List of French Baby Names Meanings

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  • Marriam
    Marriam - Detailed Meaning. Your first name of Marriam gives you a friendly, congenial personality and causes you to desire activities involving people. You are assertive and independent, yet there are times when you rely upon the support and encouragement of others before making decisions and taking action.
    Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: French
  • Marrian
    Origin of the name Marian: Variant of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryām, a name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow."
    Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: French
  • Marriana
    Origin of the name Marianna: A name that originated as an extended spelling of Marian, a variant of Marion which is a French diminutive form of Marie, a cognate of Mary. It is now used as a hybrid, combining the names Mary and Anne. Var: Mariann, Marianne, Mary Ann, Mary Anna, Mary Anne.
    Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: French
  • Marriann
    Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: French
  • Marrianna
    Origin of the name Marianna: A name that originated as an extended spelling of Marian, a variant of Marion which is a French diminutive form of Marie, a cognate of Mary. It is now used as a hybrid, combining the names Mary and Anne. Var: Mariann, Marianne, Mary Ann, Mary Anna, Mary Anne.
    Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: French
  • Maude
    The name Maude is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Maude is: Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack.
    Meaning: A short form of madeline, matilda Origin: French
  • Mayhew
    French Meaning: The name Mayhew is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Mayhew is: Gift of God.
    Meaning: A form of matthew Origin: French
  • Maynor
    The name Maynor is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Maynor is: Powerful.
    Meaning: A form of maynard Origin: French
  • Millicent - MIL-ə-sənt
    Millicent or Milicent is a female given name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. The English form Millicent derives from the Old French Melisende, from the Germanic amal "work" and swinth "strength".
    Meaning: Industrious Origin: French
  • Mireille - mee-RAY
    Mireille ([miˈʁɛj]) is a French given name, derived from the Provençal Occitan name Mirèio (or Mirèlha in the classical norm of Occitan, pronounced [miˈɾɛjɔ, miˈɾɛʎɔ]). It could be related with the Occitan verb mirar "to look, to admire" or with the Occitan surnames Miriam "Myriam", Maria "Mary".
    Meaning: God has spoken Origin: French
  • Monte
    The name Monte is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Monte is: Mountain. Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery.
    Meaning: Gomeric's hill Origin: French
  • Montel - mahn-TEL
    Italian Meaning: The name Montel is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Montel is: Mountain. Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery.
    Meaning: Little mountain Origin: French
  • Monty
    French Meaning: The name Monty is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Monty is: Mountain belonging to the ruler. Also can be a diminutive of Montague: Pointed hill. Steep mountain.
    Meaning: A familiar form of montgomery Origin: French
  • Moselle - maw-ZEL
    The name Moselle is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Moselle is: From the water.
    Meaning: Taken from water Origin: French
  • Norris - NAWR-is
    Norris is an English surname. In some cases it is derived from the Middle English norreis, noreis, norais; and the Anglo-Norman French noreis. In such cases the surname derived from elements meaning "northerner", and referred to people from Norway, and northern England and Scotland.
    Meaning: Northener Origin: French
  • Oliver - AHL-ə-vər
    The name Oliver is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Oliver is: The olive tree. The biblical olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty and dignity. 'Extending an olive branch' signifies an offer of peace.
    Meaning: Elf army Origin: French
  • Ollie - AHL-ee
    Origin of the name Ollie: Pet form of Oliver, a name derived from the French Olivier, which is generally considered to be from the Old French olivier (olive tree).
    Meaning: A familiar form of oliver Origin: French
  • Olliver
    Latin Meaning: The name Olliver is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Olliver is: Peaceful.
    Meaning: Elf army Origin: French
  • Orva
    The name Orva is a baby girl name. The name Orva comes from the French origin. In French The meaning of the name Orva is: Worth gold.
    Meaning: Brave friend Origin: French
  • Orval
    French Meaning: The name Orval is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Orval is: Gold town. Famous Bearer: aviator Orville Wright (1871-1948) who (along with his brother Wilbur) designed and built the first true airplane.
    Meaning: A form of orville Origin: French
  • Orville
    The name Orville is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Orville is: Gold town. Famous Bearer: aviator Orville Wright (1871-1948) who (along with his brother Wilbur) designed and built the first true airplane.
    Meaning: From the gold town Origin: French
  • Pacey
    Pacey is an English surname and given name variant of Passy, a French locational origin surname, itself derived from the Gallo-Roman Praenomen Paccius.
    Meaning: A form of pace Origin: French
  • Percy
    From an English surname which was derived from the name of a Norman town Perci, which was itself perhaps derived from a Gaulish given name which was Latinized as Persius. The surname was borne by a noble English family, and it first used as a given name in their honour.
    Meaning: Pierce valley Origin: French
  • Racquel
    Hebrew Meaning: The name Raquel is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Raquel is: Innocent.
    Meaning: The innocent lamb, in the bible, jacob Origin: French
  • Rayne
    Meaning of name Rayne is Strong Counselor. The origins of the name Rayne are highly disputed. It could be French or English, giving it the meaning "queen." It could be Scandinavian, in which case it would mean "mighty." It is possible that it is even Jewish in origin and means "song"
    Meaning: Queen Origin: French
  • Renaee
    René (born again or reborn in French) is a common first name in both French-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries. It derives from the Latin name Renatus. René is the masculine form of the name (Renée being the feminine form).
    Meaning: One who has been reborn Origin: French
  • Rennae
    René (born again or reborn in French) is a common first name in both French-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries. It derives from the Latin name Renatus. René is the masculine form of the name (Renée being the feminine form).
    Meaning: One who has been reborn Origin: French
  • Rennie
    French Meaning: The name Rennie is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Rennie is: To rise again.
    Meaning: A familiar form of renata Origin: French
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo is the Portuguese and Spanish cognate of the name Richard. Therefore, the name means "Powerful/Great Leader".
    Meaning: Rich and powerful ruler Origin: French
  • Richard
    The Germanic first or given name Richard derives from German, French, and English "ric" (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and "hard" (strong, brave, hardy), and it therefore means "strong in rule". Nicknames include "Dick", "Dickie", "Rich", "Richie", "Rick", "Ricky", and others.
    Meaning: Means a rich and powerful ruler Origin: French