Before all of the diapers and sleepless nights, there’s an important decision all parents have to make: What should I name my child? It can often be a frustrating and confusing process to sort through all the options available. Therefore, let’s simplify the process.
French names have a certain elegance and flair which can help the decision-making process much easier. After all, France is rich with literature, culture, and history to add significance and weight to your baby girl’s name helping her form the essential bond with her ancestry. The country is associated with being the center of modernity and life encompassing art, fashion, cuisine and architecture.
When it comes to names, French parents believe in the impact a name has on their child’s development. Aside from sounding beautiful, their names are a reflection of the multiculturalism and uniqueness of their culture. Some names are based on tradition, others are often diminutives or borrowed with a French twist to provide their children with the ethnicity and values of their society. And, that’s what makes their names so appealing.
Below we’ve compiled a list of 101 French baby names, including the origin and their meaning.
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- 1. Anne
- 2. Andréa
- 3. Adele
- 4. Agathe
- 5. Alice
- 6. Aya
- 7. Amélie
- 8. Anaïs
- 9. Ambre
- 10. Alicia
- 11. Axelle
- 12. Blanche
- 13. Brigitte
- 14. Corinne
- 15. Camille
- 16. Chloé
- 17. Claire
- 18. Clémence
- 19. Charlotte
- 20. Capucine
- 21. Celia
- 22. Candice
- 23. Charlie
- 24. Celeste
- 25. Carla
- 26. Danielle
- 27. Diana
- 28. Emma
- 29. Eva
- 30. Elena
- 31. Elise
- 32. Eleanor
- 33. Francine
- 34. Faustine
- 35. Fleur
- 36. Gabrielle
- 37. Giulia
- 38. Genevieve
- 39. Héloïse
- 40. Inaya
- 41. Ines
- 42. Iris
- 43. Jade
- 44. Jeanne
- 45. Julia
- 46. Juliet
- 47. Josephine
- 48. Lana
- 49. Lorraine
- 50. Lea
- 51. Leonie
- 52. Lila
- 53. Louisa
- 54. Lily
- 55. Lucie
- 56. Luna
- 57. Maelle
- 58. Mallory
- 59. Manon
- 60. Marie
- 61. Mabel
- 62. Margot
- 63. Magnolia
- 64. Madeleine
- 65. Maeva
- 66. Melina
- 67. Mia
- 68. Michelle
- 69. Mila
- 70. Myriam
- 71. Monique
- 72. Marine
- 73. Nina
- 74. Noemie
- 75. Nadine
- 76. Oceane
- 77. Olivia
- 78. Odette
- 79. Pauline
- 80. Renee
- 81. Simone
- 82. Romy
- 83. Rachel
- 84. Rose
- 85. Roxane
- 86. Sabrina
- 87. Sarah
- 88. Selma
- 89. Sophia
- 90. Sasha
- 91. Suzette
- 92. Thaïs
- 93. Thérèse
- 94. Valentine
- 95. Véronique
- 96. Victoire
- 97. Violette
- 98. Yvette
- 99. Zoe
- 100. Desiree
- 101. Dominique
1. Anne
Meaning of Anne:
Favor, Grace
Origin of Anne:
French
Pronunciation of Anne:
AN
Alternates & Variations Anne:
Anna, Ann, Ana
Famous People Named Anne:
Queen of Great Britain Anne, actress Anne Hathaway, non-fiction author Anne Frank
Anne Trends:
Anne remained within the top 50 names within France until 1990 and is still wildly popular within the region and worldwide.
Fun Fact:
Anne appears as a character within Jane Austen’s Persuasion and William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
2. Andréa
Meaning of Andrea:
Courageous
Origin of Andrea:
French
Pronunciation of Andrea:
AHN-DREH-A
Alternates & Variations Andrea:
Andreja, Andreia
Famous People Named Andrea:
Actress Andrea Sawatzki, astronomer Andrea M. Ghez, tennis player Andrea Petkovic
Andrea Trends:
Andrea gained its peak popularity within France and the United States in the 1990s and early 2000s. It remains within the top 150 ranking names within both regions.
Fun Fact
Andrea is a unisex name which cognates from Saint Andrew, the earliest disciples of Jesus. It was also the third most popular name in Italy in 2006.
3. Adele
Meaning of Adele:
Noble
Origin of Adele:
German
Pronunciation of Adele:
?-DEHL, a-DEH-l?
Alternates & Variations of Adele:
Adela, Adelle
Famous People Named Adele:
Singer Adele Adkins, fashion designer Adele Simpson, statistician Adele Cutler
Adele Trends:
Adele is a decently popular name with its ranking staying between the 300s in France while being among the top 40 in Italy.
Fun Fact
The single-named British pop singer Adele is partly responsible for a bump in popularity within the Top 500 range worldwide.
4. Agathe
Meaning of Agathe:
Good
Origin of Agathe:
German
Pronunciation of Agathe:
A-GAT (French), a-GA-t? (German)
Alternates & Variations of Agathe:
Agatka, Agatha
Famous People Named Agathe:
Princess of Denmark Marie Agathe Odile, actress Agatha de La Boulaye
Agathe Trends:
Although the name had fallen out of use, there has been a resurgence within France since the 1980s and the name is ranked within the top 50 for the region.
Fun Fact
Agathe Uwilingiyimana was the first and only female prime minister of Rwanda holding office from July 1993 till April 1994.
5. Alice
Meaning of Alice:
Of Nobility
Origin of Alice:
Old French
Pronunciation of Alice:
A-LEES (French), AL-is (English)
Alternates & Variations of Alice:
Alease, Alys, Alix
Famous People Named Alice:
Nobel Prize Winner Alice Munro, Olympic medallist Alice Tait, Oscar winning actress Alice Brady
Alice Trends:
Alice ranks as the 4th most popular name within France with a rising trend in the United States.
Fun Fact
Lewis Caroll created his iconic work Alice in Wonderland while on a boating trip when Alice Liddel had asked for a story to entertain her and her sisters.
6. Aya
Meaning of Aya:
Color
Origin of Aya:
Japanese
Pronunciation of Aya:
A-YA
Alternates & Variations of Aya:
N/A
Famous People Named Aya:
Egyptian Queen Aya, French model Aya Jones, Olympic medallist Aya Sameshima
Aya Trends:
Aya is not a traditional name within French/European households, but its popularity since the early 2000s has been rapid. It ranks within the top 50 names in France with a rising trend in the United States.
Fun Fact
Aya can be written in Japanese using various characters which can change its meaning; ranging from twill, color, logic, order, and writings.
7. Amélie
Meaning of Amelie:
Work
Origin of Amelie:
Germanic
Pronunciation of Amelie:
A-MEH-LEE
Alternates & Variations of Amelie:
Amilia, Emelina
Famous People Named Amelie:
Painter Amelie Beaury-Saurel, aviator Amelie Beese, tennis player Amelie Mauresmo
Amelie Trends:
Amelie once ranked among the top 20 within France but appears around the 300s now—despite its continued popularity in England, Wales, Austria, and Belgium.
