Browse Names
Browse, filter and discover names by letter, gender or origin.
648 names in our directory
Results
648Abigaëlle is a French variant of Abigaïl, itself the French form of Abigail. The name Abigail originates from the Hebrew ʾAviḡayil, meaning "my father is joy," derived from the roots ʾav ("father") and gil ("joy"). In th...
Adélaïde is the French form of Adelaide, a name that ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and heit meaning "kind, sort, type." The name thus carries the mean...
Adèle is the French form of Adela, a name that originated as a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element adal, meaning "noble" (from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). The name thus carries connotations of nobility a...
Adélie is a French feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Adèle. The name Adèle itself is the French form of Adela, which originated as a short form of names beginning with the Old German element adal meaning "n...
Adeline is a feminine given name of French and English origin, ultimately derived from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). It is a French and English form of Adelina, a name that has been...
Adolphine is a feminine given name, the French female equivalent of Adolphe. It is derived from the Germanic name Adolf, which itself comes from the Old German elements adal meaning "noble" and wolf, thus carrying the me...
Adrienne is the French feminine form of Adrien, which itself derives from the Latin name Adrian. The name ultimately traces back to the Roman cognomen Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria," referring to two Roman settlements:...
Agathe is the Scandinavian, German, French, and Ancient Greek form of the name Agatha. It derives from the Greek word ἀγαθός (agathos), meaning "good," and its feminine form Ἀγαθή (Agathe).Etymology and HistoryThe name A...
Aglaé is the French form of Aglaia, a name derived from the Greek word aglaia meaning "splendour, beauty" or "brilliance". In Greek mythology, Aglaia was one of the three Graces (Charites), goddesses of charm, beauty, an...
Agnès is the French and Catalan form of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "pure" or "chaste". This Greek word stems from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁yaǵ-, meaning "to sacrifice;...
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...
Alba is a feminine given name used in Catalan, French, Italian, and Spanish, but its etymology is far from straightforward. The name actually derives from two distinct historical names, Alba 2 and Alba 3, one of Latin or...
Albane is a French feminine given name, derived from the masculine Alban. It follows a common French pattern of forming feminine equivalents by adding an -e to a masculine base. The roots of this name trace back to the R...
Alberte is a French and Danish feminine form of Albert, a name with deep Germanic roots. The masculine Albert derives from the Old High German Adalbert, composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright". Thus, Al...
Albertine is a French feminine form of the name Albert. The name Albert itself derives from the Germanic name Adalbert, meaning "noble and bright", composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright". History and P...
Albine is the French form of Albina, a feminine name with ancient Roman and Christian origins. Deriving from the Latin Albus, meaning "white" or "bright", Albine and its related forms have been used across various Europe...
Alexandra is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the masculine name Alexander. The name is a compound of the Greek verb alexein (ἀλέξειν), meaning 'to defend', and anēr (ἀνήρ, genitive ἀνδρός), meaning 'man...
Alexandrie is the French form of Alexandria, itself a feminine derivative of the Greek name Alexander. As a distinctly French variant, Alexandria reflects linguistic adaptation while preserving its timeless roots and nob...
Etymology & Linguistic OriginAlexandrine is a French diminutive of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander. The suffix -ine in French creates a familiar, endearing variant, similar to other diminutives like Josephine....
Alexia is a feminine given name that serves as the female form of Alexis. The name Alexis itself derives from the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis), meaning "helper" or "defender," which comes from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo),...
Alice is a feminine given name with a rich history spanning multiple European languages. It originated from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself derived from the Germanic name Adelheidis (mode...
EtymologyAlicia is a feminine given name used primarily in English, French, Spanish, and Swedish-speaking countries. It is a Latinized form of Alice, which itself originates from the Old French name Aalis, a short form o...
Aliénor is the French form of Eleanor, a name that gained widespread fame through Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages. The Occitan original, Alienòr, is believed to have...
Aline is a feminine given name used in English, French, and Portuguese. It originated as a medieval short form of Adeline, which itself derives from the Old High German name Adelina, composed of the element adal meaning...
Alison is a female given name of English and French origin, traditionally used in English- and French-speaking countries. It is a Norman French diminutive of Aalis, which is itself a short form of Adelaide via Alice. Des...
Alisson 2 is a feminine given name that serves as a variant of Alison 1, itself a Norman French diminutive of Aalis, which is a form of Alice. The name Alice ultimately traces back through Old French Aalis and Adelais to...
Alix is a medieval French variant of the name Alice, derived from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself comes from the Germanic Adalheidis (see Adelaide). Although primarily feminine, Alix has occas...
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...
Alma 1 is a feminine given name with a rich and complex history spanning multiple European languages and cultural contexts. Its modern popularity surged after the Battle of Alma (1854), fought near the River Alma in Crim...
Alphonsine is a French feminine diminutive of Alfonso. The name originated as a variant of Alphonse, the French form of the Germanic name Alphonsus, meaning "noble and ready," from Gothic elements *aþals* "noble" and *fu...
