296 French Girl Names with Meanings

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French girl names starting with A

AdelaideAdelaide is a feminine given name from the English form of a Germanic given name, from the Old High German Adalheidis, meaning "noble natured".
AdeleAdele (also spelled Adèle) is a feminine given name meaning 'nobility'. It derives from German Adel meaning 'nobility' or adal, 'noble'.
AdrienneAdrienne is the French feminine form of the male name Adrien. Adrienne Ames (1907–1947), American actress Adrienne Armstrong (born 1969), wife of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong Adrienne Arsenault (born 1967), Canadian journalist Adrienne Bailon (born…
AenorAénor (also Aenora, Ainora; the spelling Aénor suggests an original trisyllabic pronunciation) was a feminine given name in medieval France. It is likely the origin of, and by the later Middle Ages was replaced by, the name Eleanor (Alienor).
AgatheἈγάθηAgatha, also Agata, is a feminine given name derived from the Greek feminine name Ἀγάθη (Agáthē; alternative form: Ἀγαθή Agathḗ), which is a nominalized form of ἀγαθή (agathḗ), i.e. the feminine form of the adjective ἀγαθός (agathós) "good".
AglaéAglaé (other form: Aglaë) is a French female given name. Notable people with the name include: Aglaé Adanson (1775–1852), French horticulturalist, writer Aglaé Auguié (c.
AgnesἉγνήAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
AiméeAimée, often unaccented as Aimee, is a feminine given name of French origin, translated as "beloved". The masculine form is Aimé.
AlbaneAlbane is a French feminine given name.
AlexandraἈλεξάνδραAlexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros).
AliceAlice is a feminine first name with roots in the French and German languages.
AmandineAmandine is a feminine French given name, a diminutive for Amanda. Notable people with the name include: Amandine Aftalion (born 1973), French mathematician Amandine Bourgeois (born 1979), French singer Amandine Chazot (1991–2024), French paddleboarder…
AmicieAmicie is a French feminine given name.
AmélieAmélie is a French feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Amalia. The variant form Amelie is used outside the Francophone world, sometimes by French people.
AnastasieAnastasie is a French feminine name derived from the Ancient Greek name Anastasia. Notable people with this name include the following: Anastasie Brown (1826–1918), American nun Anastasie Crimca (c.
AnaïsAnaïs, Anaís, or Anais (French: [ana.is]) is a feminine given name.
AndreaAndrea is a given name which is common worldwide, typically female but also used for males in some cultures.
AndréanneAndreanne (French: Andréanne) is a French feminine given name. It is used in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada and Quebec.
AndréeAndree or Andrée is a feminine given name.
Andrée-AnneAndrée-Anne is a French feminine given name. Notable people with this given name include: Andrée-Anne Côté (born 1998), Canadian synchronized swimmer Andrée-Anne Dupuis-Bourret, Canadian artist
AngèleAngèle is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Angèle (singer) (Angèle Van Laeken, born 1995), Belgian singer Angele Anang, Thai drag queen Angèle Dola Akofa Aguigah (born 1955), Togolese archaeologist Angèle Arsenault (1943–2014),…
AngéliqueAngelique or Angélique is a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Angélique Arnaud (1799–1884), French writer Angélique de Saint-Jean Arnauld d'Andilly (1624–1684), French Jansenist nun and writer Angelique Bates, (born 1979),…
AnnabelleAnnabelle is a feminine given name of French origin, a combination of the Latin name Anna, which comes from the Hebrew word for grace, and the French word belle, meaning beauty.
AnneAnne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'.
Anne CécileAnne Cécile is a French feminine given name. It may refer to : Anne-Cécile Ciofani (born 1993), French rugby player Anne Desclos (1907–1998), French journalist and novelist Anne-Cécile Itier (1890–1980), French racing driver Anne Cécile Lequien (born 1977),…
Anne-MarieAnne-Marie is a French feminine given name. It combines the two respective given names of Anne, and Marie.
Anne-SophieAnne-Sophie is a feminine given name. Notable people with this name include: Ann Sophie (Ann-Sophie Dürmeyer, born 1990), German singer Anne-Sophie Barthet (born 1988), French alpine skier and soldier Anne-Sophie Bion, French film editor best known for her…
AnnetteAnnette or Anette is a given name that is a diminutive of Anna or Anne, and has been used as a name of its own since the Industrial Age. In Greek, the variant Anneta is used.
AnoukAnouk (French pronunciation: [anuk], Dutch pronunciation: [aːˈnuk] ) is a French female given name and Dutch diminutive of the female given name Anna.
AntoinetteAntoinette is a given name, that is a diminutive feminine form of Antoine and Antonia (from Latin Antonius). People with the name include:
ArletteArlette (pronounced [aʁlɛt] ) is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Arlette or Herleva (c.
AudeAude is a French female given name.
AudreyAudrey is a feminine given name. It is rarely a masculine given name.
AuroreAurore is a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Aurore Auteuil (born 1980), French actress and the oldest daughter of Anne Jousset and Daniel Auteuil Aurore Chabot (born 1949), American ceramist Aurore Clément (born 1945), French…
AurélieAurélie (or its variants Aurelie or Aurelia) is a feminine name primarily occurring in France, deriving from the Latin Aurelius (golden) family. The masculine forms are Aurèle and Aurélien.
AxelleAxelle is a French language feminine given name, a derivative of the Scandinavian name Axel.