Fun Fact
A species of glass frogs was named Cochranella Amelie after the protagonist of the 2001 French romantic comedy, Amelie.
8. Anaïs
Meaning of Anaïs:
Grace
Origin of Anaïs:
French
Pronunciation of Anaïs:
A-NA-EES
Alternates & Variations of Anaïs:
Anaís, Anais, Anaïse
Famous People Named Anaïs:
Singer Anaïs Croze, French actress Demoustier
Anaïs Trends:
Anaïs peaked in popularity during the 1990s in France and it is still considered among the top 50 female names in the region.
9. Ambre
Meaning of Ambre:
Amber stone
Origin of Ambre:
French
Pronunciation of Ambre:
AM-b?r
Alternates & Variations of Ambre:
Amber, Amberly
Famous People Named Ambre:
Opera singer Emilie Ambre
Ambre Trends:
Ambre is a common name within France with its ranking of 15 but does not have worldwide activity. Instead, its alternative Amber has been quite popular within the United States in the 1980s-1990s.
10. Alicia
Meaning of Alicia:
Nobility
Origin of Alicia:
Spanish
Pronunciation of Alicia:
a-LEE-thya (Spanish) ?-LEE-sh? (English)
Alternates & Variations of Alicia:
Alecia, Alesha, Alysa, Alyse
Famous People Named Alicia:
Dancer Alicia Alnso, singer Alicia Keys, journalist Alicia Partlette
Alicia Trends:
Lara is a rather mainstream name in France and it also is ranked among the top 1,000 in the U.S. It was most popular in the 1980s with its number 40 ranking.
Fun Fact
Singer and pop star, Alicia Keys, learnt the piano at the age of 7 and wrote her first song when she was just 14 years old.
11. Axelle
Meaning of Axelle:
Vigilant
Origin of Axelle:
French
Pronunciation of Axelle:
A-KSEHL
Alternates & Variations of Axelle:
N/A
Famous People Named Axelle:
Filmmaker Axelle Carolyn, journalist Axelle Kabou, singer and composer Axelle Renoir
Axelle Trends:
Axelle is rare in the U.S., but it has been a top 250 female name in France for the past 50 years.
12. Blanche
Meaning of Blanche:
White
Origin of Blanche:
French
Pronunciation of Blanche:
BLAHNSH (French) BLANCH (English)
Alternates & Variations of Blanche:
Blanka, Bianka, Bianca
Famous People Named Blanche:
Queen of France Blanche of Burgundy, actress Blanche Walsh, aviator Blanche Scott
Blanche Trends:
Blanche had reached its peak in the early 1900s before becoming rare in the U.S and is no longer in the top 1000 today.
Fun Fact
Blanche was originally a nickname for pale blonde women, but soon developed its purity connotations which it is commonly associated with today.
13. Brigitte
Meaning of Brigitte:
Noble, the exalted one
Origin of Brigitte:
Gaelic
Pronunciation of Brigitte:
BREE-ZHEET(French) Bree-GI-t?(German)
Alternates & Variations of Brigitte:
Bridget, Brigid, Brigitta
Famous People Named Brigitte:
Actress Brigette Bardot, Olympic medallist Bridgette Rohde, comedian Brigitte Kaandorp
Brigitte Trends:
Brigette reached number 1 spot for girl’s names in France in the 1950s. It never captured mainstream appeal in the United States but has appeared in the top 1000 list over the years.
Fun Fact
Brigette Bardot retired in the 1960s to start an animal rights foundation called the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals.
14. Corinne
Meaning of Corinne:
Beautiful maiden
Origin of Corinne:
Greek
Pronunciation of Corinne:
KAW-REEN
Alternates & Variations of Corinne:
Corine, Coreen, Corynn, Korrina
Famous People Named Corinne:
Actress Corrine Griffith
Corinne Trends:
Once regarded in the top 10 within France, the name has picked up prominence in the United States where it stays within the top 1,000 ranks.
15. Camille
Meaning of Camille:
Virginal, unblemished character
Origin of Camille:
Latin
Pronunciation of Camille:
KA-MEE(French) k?-MEEL(English)
Alternates & Variations of Camille:
Camilla, Kamil, Kamilla
Famous People Named Camille:
Sculptor Camille Claudel, swimmer Camille Munro, football player Camille Catala
Camille Trends:
Camille is considerably popular in Italy, ranking 13th in 2017. In the U.S. it usually ranks within the 300s.
16. Chloé
Meaning of Chloé:
Blooming, fertility
Origin of Chloé:
Greek
Pronunciation of Chloé:
KLO-EH
Alternates & Variations of Chloé:
Cloe
Famous People Named Chloé:
Violinist Chloe Hanslip, swimmer Chloe Sutton, actress Chloe Lambert
Chloé Trends:
Ranked among the top 10 within France for nearly a decade, Chloe is a popular choice within the United States since the early 2000s as well.
Fun Fact
Chloe is the name of a French luxury fashion house which was founded by Gaby Aghion in 1952.
17. Claire
Meaning of Claire:
Bright, clear
Origin of Claire:
French/Latin
Pronunciation of Claire:
KLEHR
Alternates & Variations of Claire:
Clara, Clair, Clare, Clarissa
Famous People Named Claire:
Princess of Belgium Claire Coombs, journalist Claire Rayner, actress Claire Foy
Claire Trends:
Claire has fallen out of trend in France with its ranking of 339 in 2017, but it remains ever-popular in the US being within the top 50.
18. Clémence
Meaning of Clémence:
Merciful
Origin of Clémence:
French
Pronunciation of Clémence:
KLEH-MAHNS
Alternates & Variations of Clémence:
Clementine, Clementina
Famous People Named Clémence:
Basketball player Clemence Beikes, playwright Clemence Dane, activist Clemence Houseman
Clémence Trends:
Clemence is among the top 50 most popular names in France; but it is uncommon in the U.S. Its variant, Clementine, is more popular in the states and is currently seeing a resurgence.
Fun Fact
Actress Clemence Posey played the role of Fleur Delacour in the Harry Potter series.
19. Charlotte
Meaning of Charlotte:
Strong and virile
Origin of Charlotte:
French
Pronunciation of Charlotte:
SHAR-LAWT(French) SHAHR-l?t(English)
Alternates & Variations of Charlotte:
Lottie, Charlotta
Famous People Named Charlotte:
Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, cyclist Charlotte Becker, actress Charlotte Cornwell
Charlotte Trends:
Charlotte ranks around 25 in popularity for girls in France while being within the top 10 in the United States.
Fun Fact
Charlotte Bronte was rejected nine times before her first novel, The Professor, was finally accepted for publication.