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...
Amélia is the Portuguese and French form of Amelia, a feminine given name that ultimately derives from the Germanic root amal meaning "work" — the same element found in Amalia. Despite occasional confusion with Emilia, w...
Amélie is the French form of Amelia. The name Amelia itself is a variant of Amalia, though it is sometimes confused with Emilia, which has a different origin. In French, the accented é gives Amélie a distinctive pronunci...
Anaëlle is a French feminine given name created in the 20th century. It was probably modeled on other modern Breton-inspired names such as Gaëlle and Maëlle. The name reflects a trend in French naming to coin new names u...
Anaïs is a French feminine given name whose exact origin is uncertain. It may be a derivative of Anne 1 or Agnès, though the connection is not definitively established. The name first appeared in Jean-Henri Guy's 1798 op...
Anastasie is a French feminine given name and a Romanian masculine given name, derived from the Ancient Greek name Anastasia (feminine) and Anastasius (masculine), respectively. The name ultimately comes from the Greek w...
Andréa is the French and Portuguese feminine form of the masculine name Andrew, ultimately derived from the Greek Andreas, meaning “manly” or “masculine.” In the New Testament, Andrew was one of the first apostles of Jes...
Andréanne is a French feminine given name, formed by blending Andréa and Anne 1. Andréa itself is the French and Portuguese feminine form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas) meaning “manly” or “mascu...
Andrée is a French feminine form of Andrew. The name Andrew ultimately derives from the Greek Andreas, itself from andreios meaning "manly" or "masculine," with the root element aner meaning "man." In the New Testament,...
Angèle is the French feminine form of the Latin name Angel, which is derived from the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus. Angelus ultimately comes from the Greek word ἄγγελος (angelos), meaning "messenger," and refers...
Angeline is a French diminutive of Angela, ultimately derived from the Latin Angelus and the Greek ἄγγελος meaning "messenger." Etymology The root of the name is Angel, from the medieval Latin masculine Angelus, originat...
Angélique is a feminine French given name, the French form of Angelica.EtymologyDerived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic", ultimately from Greek ἄγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger". The name gained prominence thro...
Annabelle is a feminine given name common in English- and French-speaking countries. It is a variant of Annabel and can also be interpreted as a combination of Anna, derived from the Hebrew word for grace, and the French...
Anne is the French form of Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. It was introduced to England in the 13th century, initially gaining only modest use, but later became widespr...
Anne-Laure is a French compound feminine given name, combining Anne and Laure. It belongs to a modern onomastic tradition in France whereby two names are joined by a hyphen to create a distinct double-barreled given name...
Anne-Lise is a feminine double name combining Anne and Lise, commonly found in French- and Norwegian-speaking regions. As a compound given name, it reflects the European tradition of pairing two names, often to honor mul...
Anne-Marie is a French compound given name formed by combining Anne and Marie. It belongs to a tradition of hyphenated double names prevalent in French-speaking regions, where names like Jean-Pierre or Marie-Claire also...
Anne-Sophie is a French compound given name, formed by combining Anne and Sophie. This type of double-barreled feminine name is a classic and enduring tradition in French naming culture, often blending two beloved or fam...
Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "favor" or "grace." While used in French-speaking countries since the 18th century, Annette gained broader international app...
Annick is a French feminine given name, derived from the Breton form Annaig, a diminutive of Anna. In Breton, the suffix -ig (or -ick in French spelling) carries a familiar or endearing connotation, making Annick equival...
Etymology and OriginsAnnie is a diminutive of Anne 1, the French form of Anna. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah (meaning "grace" or "favor"), Annie emerged as a nickname for Anne and its variants, including...
Anny is a French diminutive of Anne, carrying the affectionate sense of a pet form or nickname. As a variant of the classic Anne, it inherits the deep history and widespread appeal of its root name.Etymology and Linguist...
Anouk is a French female given name and Dutch diminutive of Anna. In French it is pronounced [anuk], and in Dutch [aːˈnuk].EtymologyAnouk originates as a Dutch and French diminutive form of the name Anna, which itself is...
Antoinette is a French feminine name, functioning as a diminutive of Antoine, the French form of Anthony. The addition of the suffix -ette conveys smallness or endearment, a common feature in French diminutives. Etymolog...
Antonine is the French feminine form of Antonina, which itself derives from the Roman name Antoninus, a derivative of the family name Anthony (Latin Antonius). Though rare today, Antonine carries a classical elegance and...
Apolline is the French form of Apollonia, a name that traces its roots back to ancient Greek and mythology. Derived from the masculine Apollonios, which in turn comes from the name of the Greek god Apollo, Apolline carri...
Ariane is the French form of Ariadne. In both French and German, this elegant name has been used since the 20th century, embodying the mythological charm of its Greek original.EtymologyThe name Ariane ultimately derives...
Arianne is a feminine given name of French origin, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Ariadne. It is a variant of Ariane, the French form of Ariadne. The name has been used in French-speaking countries since...