Names Categorized "archaic French"
9 Names found
Amable is a French given name derived from the Late Latin name Amabilis, meaning "lovable." The name carries a sense of endearment and affection, reflecting its Latin root amabilis (from amare, "to love").Etymology and H...
Cheri is a feminine given name derived from the French word chérie, meaning "darling" (from the past participle of chérir, "to cherish"). It functions primarily as a variant of Cherie, which itself stems from the same Fr...
Chrétien is a medieval French form of Christian. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning "a Christian," itself stemming from Christos, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Mashiach (Messiah). Chrét...
Corneille is the French form of Cornelius, a Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". The name Cornelius appears in the New Testament as a centurion who, guided by an angel, se...
Estela is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Estelle. It is a feminine given name used primarily in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. The name ultimately derives from the Latin word stella, meaning “star.” This...
Hildebert is a masculine given name of Old German origin. It means "bright battle", derived from the elements hilt ("battle") and beraht ("bright"). This name was historically borne by four early Frankish kings, usually...
Jourdain is the traditional French form of Jordan. The name Jordan itself derives from the River Jordan, which flows between modern-day Israel and Jordan. In Hebrew, the river is called Yarḏen (יַרְדֵן), from yaraḏ (יָרַ...
Mahaut is a Medieval French form of Mathilde, itself ultimately derived from the Germanic name Mahthilt, meaning "strength in battle" from the elements maht "might, strength" and hilt "battle".Etymology and Historical Ba...
Onésime is a French masculine given name, representing the French form of Onesimus. The name roots through Onesimus and onward to the early Christian context, linked to Philemon and ultimately to Paul.Etymology and Meani...