Baby names · French origin

Couture syllables — soft, polished, never showy

French-origin baby names lean elegant and softly-edged — Margot, Estelle, Delphine, Romy, Eloise. Many derive from Latin roots refined through Old French, giving them romantic-language warmth without Italian theatricality. Excellent for parents wanting Old World polish without stuffiness.

21 French names in our library · 17 girl, 3 boy, 1 unisex

Girl French names

Anne♀

grace, favor

French

Aubrey♀

elf ruler

French

Charlotte♀

free woman

French

Delphine♀

dolphin; of Delphi

French

Eloise♀

healthy, wide

French

Esme♀

esteemed, beloved

French

Estelle♀

star

French

Jean♀

God is gracious (John variant)

French

Jeanne♀

God is gracious (Jean variant)

French

Josephine♀

God will increase

French

Lorraine♀

from Lorraine (place name)

French

Louise♀

renowned warrior

French

Margot♀

pearl

French

Marie♀

beloved; star of the sea (Mary variant)

French

Mireille♀

miracle, to admire

French

Ondine♀

little wave, water spirit

French

Romy♀

rosemary; of Rome

French

Boy French names

Beau♂

handsome, beautiful

French

Louis♂

renowned warrior

French

Mason♂

stoneworker

French

Unisex French names

Lou✦

renowned warrior

French

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