French Girl Names

812 namesGirl

French girls' names bring elegance to a list, and many of them entered English through the Normans, who ruled England after the eleventh century. Charlotte, Caroline and Eleanor were all shaped by French and Norman use before becoming English favorites. Claire comes from the French word for clear or bright, Sophie is the French form of a Greek name meaning wisdom, and Madeline and Isabelle keep the graceful French endings that many parents love.

Several names on this list began as French occupational terms or surnames. Taylor comes from the Old French word for a tailor, Bailey from a word for a bailiff, and Parker from a keeper of a park. Aubrey and Avery both passed through Norman French, and Allison grew from a Norman diminutive form of an older name. Evelyn also has Norman roots, and Scarlett comes from an Old French word for a rich, bright cloth.

French names often have a softer sound in their original language than in English, and some carry silent letters. If you like the French pronunciation, consider how it will be read by people who do not speak French. Many families enjoy using a French name with an English pronunciation, while others keep the French sound and spelling as a nod to heritage.

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Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Avery Unisex
AY-vur-ee
“from Alfred, elf counsel” · English
#37
Evelyn Girl
EH-vuh-luhn
“uncertain; from Norman Aveline” · English
#8
Parker Unisex
PAHR-kur
“park keeper” · English
#102
Aubrey Girl
AW-bree
“elf ruler” · French
#146
Scarlett Girl
SKAR-liht
“red; seller of scarlet cloth” · English
#32
Taylor Girl
TAY-lur
“tailor” · English
#403
Allison Girl
AL-ih-suhn
“noble; form of Alice” · English
#103
Eleanor Girl
EL-uh-nor
“uncertain; from Old French Alienor” · French
#12
Claire Girl
KLAIR
“clear, bright” · French
#68

Top 300 of 812 names

Sorted by current popularity. US rank uses 2025 data for the name's most common sex; the trend compares births with five years earlier. Tap a column heading to re-sort.

