Did I ever tell you how I LOVE France?
This country has always been on my bucket list since I saw Eiffel Tower in some romantic movie in my childhood.
I always dreamt of getting a proposal from the love of my life in front of the Eiffel Tower. But that dream will remain forever as I’m already married and a mom to a two-year-old. And my husband has no intention of proposing to me again!
But you know what? I thought of a way to lessen some of that pain by giving a French nickname to my baby girl.
Do you have a soft corner for France? Are you looking for a French name for your baby boy or girl?
This country is well-known for its delicious food, wine, gorgeous views, and rich culture. But did you know that the people here have some of the best names in the world too?
Many parents prefer the romantic undertone that French names have and look for French names when it comes to naming their kids. And they hold some great meanings too.
Are you someone like them?
Then I have good news for you!
Here I have come up with some amazing French baby names you will surely like. And the best part?
I have added unisex French names too.
So, are you ready to explore?
Jump right in!
Beautiful French Baby Names
If you are a romantic, I’m sure you have a special place in your heart for everything French. And the French names are no exception.
They are elegant, not to mention the romantic undertone they have.
Do you have a French heritage? Or do you want to honor a loved family member who’s French?
No matter your reason, French baby names can match your little one’s personality very well.
Here is a collection of the best French names for your baby. Read on to see which one suits your little sunshine the best.
French Baby Names for Boys
Have you become parents to a baby boy? Are you looking for the right French name for him?
In this section, I have compiled a list of some of the most fascinating French baby names for boys.
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- Antoine
Our babies are priceless to us, and they will always remain so. But do you want them to have at least some characteristics that will make them loved by everyone?
Try giving him the name Antoine. It has a classy vibe and feels like the name of someone belonging to a posh family.
This name of French origin holds the meaning of praiseworthy.
- Armand
Do you want your baby to fight for what is right and defend the country?
Armand is a good option for a name with roots in German, Teutonic, and French. You can choose other spelling options, such as Arman, Armano, Ormond, and Armani.
It holds the meaning of an army of soldiers.
- Arthur
Arthur is a traditional French name with other name variations such as Arty, Arthor, Arther, and Artek.
I have come across this name in so many novels and dramas. Arthur is a good name option if you like literature and want a classic name originating in France.
It carries the meaning of a noble one.
- Brice
You can choose Brice for your baby boy if you are into uncommon names not adopted by many. It has its roots in Scottish, English, and French languages.
Brice has a classy vibe to it. If you like this name but want a variation, you can go with Brye, Bryse, Bricius, and Bricius. Also, you can choose the nickname Bri which will go well with the first name Brice.
It holds the meaning of the son of a nobleman.
- Claude
It’s a name with a traditional vibe to it. It has multiple origins, including Latin, English, and French.
Some other variations of this name are Cladio, Claudian, and Claud. It holds the meaning of limping and crippled.
- Charles
What more can I say about this name? This name is very famous, all thanks to the king of the UK. His wife was Princess Diana. As a kid, I heard so many stories about her beauty.
If you want your son to get a girl like Diana when he grows up, try giving him this name! Okay, jokes apart, this name has a regal ring to it.
It has its origin in the German and French languages. It holds the meaning of manly and strong.
- Denis
Have you watched Dennis the Menace? I was a big fan of that animated series in my childhood days.
Dennis is a variation of the spelling Denis. It is taken from the Greek and French languages. It carries the meaning of “devoted to the wine god.”
The name has a mischievous vibe to it.
- Frederic
Frederic reached the peak of its popularity in 1979.
Frederic can be a good name option if you want to give your little one a name that has a traditional vibe to it.
It sounds like the name of a very polished man. Frederic comes with the meaning of a peaceful ruler.
You can choose other spellings, such as Fredric and Frederik. Also, you can go with the nicknames Fred and Ric.
- Gabriel
Are you someone who wants to give their son a supremely popular name?
Gabriel is the name for you!
This name has its roots in the Hebrew and French languages. If you choose this name for your kiddo, you will be showered with many name variations. Some of them are Gabbi, Gabrial, Gabys, Gabrielo and Gabian.
It means hero, and God is the strength.
