Lourdes: Meaning from the town of Lourdes Lorraine: Meaning from the province of Lorraine Liana: Meaning to climb like a vine, twine around like a vine Julia, Juliet, Juliette: Meaning youthful Jeanne: Meaning God is gracious (female version of Jean) Huguette: Meaning bright in mind and spirit ![]() Geneviève, Geneve: Meaning woman of the family Gabrielle: Meaning God is my Strength (female version of Gabriel) Étiennette: Meaning woman with crown, garlandĮulalie: Meaning a sweetly-speaking personįleur, Fleurine, Florentine: Meaning flower, blossomingįosette: Meaning dimpled, love of helping othersįrancine: Meaning from France or free woman Édelie: Meaning having high principles, qualitiesĮlaina, Elaine: Meaning bright, shining lightĮsme, Esmée: Meaning esteemed, beloved one While some spellings may be more common than others for the names, their meaning remains the same.Īdalaide, Adélaïde: Meaning a noble personĪdalene, Adaline, Adeline, Adelle, Adelyn: Meaning a noble personĪdrienne, Adriene: Meaning from the city of HadriaĪlphonsine: Meaning ready for battle (female version of Alphonse)Īmy, Aimée: Meaning beloved or well-lovedĪndrée: Meaning brave (female version of André)Īnelise, Annelise: Meaning from the grace of GodĪntoinette/Antonine: Meaning praiseworthy (female version of Antoine)Īvriel/Avril/Avryll: Meaning spring and AprilĪveline: Meaning hazelnut (derived from the Italian city of Avella)īarbe: Meaning foreigner, traveller from a foreign landĬamille: Meaning young ceremonial attendantĬapucine: Meaning nasturtium (the flower)Ĭarole, Carolina, Caroline: Meaning a strong woman, free womanĬeleste, Célestine, Céline, Celine: Meaning heavenlyĬezanne: Meaning artist seeking freedom (unisex name)Ĭhanel: Meaning from the canal or channelĬharlotte: Meaning a strong woman, free womanĬhloé, Chloë: Meaning flourishing, bloomingĬlaire, Clarette, Clarisse: Meaning bright, clearĬlémence/Clementine: Meaning merciful, mildĬlotilde, Clothilde: Meaning famous in battleĭelphine: Meaning woman from Delphi, dolphin Please note that many names have multiple variations and so these have been grouped and listed together. ![]() In France, some of the most popular names are Jade, Louise, Emma, Alice, Ambre, Lina, Rose, Chloe, Mia, Léa. Today, some of the top French girl names around the world include Charlotte (popular across Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK), Annabel, and Sophie. Other citizens residing in France do not have to abide by French baby name laws. Please note that only French citizens have to abide by French baby name laws. There is no official list of banned names in France, though there is a law that allows French authorities to prevent people from naming their child something rude or offensive, such as a swear word, something that would cause the child to be bullied, or after a dictator.Ĭhildren are also not allowed to have the last name of one of their parents as a first name. This was as long as the name would be in the best interest of the child and would not harm other third parties. In 199″, under French President François Mitterrand, baby name laws were changed once more, allowing for even more freedom when choosing a French baby name. ![]() ![]() People were also allowed to name their babies names from languages other than French, and mythological names were also finally allowed. In 1966, following intense legal battles, the law was changed and parents were allowed to give their children names from regional dialects of France, as well as shortened nicknames. If a child was not given one of the permitted names, then they would not be allowed to hold ID cards, vote, and they would find it hard to take part in modern life. The laws were racist and did not even allow for the names of regional dialects within France such as Breton and Occitanie. In fact, you were only allowed to name your child after a Saint from the Roman Catholic Calendar of Saints or for a historical person (as long as that, too, wasn’t offensive). You see, between 1803- 1966 there were very strict rules about what you were allowed to call your child in France. There is a cultural (and even legal!) reason for this, and that is baby name laws (which are often restrictive and sometimes racist). Though we’re much more used to hearing unique or rare names in the English language (such as Kim Kardashian’s daughter ‘North’ or Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter ‘Apple’), the majority of baby girl names in French are classic and find their roots in even more ancient languages such as Greek and Latin. The law in France surrounding French names
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