20. Capucine
Meaning of Capucine:
Nasturtium
Origin of Capucine:
French
Pronunciation of Capucine:
KA-PUY-SEEN
Alternates & Variations of Capucine:
N/A
Famous People Named Capucine:
Actress and Model Capucine
Capucine Trends:
Capucine is rather unknown to the outside world but is a popular name within the country sitting at a ranking of 44 in 2017.
21. Celia
Meaning of Celia:
Heaven, blind
Origin of Celia:
Latin
Pronunciation of Celia:
BREE-ZHEET(French) Bree-GI-t?(German)
Alternates & Variations of Celia:
SEEL-y?
Famous People Named Celia:
Journalist Celia W. Dugger, actress Celia Adler, author Celia Thaxter
Celia Trends:
Celia is popular in France, with a high rank of 23 in 2004. However, there is a declining trend in the US where the name is nearly out of the top 1,000.
Fun Fact
Celia Cruz, known as the Salsa Queen, recorded over 70 albums wherein 23 were certified gold and others earned the platinum status.
22. Candice
Meaning of Candice:
Pure and innocent
Origin of Candice:
English
Pronunciation of Candice:
KAN-dis
Alternates & Variations of Candice:
Candace, Candis, Candi
Famous People Named Candice:
Fashion photographer Candice Farmer, model Candice Swanepoel, actress Candice Bergen
Candice Trends:
While it has diminishing popularity in the United States, Candice remains a popular option in France appearing at the 78th rank in 2017 for baby girl names.
23. Charlie
Meaning of Charlie:
Beautiful
Origin of Charlie:
English
Pronunciation of Charlie:
CHAHR-lee
Alternates & Variations of Charlie:
Carlene, Karlene
Famous People Named Charlie:
Actress Charlie Spradling
Charlie Trends:
Charlie is among the top 100 names within France and peaked in 2017 with its 63rd rank. In the U.S, the feminine version has been picking up significance since 2005 but is not at the same level as yet.
24. Celeste
Meaning of Celeste:
Heavenly
Origin of Celeste:
Latin
Pronunciation of Celeste:
s?-LEST
Alternates & Variations of Celeste:
Caelestis
Famous People Named Celeste:
Electronic Engineer Celeste Baranski, actress Celeste Yarnall
Celeste Trends:
Celeste has stayed within the top 500 rank within France and the United States for decades. It peaked in 2004 with a ranking of 204.
25. Carla
Meaning of Carla:
free man
Origin of Carla:
Old English
Pronunciation of Carla:
KAHR-l?
Alternates & Variations of Carla:
Carly, Carlie, Karlee
Famous People Named Carla:
Actress Carla Abellana, actress Carla Juri, singer, and author Carla Ulbrich
Carla Trends:
Carla is in the top 300 names in France, and it peaked in the United States around 1965 when it ranked at 76.
26. Danielle
Meaning of Danielle:
God is my judge
Origin of Danielle:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Danielle:
DA-NYEHL (French) dan-YEHL (English)
Alternates & Variations of Danielle:
Dani, Dana, Daniela
Famous People Named Danielle:
Author Danielle Steel, actress Danielle Panabaker
Danielle Trends:
Danielle was once among the top 10 feminine names in France. It remains a popular option within the top 500 range and reached a climax in 1987 with a rank of 18.
27. Diana
Meaning of Diana:
Divine
Origin of Diana:
Roman
Pronunciation of Diana:
die-AN-?
Alternates & Variations of Diana:
Diane, Dianna
Famous People Named Diana:
Princess of Wales, Diana, Neurosurgeon Diana Beck, actress Diana Rigg
Diana Trends:
Once among the top 50 names in the United States, Diana maintains its position as one of the most popular names within the area.
Fun Fact
Princess Diana loved the ballet and wanted to be a ballerina growing up, but her height made her too tall to pursue her dream.
28. Emma
Meaning of Emma:
Whole, universal
Origin of Emma:
Germanic
Pronunciation of Emma:
EHM-?(English) EH-MA(French) EH-ma(Spanish, German)
Alternates & Variations of Emma:
Emily, Ema, Irma
Famous People Named Emma:
Actress and activist Emma Watson, actress Emma Stone, magazine editor Emma L. Shaw
Emma Trends:
Emma is ranked number 1 in France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.
Fun Fact
Harry Potter star, Emma Watson, was the youngest person to ever make the cover of Teen Vogue at the age of 15.
29. Eva
Meaning of Eva:
Life
Origin of Eva:
Latin/Hebrew
Pronunciation of Eva:
EE-v?
Alternates & Variations of Eva:
Ava, Eve, Evy
Famous People Named Eva:
Astronomer Eva Ahnert-Rohlfs, actress Eva Longoria, figure skater Eva Pawlik
Eva Trends:
Eva is in the top 30 names in France. It hasn’t been as popular in the United States, but has seen a rising trend in recent years; currently maintaining its position at 75.
30. Elena
Meaning of Elena:
Shining light
Origin of Elena:
Greek
Pronunciation of Elena:
EHL-?-n? (English) EH-leh-na (Italian)
Alternates & Variations of Elena:
Ileana, Helena, Lena, Alyona
Famous People Named Elena:
Actress Elena Altieri, tennis player Elena Bovina, Olympic gold medallist and sports journalist Elena Vaytsekhovskaya
Elena Trends:
Elena has seen a rising trend within France owning the 45th rank in 2017. It also remains fairly popular within the U.S breaking into the top 100 in 2016.
31. Elise
Meaning of Elise:
My God is abundance
Origin of Elise:
French
Pronunciation of Elise:
i-LEES(English)
Alternates & Variations of Elise:
Elyse, Elize
Famous People Named Elise:
Painter Elise Bruyere, philologist Elise Richter, actress Elise Neal
Elise Trends:
Although not as popular in other parts of the world, Elise appears in the top 60 names within Frances for decades.
Fun Fact
A steam ship named Elise was the first steamboat to cross the English Channel in 1816.
32. Eleanor
Meaning of Eleanor:
Bright, shining one
Origin of Eleanor:
Old french
Pronunciation of Eleanor:
eh-leh-o-NO-r?
Alternates & Variations of Eleanor:
Elanor, Nora
Famous People Named Eleanor:
Poet Eleanor Anne Porden, writer Eleanor Marx, First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Trends:
Eleanor has dropped out of the top 1,000 names in the United States but it continues to occupy the 156th rank as of 2017 within France.
Fun Fact
Eleanor Waldorf was a recurring character within Gossip Girl and the main character, Blair Waldorf’s mother, who ran a successful luxury fashion brand.
33. Francine
Meaning of Francine:
Free/From France
Origin of Francine:
French
Pronunciation of Francine:
FRAHN-SEEN (French) fran-SEEN (English)
Alternates & Variations of Francine:
Francette, Francene
Famous People Named Francine:
Writer Francine Rivers, singer Francine Reed
Francine Trends:
Francine was a popular name appearing within the top 1,000 until the 1970s, but has become quite rare in the US.
