French Girl Names

Emma

strength

Charlotte

free woman

Evelyn

wished for child

Eleanor

compassion, sympathy

Violet

violet color, purple

Chloe

young green shoot

Lily

lily flower, purity

Emily

from the Aemilius family

Scarlett

bright red color

Zoe

life

Avery

ruler of elves

Lucy

light, illumination

Lainey

bright, shining light

Grace

Divine grace, elegance, goodwill

Leah

weary, delicate, languid

Lillian

lily flower, pure

Josephine

may God add children

Adeline

noble, nobility, of noble kind

Sophie

skill, knowledge

Alice

noble, of noble kind

Ruby

red, ruby-colored

Eloise

famous warrior

Madelyn

high tower, elevated

Claire

illustrious, renowned

Iris

rainbow

Natalie

born on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord

Vivian

alive, lively

Audrey

noble strength

Madeline

woman from Magdala

Josie

God will increase

Melody

song, tune, music

Caroline

free woman, free man

Sarah

princess, noblewoman

Allison

noble, exalted (via Alice)

Parker

one who tends an enclosed land

Bella

fair, lovely

Rose

type of red or pink flowering plant

Margaret

pearl

Melanie

dark-complexioned, of dark appearance

Cecilia

of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)

Margot

pearl

Juliette

youthful, downy

Aubrey

elf ruler, supernatural power

Magnolia

flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol

Charlie

free man

Brielle

heroine of God

Remi

oarsman, rower

Valerie

strong, healthy, from the Latin valere

June

young, vital

Genevieve

tribe woman; woman of the people

Olive

olive tree

Isabelle

devoted to God

Evangeline

good angel

Rosalie

little rose

Bailey

fortification wall

Vivienne

alive, living

Daphne

laurel tree

Adaline

noble kind

Celeste

heavenly, of the sky

Jasmine

jasmine flower

Alaina

bright, shining light

Noelle

Christmas, born at Christmas

Journee

a day's journey, voyage

Adalyn

noble, nobility

Celine

heavenly, of the sky

Amy

beloved, much loved

Camille

young ceremonial attendant

Diana

divine, heavenly

Elise

God is my oath

Adelaide

noble kind, of noble birth

Lucille

light, illumination

Juliet

youthful; Jove's child

Sydney

wide island; broad river-island

Evelynn

Adelyn

Nicole

Victorious one

Catherine

Journey

a day's travel, voyage

Vanessa

from 'Van' + 'Essa' (pet form of Esther)

Adelina

noble, of noble birth

Esme

beloved, esteemed

Annabelle

graceful beauty

Esmeralda

emerald (gemstone)

Giselle

pledge, hostage (of good faith)

Sylvie

forest, wood

Elaine

bright, shining light

Elodie

foreign riches

Paige

young servant, page boy

Jocelyn

member of the Gauts (Germanic tribe)

Alyssa

noble, exalted

Colette

victory of the people

Ivory

ivory white

Aubree

elf ruler

Michelle

who is like God?

Mallory

unfortunate, ill-omened

Helen

torch, shining light

Florence

flourishing, prosperous

Madeleine

woman from Magdala

Melany

black, dark-colored

Saige

wise, knowing

Demi

half, partial

Annalise

oath of God

Alison

noble type

Macie

from Macey (Normandy place name)

Clementine

mild, merciful, gentle

Elle

she, her

Paris

from the Parisii Celtic tribe

Scarlet

bright red, vivid crimson

Arielle

lion of God

Estella

star

April

to open (spring)

Marceline

of Mars, warlike

Alexis

defender, helper

Madelynn

from Magdala (high tower)