French girl names starting with B

BabetteBabette is a feminine given name, a pet form of Barbara. Notable people with the name include: Babette Babich (born 1956), American philosopher Babette Cole (1950–2017), English children's writer and illustrator Babette Cochois (1725–1780), French ballerina…
BarbaraβάρβαροςBarbara and Barbra are given names. They are the feminine form of the Greek word barbaros (Koine Greek: βάρβαρος) meaning "stranger" or "foreign".
BereniceΒερενίκηBerenice (Ancient Greek: Βερενίκη, Bereníkē) is the Ancient Macedonian form of the Attic Greek name Φερενίκη Pherenikē, which means "bearer of victory" from Ancient Greek φέρω (pherō) 'to bear' and νίκη (nikē) 'victory'.
BernadettaBernadetta is a female French and Polish variation of the name Bernard, which means "brave as a bear". Notable persons with that name include:
BernadetteBernadette is a French name, a female form of the name Bernard, which means "brave bear". Bernadett is the Hungarian spelling.
BlancheBlanche is a feminine given name. It means "white" in French, derived from the Late Latin word "blancus".
BlanchefleurBlanchefleur ("white flower", also Blancheflor, Blancheflour, Blanziflor) is the name of a number of characters in literature of the High Middle Ages.
BlandineBlandine is a predominantly French feminine given name derived from the Roman name Blandina, which was the feminine form of Blandinus, which is derived from the Latin cognomen Blandus, meaning "charming".
BéatriceBéatrice is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Béatrice Bonifassi (born c.
BénédicteBénédicte may refer to: Bénédicte Augst (born 1968), French rhythmic gymnast Bénédicte Couvreur, French film producer Bénédicte Cronier (born 1961), French bridge player Bénédicte Dorfman-Luzuy (born 1971), French rower Bénédicte Duprez (born 1951), French…
BérengèreBérengère is a feminine name in the French language.

French girl names starting with C

CalixteCalixte is a surname and unisex given name of French-origin, from the Latin Callistus. People with the name include:
CamilleCamille is a Latin-French unisex name.
CarinaCarina is a female given name. Notable persons with that name include: Carina Adolfsson Elgestam (born 1959), Swedish politician Carina Afable (born 1944), Filipino actress and singer Carina Aulenbrock (born 1994), German volleyball player Carina Axelsson…
CarineCarine is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Carine Adler (born 1948), Brazilian film director Carine Goren (born 1974), Israeli pastry chef, cookbook author, and television baking show host Carine Quadros (born 1981), Brazilian…
CaroleCarole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Carole may refer to:
CarolineCaroline is a feminine given name, originally a French feminine form of the masculine name Charles. It has been in common use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s.
ChantalChantal (UK: , US: , French: [ʃɑ̃tal] ) is a feminine given name of French origin. The name Chantal can be traced back to the Old Occitan word cantal, meaning "stone".
CharChar is a French feminine given name that is a variation of Chardonnay, Charlene, and Charlotte and a feminine form of Charles. Char is also used as a variation of Charmaine.
CharlineCharline is a French feminine given name and a French feminine form of Charles.
CharlotteCharlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles.
ChloeΧλόηChloe (; Greek: Χλόη), also spelled Chloë, Chlöe, or Chloé, is a feminine name meaning "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. The name ultimately derives, through Greek, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰelh₃-, which relates to the colors yellow and green.
ChristelleChristelle or Chrystelle is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
ChristineChristine is feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a name in regular usage in French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, and Scottish cultures, and it is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ." Variants include: Christina,…
ClaireClaire or Clair is a given name of French origin. The word means clear in French in its feminine form.
ClaraClara or Klara is a given name. It is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous".
ClaudeClaude is a French given name originating from the Latin name Claudius meaning "crippled" or "lame". In French-speaking nations, it is used for both men and women, though more common for men.
ClaudetteClaudette is a feminine form of the masculine given name Claude. It can also be a surname.
ClaudineClaudine is a given name of French origin. It is the feminine form of the ancient Roman name Claudius.
ClemenceClemence, or Clémence, is a name. It may refer to: Louise Michel (1830–1905), a French anarchist who used Clémence as a pseudonym
ClémenceClemence, or Clémence, is a name. It may refer to: Louise Michel (1830–1905), a French anarchist who used Clémence as a pseudonym
ClémentineClémentine or Clementine is a French feminine form of Clement. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
ColetteColette is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Colette of Corbie (1381–1447), Roman Catholic Saint Colette Alliot-Lugaz (born 1947), French soprano Colette Audry (1906–1990), French novelist, screenwriter and critic Colette…
CoralieCoralie is a French female given name meaning "coral", derived from the Latin word coralium. It was the eighth most popular name for baby girls in Quebec in 2007.
CoralineCoraline is a feminine given name, usually considered a French diminutive of the name Coral, which is derived from the name for the precious coral used to make jewelry.
CorinneκόρηCorinne is a female name, the French and English variant of Corina, of ancient Greek origin, derived from κόρη (korē) meaning "beautiful maiden". It became popular following the publication of Corinne, or Italy, an 1808 novel by Madame de Staël.
CécileCécile or Cecile is a feminine given name and surname. It is the French form of the name Cecilia, which is derived from the Roman Caecili family.
CélineCéline, sometimes spelled Celine, is a French female first name version of Latin origin, coming from Caelīna, the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Caelīnus, meaning "heavenly". Its equivalent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese is Celina.

French girl names starting with D

DanieleDaniele is an Italian male given name, the cognate of the English name Daniel. Danièle is also a French female given name, an alternative spelling of Danielle.
DanielleDanielle is a modern French female variant of the male name Daniel. Daniëlle is a Dutch version of the name.
DaphneΔάφνηDaphne (or Dafne) is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning laurel. It originates from Greek mythology, where Daphne (Greek: Δάφνη) was a naiad – a variety of female nymph associated with fountains, springs, streams, and other bodies of freshwater –…
DelphineDelphine is a feminine Francophone given name, a form of the Latin Delphina, meaning woman from Delphi, the "Navel of the Earth" or "Womb of Gaia", home of the Pythia, high priestess and oracle of the Temple of Apollo, the then most prestigious and…
DeniseDenise, with several spelling variations, is a unisex given name derived from Dionysus the Greek god of wine.
DianeAlternative spellings include Daiane, Dianne, Dian, Diahann, Dyan, Dyanne, and Dyane. See also Di, Dianna, Deanna, Deeann, and Diana Diane is a feminine given name.
DominiqueDominique is a unisex French name of Latin origin that means "of the Lord". Related names include Domaneke, Domanique, Domenica, Domeniga, Domenique, Domenico, Domonique, Dominike, Domineke, Dominga, Domingo, Domingos, Dominguinhos, Domini, Dominic, Dominica,…
DésiréeDésirée, Desiree, Desirée or Desirae (with other variations possible) is a feminine given name of French origin ultimately derived from the Latin word desiderata, meaning desired.