- Gaston
Do you like watching fantasy movies or reading fantasy stories? Have you watched Beauty and the Beast?
Well, I’m a HUGE fan of everything fantasy. There is not a single fantasy movie that I haven’t watched. And I fell in love with the Beast while watching Beauty and the Beast!
So, in that movie, Gaston was the handsome character that fell in love with Beauty Belle.
Gaston translates to the foreigner.
- Hugo
It’s a popular name in France, all thanks to the famous movie Hugo. Of course, this name was preferred by parents even before that.
There is a certain nerdy vibe to this name. It sounds like the name of someone who wears specs.
It has its roots in both German and French languages.
- Jules
Are you fond of names that are a combination of modernity and tradition? How about the name Jules?
Although this is a not-so-common name in the US, people in France often use it for their sons.
It originated from Greek and French languages and meant forever young. If you want, you can go with spelling variations such as Julius, Julian, and Jewel.
- Leo
Are you into trendy names?
Leo is the name for you!
This name has been on the list of the most popular French boy names for ages. It is short, it is quirky, and it has a sexy vibe to it that you can’t ignore.
It holds the meaning of “bold like a lion.” This name has many variations, including Lyon, Lio, Leonardo, Leon, and Leoh.
- Marc
What comes to your mind when I say the name Marc?
I get an image of some posh, stylish gentleman with a firm voice.
This name has Latin and French roots. Some other variations of this name are Marcas, Marky, Markey, and Marx.
It carries the meaning of “warlike.”
- Valentin
The word Valentin is a variation of the name Valentine.
Valentine means brave and healthy. If you want your son to be courageous when he grows up, you can give him this name.
French Baby Names for Girls
Are you blessed with a baby girl and looking for the best name for her?
In this section, I have come up with gorgeous French baby names for girls. All you need is to go through them and choose the one that will fit her the best.
Read on.
- Adrienne
It’s such a feminine name! If you are into names with feminine vibes, you can choose Adrienne.
It sounds melodious too. It holds the meaning of “from the city of Hadria.”
- Beatrice
Do you love traveling? Do you want your kid to become like you?
You can give her the name Beatrice. It has a trendy and quirky vibe and Means a traveler or a voyager.
- Celeste
Our babies are blessings from God, right? And my baby girl is my angel. Now, do you want to give your baby a name that has something to do with the stars and sky?
Celeste is the name for you.
This name is rooted in the Latin language and means heavenly.
- Cossette
Are you into literature? Have you read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo?
In that, there is a character named Cossette. Her father’s name is Fantine.
The name has a certain elegant vibe and means “little thing.”
- Eglantine
Do you like flowery names? How about the name Eglantine?
This name has a lyrical tone to it. And can you deny the charm it has? The sweet-briar flower is known by this name too.
- Enora
If you like names that have a sweet vibe to them, you will like the name Enora. It sounds a lot like Elora.
It is a great name for parents who wants their girls to grow up as a woman full of principles. It carries the meaning of honor.
- Flavie
Is your little princess born with golden hair?
Flavie would be a perfect name for her!
This name has got all the charm. It is delicate, it is feminine, and it is gorgeous. It is taken from Flavius, which is a family name.
- Gwenaelle
If you want your baby girl to grow up kind and love everyone, Gwenaelle would be a good fit.
This name has its roots in the French language. It sounds like the name of the most popular girl in school. Yes, it has that kind of vibe.
It holds the meaning of generous and blessed.
- Hortense
If you are someone who is okay with the name being a bit longer, Hortense is the name for your baby girl.
A Garden is a beautiful place where flowers grow. It looks pretty. This name has its roots in Latin and is taken from the word Hortus. And the name Hortense comes with a similar meaning.
It can be a great fit for your child if you want her to like gardening or landscaping.
- Ines
It’s a short and cute name that will suit your gorgeous daughter beautifully. Have you heard the name Agnes?
Ines is the French version of that name. It holds the meaning of chaste.
- Joelle
Joel is a name for boys. It means “Yahweh is God.” and Joelle is its feminine version. It has a jolly vibe to it.
A famous personality with this name is Joelle Jones. She has made illustrations for DC Cover Girl statues.
