A Dictionary of Names with Name Meanings and Name Origins
A Dictionary of Names with Name Meanings & Name Origins
  



Names by Usage. French Names

This section includes the first names used in the French-speaking countries, including France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Rwanda, Togo and other countries in Europe, Africa and North America. This section also includes the Old French names.

Browse French Names by Alphabetical Order

Browse French male and female names by alphabetical order to find out the meanings of the names. Click on the first letter of the name you're looking for.

French Male Names

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French Female Names

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Information about the French names

As one of the most influential countries, both politically and economically, in modern history, France has incorporated dozens of ethnicities and cultures within the country and has left its mark on dozens of other countries around the world. As a result, there are communities of native French speakers on nearly every continent. French names are traditionally based on Catholic saints, but since legal naming constraints were lifted in the mid-20th century, many novel French names have appeared.