Names Categorized "French words"

Adora is a Spanish feminine given name, typically used as a short form of Adoración. Adoración means "adoration" in Spanish and refers to the Christian event known as the Adoration of the Magi, when the three Magi presen...

Aimé is a French masculine given name (and occasionally a surname), directly derived from the Old French Amé, the masculine counterpart of Amée—which gave rise to the English name Amy. Meaning "beloved," Aimé shares its...

Aimée, often written without the accent as Aimee, is a feminine given name of French origin meaning "beloved". It is the French form of Amy, which itself derives from the Old French name Amée and ultimately from the Lati...

Alizée is a French feminine given name derived from the French word alizé, meaning "trade wind." The name evokes the gentle, steady winds that blow across tropical regions, giving it an airy and natural feel. It is a rel...

Amadou is the French-influenced West African form of the Arabic name Ahmad, which means "most commendable, most praiseworthy." It is derived from the Arabic root ḥamida (to praise), and is considered a superlative form o...

Amandine is a French diminutive of Amanda. Amanda itself is a feminine form of Amandus, derived from the Latin amanda meaning "lovable, worthy of love." While Amandine is a straightforward French formation, Amanda has a...

Amarante is the French form of Amarantha, a name derived from the amaranth flower. The flower name ultimately comes from the Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos), meaning "unfading." In Ancient Greek, Ἀμάραντος (Amarantos) was al...

Ambre is a French feminine given name, the French cognate of Amber. Like its English counterpart, the name ultimately derives from the Arabic word ʿanbar (عنبر), meaning "ambergris," a waxy substance secreted by sperm wh...

Amour is the French form of Amor, which means "love" in Latin. As a given name, it is used in French-speaking cultures and can be bestowed upon both boys and girls, though it is relatively rare. The name carries romantic...

Ange is a French given name that functions both as a masculine and feminine form of the Latin name Angelus, itself derived from the Greek word angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning "messenger." The name evokes the heavenly creature...

Arlequin is the French form of Harlequin, the name of the iconic servant character from Italian commedia dell'arte. In this tradition, known as Arlecchino in Italian, Harlequin is a mischievous and acrobatic servant whos...

Auguste is the French form of Augustus, a Latin name meaning "exalted, venerable", derived from augeo meaning "to increase". The name Augustus was originally a title granted to Octavian, the first Roman emperor, in 27 BC...

Aurore is the French feminine form of Aurora. It derives directly from the Latin word aurora, meaning "dawn". In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of the morning, and the name has been used as a given name since th...

Automne is a French feminine given name that directly translates to "autumn", the season of the year. Unlike the English name Autumn, which has seen significant popularity in English-speaking countries since the 1960s, A...

Avril is a given name in April usage, derived from the April season. It is especially associated with the Canadian singer Avril Lavigne (born 1984), whose global fame popularized the name internationally.EtymologyAvril i...

EtymologyBaptiste is a French name meaning "baptist" that ultimately derives from the Greek verb βάπτω (bapto), "to dip" (referring to the act of baptism). It is typically given in honor of Saint John the Baptist, the Ne...

Beau is a given name of French origin, meaning "beautiful, handsome" (from the French adjective beau). Although it is grammatically masculine in French, it has been used as a unisex name in English-speaking countries and...

Belle is a feminine given name of English origin. It primarily serves as a short form of Isabella or other names ending in belle, such as Annabelle. The name is also directly associated with the French word belle, meanin...

Benoît is the French form of Benedict, derived from the Late Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." The name is deeply rooted in Christian tradition, most notably through the 6th-century Saint Benedict, the founder of...

Bijou is a French feminine given name meaning "jewel." It is derived directly from the French word bijou (piece of jewelry), which itself originates from Breton bizou (ring). The name is rarely used in France itself but...

Blanche is a feminine given name of French origin, derived directly from the French word blanche, meaning "white" or "fair-coloured". The word traces its roots through Late Latin blancus to the Germanic root blankaz, whi...

Camélia is the French form of the English name Camellia, which derives from the name of the flowering shrub. The camellia plant was named in honor of Georg Josef Kamel, a Jesuit botanist and missionary of the 17th–18th c...

Candide is a French unisex given name, derived as the French form of Candidus or Candida, which ultimately stem from the Latin word candidus meaning "white." In French, the word candide also carries the meaning "naïve,"...

Caprice is a female given name derived from the English word meaning "impulse" or "whim," ultimately traced through French from Italian capriccio. The name embodies a sense of spontaneity and free-spiritedness, reflectin...

Capucine is a French actress name, most famously the stage name of Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre (1928–1990). The name derives from the French word for "nasturtium" (a brightly colored flower), reflecting a botanical tr...

Carole is a French feminine given name, the feminine form of Carolus. Carolus itself is the Latin form of Charles, a name of Germanic origin that has been borne by numerous European rulers and saints. As a female counter...

Céleste is the French feminine and masculine form of Caelestis, a Late Latin name meaning "of the sky, heavenly," derived from Latin caelum meaning "heaven, sky."Etymology and Historical ContextThe name ultimately traces...

Cerise is a French feminine given name that directly means "cherry" in French. The name is derived from the French word for the fruit, which itself comes from the Latin cerasium (via the Greek kerasos), ultimately tracin...

Chanté is a feminine given name primarily used in African American communities. It derives from the French word chanter, meaning "to sing." The spelling Chanté corresponds to the French past participle chanté, meaning "s...