French girl names starting with E

EdwigeEdwige is a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Edwige Avice, French politician Edwige Belmore, French model, singer, and actress Edwidge Danticat, Haitian-American novelist Edwige Djedjemel, Ivorian basketball player Edwige…
EleaElea or Éléa in French, is a feminine first name. It is a diminutive of Eleanor or its variants.
EleanorEleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. It was the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages.
EleneElene is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Helene.
ElleElle is a female given name. Notable people and characters with the name include:
ElviraElvira is a female given name. It is believed to have first been recorded in medieval Spain; some sources state that it is likely of Germanic (Gothic) origin.
EmmaEmma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen, meaning "whole" or "universal".
EmmanuelleEmmanuelle is a feminine given name of French origin. Notable people with the given name include: Emmanuelle Antille (born 1972), Swiss video artist Emmanuelle Arsan (1932–2005), Thai-French novelist Emmanuelle Atienza (2006–2025), Filipino-Taiwanese social…
ErsiliaErsilia is a feminine given name.
EugénieEugénie is the French version of the female given name Eugenia. Eugénie or Eugenie may refer to:
EuphémieEuphémie, Anglicized as Euphemie, is a feminine given name, a French version of the name Euphemia, which is a Greek name meaning well spoken, from a combination of the Greek word elements eu , meaning good, and phēmí, meaning to speak.

French girl names starting with F

FabienneFabienne is a feminine French and English given name. Notable people with the name include: Fabienne André (born 1996), British athlete Fabienne Bangerter, Swiss association football player Fabienne Brugère (born in 1964), French philosopher, academic…
FannyFanny is a feminine given name. It originated as a diminutive of the English given name Frances or the French Françoise, both meaning "free one", and of the Spanish name "Estefanía" and the French name Stéphanie, both meaning "crown".
FernandeFernande is a predominantly French language feminine given name. It is the feminine form of the masculine given name Fernand.
FleurFleur is a feminine given name originated in France, eventually used in English speaking countries and other languages. It means "flower" in French.
FlorineFlorine is both a surname and a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Hans Florine (born 1964), American rock climber Nicolas Florine (1891–1972), engineer that built the first tandem rotor helicopter Given name: Florine…
FranceFrance is a unisex given name and an English, French, and Slovene surname. In French-speaking countries, France may be a woman's first name.
FrancineThis is a disambiguation page for the common name Francine. Francine is a female given name.
FrançoiseFrançoise (French: [fʁɑ̃swaz]) is a French feminine given name (equivalent to the English Frances or Italian Francesca) and may refer to: Anne Françoise Elizabeth Lange (1772–1816), French actress Claudine Françoise Mignot (1624–1711), French adventuress…
FélicieFélicie is a feminine given name of French origin.

French girl names starting with G

GabrielleגבריאלGabrielle is the French feminine form of the given name Gabriel (Hebrew: גַבְרִיאֵל) which translates to "God is my strong man".
GaranceGarance is a given name that is derived from Garance des teinturiers, which is the French name of the plant Rubia tinctorum. It also refers to the deep red color, also known as rose madder, from the dye derived from the plant.
GenevièveGenevieve (French: Sainte Geneviève; Latin: Genovefa; and Genofeva; c. 419/422 AD – 502/512 AD) was a consecrated virgin, and is one of the patron saints of Paris in the Catholic Church, and she is also venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
GhislaineMasculine Ghislain, Guislain (/ɡi.lɛ̃/), Gislain or Ghiselin and feminine Ghislaine or Ghyslaine (hard G and silent S: /ɡi.lɛn/) is a French personal name used in countries with French-speaking populations.
GilberteGilberte is a name of French-Norman origin. It is the feminine version of the name Gilbert.
GisèleGisele or Gisèle is a given name. The name is from Old German gesel meaning to "pledge" and variant of Giselle, Gisela etc.
GéraldineGeraldine may refer to:

French girl names starting with H

HeleneἙλένηHelene (French: Hélène) is a female given name, a French variant of Helen. Helen is ultimately from Greek Ἑλένη.
HeloiseHéloïse (1100?–1164) was a French writer, philosopher and abbess and wife of Peter Abelard. Heloise may also refer to:
HermineHermine is a feminine form of Herman, consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". It could also be a German variant of the Greek name Hermione.
HodiernaHodierna is an English and French feminine given name derived from Latin, meaning daily. The name has been conjectured to come from the phrase 'Deus cuius hodierna die', in the collects for the Innocents and Epiphany.
HortenseHortense is a French feminine given name that comes from Latin meaning gardener. It may refer to:
HuguetteHuguette is a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Huguette Bello (born 1950), politician from Reunion Huguette Béolet (1919–unknown), French table tennis player Huguette Bohoussou, Ivorian footballer Huguette Bouchardeau…

French girl names starting with I

IsabelIsabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth.