- Laetitia
As parents, we want our kids to be always happy. And the name Laetitia brings a similar vibe.
It sounds like a peaceful name for your baby girl. It holds the meaning of happiness and joy.
A popular personality with this name is Laetitia Casta. She has been an Angel for Victoria’s Secret and a cover model for Glamor, Elle, and Vogue.
- Madeline
When I was a kid, I was a regular watcher of the animated series Madeline. I still remember how I used to run to the TV after coming back home from school.
This French name is taken from Magdalene. It holds the meaning of Magdala – an ancient Palestine town.
- Nadege
Do you want your baby girl to be happy, joyous and be the ray of hope for everyone around them?
You can choose the name Nadege for her. It’s a beautiful name of French origin. It comes with an elegant vibe.
Nadege holds the meaning of hope. A famous personality with this name is Nadege August, who is an actress and producer.
- Odette
Have you watched Swan Lake?
For the uninformed, Swan Lake is a ballet composed by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Odette, a princess in the play, transforms into a white swan because of the evil spell by the villain sorcerer Baron von Rothbart.
Odette is a gorgeous name for your stylish baby girl. It would be a great fit if you want her to be a woman of class.
It carries the meaning of fortune and wealth.
- Regine
Are you into regal names? How about the name Regine?
This name oozes royalty! And have you noticed the sense of grandeur in the name?
It can be a good fit for your gorgeous daughter. It holds the meaning of queen.
- Roxane
Roxana has Greek origin, and Roxane is the French variant.
If you want, you can choose the other Roxane variant-Roxanne. It holds the meaning of dawn or bright.
- Sephora
Are you someone who loves makeup?
Then you know about the famous makeup brand Sephora, right?
Sephora has its roots in Hebrew and means bird. But, if you give your girl this name, people will associate her with the makeup brand.
Unisex French Baby Names
Do you believe in gender neutrality? Or are you looking for unisex names that you can use for your baby girl or a boy?
If that is the case, then this section is for you. I have compiled a list of some of the most awesome unisex French baby names.
Read on.
- Patrice
This name has its roots in multiple languages, including Latin, English, and French.
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say, Patrice?
I can see a regal person. And the meaning of this name is something similar to it. It means someone who is born into nobility.
In the US, the name Patrice is mostly given to girls, but in France, it is mostly given to boys.
- Alvia
The name Alvia sounds like a gush of fresh air. It has a flowery vibe, and because of that, it is liked by parents looking for flowery names.
It has its roots in the French origin.
It may sound a bit feminine, but no matter the gender of your little one, you can give them this beautiful name. It holds the meaning of noble war.
- Amory
Doesn’t the name give a cute feeling when you hear it?
It sounds like the name of a loving person who everyone adores. It’s something we all want for our kids, right? We want them to be loved by everyone.
The meaning of this beautiful name is loving, and it has its roots in the Latin language.
- Flannery
Flannery is indeed a smooth and melodious name.
It has roots in France and means a flat land or a metal sheet.
Some other variations of this name are Flann and Flan. These two will work as nicknames too.
- Javier
Do you like the name Xavier but want to avoid going for it as it is commonly used? Are you interested in variations of Xavier?
Javier is the name for you. People do not commonly use it, so you can say you have a unique name in your hand.
Now, it is a great name for babies born in January. Also, it will fit your kid the best if they are always happy.
It holds the meaning of enlightened and January. It has its roots in both Arabic and French languages.
- Jade
Jade is a short and trendy name that is being used by people all over the world. It sounds like the name of some singer of a rock band with long hair.
Go for this name if you want your baby to carry this vibe when they grow up.
Jade has its roots in the French language and means precious stone. I’m sure your child is the most precious being in your life.
- Rusti
Does your kid have red hair? Because if they do, Rusti would be a perfect name for them!
There is a certain vintage vibe to this name. And the charm it has is undeniable.
This French name comes with the meaning of redhead.
Conclusion
Just like the country France, French names have a romantic vibe to them. And if you are a die-heart romantic, you may opt for a French name for your baby.
My list of French baby names is perfect for modern parents looking for names that can make heads turn.
So, which of these names have you shortlisted for your little one?
Remember to let me know in the comments!