French Baby Names
French names spread through English after the Norman Conquest of 1066, which is why so many "English classics" are French at root. Modern French favourites are often short and end in a soft vowel.
400 names
- OliverBoyolive tree · French15,368
- EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
- CharlotteGirlfree man · French12,564
- HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
- WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
- BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
- EvelynGirldesired; little bird · English9,122
- SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
- SamuelBoyname of God · Hebrew8,317
- EleanorGirlmeaning uncertain · French7,137
- VioletGirlviolet flower · English6,977
- GabrielBoyGod is my strength · Hebrew6,402
- ChloeGirlyoung green shoot · Greek6,385
- CharlesBoyfree man · Germanic5,601
- ZoeGirllife · Greek5,744
- BennettBoyblessed · Latin5,329
- BeauBoyhandsome · French4,759
- RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
- ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
- GaelBoyGaelic person · Celtic3,862
- JosephineGirlhe will add · Hebrew3,746
- AdelineGirlnoble · Germanic3,723
- AliceGirlnoble type · Germanic3,526
- SophieGirlwisdom · Greek3,574
- EmeryUnisexindustrious ruler · Germanic3,499
- EloiseGirlhealthy; wide · French3,430
- XavierBoynew house · Basque3,343
- ClaireGirlclear, bright · French3,329
- VincentBoyconquering · Latin3,169
- NatalieGirlbirthday of the Lord · French3,121
- VivianGirlalive · Latin3,088
- AudreyGirlnoble strength · Old English2,993
- JadeGirlstone of the side · Spanish2,987
- MadelineGirlof Magdala · French2,907
- SageUnisexwise one; sage plant · English2,766
- CarolineGirlfree woman · French2,720
- ElliottBoythe Lord is my God · English2,706
- AllisonGirlnoble kind · French2,630
- ElliotBoythe Lord is my God · English2,648
- CalvinBoybald · French2,573
- RoseGirlrose flower · English2,376
- AubreyGirlelf ruler · Germanic2,303
- RemiGirloarsman · French2,297
- MelanieGirldark, black · Greek2,244
- MargotGirlpearl · French2,223
- JulietteGirlyouthful · French2,210
- MaxBoygreatest · Latin2,165
- EmmanuelBoyGod is with us · Hebrew2,047
- RichardBoybrave ruler · Germanic1,539
- ValerieGirlstrong; healthy · Latin1,985
- BrielleGirlGod is my strength · French2,029
- NicolasBoyvictory of the people · Greek1,992
- JustinBoyjust, fair, righteous · Latin1,794
- GenevieveGirlwoman of the race · French1,835
- IsabelleGirlGod is my oath · French1,778
- OliveGirlolive tree · English1,778
- EvangelineGirlbearer of good news · Greek1,741
- VictorBoyconqueror; winner · Latin1,674
- RosalieGirlrose · French1,699
- VivienneGirlalive, living · French1,633
- PaulBoysmall, humble · Latin1,320
- LouisBoyfamous warrior · French1,503
- CelesteGirlheavenly · Latin1,556
- AdalineGirlnoble · Germanic1,562
- ElianBoythe Lord is my God · Spanish1,503
- AmyGirlbeloved · French1,351
- GrantBoytall; large · French1,453
- NoelleGirlChristmas · French1,440
- SimonBoyhe has heard · Hebrew1,402
- JeremyBoyappointed by God · Hebrew1,308
- CelineGirlheavenly · French1,347
- TristanBoytumult; outcry · Celtic1,308
- AlexisGirldefender · Greek1,240
- CamilleGirlyoung ceremonial attendant · French1,306
- EliseGirlmy God is an oath · French1,266
- JaneGirlGod is gracious · Hebrew1,180
- SaintBoyholy person; saint · French1,228
- RemyUnisexoarsman · French1,218
- LucilleGirllight · French1,151
- AdelaideGirlnoble kind · Germanic1,158
- MartinBoyof Mars; warlike · Latin1,101
- JulietGirlyouthful · French1,116
- CatherineGirlpure · Greek955
- NicoleGirlvictory of the people · French961
- RebeccaGirlto bind, tie · Hebrew910
- RaymondBoywise protector · Germanic859
- DamienBoyto tame, subdue · Greek999
- AndreBoymanly; brave · Greek961
- LaurenGirlfrom Laurentum; laurel · Latin884
- TravisBoyto cross · French914
- RussellBoylittle red-haired one · French892
- MichelleGirlwho is like God? · French772
- AnnabelleGirlgraceful, beautiful · French891
- EsmeGirlesteemed, loved · French901
- ElaineGirlbright, shining light · French843
- NoelUnisexChristmas · French874
- GiselleGirlpledge; hostage · French871
- SylvieGirlfrom the forest · French868
- MarshallBoyhorse servant · French835
- FrancisBoyFrenchman; free man · Latin785
- ElodieGirlforeign riches · French839
- JocelynGirlmember of the Gauts · Germanic808
- OceanUnisexocean, great sea · Greek808
- ColetteGirlvictory of the people · French789
- FlorenceGirlflourishing, prosperous · Latin717
- MalloryGirlunfortunate · French765
- LewisBoyfamous warrior · Germanic728
- RaphaelBoyGod has healed · Hebrew749
- LianaGirlto twine like a vine · French743
- RobinGirlbright fame · English661
- StephanieGirlcrown · Greek571
- MadeleineGirlof Magdala · French707
- MelanyGirldark · Greek707
- BellamyUnisexfine friend · French702
- DemiGirlhalf; diminutive form · French698
- AlisonGirlnoble kind · French673
- ParisUnisexuncertain meaning · Greek685
- KylianBoychurch, monastic cell · Germanic679
- QuincyBoyestate of the fifth son · French664
- DanielleGirlGod is my judge · Hebrew588
Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).