French girl names starting with J

JacintheJacinta is a feminine given name of Spanish and Greek origin meaning hyacinth. It is the feminine form of Jacinto (Spanish and Portuguese), Jácint (Hungarian) and Jacenty (Polish).
JacquelinJacquelin is a name. Originally male, it is now mostly female, similar to Jacqueline.
JacquelineJacqueline is a given name, the French feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world. Older forms and variant spellings were sometimes given to men.
JacquiJacqui is a given name, usually a diminutive form of Jacqueline or Jacquelyn. Notable people with the name include: Jacqui Abbott (born 1973), female lead singer with the band The Beautiful South Jacqui Ainsley (born 1981), English model from Southend in…
JeanetteJeanette (or Jeannette, Jeannetta or Jeanetta) is a female name, a diminutive form of the name Jeanne. Other variations are Janette and Janet.
JeanneJeanne is a French personal name which is the feminine form of the male given name Jean (the French equivalent of John). It is equivalent to the English Joan, Jane, Jean and several historical figures in English named Joanna.
JeannieיוחנןJeannie is a feminine name and a petform of Jeanne, a variant form of Jechonan (יוחנן). It is ultimately originated from the Hebrew masculine name (יְהוֹחָנָן) Jehohanan or (יוֹחָנָן) Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
JehanneJehanne, or Joan of Arc, is a patron saint of France. Jehanne or variant, may also refer to: Jehanne la Pucelle d'Ay de Domremy (1412–1431, Saint Joan of Arc), Patron Saint of France Jehanne d'Alcy (1865–1956), French actress Jehanne Collard (1950–2021),…
JocelyneJocelyne is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Jocelyne (singer), (1951–1972), a French singer of the Yé-yé period Jocelyne Bloch, Swiss neurosurgeon Jocelyne Boisseau, French film and television actress Jocelyne Couture-Nowak…
JoieJoie is a name and is French for "joy."
JoleneJolene is a feminine given name derived from a combination of the name Jo with the suffix -lene, common in other names in fashion during the middle of the 20th century such as Marlene.
JoëlleJoëlle is a French feminine given name, the feminine form of Joel. Notable people with the name include: Joëlle Aubron (1959–2006), French anarchist Joëlle Békhazi (born 1987), Canadian water polo player Joëlle Bergeron (born 1949), French politician Joëlle…
JudithיהודיתJudith is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yəhūdīt (יְהוּדִית), meaning "praised" and also more literally "Woman of Judea". It is the feminine form of Judah.
JulieἴουλοςJulie is a Latin first name which originally comes from the Latin Julia, itself derived from the Latin Julius, which is believed to either stem from Ancient Greek: ἴουλος, romanized: íoulos, lit. 'downy-haired' or Latin: Iovilius, lit.
JulietteJuliette is a feminine personal name of French origin. It is a diminutive of Julie.
JustineJustine is a given name. It is the feminine form of Justin, derived from Justus, a Latin name meaning just or fair.

French girl names starting with K

KarineKarine is a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Karine Bakhoum, Egyptian American chef Karine Baste (born 1982), French journalist and news presenter Karine Beauchard (born 1978), French mathematician Karine Berger (born 1973),…
KaryneKaryne is a feminine given name of English and French origin, derived from the given name Karen. It used in England, Australia, United States, Canada and other English-speaking countries.

French girl names starting with L

LaetitiaLaetitia (English) also Laëtitia (French) and Lætitia (Latin), is a girl's name that is quite popular in the south of France and is also used in Québec. It is originally a Latin name Lætitia.
LarissaΛάρισαLarissa (Ancient Greek: Λάρισα) is a female given name of Greek origin that is common in Eastern European nations of Orthodox church heritage.
LauraLaura is a traditionally feminine given name in Europe and the Americas, of Latin origin, whose meaning ("bay laurel") is a metonym for a victor, and an early hypocorism from Laurel and Lauren.
LaurenceLaurence is in modern use as an English masculine and a French feminine given name. The modern English masculine name is a variant of Lawrence and originates from a French form of the Latin Laurentius, a name meaning "man from Laurentum".
LaurèneLauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom".
LilianeLiliane is a given name for women, most often used where French is spoken, a variant of Lillian and Lily.
LilouLilou is a French feminine given name. It is rising in popularity in France, where it is ranked in the top 50 names given to baby girls.
LiseLise may refer to:
LouaneLouane (also spelled Lou-Anne or Louanne) is a French feminine name, derived from a combination of the names Louise and Anne. It rose in popularity in the early 2000s, reaching number one in the top 100 names given to baby girls in France in 2014.
LouiseLouise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century.
Louise-MarieLouise-Marie or Louise Marie may refer to:
LucieLucie is the French and Czech form of the female name Lucia. It is also a nickname or hypocorism.
LucienneLucienne is a given French name. It is the feminine form of Lucien, meaning "Light".
LudivineLudivine is a feminine given name. Notable women with the given name include: Ludivine Dedonder, Belgian politician Ludivine Diguelman, French footballer Ludivine Furnon, French artistic gymnast Ludivine Henrion, Belgian road bicycle racer Ludivine Kreutz,…
LéonieLeonie or (in French) Léonie or (in German) Leonie or in Arabic liuni is a Latin-origin feminine given name meaning "lioness", from the masculine personal name Leon (meaning "lion"). It is rare as a surname.
LéontineLeontine or Léontine is an English and French given name, a feminine form of Leontius.

