French baby names carry centuries of history, myth and music. Below are 31 beautiful French names for girls and boys, each with its meaning. Tap any name to see its full page with origin and numerology. Whether you want something classic or rare, this is a great place to start.
French names are the essence of elegance. Shaped by Latin roots, royalty and the saints, they range from timeless classics (Louis, Charlotte) to soft, romantic choices (Amélie, Léa). Their refined sound has made them fashionable far beyond France.
A French name adds instant sophistication; watch the accents and pronunciation so it travels the way you intend.
Amaury: a name of French origin meaning «Industrious ruler».
Chantal: a name of French origin meaning «Stone; pebble».
Colette: a name of French origin meaning «Victory of the people».
Fleur: a name of French origin meaning «Flower».
Gabrielle: a name of French origin meaning «Strength of God».
Jules: a name of French origin meaning «Youthful».
Lis: a name of French origin meaning «Fleur-de-lis; lily».
Lucien: a name of French origin meaning «Luminous».
Manon: a name of French origin meaning «Beloved; Mary».
Marcel: a name of French origin meaning «Little warrior».
Margot: a name of French origin meaning «Pearl».
Maxime: a name of French origin meaning «The greatest».
Pascal: a name of French origin meaning «Born at Easter».
Anaïs: a name of French origin meaning «Grace».
Aurélien: a name of French origin meaning «Golden».
Capucine: a name of French origin meaning «Nasturtium flower».
Clémence: a name of French origin meaning «Clemency».
Coralie: a name of French origin meaning «Coral».
Delphine: a name of French origin meaning «Dolphin».
Joëlle: a name of French origin meaning «God is the Lord».
Margaux: a name of French origin meaning «Pearl».
Noëlle: a name of French origin meaning «Christmas, birth».
Océane: a name of French origin meaning «Of the ocean».
Rémy: a name of French origin meaning «Rower».
Sidonie: a name of French origin meaning «Of Sidon».
Solène: a name of French origin meaning «Solemn; of the sun».
Sylvain: a name of French origin meaning «Of the forest».
Sylvie: a name of French origin meaning «Of the forest».
Thibault: a name of French origin meaning «Bold among his people».
Élodie: a name of French origin meaning «Wealth, prosperity».
Émile: a name of French origin meaning «Hardworking, industrious».
Popular French names include Amaury, Chantal, Colette, Fleur, Gabrielle, Jules.
Yes — the list includes girl, boy and unisex names; each name's page shows the gender.
French names often blend meaning, mythology and a distinctive sound that travels well across languages.