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Popular French Names & Their Meanings
Want to skim the most popular French names? We've put together a list of popular male and female names that are très chic.
French Names for Girls
- Ambre, the French variation of Amber (the precious gemstone derived from tree sap).
- Alice, a name of Germanic origin, meaning "noble" or "kind."
- Camille, a traditionally unisex name that means "priest helper" or "perfect."
- Chloé, a name of Greek origin, meaning "green shoot" or "blooming."
- Emma, a popular name across cultures, though it has a Germanic origin from ermen, meaning "whole."
- Juliette, meaning "youthful."
- Léa, meaning "delicate, weary, or lioness" with Hebrew and Latin roots.
- Louise, meaning "warrior," a classic name with a vintage feel, though it's experiencing a comeback.
- Manon, a popular diminutive of "Marie," meaning "beloved."
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Sophie, a name with deep and ancient Greek roots, meaning "wisdom."
French Names for Boys
- Adam, meaning "Man" or "earth," a simple, enduring biblical name used across many cultures.
- Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength," a consistently popular and classic biblical name.
- Gabin, meaning "From Gabii" (an ancient Italian town), a traditional name that has become quite fashionable recently.
- Hugo, meaning "Mind" or "intellect," a strong name of Germanic origin, well-loved across Europe.
- Léo, meaning "Lion," a short, strong name that has seen a major rise in recent years.
- Louis, meaning "Famous warrior," a royal and timeless classic that is a staple of French history.
- Lucas, meaning "Light," a Latin-derived name that offers a bright, familiar sound.
- Olivier, meaning "Olive tree," the French form of Oliver, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.
- Raphaël, meaning "God has healed," an elegant biblical name with widespread, enduring appeal.
- Théo, meaning "Gift of God," the charming and popular short form of Théodore.
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