French girl names starting with M

MadelaineMadelaine is a feminine given name. It is a variation of the name Madeleine.
MadeleineמגדלאMadeleine or Madeline has biblical origins. The name Magdalena is derived from the Aramaic term "Magdala" (מגדלא), meaning "tower" or "elevated, great." It refers to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, traditionally identified as the hometown of Mary…
MaevaMaeva or Maëva is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Maëva Charbonnier (born 1991), French synchronized swimmer Maëva Contion (born 1992), French hurdler Maëva Coucke (born 1994), French model and Miss France 2018 Maeva Douma (born…
MahautθMahaut (Modern French: [mao], Old French: [maˈhawθ]) is an Old French form for the name Mathilde, and an equivalent of English Maud, now usually occurring as a surname. It may refer to:
ManonManon is a Welsh, French and Dutch feminine given name. Its meaning in Welsh is: 'beautiful queen' and in French, it is a diminutive of the name Marie.
MarcelineMarceline or Marcelline may refer to:
MargauxMargaux is a French feminine given name.
MargueriteμαργαρίτηςMarguerite is a French female given name, from which the English name Margaret is derived. Marguerite derives via Latin and Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl".
MarianneמריםMarianne is a female name. It is the French version of the Greek Mariamne, which is a variant of Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (מִרְיָם Miryám), Mirjam (Aramaic: Mariam).
Marie真理絵Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish.
Marie AdelaideMarie Adelaide or Marie-Adelaide may refer to: Marie Adélaïde of Savoy (1685–1712), Duchess of Burgundy and Dauphine of France, mother of King Louis XV Princess Marie Adélaïde of France (1732–1800), daughter of King Louis XV Marie-Adélaïde, Grand Duchess of…
Marie AnneMarie Anne, Marie-Anne or Marie-Ann is a feminine compound given name which may refer to:
Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette or Marie-Antoinette is a feminine French compound given name from the root names Miriam and Antonius.
Marie LouiseMarie Louise or Marie-Louise is a French feminine compound given name. In other languages, it may take one of several alternate forms: Maria Luiza (Bulgarian, Portuguese) Maria Luisa (Italian, Spanish) Maria Luise, Marie Luise (German) Maria Louisa, Mary…
Marie RoseMarie Rose may refer to:
Marie ThérèseMarie Thérèse or Marie-Thérèse may refer to: Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa (born 1942), Cameroonian politician and minister Marie-Thérèse Armentero (born 1965), Swiss swimmer Marie-Thérèse Assiga Ahanda (1941–2014), Cameroonian novelist and chemist Marie-Thérèse…
Marie-AgnèsMarie-Agnès is a French feminine given name. It may refer to : Marie-Agnès Courty, French geologist of the CNRS who works at the European Centre for Prehistoric Research in Tautavel Marie-Agnès Gillot, French ballet dancer and choreographer Marie Agnes…
Marie-AiméeMarie-Aimée is a feminine compound given name. Notable persons bearing the name include: Marie-Aimée de Kermorvan (1904–1985), Mauritian writer and poet Marie-Aimée Lebreton (born 1962), French writer Marie-Aimée Lullin (1751–1822), Swiss entomologist…
Marie-AmélieMarie-Amélie, Marie Amélie or Marie Amelie may refer to: Marie-Amélie of the Two Sicilies (1782–1866), last queen of France Princess Marie Amelie of Baden (1817–1888), also Duchess of Hamilton Marie-Amélie de Boufflers (1751–1794), French Duchess of Lauzon…
Marie-AndréeMarie-Andrée is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-Andrée Bergeron (stage name Ima, born 1978), Canadian singer Marie-Andrée Bertrand (1925–2011), French-Canadian criminologist, feminist and anti-prohibitionist…
Marie-AngeMarie-Ange is a feminine compound given name which may refer to:
Marie-AngéliqueMarie-Angélique or Marie Angélique is a feminine compound given name which may refer to:
Marie-AnnickMarie-Annick Marie-Annick Yannick Bellon (1924–2019), French film director, editor and screenwriter Marie-Annick Dézert (1972–2019), French handball goalkeeper Marie-Annick Duchêne (born 1940), French politician Marie-Annick Lépine, multi-instrumentalist with…
Marie-BernadetteMarie-Bernadette is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Bernadette Mbuyamba (born 1993), French basketball player Marie-Bernadette Thomas (born 1955), French former footballer
Marie-CatherineMarie-Catherine is a feminine compound given name. It may refer to: Marie-Cathérine Arnold (born 1991), German rower Madame d'Aulnoy (1652–1705), French author, coiner of the name of the literary genre fairy tales Marie-Catherine de Beauvilliers (1574–1667),…
Marie-ChantalMarie-Chantal or Marie Chantal is a feminine compound given name. Its bearers include:
Marie-CharlotteMarie-Charlotte is a feminine compound given name. Persons bearing the name include: Marie-Charlotte de Balzac d'Entragues (c.
Marie-ClaireMarie-Claire is a given name. It is a combination of the names Marie and Claire, which are both of French origin.
Marie-ClaudeMarie-Claude is a French feminine compound given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-Claude Arnaud, French mathematician Marie-Claude Asselin, Canadian freestyle skier Marie-Claude Audet (born 1962), Canadian cyclist Marie-Claude Beaud…
Marie-CécileMarie-Cécile is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Cécile Collet, French-Seychellois lawyer and politician in office from 1948 to 1950 Marie-Cécile Gros-Gaudenier (born 1960), French alpine skier Marie-Cécile Morice (1947–2024), French…
Marie-DeniseMarie-Denise is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-Denise Douyon (born 1961), Canadian painter Marie-Denise Fabien Jean-Louis (born 1944), Haitian physician and politician Marie Denise Pelletier (born 1960), Canadian…
Marie-ErnestineMarie-Ernestine is a feminine compound given name. Notable people bearing the name include: Marie-Ernestine Juillard (1885–1963), French World War I heroine Marie-Ernestine Serret (1812–1884), French painter
Marie-EugénieMarie-Eugénie is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Eugénie Caps (1892–1931), French Catholic sister who founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Spirit or Spiritaines or Spiritan Sisters Marie-Eugénie de Jésus…
Marie-FranceMarie-France is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-France (actress) (born 1943), French actress Marie-France Alvarez, French actress Marie-France Banc (1876–1965), French nun, Righteous among the Nations Marie-France…
Marie-FrancineMarie-Francine is a feminine compound given name. Notable persons bearing the name include: Marie-Francine Hébert (born 1943), Canadian author Marie-Francine Moens (born 1957), Belgian computer scientist
Marie-FrançoiseMarie-Françoise or Marie Françoise is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ghislaine Marie Françoise Dommanget (1900–1991), French actress Marie Françoise Sophie Gay (1776–1852), French author Marie-Françoise André, French geographer…
Marie-GenevièveMarie-Geneviève is a feminine compound given name borne by: Marie-Geneviève Bouliard (1763–1825), French painter Marie-Geneviève Dupré (1711–1783), French actress Marie-Geneviève Halévy (1849–1926), French salonnière and wife of composer Georges Bizet…
Marie-GeorgesMarie-Georges (or Marie-George) is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie Georges Humbert (1859–1921), French mathematician Marie-Georges Pascal, French actress (1946–1985) Marie-George Buffet, French politician (born 1949)
Marie-HélèneMarie-Hélène is a feminine compound given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-Hélène Amiable (born 1960), French politician, Mayor of Bagneux Marie-Hélène Arnaud (1934–1986), French model and actress Marie-Hélène Aubert (born 1955), French…
Marie-JoMarie-Jo is a feminine compound given name which may refer to:
Marie-JoséMarie-José, Marie-Jose or Marie-Josée is a compound given name which may refer to: Marie-José of Belgium (1906–2001), Belgian princess and last Queen consort of Italy Marie-Josée Arès-Pilon (born 1982), Canadian weightlifter Marie-Josée Bazin (born 1952),…
Marie-LaureMarie-Laure is a feminine compound given name which is borne by: Marie-Laure Augry (born 1947), French journalist Marie-Laure Brunet (born 1988), French biathlete Marie-Laure de Decker (1947–2023), French photographer Marie-Laure Delie (born 1988), French…
Marie-LaurenceMarie-Laurence is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Laurence Jungfleisch (born 1990), German high jumper Marie-Laurence Josselyn Lassègue (born 1955), Haitian journalist, feminist and politician Marie-Laurence Quatrefages (1896–1976),…