Fun Fact
Writer Francine Pascal authored the Sweet Valley High series which was one of the most popular teen and young-adult fiction in the 1980s and 1990s.
34. Faustine
Meaning of Faustine:
Lucky
Origin of Faustine:
Latin
Pronunciation of Faustine:
fa?s-t??n
Alternates & Variations of Faustine:
Faustina
Famous People Named Faustine:
Olympic gold medallist Faustine Merret
Faustine Trends:
Faustine is a fairly rare outside France but it internally occupies the 80th rank as of 2017.
35. Fleur
Meaning of Fleur:
Flower
Origin of Fleur:
French
Pronunciation of Fleur:
FLUUR
Alternates & Variations of Fleur:
Flore, Fiorella, Fiore
Famous People Named Fleur:
Field runner Fleur Mellor, figure skater Fleur Maxwell
Fleur Trends:
The name is steadily within France’s top 500 names for women but has not received the naming popularity within the US.
36. Gabrielle
Meaning of Gabrielle:
God is my strength
Origin of Gabrielle:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Gabrielle:
GA-BREE-YEHL
Alternates & Variations of Gabrielle:
Gabriela
Famous People Named Gabrielle:
Fashion Designer Coco Chanel (a.k.a Gabrielle), gymnast Gabrielle Douglas, Saint Marie-Gabrielle Trezel
Gabrielle Trends:
Gabrielle is a vintage name but still has some prominence within France. It was within the top 100 names within the United States until 2010.
Fun Fact
Fashion icon and designer, Coco Chanel’s real name was Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel and had earned the monocular of Coco while spending her nights singing in a cabaret.
37. Giulia
Meaning of Giulia:
downy-bearded
Origin of Giulia:
Italian
Pronunciation of Giulia:
JOO-lya
Alternates & Variations of Giulia:
Julija
Famous People Named Giulia:
Judoka Giulia Quintavalle
Giulia Trends:
Giulia is ranked within the top 60 names within France but is still a rarity within the United States.
38. Genevieve
Meaning of Genevieve:
Belonging to the race of women
Origin of Genevieve:
French
Pronunciation of Genevieve:
JEHN-?-veev
Alternates & Variations of Genevieve:
Ginette, Genoveva
Famous People Named Genevieve:
Ice hockey goaltender Genevieve Lacasse, actress Genevieve Bujold
Genevieve Trends:
Once held prominence, Genevieve is largely out of the mainstream within France. It was among the 30 most popular names during the early 1900s.
Fun Fact
Saint Genevieve was a French nun who is said to have saved Paris by diverting Atilla’s Huns away through fasting and prayer.
39. Héloïse
Meaning of Héloïse:
Hale, healthy
Origin of Héloïse:
English
Pronunciation of Héloïse:
EH-LO-EEZ
Alternates & Variations of Héloïse:
Eloise
Famous People Named Héloïse:
French nun Héloïse, Fashion model Héloïse Guerin
Héloïse Trends:
Being a rather unique name, Héloïse has remained popular within French areas only. It remains within the top 200 names for women till this day.
40. Inaya
Meaning of Inaya:
Care, concern
Origin of Inaya:
Arabic
Pronunciation of Inaya:
IN-A-YA
Alternates & Variations of Inaya:
N/A
Famous People Named Inaya:
Singer Inaya Days
Inaya Trends:
Inaya is a fairly new name within France but it has significantly grown over the years taking over the 30th spot in 2017.
41. Ines
Meaning of Ines:
Chaste
Origin of Ines:
Italian
Pronunciation of Ines:
ee-NEHS
Alternates & Variations of Ines:
Inez, Agnes
Famous People Named Ines:
Swimming gold medallist Ines Geissler, sociologist Ines Alberdi, comedian Iness Torelli
Ines Trends:
Ines was ranked as the 6th most common name for women in 2010 within France. Yet, its impact has not reached the United States where it doesn’t appear in the top 1,000 list.
42. Iris
Meaning of Iris:
Purple-blue color like the flower
Origin of Iris:
Greek
Pronunciation of Iris:
IE-ris (English), EE-REES (French)
Alternates & Variations of Iris:
Irida
Famous People Named Iris:
Actress Iris Adrian, Horticulturist Iris Bannochie, novelist Iris Murdoch
Iris Trends:
Iris remains as a popular option for baby names for girls within France. It reached its all-time high in 2018 ranking at 138 within the States.
Fun Fact
Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods.
43. Jade
Meaning of Jade:
Like the mineral stone
Origin of Jade:
Spanish
Pronunciation of Jade:
JAYD (English) ZHAD (French)
Alternates & Variations of Jade:
Jayde
Famous People Named Jade:
Gymnast Jade Carey, Swimmer Jade Howard, Fashion Designer Jade Holland Cooper
Jade Trends:
Jade was quite a popular name for girls and broke into the top 100 ranking in 2001 and remains among the top 3 names in France.
Fun Fact
Jade stones are regarded as possessing medicinal properties which can aid in healing and recovery from bacterial and viral infections or for pain relief.
44. Jeanne
Meaning of Jeanne:
God is gracious
Origin of Jeanne:
French
Pronunciation of Jeanne:
ZHAN (French) JEEN (English)
Alternates & Variations of Jeanne:
Jean, Jeanette, Jenna, Jane, Joan
Famous People Named Jeanne:
Actress Jeanne Moreau, fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin
Jeanne Trends:
Being a vintage name, Jeanna has seen its ups and downs. It remains as a popular option in France, but no longer appears in the top 1,000 in the United States.
Fun Fact
Joan of Arc is commonly referred to as Jeanne of Arc within France.
45. Julia
Meaning of Julia:
Descendant of Julus
Origin of Julia:
Latin
Pronunciation of Julia:
JOO-lee-?
Alternates & Variations of Julia:
Julie
Famous People Named Julia:
Architect Julia Morgan, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress Julia Roberts
Julia Trends:
Julia remains within the top 50 names for women for nearly a decade in France while maintaining its popularity within the U.S.
46. Juliet
Meaning of Juliet:
Forever young
Origin of Juliet:
French
Pronunciation of Juliet:
joo-lee-EHT
Alternates & Variations of Juliet:
Juliette
Famous People Named Juliet:
Musician Juliet Richardson, actress Juliet Aubrey, director Juliet Huddy
Juliet Trends:
Given its significance, Juliet has remained within the top 1,000 lists within the United States and France.
Fun Fact
Although Juliet is an anglicized form of Juliette, it has its own significance and meaning through the spelling used by Shakespeare.