Name Meaning Origin US rank 2025 5-yr trend
Charlotte free man French 2 → +2%
Avery from Alfred, elf counsel English 37 ↓ -22%
Evelyn uncertain; from Norman Aveline English 8 → -4%
Parker park keeper English 102 ↓ -9%
Aubrey elf ruler French 146 ↓ -49%
Scarlett red; seller of scarlet cloth English 32 ↓ -13%
Taylor tailor English 403 ↓ -56%
Allison noble; form of Alice English 103 ↓ -19%
Eleanor uncertain; from Old French Alienor French 12 ↑ +20%
Claire clear, bright French 68 ↓ -9%
Sophie wisdom French 55 ↑ +20%
Caroline free man French 96 ↓ -21%
Madeline of Magdala English 81 ↑ +10%
Bailey bailiff; from a surname English 209 ↓ -13%
Jade green gemstone Spanish 95 → -3%
Isabelle form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath French 166 ↓ -19%
Alice noble Germanic 65 ↑ +8%
Josephine he will add French 53 ↑ +35%
Jocelyn from the Gauts tribe French 393 ↓ -31%
Adeline noble French 59 ↑ +42%
Aubree elf ruler American (modern coinage) 489 ↓ -66%
Paige young servant, page English 346 ↓ -22%
Brielle short form of Gabrielle American (modern coinage) 143 ↓ -24%
Nicole victory of the people French 383 ↓ -31%
Annabelle lovable; or Anna plus belle English 343 ↓ -33%
Valerie strong, healthy French 127 ↑ +18%
Gabrielle God is my strength French 633 ↓ -47%
Amy beloved English 257 ↓ -10%
Michelle who is like God? French 465 ↓ -28%
Stephanie crown, wreath French 557 ↓ -23%
Elise short for Elisabeth, 'my God is an oath' French 223 → +0%
Eloise uncertain; possibly healthy and wide French 49 ↑ +116%
Genevieve uncertain; possibly 'woman of the tribe' French 148 ↑ +16%
Giselle pledge French 382 ↓ -14%
Delaney from an Irish surname Irish 242 ↑ +25%
Juliette youthful French 110 ↑ +54%
Lainey pet form of Elaine English 30 ↑ +580%
Jacqueline feminine of Jacques; supplanter French 558 ↓ -22%
Danielle feminine of Daniel; God is my judge French 549 ↓ -20%
Remi oarsman French 145 ↓ -8%
Camille ceremonial attendant French 240 ↑ +11%
Noelle Christmas French 202 ↑ +10%
Adelyn noble; variant of Adeline American (modern coinage) 355 ↓ -32%
Rosalie rose French 171 ↑ +22%
Journey a trip, a day's travel English 411 ↓ -31%
Vivienne alive French 172 ↑ +52%
Paris from the French city; Trojan prince French 592 ↓ -34%
Alison noble; diminutive of Alice French 476 ↓ -8%
Madilyn of Magdala; variant of Madeline American (modern coinage) 464 ↓ -30%
Madeleine woman from Magdala French 455 ↓ -13%
Adelaide noble kind French 289 ↓ -7%
Lucille light French 239 ↑ +15%
Noel Christmas French 478 ↓ -11%
Mallory unfortunate French 372 ↑ +58%
Magnolia the magnolia flower Latin 124 ↑ +38%
Celeste heavenly Latin 188 ↑ +90%
Remy oarsman French 408 ↓ -10%
Margot pearl French 102 ↑ +103%
Allyson noble kind English 1,139 ↓ -55%
Adaline noble Germanic 208 ↑ +30%
Chandler candle maker English 753 ↓ -30%
Arielle lion of God Hebrew 486 ↓ -31%
Macy from a French place name English 720 ↓ -17%
Elle she; short form of Eleanor or Ellen French 461 ↓ -21%
Tiffany manifestation of God Greek 880 ↓ -12%
Emory from Emery, a Norman name English 339 ↑ +30%
Saylor sailor; possibly 'dancer' English 217 ↑ +32%
Macie variant of Macy, a surname English 438 ↑ +23%
Evelynn variant of Evelyn, from Norman Aveline English 301 ↑ +7%
Madelynn variant of Madeline, 'of Magdala' American (modern coinage) 524 ↓ -10%
Scarlet bright red English 510 ↓ -16%
Julie French form of Julia French 873 ↓ -35%
Royal royal, of a king English 476 ↓ -14%
Courtney from a French place name French 2,335 ↓ -50%
Janelle elaboration of Jane American (modern coinage) 801 ↓ -20%
Melany dark Greek 399 ↑ +73%
Quincy estate of Quintus, 'fifth' French 654 ↓ -7%
Averie from Alfred, elf counsel English 701 ↓ -44%
Liana uncertain; possibly short for Juliana French 386 ↑ +20%
Lacey from Lassy in Normandy English 738 ↓ -6%
Madalyn woman from Magdala English 946 ↓ -18%
Celine possibly heavenly French 207 ↑ +118%
