What is your name in French: A Guide to French Names and Their Meanings

Looking for the perfect French name? Whether you're expecting a baby, choosing a new pen name, or simply curious about the rich history of French names, this comprehensive list has you covered. We've compiled over 40 popular French names with detailed meanings, encompassing both traditional and modern choices. From classic favorites like Marie and Jean to unique and elegant options, there's a name here for every taste.
1. **Adèle:** noble, of noble kind
2. **Agathe:** good, kind, virtuous
3. **Albert:** noble, bright
4. **Alain:** harmonious
5. **Alexandre:** defender of mankind
6. **Alice:** noble
7. **Amélie:** hard-working, industrious
8. **André:** strong, manly
9. **Angelique:** angelic, messenger of God
10. **Antoine:** priceless, invaluable
11. **Arthur:** strong as a bear
12. **Augustin:** majestic, venerable
13. **Baptiste:** baptised
14. **Benoît:** blessed
15. **Bernard:** strong as a bear
16. **Bertrand:** bright, illustrious
17. **Camille:** perfect, beautiful
18. **Charles:** free man
19. **Charlotte:** free woman
20. **Chloé:** blooming, flourishing
21. **Christian:** follower of Christ
22. **Claire:** bright, clear
23. **Claude:** lame, halting
24. **Clément:** merciful
25. **Coralie:** maiden, daughter
26. **David:** beloved
27. **Denis:** dedicated to the god Dionysus
28. **Diane:** goddess of the hunt
29. **Dominique:** belonging to the Lord
30. **Édouard:** wealthy guardian
31. **Émile:** rival, emulating
32. **Éric:** ruler of peace
33. **Étienne:** crown, garland
34. **Eugène:** well-born, noble
35. **Fabien:** bean, bean grower
36. **Félix:** happy, fortunate
37. **Ferdinand:** brave, courageous
38. **Florence:** flourishing, prosperous
39. **François:** free man
40. **Gabriel:** God is my strength
41. **Gaston:** guest, stranger
42. **Geneviève:** white wave
43. **Georges:** farmer
44. **Gérard:** strong spear
45. **Guillaume:** helmet, protector
46. **Henri:** ruler of the home
47. **Hugues:** mind, spirit
48. **Jacques:** supplanter, seizing
49. **Jean:** God is gracious
50. **Jeanne:** God is gracious
51. **Joachim:** Yahweh has established
52. **Joseph:** God will increase
53. **Jules:** youthful
54. **Julien:** downy-bearded
55. **Justine:** just, righteous
56. **Léa:** lioness
57. **Léopold:** brave as a wolf
58. **Lilian:** lily
59. **Louis:** famous warrior
60. **Luc:** light
61. **Lucien:** light, shining
62. **Madeleine:** woman from Magdala
63. **Marc:** warrior
64. **Marguerite:** pearl
65. **Marie:** bitter, sea of bitterness
66. **Martin:** warrior
67. **Mathilde:** mighty in battle
68. **Maurice:** Moorish, dark
69. **Michel:** who is like God
70. **Monique:** devoted to the god Mon
71. **Nathan:** given, gift
72. **Nicolas:** victory of the people
73. **Noémie:** pleasant, agreeable
74. **Olivier:** olive tree
75. **Pascal:** Easter
76. **Paul:** small, humble
77. **Pierre:** stone, rock
78. **Philippe:** lover of horses
79. **Raphaël:** God has healed
80. **René:** born again
81. **Richard:** strong ruler
82. **Robert:** bright fame
83. **Roger:** spear of fame
84. **Roland:** famous land
85. **Romain:** native of Rome
86. **Samuel:** God has heard
87. **Sébastien:** revered, venerated
88. **Simon:** hearing
89. **Sophie:** wisdom
90. **Suzanne:** lily
91. **Sylvain:** forest
92. **Théo:** God
93. **Thomas:** twin
94. **Timothée:** honoring God
95. **Valentin:** strong, healthy
96. **Victor:** conqueror
97. **Vincent:** conquering, victorious
98. **Virginie:** springing forth, blooming
99. **Xavier:** bright, shining
100. **Yves:** yew tree