Marie-LineMarie-Line is a feminine compound given name borne by: Marie-Line Marolany, birth name of Marie Line, French singer who took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 Marie-Line Pollet, Belgian para-athlete in the 1980s and '90s Marie-Line Reynaud (born 1954),…
Marie-LiseMarie-Lise or Marie Lise is a French feminine given name. Notable people with this name include: Marie-Lise Chanin (born 1934), French geophysicist and aeronomist Marie Lise Monique Émond (1930–2020), Canadian actress
Marie-LuceMarie-Luce is a French feminine compound given name. It may refer to : Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain (born 1959), French politician Marie-Luce Penchard (born 1959), French politician Marie-Luce Romanens (born 1973), Swiss orienteer Marie-Luce Waldmeier (born…
Marie-LucieMarie-Lucie is a feminine compound given name. It may refer to: Marie-Lucie Morin, Canadian public official, lawyer, and former diplomat Marie-Lucie Tarpent (born 1941), French-born Canadian linguist
Marie-LéonieMarie-Léonie is a feminine compound given name. Bearers of the name include: Marie-Léonie Graftieaux, birth name of Marcelle Dormoy (1895–1976), French couture fashion designer and model Marie-Léonie Léon (1838–1906), French courtesan Marie-Léonie Paradis…
Marie-LéontineMarie-Léontine is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Léontine Bordes-Pène (1858–1924), French pianist Marie-Léontine Tsibinda (born 1958), writer and poet from the Republic of the Congo
Marie-MadeleineMarie-Madeleine may refer to:
Marie-MargueriteMarie-Marguerite or Mary Marguerite is a feminine compound given names. It may refer to: Marie Marguerite Bihéron (1719–1795), French anatomist Marie Marguerite Bouvet (1865–1915), American writer of children's books Marie-Marguerite Brun (1713–1794), French…
Marie-NicoleMarie-Nicole is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Nicole Lemieux (born 1975), Canadian contralto opera singer Marie-Nicole Vestier (1767–1846), French painter
Marie-NoëlleMarie-Noëlle is a French language feminine name, composed of the names Marie and Noëlle.
Marie-OdetteMarie-Odette is a feminine compound given name. Notable people bearing the name include: Marie-Odette Dubois-Violette (1918–2004), first female Inspector General of National Education in France Marie-Odette Garin de la Morflan, birth name of Odette Laguerre…
Marie-OdileMarie-Odile is a French feminine given name, composed of Marie and Odile. It may refer to: Marie Odile Bonkoungou-Balima (born 1961), Burkinabé ambassador Marie-Odile Bouillé (born 1950), French politician Marie-Odile Cordier (born 1950), French computer…
Marie-PauleMarie-Paule is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Paule Blé (born 1998), French taekwondo practitioner Marie-Paule Cani (born 1965), French computer scientist Marie-Paule Alice Courbe (1845–1894), pseudonym Gisèle d'Estoc, French writer,…
Marie-PaulineMarie-Pauline may refer to: Marie-Pauline Jeuris, birth name of Amandina of Schakkebroek (1872–1900), French Catholic sister, martyr and saint Marie-Pauline Martin (1861–1951), French Catholic Discalced Carmelite and prioress Soeur (French for "sister")…
Marie-PierMarie-Pier is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Pier Beaudet (born 1986), Canadian archer Marie-Pier Boudreau Gagnon (born 1983), Canadian synchronized swimmer Marie-Pier Lafontaine, Canadian writer Marie-Pier Pinault-Reid (born 1988),…
Marie-PierreMarie-Pierre is a compound given name which may refer to:
Marie-RenéeMarie-Renée is a feminine French given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-Renée Frossard, French ballerina Marie-Renée Lavoie (born 1974), Canadian writer Marie-Renée Oget (born 1945), French politician Marie-Renée Roudaut (1847-1930) was a…
Marie-RosalieMarie-Rosalie is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899), French painter and sculptor born Marie-Rosalie Bonheur Marie Rosalie Bertaud (1738–early 19th century), French engraver Marie-Rosalie Cadron-Jetté (1794–1864),…
Marie-ThérèseMarie Thérèse or Marie-Thérèse may refer to: Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa (born 1942), Cameroonian politician and minister Marie-Thérèse Armentero (born 1965), Swiss swimmer Marie-Thérèse Assiga Ahanda (1941–2014), Cameroonian novelist and chemist Marie-Thérèse…
Marie-VictoireMarie-Victoire is a feminine compound given name which may refer to: Marie-Victoire Davril (1755-1820), French artist Marie-Victoire Jaquotot (1772–1855), French painter Marie-Victoire de Lambilly (1767–1813), French lawyer, considered the first female lawyer…
Marie-ÈveMarie-Ève or Marie-Eve is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marie-Ève Beauchemin-Nadeau (born 1988), Canadian weightlifter Marie-Eve Dicaire (born 1986), Canadian boxer Marie-Ève Drolet (born 1996), Canadian short track speed…
MarielleMarielle is a French female name, a diminutive of Marie. Notable people with the name include: Marielle Franco, Brazilian politician and human rights activist Marielle Gallo (born 1949), French politician and Member of the European Parliament Marielle…
MarineMarine can be used as a given name, usually female. Notable people with the name include: Marine Atlan, French cinematographer and director Marine Bolliet (born 1988), French biathlete Marine Boyer (born 2000), French artistic gymnast Marine Brenier (born…
MarinetteMarinette may refer to:
MartheMarthe is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marthe Armitage, British wallpaper designer Marthe Bibesco (1886–1973), Romanian-French writer and socialite Marthe Bigot (1878–1962), French schoolteacher and activist Marthe Boyer-Breton…
MartineMartine is a feminine given name and a surname.
MaryseMaryse is a given name. Notable persons with this name include: Maryse Alberti, cinematographer Maryse Bergé-Lavigne, teacher and politician Maryse Condé, author Maryse Dauvray, actress Maryse Lassonde, neuropsychologist Maryse Liburdi (formerly Maryse…
MaryvonneMaryvonne is a French feminine given name. It is a portmanteau of Marie and Yvonne.
MaudMaud or Maude (approximately pronounced /mɔːd/ in English) derived from the Old French name Mahaut for Matilda. It originated in Old High German and consisted of the two words 'maht' (= power, powerful) and 'hiltja' (= battle).
MaëlysMaëlys is a French feminine name of Breton origin. It is a feminine form of the name Maël, meaning "chief" or "prince".
MelanieμελανίαMelanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness", and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark".
MiaMia is a feminine given name in popular use worldwide. It originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia, and was rarely used as an independent given name prior to the 20th century.
MicheleMichele (pronounced [miˈkɛːle]) is an Italian male given name, akin to the English male name Michael. Michele (usually pronounced mish-EL), is also an English female given name that is derived from the French Michèle.
MichelineMicheline ( MEESH-leen) is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Micheline Beauchemin (1929–2009), Canadian textile artist and weaver Micheline Bernardini (born 1927), French dancer Micheline Borghs (born 1956), Belgian fencer Micheline…
MichelleMichelle is a given name, originally a variant of Michèle, the French feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning "Who is like God?".
MireilleMireille (French: [miʁɛj]) is a French given name, derived from the Provençal Occitan name Mirèio (or Mirèlha in the classical norm of Occitan, pronounced [miˈɾɛjɔ, miˈɾɛʎɔ]).
MoniqueMonique is a female given name. It is the French form of the name Monica.
MurielleMurielle is a feminine given name. People with the name include: Murielle Ahouré (born 1987), Ivorian sprinter Murielle Celimene, a representative of Martinique at Miss Earth 2004 Murielle Magellan (born 1967), French writer and theater director Murielle…
MyleneMylene or Mylène is a given name, a contraction of Marie-Hélène. Notable people and characters with the name include: Mylène Demongeot (1935–2022), French actress Mylene Dizon (born 1976), Filipino actress and model Mylène Farmer (born 1961), French…
MyrianeMyriane is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Myriane Houplain (born 1947), French politician Myriane Samson (born 1988), Canadian figure skater
MélanieμελανίαMelanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness", and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark".