47. Josephine
Meaning of Josephine:
God will increase
Origin of Josephine:
French
Pronunciation of Josephine:
JO-s?-feen
Alternates & Variations of Josephine:
Josephina
Famous People Named Josephine:
Actress Josephine Hull, Businesswoman Estee Lauder aka Josephine Esther Mentzer
Josephine Trends:
Josephine remains very popular as a name for women. Despite a decline in France, the name hit its all-time high in the U.S securing the 91st rank in 2017.
48. Lana
Meaning of Lana:
Little rock
Origin of Lana:
Irish
Pronunciation of Lana:
LAH-n?
Alternates & Variations of Lana:
Alana
Famous People Named Lana:
Singer Lana Del Rey, actress Lana Turner, director Lana Wachowski
Lana Trends:
Lana reached prominence within France, making it one of the top 50 names for women; although it does still remain within the top 500 ranking in the United States.
Fun Fact
Lana Lang is a fictional character within DC comics often appearing as supporting character for Superboy.
49. Lorraine
Meaning of Lorraine:
From Lothar’s kingdom
Origin of Lorraine:
French
Pronunciation of Lorraine:
l?-RAYN
Alternates & Variations of Lorraine:
Lauraine, Laraine
Famous People Named Lorraine:
Swimmer Loarraine Crapp, actress Lorraine Bracco
Lorraine Trends:
Lorraine was amongst the top 100 names in the U.S until 1948 but slowly transitioned out and is rarely used nowadays.
50. Lea
Meaning of Lea:
Weary
Origin of Lea:
German
Pronunciation of Lea:
LEH-a
Alternates & Variations of Lea:
Lia, Leah
Famous People Named Lea:
Basketball player Lea Henry, gold medallist swimmer Lea Maurer, actress Lea Thompson
Lea Trends:
Lea maintains its position within the United States but shines in France where it is among the top 10 feminine names. It was ranked number 1 from 1997 till 2004.
Fun Fact
Glee actress Lea Michele played the role of Cosette in Broadway’s Les Misérables when she was just 8 years old.
51. Leonie
Meaning of Leonie:
Lion
Origin of Leonie:
Dutch
Pronunciation of Leonie:
LEH-o-nee
Alternates & Variations of Leonie:
Leonia
Famous People Named Leonie:
Writer Leonie Ossowski
Leonie Trends:
Leonie is a significantly rare name but it holds the 31st rank for the top female names in France.
52. Lila
Meaning of Lila:
Night
Origin of Lila:
Arabic
Pronunciation of Lila:
LIE-l?
Alternates & Variations of Lila:
Laila, Layla Lela
Famous People Named Lila:
Actress Lila Kedrova, Engineer Lila Tretikov
Lila Trends:
Lila reached its all time high in France by ranking at 89 in 2017. Its prominence can be seen world-over.
53. Louisa
Meaning of Louisa:
Brave warrior
Origin of Louisa:
German
Pronunciation of Louisa:
loo-EEZ-?
Alternates & Variations of Louisa:
Louise Luise, Lois
Famous People Named Louisa:
First Lady of the United States Louisa Adams, actress Jean Louisa Kelly
Louisa Trends:
While Louisa has seen a sharp decline, the name still exists within the top 500 within France.
Fun Fact
The bestselling classic, Little Women, was written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott.
54. Lily
Meaning of Lily:
Flower, purity
Origin of Lily:
English
Pronunciation of Lily:
LIL-ee
Alternates & Variations of Lily:
Lilian, Liliana, Lillie
Famous People Named Lily:
Actress Lily Collins, Olympic Medallist Lily Carlstedt, actress Lily James
Lily Trends:
Lily has been an evergreen name worldwide, yet the French seem to prefer the name; ranking it at 66 in 2017.
Fun Fact
Lily is a fictional character in James Matthew Barrie’s play, Peter Pan and is depicted as the princess of the Piccaninny-tribe.
55. Lucie
Meaning of Lucie:
Light
Origin of Lucie:
French
Pronunciation of Lucie:
LUY-SEE
Alternates & Variations of Lucie:
Lucy, Lucia, Lucette
Famous People Named Lucie:
Actress Lucie Laurier, judoka Lucie Decosse
Lucie Trends:
While its rendition, Lucy, is more popular in the United States, Lucie still manages to remain within the top 100 for France.
56. Luna
Meaning of Luna:
Moon
Origin of Luna:
Italian
Pronunciation of Luna:
LOO-na
Alternates & Variations of Luna:
N/A
Famous People Named Luna:
Wrestler Luna Vachon
Luna Trends:
Luna is a popular name in France, ranking from 56 to 36 in recent years. In the U.S, it has seen a spike where the name has entered the top 25 in 2018.
Fun Fact:
In Roman religion, Luna was the divine embodiment of the Mood and was often illustrated with a crescent moon and a two-yoke chariot.
57. Maelle
Meaning of Maelle:
Chief
Origin of Maelle:
French
Pronunciation of Maelle:
MA-EHL
Alternates & Variations Maelle:
Maelys
Famous People Named Maelle:
Breton Saint Maelle
Maelle Trends:
Maelle has significance inside France wherein the name is ranked within the top 50 names for women.
58. Mallory
Meaning of Mallory:
Unlucky
Origin of Mallory:
French
Pronunciation of Mallory:
MAL-?-ree
Alternates & Variations of Mallory:
Mallery, Mallori, Malorie
Famous People Named Mallory:
Actress Mallory Jansen, athlete Mallory Deluce
Mallory Trends:
While there are fluctuations, Mallory remains as one of the top 1,000 names within the United States since its adoption in 1983.
59. Manon
Meaning of Manon:
Child of wishes
Origin of Manon:
French
Pronunciation of Manon:
MA-NAWN
Alternates & Variations of Manon:
Marianne, Maryse, Marielle
Famous People Named Manon:
ice hockey player Manon Rheaume, actress Manon Capelle
Manon Trends:
Manon is a pretty uncommon name outside France, but internally it ranks within the top 20 for the past two decades.
60. Marie
Meaning of Marie:
Star from the sea of bitterness
Origin of Marie:
French, German
Pronunciation of Marie:
MA-REE
Alternates & Variations of Marie:
Marion, Mari, Mary
Famous People Named Marie:
Nobel Prize Winner Marie Curie, actress Marie Dressler, skiing Olympic medallist Marie Martinod
Marie Trends:
Marie was the top French name within the early 1900s and despite fluctuations, it still occupies the 71st rank.
Fun Fact
The ground-breaking scientist, Marie Curie, and her husband worked out of a shack during the research and experimentation which eventually led to the discovery of Radium and Polonium.
61. Mabel
Meaning of Mabel
My beautiful
Origin of Mabel:
French
Pronunciation of Mabel:
MAY-b?ll
Alternates & Variations of Mabel:
Mabelle, Mabella
Famous People Named Mabel:
Writer Mabel Forrest, poet Mabel Segun, actress Mabel Paige
Mabel Trends:
Mabel has seen a sudden spike in the United States after being out of the top 1,000 to place itself in the under 500th spot with rising popularity in recent years
Fun Fact
The daughter of Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy is named Mabel in the Bridget Jones Diary series.
