Looking for a baby name that feels romantic, timeless, and effortlessly stylish? French names are a perfect blend of elegance and charm. Whether you’re drawn to classic picks like Juliette and Louis or want something more unique like Cosette or Thibault, these French girl names and French boy names offer beautiful options full of culture and flair. From common French names to rare gems, you’ll find inspiration for your little one here.
French Names for Girls and Boys
Below, you’ll find the best French baby names, thoughtfully organized into commonly used picks in the U.S. and more unique French names—perfect for parents seeking something classic, rare, or full of French charm.
French Girl Names
These beautiful French names for girls are divided into two sections—popular choices commonly used in the U.S. and more unique options with extra Parisian flair.
48 French Girl Names Commonly Used in the U.S.
Familiar and fashionable, these French names for girls have charmed American parents for generations. From timeless staples like Charlotte, Sophie, and Isabelle to soft vintage picks like Clementine and Estelle, each one blends elegance with everyday appeal.
1. Annette
2. Arielle
3. Belle
4. Béatrice
5. Bernadette
6. Camille
7. Celeste
8. Charlotte
9. Clarice
10. Clementine
11. Coco
12. Coralie
13. Daphne
14. Elise
15. Elouise
16. Estelle
17. Fay
18. Gabrielle
19. Genevieve
20. Gigi
21. Henriette
22. Isabelle
23. Jacqueline
24. Jeanne
25. Joelle
26. Josephine
27. Julianne
28. Juliette
29. Louise
30. Madeleine
31. Mallory
32. Margot
33. Mélinda
34. Michelle
35. Monique
36. Natalie
37. Nicole
38. Noelle
39. Rochelle
40. Rosalie
41. Simone
42. Sophie
43. Sylvia
44. Sydney
45. Therese
46. Valerie
47. Vivienne
48. Violette
53 Unique French Girl Names
If you’re drawn to French names for girls that feel rare and full of personality, this list is a treasure trove. With romantic choices like Élodie and Amélie and bold standouts like Séraphine and Cosette, these unique girl names offer chic alternatives you won’t hear every day.
1. Abrielle
2. Alouette
3. Amélie
4. Anaïs
5. Aurore
6. Aurélie
7. Aveline
8. Avril
9. Bellamy
10. Blanche
11. Brigitte
12. Cécile
13. Céline
14. Cerise
15. Chantal
16. Claudette
17. Cosette
18. Colette
19. Delphine
20. Élodie
21. Eléa
22. Éliane
23. Esme
24. Euphrasie
25. Fabienne
26. Fantine
27. Faustine
28. Fleur
29. Fleurine
30. Odette
31. Giselle
32. Honorine
33. Jolie
34. Liana
35. Lisette
36. Lucienne
37. Maeva
38. Manon
39. Marguerite
40. Mareille
41. Mathilde
42. Mavis
43. Nadine
44. Pauline
45. Renee
46. Sabine
47. Satine
48. Séphora
49. Séraphine
50. Severine
51. Solange
52. Soléne
53. Yvonne
French Boy Names
These stylish French names for boys are grouped into familiar American favorites and unique options with unmistakable French flair.
36 French Boy Names Commonly Used in the U.S.
With strong name recognition and European charm, these familiar French names for boys have long been embraced in the U.S. From enduring picks like Jean, Henri, and Gabriel to modern favorites like Beau and Remy, they strike a perfect balance between classic and current.
1. Adrien
2. Alexandre
3. André
4. Beau
5. Blaise
6. Chase
7. Denis
8. Diggory
9. Dominique
10. Emile
11. Fort
12. Gable
13. Gabriel
14. Gaston
15. Geoffrey
16. Guy
17. Harvey
18. Henri
19. Jacques
20. Jean
21. Jules
22. Julien
23. Louis (Louie)
24. Maison
25. Marc
26. Maurice
27. Michel
28. Nicolas
29. Noel
30. Phillippe
31. Percy
32. Pierre
33. Quincy
34. Regis
35. Remy
36. Russell
64 Unique French Boy Names
Refined and distinctive, these French names for boys stand out in the best way. With dramatic names like Thibault and Lancelot, and romantic ones like Lucien, Etienne, and Marceau, this collection of unique boy names is perfect for parents looking for something rare yet rooted in tradition.
1. Achille
2. Alain
3. Alcide
4. Antoine
5. Aubert
6. Augustin
7. Autry
8. Baptiste
9. Bastien
10. Beaumont
11. Cabot
12. Claiborne
13. Claude
14. Clovis
15. Corentin
16. Croix
17. Dabney
18. Delmore
19. Deveraux
20. Dumas
21. Emeril
22. Etienne
23. Fabien
24. Florent
25. Florin
26. François
27. Gabin
28. Gaël
29. Gaylord
30. Gervais
31. Kylian
32. Lafayette
33. Lancelot
34. Larue
35. Laurent
36. Leon
37. Léondre
38. Lowell
39. Luc
40. Lucien
41. Mael
42. Marceau
43. Marion
44. Marius
45. Matthieu
46. Mathis/Mathys
47. Maxime
48. Nouvel
49. Olivier
50. Orville
51. Pascal
52. Percival
53. Philbert
54. René
55. Raoul
56. Sacha
57. Salinger
58. Sorrell
59. Sylvain
60. Thayer
61. Thibault
62. Thoreau
63. Toulouse
64. Valentin
Whether you’re honoring your heritage or simply love the elegance of French names, we hope this list helped you discover a few favorites. From familiar classics to bold, rare choices, these French girl names and French boy names offer beautiful options for every kind of family and baby-to-be.
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