Aubrie elf ruler French 1,353 ↓ -55%
Brittany from Brittany French 928 ↑ +6%
Joselyn from a Germanic tribal name Germanic 1,504 ↓ -35%
Demi short form of Demetria; also half Greek 381 ↓ -12%
Anne grace, favor French 619 → +2%
Elaine uncertain; Old French form of Helen French 305 ↑ +73%
Esme esteemed, loved French 298 ↑ +31%
Aileen uncertain; Irish form of Evelyn Irish 799 ↓ -16%
Marie uncertain; French form of Mary French 618 → +0%
Colette victory of the people French 316 ↑ +69%
Landry land ruler French 935 ↓ -8%
Desiree desired French 1,429 ↓ -36%
Angelique angelic French 1,193 → -2%
Elyse form of Elise, from Elisabeth French 918 ↓ -26%
Lea form of Leah, meaning uncertain French 848 ↓ -12%
Elisabeth my God is an oath Hebrew 925 ↑ +8%
Eileen Irish form of Evelyn Irish 654 ↑ +9%
Simone he has heard French 998 ↓ -19%
Dominique of the Lord French 1,468 ↓ -29%
Nathalie birthday of the Lord French 1,481 ↓ -50%
Jolie pretty French 1,030 ↓ -38%
Amelie work (from Amalia) French 828 → -2%
Denise of Dionysus French 1,677 ↓ -60%
Bonnie pretty Scottish 396 ↑ +63%
Christine follower of Christ French 1,274 ↓ -29%
Sylvie forest French 282 ↑ +211%
Clementine merciful, gentle French 456 ↑ +40%
Coraline coral; or variant of Caroline French 683 ↓ -8%
Adele noble French 751 ↑ +5%
Chanel from the French surname Chanel French 1,311 ↓ -56%
Dior from the French surname; origin uncertain French 1,126 ↓ -66%
Bellamy fine friend French 797 → 0%
Faye fairy English 515 ↑ +40%
Alisson noble; variant of Allison English 511 ↑ +104%
Emilie from Aemilius; rival French 1,312 ↓ -8%
Corinne maiden French 999 → -5%
Joelle Yahweh is God French 1,010 ↓ -31%
Adrienne from Hadria French 1,673 ↓ -47%
Scout one who scouts English 997 ↓ -18%
Mercy mercy, compassion English 867 ↓ -8%
Maxine greatest English 497 ↑ +61%
Renee reborn French 1,099 ↓ -10%
Louise famous warrior French 516 ↑ +39%
Estelle star French 573 ↑ +54%
Treasure treasure English 809 ↓ -10%
Cherish to hold dear English 1,374 ↓ -28%
Joslyn variant of Jocelyn; a Goth American (modern coinage) 2,732 ↓ -64%
Valery strong, healthy Latin 744 ↑ +26%
Jewel jewel, precious stone English 1,514 ↓ -43%
Elodie uncertain; from the Visigothic name Alodia French 310 ↑ +145%
Aimee beloved French 1,581 ↓ -12%
Anais grace, a form of Anna French 892 → +4%
Angeline little angel, messenger French 1,570 ↓ -17%
Macey from a French place name English 1,619 ↓ -17%
Julianne feminine of Julian, a Roman family name French 1,997 ↓ -37%
Margo pearl French 559 ↑ +52%
Jean God is gracious French 1,172 ↑ +44%
Scarlette bright red English 1,180 ↓ -39%
Britney from the region of Brittany English 1,571 ↑ +34%
Aubrielle blend of Aubrey and -elle American (modern coinage) 1,144 ↓ -41%
Emmeline work Germanic 922 ↓ -9%
Gisselle variant of Giselle, 'pledge' French 1,812 ↓ -32%
Arlette — French 494 ↑ +152%
Emmaline work Germanic 1,236 ↓ -30%
Lorena from Lorraine Spanish 1,293 → -1%
Jaqueline feminine of Jacques French 2,629 ↓ -6%
Jocelynn from a Germanic tribal name Germanic 2,178 ↓ -25%
Belle beautiful French 1,013 → -3%
Marion diminutive of Marie French 2,044 ↓ -12%
Celina uncertain; possibly heavenly Latin 829 ↑ +63%
Jacquelyn holder of the heel, supplanter French 2,286 ↓ -33%
Annette grace, favor French 1,443 ↓ -16%
Marceline from Marcellinus; little Marcus French 424 ↑ +179%
Soleil sun French 758 ↑ +86%
Aubri elf ruler; variant of Aubrey American (modern coinage) 2,722 ↓ -61%
Mireya uncertain; possibly to admire Spanish 1,147 ↑ +7%
Darcy from Arcy, a French place English 857 ↑ +62%
Rosalee rose; variant of Rosalie American (modern coinage) 954 ↓ -22%
Kourtney uncertain; from the Norman name Courtenay French 4,502 ↓ -61%
Marian uncertain; medieval form of Mary English 1,103 ↑ +32%
Kamille variant of Camille American (modern coinage) 1,697 ↓ -39%
Violette little violet French 894 ↑ +15%