French girl names starting with N

NadiaНадіяNadia is a female name. Variations include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, and Nadiia.
NadineНадяNadine (with the variant spellings: Nadeen, Nadene) is a female given name. It is a French elaboration (feminine diminutive; cf.
NadègeNadège is a French feminine given name.
NathalieNathalie is a female given name. It is a variant of the name Natalie/Natalia which is found in many languages, and is especially common in French and English-speaking countries.
NettyNetty is a given name or nickname that has Hebrew, Latin and English derivations. It is a variant, version or derivative of many names including Anne (Hebrew), Hannah (English), Antoinette (French, Latin), Antonia (Latin), and Nanette (French, Hebrew), and…
NicoleΝικόλαοςNicole is a feminine given name and a surname. The given name Nicole is a French feminine derivative of the masculine given name Nicolas, which is ultimately from the Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), composed of the elements níkē “victory” and laós “people”…
NikitaНикитаNikita (Russian: Ники́та [nʲɪˈkʲitə]) is a common masculine name in Eastern Europe and Greece. The Russian variant originated as a Greek name, and subsequently Russian name.
NoellaNoella is a feminine given name. It is related to the name Noelle.
NoelleNoelle or Noëlle is the feminine form of the unisex name Noel. It derives from the old French Noël, "Christmas," a variant (and later a replacement) of nael, which itself derives from the Latin natalis, "birthday".
NoémieNoémie (Noemie, Noemi, Noémi) is a female name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew "Na'omi", meaning graceful, beautiful or beauty. Uncommon variant spellings in French include Noëmie (same pronunciation).

French girl names starting with O

OcéaneOcéane (French pronunciation: [ɔseˈan]) is a French female given name, which means "from the ocean." As of 2006, it was the ninth most popular name for newborn girls in France and Quebec.
OdetteOdette is a French given name; Old German name Oda + diminutive -tte; a female form of Odo, Odet. People named Odette include: Odette de Champdivers (c.
OdileOdile is a feminine given name of French origin, and may refer to:
OlivetteOlivette is a feminine given name and feminine form of Oliver. Notable people with the name include: Olivette Bice (born 1968), Vanuatuan sprinter Olivette Miller (1914–2003), American musician Olivette Otele (born 1970), historian at Bristol University…

French girl names starting with P

PascalePascale is a common Francophone given name, the feminine of the name Pascal. The same spelling is also an Italian form of the masculine name Pascal, and an Italian surname derived from the given name.
PaulePaule is both a feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name: Paule Andral (1879–1956), French actress Paule Baillargeon (born 1945), Canadian actress and film director Paule Baudouin (born 1984), French handball player…
PaulettePaulette (po-LET) is the French feminine given name diminutive of the French/English/German given name Pauline, a derivative of the Latin Paulina, from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble".
PaulineПавлPauline is a female given name. It was originally the French form of Paulina, a female version of Paulinus, a variant of Paulus meaning the little, hence the younger.
PernettePernette is a French given name. Notable people with the name include: Pernette Du Guillet Pernette Chaponnière (1915-2008), Swiss author Pernette Osinga (born 1967), Dutch fencer Christine Etiennette Pernette Jurine James Pernette deWolfe Jeanne-Pernette…
PerrinePerrine is both used as a female given name and as a surname. The name is derived from the French word pierre, stone.
PierretteA Pierrette is, in the theatre, a female Pierrot Pierrette may also refer to: Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze (1758–1836), French chemist, and wife of Antoine Lavoisier Olga Bancic (1912–1944), Jewish–Romanian activist in the French Resistance Paul and Pierrette…