Ciel is a feminine given name that literally means "sky" in French. Despite its transparent meaning and pleasing sound, it is not used as a given name in France itself. The name has gained popularity internationally, par...

Clair is a given name of French origin, derived from the Latin Clarus meaning "clear, bright, famous." It is a unisex name, though historically more common for men when spelled Clair, while the variant Claire is typicall...

Claire is a feminine given name of French origin, historically derived from the Latin clarus meaning "clear, bright, famous." It is the French form of Clara, which itself evolved from the Late Latin masculine name Clarus...

Claude is a French given name used for both males and females, derived from the Roman name Claudius, which originally meant "crippled" or "lame." The name has deep historical roots in France, where it has been common for...

Clémence is the French feminine form of Clement, derived from the Late Latin Clemens or its derivative Clementius, meaning "merciful, gentle." This name has deep roots in Christian history, associated with Saint Clement...

Clément is a French masculine given name, equivalent to the English Clement. It derives from the Latin cognomen Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." The name entered French through Christian usage, where it became po...

Clémentine is the French feminine form of Clement, ultimately derived from the Latin Clemens, meaning "merciful, gentle." This elegant name has been used in France for centuries, reflecting the enduring popularity of its...

Colombe is the French feminine form of Columba, a Late Latin name meaning "dove". The dove, a symbol of peace and purity, holds particular significance in Christianity as a representation of the Holy Spirit (as described...

Constance is a feminine given name of medieval origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It is derived from the Late Latin name Constantia, which itself is a feminine form of Constantius, ultimately from Constans, a...

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...

Cosette is a feminine given name of French and literary origin. Derived from the French word chosette, meaning "little thing", it is the nickname of a central character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. The cha...

Cristal is a Spanish female given name, directly derived from and equivalent to the English name Crystal. While Cristal follows the typical phonetic and orthographic conventions of Spanish (where c and r are pronounced d...

Daphné is the French form of Daphne, a name rooted in Greek mythology. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word δάφνη (daphnē), meaning "laurel." In myth, Daphne was a nymph or mortal woman, daughter of a river go...

Deja is a feminine given name most commonly used in African American communities in the United States. Its meaning comes from the French word déjà, meaning "already," and is often associated with the phrase déjà vu, whic...

Désirée is a French feminine given name, a form of Desiderata. The name is directly taken from the French word meaning "desired, wished". Ultimately, it derives from the Latin desideratum, meaning "desired", which is the...

Dieudonné is a French masculine name meaning "given by God", used as a French form of Deusdedit. It translates the same concept as the Greek Theodore ("gift of God") and the Spanish Diosdado. Etymology and Linguistic Roo...

Églantine is the French form of Eglantine, a name derived from the flower also known as sweetbrier.Etymology and OriginThe name ultimately comes from Old French eglantine, which itself traces back to Vulgar Latin *aquile...

Elle is a Diminutive of Eleanor and other names beginning with El. This name can also be given in reference to the French pronoun elle meaning "she".Notable BearersAlready growing in popularity due to Australian model El...

Félicité is the French form of Felicitas, a Latin name meaning "good luck, fortune" (from mythology; the Roman goddess Felicitas personified good luck). It derives from Latin felicitās, akin to felix "happy, fortunate."...

Femme is a Frisian masculine given name, originally a short form of Frisian names such as Fridumar or Friduman, as well as other names beginning with the Old German element fridu (“peace”) and a second element starting w...

Ferrer is a Catalan occupational surname meaning "blacksmith," which has also been adopted as a given name, particularly in honor of the 14th-century missionary Saint Vicente Ferrer. The name derives from the Latin faber...

Figaro is a fictional name created by French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais for the central character in his three plays: The Barber of Seville (1775), The Marriage of Figaro (1784), and The Guilty Moth...

Fleur is a feminine given name of French origin, directly derived from the French word for "flower". The name evokes the beauty and delicacy of nature, and it has been adopted in various cultures, including Dutch and Eng...

Fleurette is a French feminine given name, functioning as a Diminutive of Fleur. The name Fleur itself means "flower" in French, tracing its origins to the Latin flos (genitive floris). In its earliest usage, the name wa...

Flore is a French feminine given name, derived as the French form of Flora. Flora itself originates from Latin flos meaning "flower" (genitive floris). In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and spring, oft...

Fortune is a given name and surname derived directly from the English word fortune, which traces its roots to Latin fortuna, a derivative of fors meaning "luck" or "chance." As a vocabulary name, it falls into the catego...

Garance is a French feminine given name derived from the French word for a flowering plant of the genus Rubia, commonly known as madder in English. The plant has been prized since antiquity for its roots, which yield a d...

Granit is a masculine given name primarily used in Albanian-speaking regions. It means "granite" in Albanian, a word borrowed from Italian granito, which itself derives from the Latin granum meaning "grain." The name thu...

Hyacinthe is a French given name that serves as both a masculine and feminine form of Hyacinthus. Deriving from the Latinized Greek Hyakinthos, the name is intrinsically linked to the hyacinth flower, which in Greek myth...

Jacinthe is the French cognate of Hyacinth 2, derived from the name of the flower. Ultimately from Greek hyakinthos, it shares its root with the mythological figure Hyacinthus, a beautiful youth loved by the god Apollo....

Jade is a feminine given name in English and French, derived from the name of the precious stone. The stone's name itself comes from the Spanish phrase piedra de la ijada, meaning "stone of the flank," based on the ancie...