List of French Baby Names Meanings

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  • Ellaine
    French Meaning: The name Ellaine is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Ellaine is: Shining light.
    Meaning: The shining light, in mythology Origin: French
  • Elle
    Elle is a female name, which is usually pronounced "Ell", but is sometimes pronounced "Ellie". It derives from the French pronoun "elle", meaning "she". The name can also be a shortened version of names such as Eloise, Elizabeth, Felicia, Amelia, Danielle, Gabrielle and Eleanor.
    Meaning: From a foreign land Origin: French
  • Fanchon
    French Meaning: The name Fanchon is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Fanchon is: Free.
    Meaning: Free, whimsical Origin: French
  • Foy
    Foy Name Meaning. Irish: variant of Fahey. Irish: variant of Fee. French: nickname, from Old French foi 'faith' (Latin fides), either for a pious person or for someone who frequently used this term in oaths. French: from the medieval female personal name Foy, which is from foi 'faith', as above.
    Meaning: Faith Origin: French
  • Gabriell
    Means "devoted to God," "a hero of God," or "God is my strength" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Gabriel is the angel who tells Mary she will bear the son of God. Well-known Gabriels: writer Gabriel García Màrquez; actor Gabriel Byrne. Origin.
    Meaning: Heroine of god Origin: French
  • Gaby
    The name Gaby is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Gaby is: Woman of God. A feminine form of the Hebrew name Gabriel.
    Meaning: From the name gabrielle Origin: French
  • Garen
    German Meaning: The name Garen is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Garen is: Guards; guardian.
    Meaning: A form of garry Origin: French
  • Garion
    The name Garion is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Garion is: Guards; guardian.
    Meaning: A form of garry Origin: French
  • Garrin
    The name Garrin is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Garrin is: Guards; guardian.
    Meaning: A form of garry Origin: French
  • Gennevieve
    Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female given name of Germanic or Celtic origin. It may be from the Germanic name *Kenowefa (latinized as Genoveva) meaning Woman of the race.
    Meaning: White wave, fair-skinned Origin: French
  • Gerrard
    The name Gerrard is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gerrard is: Hard or bold spear. This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.
    Meaning: One who is mighty with a spear Origin: French
  • Gib
    Scottish Meaning: The name Gib is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gib is: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'.
    Meaning: A short form of gilbert Origin: French, English
  • Ginette - zhi-NET
    German Meaning: The name Ginette is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ginette is: Of the race of women. White wave. Famous bearer: Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris, believed to have protected Paris from Attila the Hun.
    Meaning: A form of genevieve Origin: French
  • Godeleine
    Meaning: Good life, godly life Origin: French
  • Grant - GRANT
    The name Grant is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Grant is: Originally a Scottish surname derived from the French 'grand', meaning tall or great. Now common both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American President Ulysses S. Grant.
    Meaning: A short form of grantland Origin: French
  • Guy - GIE
    Guy (/ɡaɪ/, French: [ɡi]) is an English given name, which is derived from the French form of the Germanic name Guido. "Guy" is also an Anglicization of the Hebrew name גיא, transliterated "Gai", which means "Ravine".
    Meaning: Guide Origin: French
  • Harmon
    Harmon Family History. Harmon Name Meaning. Irish (mainly County Louth): generally of English origin (see 1); but sometimes also used as a variant of Harman or Hardiman, i.e. an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArgadáin (see Hargadon). English: variant spelling of Harman 1.
    Meaning: Forms of herman Origin: French
  • Ivette - i-VET
    The meaning of the name “Ivette” is: “Yew”. Categories: French Names. Used in: English speaking countries.
    Meaning: Yew Origin: French
  • Ivonne - ee-VAWN
    French Meaning: The name Ivonne is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Ivonne is: Yew. Archer.
    Meaning: Yew Origin: French
  • Jacquelinne
    The name Jacqueline is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Jacqueline is: Supplanter. He grasps the heel. French form of Jacob.Supplanter. Introduced into Britain in the 13th century.
    Meaning: Supplanter Origin: French
  • Jacquelline
    Jacqueline comes from French, as the feminine form of Jacques (English James). Jacques originated from 'Jacob', which is derived from the Hebrew meaning 'may God protect' or 'supplanter'.
    Meaning: Supplanter Origin: French
  • Jeann
    The name Jean is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jean is: Gift from God.
    Meaning: God is gracious, in the bible, one of the apostles Origin: French
  • Jocelyn - JAHS-lin/JAHS-ə-lin
    The name Jocelyn is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Jocelyn is: One of the Goths. Introduced into Britam as a masculine name during the Norman Conquest, Jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century.
    Meaning: From the tribe of gauts / one who is cheerful, Happy Origin: French
  • Jocelyne
    The name Jocelyne is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Jocelyne is: Medieval male name adopted as a feminine name.
    Meaning: Joyous Origin: French
  • Joelle - jo-EL
    Origin of the name Joelle: Feminine form of Joel, the Anglicized form of Yoel, which is derived from the Hebrew yō'ēl (Jehovah is his God).
    Meaning: The lord is willing joelliane - jehova is god Origin: French
  • Jolie - JO-lee
    Jolie is a female given name of French origin and its meaning is pretty. It is pronounced zhoh-LEE or joh-LEE. The name has also become popular after American actress Angelina Jolie used it as her surname (it is really her middle name). It can be also spelled as Jolee, Joli, or "Jo'Le".
    Meaning: Pretty Origin: French
  • Joslyn
    Origin of the name Jocelyn: A transferred use of the surname derived from the French Joscelin. Joscelin is derived from the obsolete Gautzelin, which finds its root in the Germanic tribal name Gauts. Jocelyn was originally bestowed upon male children, but now it is an exclusively female name.
    Meaning: Joyous Origin: French
  • Jossie
    Meaning: God will add Origin: French
  • Julee
    French Meaning: The name Julee is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Julee is: Jove's child. A feminine of Julian.
    Meaning: A form of julie Origin: French
  • Julienne
    French Meaning: The name Julienne is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Julienne is: Youthful. Feminine form of Julian.
    Meaning: A form of julia Origin: French