Names Categorized "French words"

Janvier is the French form of the Late Latin name Januarius, which means "of January" in Latin. The month of January itself derives from the name of the Roman god Janus, the two-faced deity of gateways, beginnings, and t...

Jeunesse is a French word that means "youth." It is occasionally used as a given name, but this usage is not common in France itself. The name is more likely encountered in other cultures, such as among English-speakers...

Jolie is a given name derived from the French word meaning "pretty" or "nice". It is used primarily in Dutch and English-speaking countries, though it is not used as a given name in France itself. The name was popularize...

Juste is the French form of the Latin name Justus, which means "just" or "righteous." This name reflects a virtue that has deep roots in both Roman and Christian traditions, emphasizing fairness, moral uprightness, and a...

Etymology Lemoine is a French surname that has been adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name derives from the French phrase le moine, meaning "the monk." The 'e' at the end of moine is sometimes dr...

Loup is a French given name and surname that means "wolf." It is derived from the Latin lupus, the word for wolf. The name has deep historical and cultural roots, appearing in early Christian contexts as well as modern F...

Lune is a Dutch variant of Luna, based on French lune (meaning "moon"). While Luna directly derives from the Latin word for the moon and is associated with the Roman goddess of the moon, Lune adopts the modern French for...

Lys is a French diminutive of Élisabeth, itself the French form of Elizabeth. Additionally, Lys coincides with the French word for “lily,” a flower long associated with purity, royalty, and the Virgin Mary in Christian i...

Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, a name with a long and storied history across Europe. Derived from the Latin Margarita, itself from the Greek margarítēs (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl," the name likely entered In...

Marjolaine is a French feminine given name that translates directly to "marjoram," a fragrant herb in the mint family. The name is derived from the French word marjolaine, which traces its etymological roots to Latin mai...

Marquis is a masculine given name primarily used within African American communities, derived from the noble title of a marquis. The title itself comes from the Old French word marche, meaning "march, borderland," and or...

Marquise is a masculine given name used primarily in African American communities. It is a variant of Marquis, which itself is derived from the noble title. Technically, marquise is the feminine form of the title marquis...

Mélodie is a French female given name that serves as the cognate of the English name Melody. It is derived directly from the French word mélodie, meaning "melody", which itself originates from Greek elements: melos ("son...

Merle is a given name used for both boys and girls. It derives from the English word merle or the French surname Merle, both meaning "blackbird" (from Latin merula). The French cognate Merle originated as a nickname for...

Mignon is a French word meaning "cute, darling", used as a feminine given name primarily in literary contexts. The name is most famously associated with the title character of Ambroise Thomas's opera Mignon (1866), which...

Modeste is a French unisex given name, used for both males and females. It is derived from the Late Latin name Modestus, which means "moderate, restrained."Etymology and HistoryThe root Modestus was a common name in Late...

Morgane is a French feminine given name, derived as either a form of the Arthurian name Morgan or a feminine variant of the masculine Welsh name Morgan. In modern usage, it is the French equivalent of the English name Mo...

Narcisse is the French masculine and feminine form of the name Narcissus. It also serves as the French word for the narcissus flower, conflating the personal name with its botanical namesake. This dual usage reflects the...

Noël is a French masculine given name, the French form of the word Noel, meaning "Christmas". It derives from the Old French Noël, itself from Latin natalis (birth), referring to the birth of Christ. In the Middle Ages,...

Octave is the French masculine form of the Roman family name Octavius. The name Octavius derives from the Latin word octavus, meaning "eighth."Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Octavius originated as a Roman famil...

Olive is a feminine given name taken directly from the English and French word for the olive tree, which is ultimately derived from Latin oliva. The tree has deep roots in the Mediterranean, particularly its oil, which h...

Olivier is the French and Dutch form of Oliver. It is also the French word for "olive tree." The name has deep roots in medieval European literature, particularly through the French epic La Chanson de Roland (The Song of...

Renard is a masculine given name and surname of French origin, derived as a variant of Reynard. The name ultimately traces back to the Germanic elements regin meaning “advice, counsel, decision” and hart meaning “hard, f...

Roman is a masculine given name that ultimately derives from the Late Latin name Romanus, meaning "Roman". It originated as an ethnic byname for a person from Rome or one who identified with Roman culture. The name evolv...