62. Margot
Meaning of Margot:
Like a pearl
Origin of Margot:
French
Pronunciation of Margot:
MAR-GO
Alternates & Variations of Margot:
Margaret, Marguerite
Famous People Named Margot:
Actress Margot Robbie, actress Margot Kidder, Olympic gold medallist Margot van Geffen
Margot Trends:
Margot remains within the top 100 names in France but has seen a recent resurgence in 1997 after nearly 50 years of absence from the U.S top rankings.
63. Magnolia
Meaning of Magnolia:
Flower
Origin of Magnolia:
English
Pronunciation of Magnolia:
mag-NO-lee-?
Alternates & Variations of Magnolia:
Nolene
Famous People Named Magnolia:
Model Magnolia Maymuru
Magnolia Trends:
Magnolia was out of the top 1,000 names for a while but the name has resurfaced jumping up the ladder to its 314th spot in 2018.
Fun Fact
The critically acclaimed movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson named Magnolia was released in 1999 and was nominated for several awards.
64. Madeleine
Meaning of Madeleine:
Strong
Origin of Madeleine:
French
Pronunciation of Madeleine:
MAD-LEHN
Alternates & Variations of Madeleine:
Madlyn, Madalyn, Magdalen, Magdalena
Famous People Named Madeleine:
Writer Madeleine L’Engle, actress Madeleine Stowe, diving Olympic medallist Madeleine Moreau
Madeleine Trends:
Madeleine is the French name that lasts over decades. Despite its continued ups-and-downs inside and outside the region, it remains within the top 1,000 list for many countries.
65. Maeva
Meaning of Maeva:
Welcome
Origin of Maeva:
Tahitian
Pronunciation of Maeva:
MA-EH-VA
Alternates & Variations of Maeva:
N/A
Famous People Named Maeva:
Model Maeva Coucke, hurdler Maeva Contion, historian Maeva Marcus
Maeva Trends:
Giacomo ranks in the top 300 names in France, but it is rare elsewhere.
66. Melina
Meaning of Melina:
God’s gift
Origin of Melina:
Greek
Pronunciation of Melina:
m?-li-n?
Alternates & Variations of Melina:
Malina, Melissa
Famous People Named Melina:
Singer/songwriter Melina Almodovar, scientist Melina Gerogousakis, fashion designer Melina Dziovic
Melina Trends:
Melina reached a new high of popularity in France in 2007 securing the 60th rank. It is rarely seen in other countries.
67. Mia
Meaning of Mia:
Mine
Origin of Mia:
Scandinavian
Pronunciation of Mia:
MEE-ah
Alternates & Variations of Mia:
Maja, Maiken, Maaike
Famous People Named Mia:
Water polo athlete Mia Santoromito, actress Mia Wasikowska, Badminton Olympic medallist Mia Audina
Mia Trends:
Mia is a popular name within many countries and appears within the top 25 list of France for feminine names.
68. Michelle
Meaning of Michelle:
“Who is like God?”
Origin of Michelle:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Michelle:
MEE-SHEHL
Alternates & Variations of Michelle:
Michaela, Michel
Famous People Named Michelle:
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, political columnist Michelle Malkin, actress Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Trends:
While the popularity of the name has been tapered off in France, Michelle has seen a rising trend in the U.S being among the top 10 at its peak.
Fun Fact
Father of Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, was a city pump operator at the Chicago water processing plant and her mother was a secretary which were the foundations of her humble beginnings.
69. Mila
Meaning of Mila:
Gracious, dear
Origin of Mila:
Slavic
Pronunciation of Mila:
MI-LA
Alternates & Variations of Mila:
Milada, Milena, Milica
Famous People Named Mila:
Actress Mila Kunis, mathematician Mila Nikolova
Mila Trends:
Mila has quickly rose as the 7th most popular name in France since it first appeared on its top 1,000 in 2000.
70. Myriam
Meaning of Myriam:
Exalted one
Origin of Myriam:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Myriam:
MEE-RYAM
Alternates & Variations of Myriam:
Mariam, Maryam, Maria, Mary
Famous People Named Myriam:
Actress Myriam Bru, swimmer Myriam Glez, athlete Myriam Soumare
Myriam Trends:
Myriam’s alternatives are more common in other parts of the world, but France maintains its popularity with the name remaining within the top 150 ranking.
71. Monique
Meaning of Monique:
Advisor
Origin of Monique:
French
Pronunciation of Monique:
MAW-NEEK
Alternates & Variations of Monique:
Monica, Monika, Mona
Famous People Named Monique:
Nuclear Physicist Monique Sene, actress Monique Coleman
Monique Trends:
Monique was adopted in the U.S and gained a ranking of 93 in the 1980s before declining out of the top 1,000 names list.
Fun Fact
Animated action-comedy show, Kim Possible, had a recurring character named Monique who was the female best friend of the lead protagonist. Merchandise and toys regarding the character were made due to popular demand.
72. Marine
Meaning of Marine:
From the sea
Origin of Marine:
French
Pronunciation of Marine:
MA-REEN
Alternates & Variations of Marine:
Marina
Famous People Named Marine:
Sculptor Marine Delterme, Olympic hockey player Marine Russo, model Marine Lorphelin
Marine Trends:
Marine once occupied the number 1 status within the French top 1,000 names in 1991 and while there has been a significant decrease, it maintains its position within the region.
73. Nina
Meaning of Nina:
Dream
Origin of Nina:
Slavic
Pronunciation of Nina:
NEE-NA
Alternates & Variations of Nina:
Nena, Nino
Famous People Named Nina:
Singer Nina Girado, artist Nina Barka, cyclist Nina Davies
Nina Trends:
Within France, Nina has consistently seen a rising trend with the name breaking through to the top 30 names in 2011 where it currently resides.
74. Noemie
Meaning of Noemie:
Pleasantness
Origin of Noemie:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Noemie:
NAW-EH-MEE
Alternates & Variations of Noemie:
Naomi, Noemin, Na’omi
Famous People Named Noemie:
Choreographer Noemie Lafrance, model, and actress Noemie Lenoir, gymnast Normie Nadaud
Noemie Trends:
Noemie peaked in 2013 at number 43 and has been steadily occupying the 67th rank till 2018.
75. Nadine
Meaning of Nadine:
Hope
Origin of Nadine:
Slavic
Pronunciation of Nadine:
NA-DEEN(French) nay-DEEN(English)
Alternates & Variations of Nadine:
Nadia, Nadezhda
Famous People Named Nadine:
Athlete Nadine Kleinert, director Nadine Trintignant, psychology professor Nadine Lambert.
Nadine Trends:
Nadine never broke below the top 250 in the U.S, but it was within the top 20 in France before becoming less common after 1993.