Maxine

greatest

Danielle

God is my judge

Charli

free woman, strong

Stephanie

crown, garland

Louise

famous warrior

Faye

fairy, enchantment

Margo

pearl

Amoura

love, beloved

Alisson

noble kind, of noble birth

Lilian

lily flower

Mavis

song thrush, songbird

Eve

life, living

Gabrielle

God is my strength

Beatrice

she who brings happiness

Arlette

eagle, noble strength

Noemi

pleasant, sweet

Jacqueline

supplanter, one who grasps the heel

Cleo

glory, fame

Elliott

the Lord is my God

Cassandra

shining upon man

Angelica

angelic, messenger of God

Estelle

star

Marie

beloved, wished-for child

Anne

grace, favor

Averie

ruler of the elves

Macy

from Massy, Normandy

Selene

moon, light

Lottie

free woman

Remy

oarsman, rower

Lillie

lily flower, purity

Amelie

hardworking, industrious

Arlet

eagle power, noble strength

Coraline

coral, sea jewel

Laurel

laurel tree; bay laurel

Louisa

famous warrior

Celia

heaven, the sky

Emmie

whole, universal

Lacey

from the town of Lassy in Normandy

Elyse

my God is an oath

Julie

youthful, downy-bearded

Denver

from the green valley

Valery

strong, healthy

Maci

weapon, mace

Brittany

from Brittany, land of the Britons

Robin

bright fame, shining fame

Adele

noble, nobility

Baylor

one who delivers goods, carrier

Marjorie

pearl

Soleil

sun

Cynthia

woman from Mount Cynthus

Judith

woman of Judea

Lea

weary

Anais

grace, merciful

Bellamy

beautiful friend

Nataly

born on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord

Cheyenne

people of a different speech, alien speakers

Alexia

defender, helper of mankind

Eleanora

bright, shining one

Chandler

candle maker, candle merchant

Jolie

pretty, beautiful

Elisabeth

pledged to God

Allyson

noble, of noble kind

Nancy

favor, blessedness

Joelle

Yahweh is God

Romy

dew of the sea (rosemary)

Scout

one who gathers information, explorer

Emmeline

work, industrious, whole

Elliot

my God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God

Ainhoa

fertile place, place of abundant water

Rayne

queen

Clare

bright, clear, famous

Rosalee

little rose

Quincy

estate of the fifth son

Lyanna

graceful vine

Violette

violet flower, purple

Elouise

healthy, whole (heil)

Dior

golden, of gold (d'or)

Mariella

beloved, little Mary

Bailee

bailiff, law officer, estate manager

Lavender

calming, soothing (by association with the herb)

Aubrie

elf ruler, ruler of supernatural beings

Melani

dark, black

Belle

beautiful

Baylee

bailiff, law enforcer

Aubriella

noble elf ruler

Simone

one who hears, listening

Mariel

star of the sea

Renee

reborn, born again

Mavie

song thrush (a songbird)

Agnes

pure, holy, chaste

Mireya

she who is admired, wonderful

Aubrielle

noble, bright power

Laramie

canopy of leafy boughs

Angelique

angelic, messenger of God

Corinne

maiden, young girl

Zola

quiet, tranquil, peaceful

Lauryn

laurel, victory

Spencer

steward, dispenser of provisions

Scarlette

dyer of red cloth

Desiree

desired, longed for

Nathaly

birthday, born on Christmas

Ann

grace, favor

Marian

beloved, of the sea

Angeline

angel, messenger (of God)

Carolyn

free woman

Madalynn

woman from Magdala, tower

Landry

ruler of the land

Christine

follower of Christ

Emmaline

whole, universal

Joselyn

member of the Gauts tribe

Yasmine

jasmine flower

Margaux

pearl

Lianna

gracious, God is gracious

Odette

wealth, fortune

Chanel

canal, channel, pipe

Joan

God is gracious

Rue

herb of grace, regret

Nathalie

born on Christmas Day

Bernadette

brave as a bear

Eimy

beloved

Roxanne

dawn, bright star

Ines

pure, chaste

Eliette

my God is an oath

Lucie

born at dawn

Annette

grace, favor

Adalina

noble, nobility

Maeva

welcome, greetings

Renesmee

reborn (from Renée) + beloved (from Esme)