Izabelle variant of Isabelle American (modern coinage) 2,555 ↓ -47%
Chevy from Chevy Chase or the Chevrolet brand English 1,547 ↓ -10%
Tracy from a French place name English 2,171 ↑ +12%
Denim from the fabric, named after Nimes English 880 ↑ +122%
Vivien alive French 1,854 ↓ -35%
Jules French form of Julius French 1,396 ↑ +9%
Amoura modern form of French amour, love American (modern coinage) 527 ↑ +73%
Geneva from the Swiss city English 1,657 ↓ -18%
Yvette yew French 1,630 ↑ +10%
Harriet home ruler English 1,073 → -2%
Lucie light French 1,130 ↑ +28%
Nadine hope French 1,627 ↓ -14%
Jaclyn form of Jacqueline; supplanter French 2,790 ↓ -48%
Nicolette little Nicole; victory of the people French 1,729 → -3%
Deja already (French) French 3,039 ↓ -25%
Arlet variant of Arlette French 642 ↑ +291%
Constance steadfastness Latin 1,501 ↑ +5%
Desirae desired French 2,702 ↓ -11%
Lottie pet form of Charlotte; free man English 528 ↑ +319%
Brittney form of Brittany; from the French region English 5,122 ↓ -42%
Laci form of Lacey; from a Norman place name English 5,044 ↓ -61%
Lorraine from the French region of Lorraine French 1,044 ↑ +52%
Bernadette brave as a bear French 1,034 ↑ +61%
Lacy from Lassy, a place in Normandy English 2,597 → -3%
Jazelle variant of Giselle American (modern coinage) 2,418 ↓ -45%
Elinor uncertain; form of Eleanor English 1,502 → -1%
Charlene free man (via Charles) English 1,948 ↓ -17%
Lacie from Lassy, a place in Normandy English 2,394 ↑ +9%
Justine just, fair French 3,741 ↓ -20%
Raine queen; or rain English 1,556 ↓ -14%
Monique French form of Monica; uncertain French 3,370 ↓ -6%
Margaux French form of Margaret; pearl French 1,199 ↑ +22%
Gisele pledge French 3,081 ↓ -32%
Tayler tailor (variant of Taylor) English 5,893 ↓ -22%
Nichole victory of the people (variant of Nicole) English 3,373 ↓ -12%
Elouise variant of Eloise French 788 ↑ +106%
Yvonne yew French 2,063 ↓ -21%
Avril April French 1,845 → +1%
Amauri from Amalric; work and power French 2,209 ↓ -26%
Jackeline variant of Jacqueline Spanish 4,598 ↓ -46%
Diane French form of Diana; divine French 2,620 ↓ -12%
Harmonie harmony French 2,466 ↓ -43%
Jacklyn variant of Jacqueline; supplanter American (modern coinage) 2,570 ↓ -28%
Alize trade wind French 2,999 → +2%
Yolanda uncertain; possibly violet Spanish 3,248 ↓ -25%
Josselyn variant of Jocelyn; a Goth American (modern coinage) 5,313 ↓ -59%
Rosemarie combination of Rose and Marie English 1,767 ↑ +14%
Joslynn variant of Jocelyn; a Goth American (modern coinage) 5,034 ↓ -50%
Charly pet form of Charles or Charlotte; free man English 3,262 ↓ -44%
Desire desired French 2,244 ↓ -9%
Lourdes from the French town of Lourdes French 2,917 ↓ -23%
Vivianne alive French 1,776 ↓ -11%
Annmarie combination of Ann and Marie English 2,695 → +5%
Marielle diminutive of Marie French 1,699 ↑ +7%
Paulette French feminine pet form of Paul, 'small' French 1,536 ↑ +11%
Odette wealth, fortune French 883 ↑ +109%
Gizelle pledge French 4,390 ↓ -44%
Masyn variant of Mason, 'stoneworker' American (modern coinage) 2,703 ↑ +9%
Ivette yew French 2,110 ↑ +7%
Joanne God is gracious English 2,630 ↓ -8%
Jeanette God is gracious French 2,391 ↑ +12%
Emelyn variant of Emmeline, 'work' Germanic 2,303 ↓ -6%
Marianne blend of Marie and Anne French 1,828 ↑ +22%
Cosette little thing French 1,780 ↑ +9%
Jiselle variant of Giselle, 'pledge' American (modern coinage) 4,219 ↓ -47%
Lizette God is my oath French 4,713 ↓ -47%
Millicent strong in work Germanic 1,900 → +4%
Melodie melody, song French 2,032 → +3%
Vianney from the French surname Vianney French 3,340 ↓ -25%
Aubry variant of Aubrey, 'elf ruler' English 8,427 ↓ -52%
Sabine Sabine woman French 2,151 ↑ +28%
Brianne feminine of Brian, perhaps 'high, noble' Irish 5,267 ↓ -48%
Vianey from the French surname Vianney French 4,346 ↓ -52%