French girl names starting with R

RaymondeRaymonde is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
RenéeRenée (without the accent in non-French speaking countries) is a French feminine given name and surname. Renée is the female form of René, with the extra "e" making it feminine according to French grammar.
RomaneRomane is a French feminine given name, a surname and a stage name. Notable people with the name include: Romane (musician) (born 1959), French guitarist, real name Patrick Leguidecoq Romane Bernies (born 1993), French basketball player Romane Bohringer (born…
RégineRegine (English: rij-EEN, German: [ʁeˈɡiːnə]) or Régine (French: [ʁeʒin]) is a feminine given name, the French and German form of Regina. People with the first name include:

French girl names starting with S

SabineSabine is a feminine and occasionally masculine given name of ancient Roman origin that is popular in continental Europe.
SandrineSandrine is a French female name. It is a diminutive form of Sandra, a shortened form of Alexandra, the female version of Alexander, which means Protector of Men.
SimoneSimone and Simona are given names that may be used as a masculine or feminine name, depending on the language.
SolangeSolange may refer to:
SolèneSolène is a French given name, predominantly feminine in modern usage, but historically also used for males: Solène (bishop), bishop of Chartres and saint Solène of Aquitaine, 3rd century Christian martyred at Chartres, France Solène Rigot Solène Ndama Solène…
SophieSophie is a feminine given name, from the Greek word for 'wisdom'.
StéphanieStéphanie is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Stéphanie, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg (born 1984), Belgian noble; wife of Guillaume V, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Princess Stéphanie (disambiguation), several people Stéphanie…
SuzanneשושנהSuzanne is a common female given name that was particularly popular in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. It remained in the top 200 most popular names in the United States between 1930 and the late 1980s.
SuzetteSuzette or Susette is a given name. Short forms include Suse, Suze, and Zet.
SylvanieSylvanie is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Jeanne Sylvanie Arnould-Plessy (1819–1897), French actress Sylvanie Burton, Dominican politician Sylvanie Williams (c.
SylvieSylvie may refer to: Sylvie (novel), an 1853 novel by Gérard de Nerval Sylvie (actress) (1883–1970), French actress Sylvie (band), a Canadian rock band from Regina, active in the 2000s Sylvie (album), a 1962 album by Sylvie Vartan "Sylvie" (song), a 1998 song…
SégolèneSégolène, also Sigolène or Sigolina, is a French name, now solely feminine but previously, in the forms Ségolène, Sigolin or Sigolinus, also occasionally masculine.
SéraphineSéraphine or Seraphine may refer to: Seraphine (musical instrument), 19c. keyboard instrument, an early version of the harmonium Séraphine Louis (Séraphine de Senlis, 1864–1942), French painter Séraphine (film) (2008), Franco-Belgian film about her Séraphine,…
SéverineSéverine is a feminine given name.

French girl names starting with T

ThérèseTherese or Thérèse is a variant of the feminine given name Teresa. It may refer to:
ToinetteToinette is a French given name in use in French speaking countries as a short form of Antoinette. Notable people with this name include the following:
TonyeTonye is a given name and a surname. It is a feminine given name variant of the French and Latin Antoinette.

French girl names starting with V

ValentineValentine is both a masculine and a feminine given name, and a surname, derived from the Roman family name Valentinus, which was derived from the Latin word valens, which means "strong and healthy".
ValerieValerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name).
ValérieValerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name).
VictoireVictoire is a French feminine given name. It is the French form of the name Victoria .
VieraViera is a female given name, similar to Vera. It means "faith" in the Slavic languages, though it is sometimes associated with the Latin word "verus", "true" (both words are derived from the PIE *weh₁ro- "true").
VioletteViolette is a female given name and a surname which may refer to:
VirginieVirginie is a French feminine given name. It may refer to: Virginie Augustin (born 1973), French comic book artist Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau (1859–1915), French socialite Virginie Atger (21st century), French jockey Virginie Baïkoua (born 1966 or 1967),…
VivianeVivian (and variants such as Vivien and Vivienne) is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early…
VéroniqueVéronique is a French feminine given name (etymologically derived from the Latin name Veronica).

French girl names starting with Y

YolaineYolaine is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Yolaine de Courson (born 1954), French politician Yolaine Oddou (born 1990), French-Canadian biathlete Dascha Yolaine Polanco (born 1982), Dominican actress Yolaine Yengo (born…
YolandeYolande is a feminine given name. People, real or fictional, with this name include:
YvetteYvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases.
YvonneYvonne (, ih-VON) is a feminine given name, the female form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word iv, meaning "yew" (or tree).

French girl names starting with Z

ZélieZélie is a French short form of the name Azélie. Anglicized spellings and pronunciations of the name also in use include Zelie and Zellie.

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ÈveÈve is a French given name, the counterpart to the English name Eve and the Latinate Eva.
ÉdithEdith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English word ēad, meaning wealth or prosperity, in combination with the Old English gȳð, meaning strife, and is in common usage in this form in English, German, many Scandinavian languages and Dutch.
ÉlianeÉliane is a French feminine given name, sometimes written Eliane, and also used as a surname.
ÉliseאלישבעÉlise, Ellise, Elise, Elyse, Elyce or Elize is the shortened feminine French form of Elizabeth, coming originally from the Hebrew name אלישבע (אלי = My God שבע = oath; "Elisheva") and meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance".
ÉlodieÉlodie is a French feminine given name, a variant of Alodia, possibly a Gothic name with elements Ala, perhaps meaning 'other' or 'all', and od, 'wealth, heritage'. The given name was popularized via veneration of Saint Alodia, a 9th-century child martyr.
ÉmilieÉmilie (French pronunciation: [emili]) is a French female given name. It is the feminine form of the male name Émile.

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