French Names

Likely from Old French 'olivier' meaning olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.

French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'

From Germanic 'heim' (home) + 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home.' A name of many kings.

From Norman French 'Aveline', possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or related to the hazelnut.

Possibly from Provençal 'aliénor' or Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'; borne by Eleanor of Aquitaine.

From the Norman French form of Germanic Alfred or Alberich, meaning elf ruler or elf counsel.

From Old French 'violete,' ultimately from Latin 'viola,' the purple flower symbolizing modesty and faithfulness.

From the Old French occupational surname meaning 'stoneworker' or 'bricklayer.'

From Old French escarlate, an occupational surname for a seller of scarlet cloth; literary via 'Gone with the Wind.'

From Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' One of the most enduring royal names in history.

A diminutive of Elaine, ultimately linked to Helen and meanings like bright or shining light.

French word meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful,' used as a given name since the 18th century.

Diminutive of Charles, from Germanic karl meaning 'free man'; widely used as an independent name.

Refers to the Gaelic-speaking Celtic peoples; in French, a modern name evoking Celtic heritage.

From Germanic 'hrod' (fame) + 'beraht' (bright), meaning 'bright fame.' A classic royal name across Europe.

French feminine of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will add'; borne by Empress Joséphine.

French diminutive of Adele, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.' Revived in the 19th century.

From Greek 'sophia' meaning wisdom.

From Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis meaning 'noble sort' or 'nobility.'

From Old French Héloïse, from Germanic 'hailwidis' meaning 'healthy' and 'wide.' Associated with the medieval scholar.

Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.

French form of Latin 'clara' meaning bright, clear, or famous.

From Latin 'vincens' meaning 'conquering,' popularized by Saint Vincent of Saragossa.

From Latin natalis meaning 'birthday,' traditionally given to girls born on Christmas Day.

Occupational name from Old French 'archier' meaning bowman or one who uses a bow.

French form of Magdalene, from the biblical town Magdala meaning 'tower'; associated with Mary Magdalene.

French feminine form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'

From Old French-English form of Elias; ultimately from Hebrew Elijah meaning my God is Yahweh.

Medieval French diminutive of Alice, from Germanic 'Adalheidis' meaning 'noble sort'.

From Latin 'calvus' meaning 'bald'; famously associated with theologian John Calvin.

From Greek margarites meaning 'pearl'; borne by saints and queens across Europe.

From Germanic 'Alberich' meaning 'elf ruler' or 'supernatural power,' brought to England by the Normans.

From Latin 'Remigius' meaning 'oarsman'; borne by Saint Rémi who baptized the first French king.

French diminutive of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

French form of Juliet, from the Roman family name Julius, meaning youthful.

From Old French 'chacier' meaning to hunt; an occupational name for a huntsman.

Of Celtic origin, possibly meaning little rock or handsome; popularized by Breton settlers in England.

A shortened form of Gabrielle, from Hebrew roots meaning "God is my strength."

French and Spanish form of Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.'

From Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong and healthy,' a name denoting valor.

Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning 'woman of the people.' Saint Geneviève is the patron saint of Paris.

Medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning God is my oath.

From Old French 'bailli' meaning bailiff or steward. Originally an occupational surname.

French form of Isabel, ultimately from Hebrew Elizabeth meaning God is my oath.

French form of Rosalia, from Latin 'rosa' meaning rose, associated with a garland of roses.

French feminine form from Latin 'vivus' meaning alive or full of life; linked to Arthurian legend.

A variant of Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble'; popularized in 19th-century America.

From Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'.

From Germanic ric 'ruler' and hard 'brave, strong'; borne by three English kings.

From Germanic 'Hlodowig' meaning famous warrior; borne by eighteen French kings.