French

Pronunciation: [ fr-EHNCH ]

Girl Name #68,563 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

French is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fr-EHNCH.

Parents who love the name French often also consider Frances, Francis, Freda .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #68,563
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Fre Fry Freie Frenie

Also a Boy Name

French is also used as a boy name, ranked #13110.

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Similar Names

Frances Francis Freda Frieda Frankie Frank Frona Fred

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Frequently Asked Questions About French

Is French a boy or girl name?

French is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68563. As a boy name, it is ranked #13110. French is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce French?

French is pronounced fr-EHNCH.

How popular is the name French?

French is currently ranked #68563 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for French?

Common nicknames for French include Fre, Fry, Freie, and Frenie.

Is French a common or rare name?

French is an uncommon name, ranked #68563 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name French

French is a girl name .

Is French a boy or girl name? French is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,563 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,110. French is more commonly used as a boy name.

French is currently ranked #68,563 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for French include Fre, Fry, Freie, and Frenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.