Rachelle variant of Rachel, 'ewe' French 3,375 ↑ +7%
Lynette uncertain; from Welsh Eluned Welsh 2,633 ↓ -15%
Magaly pearl; form of Margaret French 3,087 → -4%
Noella feminine of Noel, Christmas French 1,975 → -3%
Eleanore variant of Eleanor English 1,398 ↑ +46%
Chesney oak grove English 2,785 → -2%
Annemarie combination of Anne and Marie French 2,934 → 0%
Adelle variant of Adele, noble French 4,760 ↓ -47%
Mallorie variant of Mallory, unlucky French 2,601 ↑ +10%
Antoinette feminine form of Antoine (Anthony) French 3,002 ↓ -22%
Laramie from the Wyoming city and river American (modern coinage) 1,088 ↑ +416%
Trista feminine of Tristan; origin uncertain American (modern coinage) — ↓ -100%
Suzanne French form of Susanna, lily French 2,407 ↑ +74%
Marguerite French form of Margaret, pearl; daisy French 2,505 → 0%
Esmae variant of Esme, esteemed French 1,445 ↑ +23%
Brigitte French form of Brigid, exalted one French 2,864 ↑ +9%
Ami friend; also Hebrew "my people" French 4,668 ↓ -38%
Emeline variant of Emmeline, whole, universal French 2,759 ↓ -8%
Mirabelle wonderful, lovely French 2,249 ↑ +9%
Coco pet form of Colette or Nicole French 2,334 ↓ -26%
Symone variant of Simone, he has heard French 4,259 ↓ -28%
Jaquelin variant of Jacqueline French 8,574 ↓ -50%
Lou short for Louis or Louise, famous warrior English 1,929 ↑ +40%
Klaire variant of Claire, clear, bright American (modern coinage) 2,977 ↓ -15%
Madelyne variant of Madeline, woman of Magdala French 2,270 ↑ +131%
Jackelyn variant of Jacqueline, supplanter American (modern coinage) 13,887 ↓ -70%
Royale royal (French) French 4,732 ↓ -46%
Therese French form of Teresa French 2,324 ↑ +46%
Chanelle variant of Chanel French 5,960 ↓ -50%
Amie friend, or variant of Amy French 4,559 ↓ -29%
Michele feminine of Michael, who is like God French 4,837 ↓ -20%
Collette French diminutive of Nicolette: victory of the people French 2,243 ↑ +34%
Jadore from French j'adore: I adore French 2,265 ↑ +45%
Janette variant of Jeanette, God is gracious French 5,150 ↓ -7%
Pauline French feminine of Paul, small French 2,986 ↑ +6%
Jenevieve variant of Genevieve; origin uncertain French 2,419 ↑ +7%
Zelie French short form of Azélie French 1,702 ↑ +21%
Coralie French, perhaps from coral or Kore: maiden French 2,964 → +4%
Malorie variant of Mallory: unlucky, ill-omened French 3,057 ↑ +8%
Lisette French pet form of Elisabeth French 4,712 ↑ +12%
Francine French diminutive of Frances: Frenchman, free French 1,850 ↑ +71%
Eliette French diminutive of Elie or Eliane French 1,245 ↑ +183%
Brie short for Brianna or Gabrielle; a cheese English 4,279 ↓ -52%
Alysson variant of Allison, from Alice: noble English 3,648 → 0%
Aveline from Germanic Avila, meaning uncertain French 2,585 → -3%
Corrine variant of Corinne: maiden French 3,845 ↑ +6%
Josette French diminutive of Josephine, God will add French 1,836 ↑ +47%
Maysen variant of Mason, stoneworker English 2,526 ↑ +192%
Jocelyne French form of Jocelyn, from Germanic tribal name French 9,136 ↓ -52%
Cheryl modern, from Cherie: darling French 4,376 ↑ +7%
Alise variant of Alice: noble French 4,665 ↓ -17%
Arlett variant of Arlette, of uncertain meaning French 1,085 ↑ +383%
Joie joy (French) French 2,792 → +2%
Callaway English surname from a French place name English 1,811 ↑ +151%
Charlette variant of Charlotte, free man French 2,462 ↓ -9%
Sherry from Cherie: darling French 5,532 ↓ -45%
Britany variant of Brittany, the French region English 5,270 ↑ +33%
Elie French form of Elijah, my God is Yahweh French 3,535 → 0%
Arianne French form of Ariadne: most holy French 4,180 ↑ +10%
Michel French form of Michael: who is like God? French 4,642 ↓ -15%
Maycie variant of Macy English 3,627 ↑ +27%
Quincey variant of Quincy, fifth English 4,500 ↓ -21%
Jacquelin variant of Jacqueline: supplanter French 11,317 ↓ -58%

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