Patience

endurance, patient suffering

Britney

from Brittany, land of Britons

May

goddess of spring, month of May

Emilie

rival, industrious

Inez

pure, holy, chaste

Paulette

small, humble (feminine diminutive of Paul)

Lorraine

from the kingdom of Lothar

Macey

from Massy (Norman town)

Jacqueli

supplanter, one who follows at the heel

Raine

queen

Cassandr

she who entangles men

Sofie

wisdom

Adrienne

from Hadria

Violetta

little violet, purple flower

Noelia

born at Christmas

Aimee

beloved, loved one

Journei

a day's travel, voyage

Noel

Christmas, born at Christmas

Cooper

barrel maker, cask maker

Majesty

royal greatness, grandeur

Eleanore

bright, shining one

Roselynn

famous rose

Vivianne

alive, living

Marlene

wished-for child

Sybil

prophetess, oracle

Alissa

noble kind

Kamille

young ceremonial attendant

Dixie

the American South

Laynie

bright, shining light

Nadine

hope

Cecily

from the Caecilius family

Yael

to ascend, to climb

Geneva

woman of the tribe

Avalon

isle of apples

Yvette

yew wood, archer

Gisselle

pledge, hostage

Diamond

unconquerable, invincible

Agatha

good, honorable, noble

Eloisa

healthy and wide, wholesome

Amia

beloved

Millicent

strong in work, industrious strength

Constance

steadfast, constant, unwavering

Adore

to love deeply, to worship

Adalie

noble, of noble kind

Emilee

rival, industrious

Serene

clear, cloudless

Jurnee

journey, day's travel

Vivien

alive, living, lively

Sidney

wide island

Arlett

noble strength, eagle noble

Claira

bright, clear, famous

Yasmina

jasmine flower

Solene

solemn, dignified

Charlene

free woman

Marielle

beloved

Chevelle

creative American coinage

Julianne

youthful, downy-bearded

Melodie

song, tune, musical chant

Zelie

solemn, devoted

Madelyne

woman from Magdala (tower)

Rosemarie

dew of the sea (rosemary herb)