76. Oceane
Meaning of Oceane:
Ocean
Origin of Oceane:
French
Pronunciation of Oceane:
AW-SEH-AN
Alternates & Variations of Oceane:
N/A
Famous People Named Oceane:
Tennis player Oceane Dodin, Actress Oceane Zhu, Ski jumper Oceane Avocat Gros
Oceane Trends:
Being a unique name, Oceane has remained a popular name within France for the most part. It was within the 10 most common names during the early 2000s.
Fun Fact
Stade Oceane is a football stadium located in Le Havre in France which hosted the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
77. Olivia
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Meaning of Olivia: Olive tree
-
Origin of Olivia: English
-
Pronunciation of Olivia: o-LIV-ee-?
-
Alternates & Variations of Olivia: Liv, Olivie Alivia, Olyvia
-
Famous People Named Olivia: Sprinter Olivie Borlee, astrologer Olivia Barclay
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Olivia Trends: Olivia has a significant history in France which explains its dominating ranking of number 38 in 2018. That said, the recent upturn surged its popularity in the U.S as well, where it is ranked at number 2.
Fun Fact
Olivia Pope was the leading protagonist of the award-winning TV series by Shonda Rhimes, Scandal.
78. Odette
Meaning of Odette:
Wealth
Origin of Odette:
Old German
Pronunciation of Odette:
AW-DEHT
Alternates & Variations of Odette:
Odet
Famous People Named Odette:
Astronomer Odette Bancilhon, Actress, playwright, and novelist Odette Joyeux, Fencer Odette Drand
Odette Trends:
Odette had a moment to shine hitting its high in the 1920s which ranged from 5 to 9 ranks, but it was transitioned out of the top lists by the 1980s.
79. Pauline
Meaning of Pauline:
Little
Origin of Pauline:
French
Pronunciation of Pauline:
PAW-LEEN
Alternates & Variations of Pauline:
Paulina
Famous People Named Pauline:
Activist Pauline Adams, painter Pauline Auzou, novelist Pauline Hopkinds
Pauline Trends:
Being a classic name, Pauline never went out of style in France where it still occupies the 79th rank as of 2017.
Fun Fact
Cappella Paolina is a chapel located in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City and is generally closed off for tourists.
80. Renee
Meaning of Renee:
Reborn
Origin of Renee:
French
Pronunciation of Renee:
Renee (French), Ra-nee (English)
Alternates & Variations of Renee:
Rene, Renata
Famous People Named Renee:
Actress Renee Zellweger, French actress Renee Saint-Cyr, Olympic Fencer Renee Garilhe
Renee Trends:
Renee entered the US top 1,000 names in 1905 where it dominated till 1979; subsequent to its sharp decline it is no longer on the list in 2018.
81. Simone
Meaning of Simone:
Good listener
Origin of Simone:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Simone:
SEE-MAWN (French) s?-MON (English)
Alternates & Variations of Simone:
Symone, Simona, Simonette
Famous People Named Simone:
Gymnast Simone Biles, writer Simone de Beauvoir, actress Simone Signoret
Simone Trends:
Simone reached its peak in the United States in 1988 with a ranking of 311. It still remains as a popular option as French-inspired feminine names.
Fun Fact
Simone de Beauvior is regarded as one of the first to lay down the basis of the modern feminist movement through her novels and non-fiction work.
82. Romy
Meaning of Romy:
Dew of the sea
Origin of Romy:
French
Pronunciation of Romy:
RO-mee
Alternates & Variations of Romy:
Rosemarie, Rosemary
Famous People Named Romy:
Ice hockey player Romy Eggimann, actress Romy Schneider
Romy Trends:
Romy has recently seen an up-turn within France and reached its highest ranking of 54 in 2017.
83. Rachel
Meaning of Rachel:
Ewe
Origin of Rachel:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Rachel:
RAY-ch?l (English) RA-SHEHL (French) RA-kh?l (German)
Alternates & Variations of Rachel:
Rachelle, Richelle, Rachyl, Rahel
Famous People Named Rachel:
Actress Rachel McAdams, actress Rachel Weisz
Rachel Trends:
Although Rachel is at a downturn, it still remains within the top 250 ranking for French names.
84. Rose
Meaning of Rose:
Rose Flower
Origin of Rose:
Latin
Pronunciation of Rose:
ROZ
Alternates & Variations of Rose:
Rosa, Rosalie, Rosina, Rosie
Famous People Named Rose:
Actress Rose McGowan, actress Rose Rollins, painter Rose Hilton
Rose Trends:
Being a classic name, Rose maintains its significance and prominence within France holding the number 10 ranking as of 2017.
Fun Fact
Mary Tudor, Queen of France and sister of King Henry VIII of England, was commonly known as Mary rose.
85. Roxane
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Meaning of Roxane: Bright star
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Origin of Roxane: Latin
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Pronunciation of Roxane: RAWK-SAN
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Alternates & Variations of Roxane: Roxanne
-
Famous People Named Roxane: Actress Roxane Duran
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Roxane Trends: While Roxane hasn’t been popular in the U.S since the 1970s, it has seen a rising trend in France over the last decade.
86. Sabrina
Meaning of Sabrina:
From the River Severn
Origin of Sabrina:
Latin
Pronunciation of Sabrina:
SA-BREE-NA
Alternates & Variations of Sabrina:
Sabryna, Brina
Famous People Named Sabrina:
Singer Sabrina Carpenter, tennis player Sabrina Goles, actress Sabrina Le Beauf
Sabrina Trends:
Sabrina has been tapered out of the top 1,000 but it dominated the 1980s with inclusion in the top 10 names for the time.
87. Sarah
Meaning of Sarah:
Lady, princess
Origin of Sarah:
Hebrew
Pronunciation of Sarah:
SA-RA (French) SEHR-? (English)
Alternates & Variations of Sarah:
Sara, Sarai, Sasa
Famous People Named Sarah:
Duchess of York Sarah, Romani saint Saint Sarah.
Sarah Trends:
Sarah fluctuates but is a timeless name which keeps coming back in style. It currently sits is ranked at number 67 in the United States.
Fun Fact
Sarah (2000) is the first novel in sci-fi writer, Orson Scott Card’s Women of Genesis series which recounts the story of Abraham from the perspective of Sarah.
88. Selma
Meaning of Selma:
Helmet, protection
Origin of Selma:
German
Pronunciation of Selma:
SEHL-m? (English) ZEHL-ma (German)
Alternates & Variations of Selma:
Zelma
Famous People Named Selma:
Activist Selma Meyer, author Selma Lagerlof, physicist Selma Freud
Selma Trends:
Selma is a vintage name which was on the U.S top 1,000 names till 1956. However, it saw a resurgence in 1989 in France where it has reached the 112th position.
