

More about French Culture

By choosing a French female name for your baby girl, you’ll be paying homage to French culture, which places a huge emphasis on family and tradition.

Alternatively, you might love the way French names sound, and that’s also an excellent way to choose the perfect French baby name for your little girl.

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Happy baby naming and good luck!

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Nov 16, 2022

What are the rare French names? ›

French names for boys that are uncommon in the US but rank in the France Top 100 include Maël, Gabin, Clément, Marceau, Sohan, Maxence, Malo, and Basile. Stylish French names that are rare in both the US and France include Amaury, Corentin, Sylvain, and Victorien.

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What is a very French girl name? ›

Eloise, Margot, Esme, and Adele are climbing the chart so are outside the top 200 but growing in popularity. And it's easy to see why when they sound so pretty. Other more unique French girl names include Elodie, Fleur, Maribel, Ottilie, or Sylvie.

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What is a French girl name for sky? ›

Celine is a popular French baby name with Latin origins meaning “sky” or “heavens.”

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What is a special French name? ›

Unique French baby names attracting fresh attention in both France and beyond include, for girls, Capucine, Darcy, Delphine, Elodie, Maribel, Oceane, Ottilie, Quincy, Romilly, and Sylvie. For boys, Dion, Emilien, Florent, Julius, Lionel, Montague, Pom, and Quincy.

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What French girl names mean hope? ›

Nadine — The French version of Nadia with the meaning of "hope."

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What are some very fancy names? ›

Long & elegant names for baby girls

Alannah.
Annabelle.
Anastasia.
Angelica.
Antoinette.
Caledonia.
Caroline.
Cecilia.

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Oct 14, 2022

What French name means love? ›

9. Amour. Amour means love. Rarely used since the early 20th century, Amour is a French gender-neutral name that was used far more frequently for boys than it was for girls.

Is luxury a girl name? ›

The name Luxury is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "extravagance, opulence". A particularly opulent way to get to the nickname Lux (or Luxe).

What name means sweet in French? ›

Dulcie is a name that stems from the Latin word dulcis, meaning sweet. This root word is behind the French word for sweet, douce, and the Italian word for sweet, dolce.

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What French girl names mean flower? ›

Fleur. Fleur is French for 'flower' and is a pretty, edgy name for a baby girl.

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What are French names for light? ›

Elayne is French origin female given name which means 'light'. It is a unique variant of names like Elaine or Elena.

What is a royal female name? ›

Diana, Elizabeth, Eugine, and Mary are some famous yet common royal names for girls.

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What is a very unique girl name? ›

Check out this curated list of unique names for girls to find the best moniker for your little one.
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Pretty and Unique Baby Girl Names

Annalise. ...
Brigitta. ...
Charmaine. ...
Constance. ...
Geneviève. ...
Larisa. ...
Lorelei. ...
Lucinda.

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Feb 11, 2022

What girl name means perfect? ›

Perfecta as a girl's name is of Spanish origin meaning "perfect or flawless".

What French names for girls mean angel? ›

With connotations of the French word ange, meaning 'angel', Angeline means 'messenger'. 'Angelina' is a variation of this name — a name well-recognised due to the famous actress Angelina Jolie.

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What is a really pretty name? ›

Pretty Girl Names – Ooh La La!

Name	Meaning	Origin
Aaliyah	Highly regarded	Arabic
Abby	Father of exaltation	Hebrew
Abigail	Father's rejoice	Hebrew
Adelia	Noble; noble kind	German

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What French name means blessing? ›

Boone – French, meaning "blessing."

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What name means miracle in French? ›

The French baby girl names Mireille, Marvel and Marvella all mean “miracle,” while Mireya is a Spanish name that means “miracle.” Micaela and Mikelle are both English names that mean “gift from God,” while Mirabelle is a French name that means “of incredible beauty.” We also love the names Bea, Gwyneth, Annie, Sachi, ...

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What French name means gift from God? ›

Théo. This is the short French form of the boy's name Théodore, which has Greek origins. It means “gift of God.”

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What name means happiness in French? ›

Felicia: Derives from the word meaning 'happy' in French.

What are the most amazing names? ›

The Most Beautiful Sounding Names In The US, According To Linguistics

RANK	BOYS	GIRLS
1	Matthew	Sophia
2	Julian	Zoe
3	William	Everly
4	Isaiah	Sophie

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What are some pretty rare names? ›

Rare Girl Names That Are Simply Stunning

Ansley	Hermitage field	English
Ayita	Dance	African
Azariah	Helped by God	Hebrew
Azura	Sky blue	Spanish
Basma	Smile	Arabic

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What is the most romantic name? ›

Romantic nicknames

Sweetie.
Sugarplum.
Honey Pot.
Sweetheart.
Baby Boy.
Baby Love.
Cupcake.
Honey Bun.

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Jul 20, 2022

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What female name means beloved? ›

Mary: Best known as the mother of Jesus, Mary is a name meaning "beloved."

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How do French call their love? ›

Mon petit chou / Mon chou / Chouchou

Mon petit chou is a term of endearment that is used to refer to someone you love. It can be translated to mean "my little cabbage" or "my darling". Even if you've just started learning French, you might have already come across it.

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What are successful female names? ›

The most popular baby girl names don't come as a surprise.

Olivia.
Emma.
Charlotte.
Amelia.
Ava.
Sophia.
Isabella.
Mia.

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Dec 19, 2022

What is a legendary name for a girl? ›

Along with Athena and Luna, other mythological girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aurora, Daphne, Iris, Lilith, Maeve, Maia, Penelope, and Phoebe. Norse and Hindu mythology names are less common among American parents, but offer such beautiful choices as Indira, Priya, and Signy.

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What French name means queen? ›

The name Reine is girl's name of French origin meaning "queen". This regal French name is a descendant of the Latin Regina, as is the Spanish Reina.

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What French girl names mean flowers? ›

Fleur. Fleur is French for 'flower' and is a pretty, edgy name for a baby girl.

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What are the top 5 most attractive female names? ›

Top 10 sexiest girls names

Scarlett.
Nicolette.
Natalia.
Anaïs.
Paulina.
Alessandra.
Chanel.
Soraya.

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What's the French name for love? ›

There aren't many French terms of endearment more romantic than mon amour, which means “my love” in French. Is it ma amour or mon amour? Whether you're speaking to a man or a woman, the term is the same: mon amour.

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What's a fancy French name? ›

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What flower name means love? ›

The red rose is known as the flower of love. The red rose symbolizes deep emotions and desires. Red roses are traditionally given to symbolize love, but aren't the only ones to earn this title. Other types of love flowers include peonies, sunflowers, or tulips, which symbolize happiness, prosperity and romance.

What French name means happiness? ›

Laetitia means joy, happiness.

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What is adorable in French? ›

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What are the top 100 prettiest girl names? ›

Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names of 2021

Olivia.
Emma.
Charlotte.
Amelia.
Ava.
Sophia.
Isabella.
Mia.

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Aug 12, 2022

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330 beautiful French girl names & meanings: rare, chic, popular, old (2023)

French girl names used in France

How this list of French girl names is organized.

FYI: French girl names tend to be more traditional or classical.

Baby naming traditions: a brief overview

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100 most popular French girl names in France in 2021 + meaning

Top 10 most popular and most common French girl names in France (2020)

Top 30 most Popular French female names in the 80’s

30 most Common French girl names from the 50’s

70 Old and vintage French female names (1800 to 1900)

Uncommon French female names

Really rare French female names that are disappearing or have disappeared in France

Compound French girl names

Compound girl names can contain a male name.

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