Avril

April, fourth month

Katia

pure

Marion

beloved

Sabine

of the Sabine people

Verity

truth

Ally

noble, gracious

Noella

born at Christmas

Denise

devoted to the god of wine and festivity

Marin

of the sea, marine

Maizy

pearl

Cosette

little thing, victorious people

Addelyn

noble, nobility

Denisse

follower of Dionysus

Courtney

from the domain of Curtius

Romee

pilgrim to Rome

Maisyn

stone worker, mason

Lenore

bright, shining one

Nicolette

victory of the people

Divine

of divine nature, heavenly, godlike

Geraldine

spear ruler

Esmae

esteemed, beloved

Empress

female emperor, supreme ruler

Laia

well-spoken, eloquent

Leonor

shining light

Francine

free one, from France

Elliette

my God is Yahweh

Francis

free one, Frenchman

Roxana

bright, luminous

Marianne

beloved grace

Henrietta

ruler of the home

Arabelle

beautiful eagle

Denim

from Nimes, sturdy cloth

Bea

blessed, happy

Bayleigh

bailiff, law officer

Journii

a days travel, trip

Alex

defender of the people

Jocelynn

one of the Goths, a Goth's descendant

Aubri

elf ruler, supernatural power

Ivette

yew tree; archer

Desire

longed for; wished for

Violett

violet flower, purple-blue bloom

Therese

from the island of Thera

Josette

God will add, God increases

Bridgette

strength, power

Maisey

pearl

Natalee

born on Christmas Day

Joslyn

member of the Gauls tribe

Diane

divine, heavenly

Charly

warrior, strong woman

Jacquelyn

Supplanter, one who follows

Issa

God is salvation, God saves

Jules

Youthful, downy-bearded

Reverie

daydream, pleasant fantasy

Yvonne

yew wood, yew tree

Allisson

of noble kind, noble birth

Harmonie

harmony, concord, agreement

Emme

whole, universal

Hillary

cheerful, merry, joyful

Rainey

queen, powerful ruler

Emeline

whole, universal, striving

Brigitte

exalted, high, strength

Mirabel

wonderful, marvelous

Mirabelle

wonderful, marvelous

Coco

from Colette or Nicole

Jean

God is gracious

Marguerite

pearl

Jolee

pretty, beautiful

Jadore

I adore, I love

Leonie

lioness, lion-hearted

Valarie

strong, healthy

Annemarie

grace and beloved

Amour

love

Olympia

home of the gods

Mable

lovable, worthy of love

Gentry

noble birth, well-born class

Solei

sun

Jenevieve

tribe woman, woman of the race

Mirabella

wonderful, admirable

Elody

foreign riches, wealth from afar

Lou

famous warrior

Suzanne

lily, rose

Dominique

belonging to God, of the Lord

Maela

princess, chief

Maelie

princess, chief, leader

Gigi

earth worker (via Georgina)

Abrielle

God is my strength, God is my warrior

Joanne

God is gracious

Madelin

high tower

Yolanda

violet flower

Jaqueline

may God protect

Joi

joy, happiness

Cristal

clear ice, rock crystal

Carol

song of joy, joyful song

Elyza

my God is an oath

Emy

whole, universal

Adelyne

noble, nobility

Anissa

friendly, sociable, good-natured

Beau

beautiful, handsome

Klaire

clear, bright, famous

Leanne

graceful meadow

Collette

victory of the people

Jaclyn

supplanter, one who follows

Acacia

thorny tree, point

Noora

light

Tayla

one who tailors or crafts

Stephany

crown, garland

Lourdes

from Lourdes, place of miracles

Lielle

my God, devoted to God

Souline

little soul, soulful one

Jeanette

God is gracious

Cloe

blooming, young green shoot

Vesper

evening star

Anabelle

grace and beauty

Maevis

song thrush (bird)

Adella

noble, nobility

Malorie

unfortunate, ill-omened

Amarie

beloved, grace

Clarice

bright, clear, famous

Darcie

from Arcy (place in Normandy)

Gisele

pledge, hostage

Mirella

to admire, wonderful

Maycee

from Massy, France (place name origin)

Normani

from the north, northman

Channing

young wolf

Desirae

desired, longed for

Deja

sense of familiarity

Callaway

pebbly place

Maysen

stone worker

Antoinette

priceless, praiseworthy

Jacklyn

supplanter, one who follows at the heel

Joie

joy, delight, happiness

Luci

light, illumination

Lya

weary

Alize

noble, of noble kind

Alyse

noble one

Odelia

I will praise God

Drue

manly, strong

Monique

advisor, counselor

Ami

my people

Rosaline

gentle horse, tender

Lacie

from Lassy (Norman place name)

Charlette

free woman, feminine form of Charles

Brittney

from Brittany (French region)

Fatou

one who weans, abstaining

Scarleth

bright red, scarlet-colored

Skarlett

bright red cloth

Lacy

from Lassy, Norman place name

Nicolle

victory of the people

Adilyn

noble, of noble kind

Lili

lily flower, purity

Gabby

God is my strength

Laurie

victory, triumph

Naomie

pleasantness, sweetness

Evette

yew tree

Angelie

angel, messenger of God

Valentine

strong, healthy, vigorous

Mason

stone worker, bricklayer

Tanner

leather worker, one who tans hides

Muriel

bright sea, shining sea

Emaline

whole, universal, entire

Eleonor

bright, shining one

Riva

to bind, captivating (from Rebecca/Rivka)

Jacquely

supplanter, one who follows at the heel

Rachelle

ewe, female sheep

Cristel

crystal, clear as ice

Cami

young ceremonial attendant

Josselyn

member of the Gauts tribe

Avielle

breath of God

Tylee

tiler, one who tiles roofs

Izabelle

my God is an oath