Fun Fact
The Selma March was undertaken in 1965 by around 25,000 people, including Martin Luther King and other activists, for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Commemorative marches are conducted on the day to remember and reflect upon the historical impact of the movement.
89. Sophia
Meaning of Sophia:
Wisdom
Origin of Sophia:
Greek
Pronunciation of Sophia:
so-FEE-?
Alternates & Variations of Sophia:
Sofia, Sophie, Sonja, Sonia
Famous People Named Sophia:
Poet Sophia de Mello, painter Sophia Peabody, physician Sophia Jex-Blake
Sophia Trends:
While Sophia has never appeared in the top 100 in France, it has captured a significant appeal in the US where it peaked at number 1 in 2012.
Fun Fact
Hong Kong-based company, Hanson Robotics, launched a social humanoid robot named Sophia in February 2016. The robot has the ability to display more than 50 facial experiences and communicate using natural language.
90. Sasha
Meaning of Sasha:
Defender
Origin of Sasha:
Slavic
Pronunciation of Sasha:
SAH-? (English) SA-SHA (French)
Alternates & Variations of Sasha:
Sascha, Sacha, Sasza
Famous People Named Sasha:
Singer Sasha Allen, footballer Sasha Andrews, model Sasha Pivovarova
Sasha Trends:
Sasha has been a top 1,000 name since the 1990s. Its most popular year was 2011 when it reached the 127th rank.
91. Suzette
Meaning of Suzette:
Lily
Origin of Suzette:
Greek
Pronunciation of Suzette:
SUY-ZEHT
Alternates & Variations of Suzette:
N/A
Famous People Named Suzette:
Susanna, Sousanna
Suzette Trends:
Suzette hit its peak in 1934 when it entered the top 150 female names in France; but it has over time been replaced by its diminutive, Susan.
92. Thaïs
Meaning of Thaïs:
Bandage
Origin of Thaïs:
Greek
Pronunciation of Thaïs:
-a?z
Alternates & Variations of Thaïs:
Taide
Famous People Named Thaïs:
gymnast Thaïs Fidelis, actress Thaïs Pacholek, game designer Thais Weiller
Thaïs Trends:
Thaïs is a rather unique name. It is not currently on the top 1,000 list in the U.S, but occupies the 86th rank in France as of 2017.
93. Thérèse
Meaning of Thérèse:
Huntress
Origin of Thérèse:
French
Pronunciation of Thérèse:
TEH-REHZ
Alternates & Variations of Thérèse:
Terese, Teresa, Theresia
Famous People Named Thérèse:
French saint Thérèse of Lisieux, painter Thérèse Oulton, actress Thérèse Quentin
Thérèse Trends:
Thérèse was a top 1,000 name from 1900 to 1985. Its best year was 1944 when it made it to number 26.
94. Valentine
Meaning of Valentine:
Strong, healthy
Origin of Valentine:
Latin
Pronunciation of Valentine:
VA-LAHN-TEEN
Alternates & Variations of Valentine:
Velantina, Velentyna
Famous People Named Valentine:
French poet and painter Valentine de Saint-Point, marathon runner Valentine Kipketer
Valentine Trends:
Valentine has been perennially popular in France and is ranked within the top 100 in 2017. The name generally has masculine connotations in the US.
Fun Fact
The name also refers to the 3rd century Saint Valentine in whose name the celebration of February 14th is conducted.
95. Véronique
Meaning of Véronique:
True image
Origin of Véronique:
Greek
Pronunciation of Véronique:
VEH-RAW-NEEK
Alternates & Variations of Véronique:
Veronika, Veronica
Famous People Named Véronique:
Actress Veronique Vendell, singer Veronique Sanson, athlete Veronique Mang
Véronique Trends:
Veronique topped the lists for female names in France in the 1960s; but has been recently dropped for its more widely accepted rendition, i.e. Veronica.
96. Victoire
Meaning of Victoire:
Victory
Origin of Victoire:
French
Pronunciation of Victoire:
VEEK-TWAR
Alternates & Variations of Victoire:
Victoria
Famous People Named Victoire:
Actress,Victoire Thivisol, model Victorie Doutreleau, journalist Victoire Leodile Bera
Victoire Trends:
Victorie has not found much significance worldwide, but the name is highly popular in France and currently resides within the top 60 for female names in the country.
97. Violette
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Meaning of Violette: Purple flower
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Origin of Violette: English
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Pronunciation of Violette: VYAW-LEHT
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Alternates & Variations of Violette: Violet, Violeta, Viola
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Famous People Named Violette: French author, Violette Leduc, tennis player Violette Huck, Ballerina and dance instructor Violette Verdy
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Violette Trends: Violette is not a common name within United States and was only briefly in the top 1,000 from 1896 to 1927. Within France, the name is ranked within the 300s.
98. Yvette
Meaning of Yvette:
Yew, archer
Origin of Yvette:
French
Pronunciation of Yvette:
EE-VEHT(French)
Alternates & Variations of Yvette:
Iveta, Ivonette
Famous People Named Yvette:
Silent film actress Yvette Andréyor, athlete Yvette Williams, actress Yvette Nicole Brown
Yvette Trends:
Yvette was fairly popular in the early 1900s, often regarded within the top 100 rank; but recently the name’s popularity has subdued.
99. Zoe
Meaning of Zoe:
Life
Origin of Zoe:
Greek
Pronunciation of Zoe:
ZO-ee
Alternates & Variations of Zoe:
Zoey
Famous People Named Zoe:
Diver Zoe Ann Olsen-Jensen, actress Zoe Mclellan, actress Zoe Saldana
Zoe Trends:
Zoe is a fairly popular name in France, while it stays in the top 100 in the U.S. It was the most popular with a ranking of 30 in 2012.
Fun Fact
Byzantine empress Zoe were the lasting living members of the great Macedonian dynasties.
100. Desiree
Meaning of Desiree:
Desired
Origin of Desiree: Latin
Pronunciation of Desiree:
DEH-ZEE-REH
Alternates & Variations of Desiree:
Desirae, Desiderata
Famous People Named Desiree:
Footballer Desiree Scott
Desiree Trends:
Desiree peaked in 1983 with a ranking of 95 in the United States after being adopted in the top 1,000 list in the 1950s. It has significantly fallen out of favor and is not within the top names as of 2018.
101. Dominique
Meaning of Dominique:
Belonging to the Lord
Origin of Dominique:
French
Pronunciation of Dominique:
DAW-MEE-NEEK
Alternates & Variations of Dominique:
Dominik
Famous People Named Dominique:
Gymnast/author Dominique Moceanu, World Cup alpine Ski racer Dominique Gisin
Dominique Trends:
While Dominique does not occupy its 1985 ranking of number 83 anymore, it still is counted within the top 1,000 names within the United States.
Fun Fact
The hit single by The Singing Nun titled Dominique relates to a 12th-century priest named Saint Dominic.
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