There are many different countries you can search for names in. I have looked through all of them and can attest to the fact that French Baby names easily crossover to the U.S., without sounding too unique. If you are looking for names that stand out from the crowd, but don’t stick out too much, this is the list of names for you. Nameberry will help us journey through French name possibilities for your baby boy or girl.
(1) Adette: (female) Beautiful and simple, Adette is a name that is easy to pronounce and fits in with the popular female names in the U.S., but still has a hint of individuality. You can still have the nickname Addie if you wante, and Dette works just as well.
(2) Pascal: (male) I love this name, and if I wasn’t aware of the musical theatre connection to Adam Pascal, I would even consider using it. For those of you who could care less about musical theatre, Pascal is a really cool, fresh choice.
(3) Didier: (male) Meaning beloved and desired, Didier brings just that to the table as a name. It has such a fun, great energy to it.
(4) Rachelle: (female) Rachel is so Old Testament, but Rachelle is pretty and recognizable, while still bringing something unique to the table.
(5) Andre: (male) Andre is so much more fun than Andrew! It is instantly recognizable and is known in the U.S.
(6) Odetta: (female) Odette and Odetta are really cool French choices for baby girls. I love the nicknames Dette and Detta. Both choices are much more fun that Olivia!
(7) Bastien: (male) This name fits in with the popular ending for baby boy names of the day, but is still daring enough that your son will feel like an individual.
(8) Mercer: (male) I think this name could be gender ambiguous in the U.S. I prefer it as a baby boy name. Mercer is a great French baby name for you to consider for your little one.
(9) Geneva: (female) Location names are huge, just look at London/Londyn and Brooklyn/Brooklynn. Geneva is clearly more beautiful and feminine than either of those.
(10) Alain: (male) Who needs Alan when you have the fancier Alain? It may sound a little too feminine in the U.S., but in that case, throw an “a” on the end and use it for your little girl.
(11) Gervais: (male) This name has such a cool sound and remind me of a good comedian. What more could we want?
(12) Angelique: (female) If you love frilly names, skip Isabella and Gabriella and get right to Angelique. It is perfect for parents who consider their baby girl their very own little princess.
(13) Claude: (male) Simple and exciting all at the same time, Claude is a cool choice for your little man.
(14) Lisette: (female) Elizabeth has been popular for AGES, why not give this pretty name a try. Lisette is so gorgeous and unique.
(15) Amalie: (female) Emily and Amelia are huge, combine and conquer with Amalie. It is so pretty and great on a baby girl and a grown woman.
(16) Nicolette: (female) Combining Nicole and Colette, Nicolette is a strong, passionate choice for a little girl. It has great nickname potential in Nic, Colie, and Lettie.
(17) Alphonse: (male) Meaning noble and ready for battle, Alphonse is a cool name that sound sophisticated on an adult. For your little guy, Alphie is the perfect nickname. It doesn’t get much cuter than Alphie.
(18) Christelle: (female) This name seems destined to becoming a big deal. All of the usual Christa and Christine names are out, but people still love and miss the sound. Stella and Ella are in. Why not combined with Christelle or Christella?
(19) Dougray: (male) It may be a last name, but surnames have always made great first name options. This has a cool sound and great potential.
(20) Adeline: (female) Addison is so old news, but Adeline is perched to be the next big thing. Stay ahead of the crowd and be one of the first to use this awesome baby name!
(21) Daija: (female) This name sounds completely modern and new and is not made up! I love the sound of it!
(22) Julien: (male) Julian is at number 53 in popularity, but I really prefer the Julien spelling for baby boys. It makes it more masculine to me.
(23) Abella: (female) Isabella has to fade sometime, right? Right? You can help by using Abella, which has the same effect without exhausting teachers everywhere!
(24) Lucien: (male) This name hasn’t been popular in the U.S. since the 1950s, but it seems destined for a comeback. Skip Landon and Lucas and try out Lucien.
(25) Beau: (male) You know you will think your little guy is a cutie, and this name means handsome. You really can’t beat that meaning.
(26) Qassen: (male) With a cool nickname in Qass, Qassen fits right into the popular sound for baby boys today, but brings a great French twist to the occasion. Qassen has an awesome spelling and sound, you should definitely think about it.
(27) Antoine: (male) Anthony is a great name, but if you are looking for a cooler name Antoine is an awesome choice. It has such a great sound.
(28) Blaize: (male) This name is on fire! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. In all seriousness, this is a cool name!
(29) Cosette: (female) Beautiful and cute at the same time, Cosette is a wonderful choice for your baby girl. It’s frilly, but somehow not too girly.
(30) Armand: (male) Meaning soldier, Armand is such a fantastic name. Just say it out loud. The sound is great, the feel is great, and shockingly it is not popular in the U.S. Give this romantic name a choice, your little soldier will thank you.
(31) Eloise: (female) Eloise may be poised to be a huge name in the U.S. over the next five years. Names that were a big deal for our great-grandmothers are coming back, and the “El” beginning is huge right now! Still, Eloise is more sophisticated that Ella and Eleanor.
(32) Lowell: (male) Meaning young wolf, Lowell has a cool definition and a cool sound. It is virtually unheard of on the U.S. popularity list, but is easy to say.
(33) Colette: (female) This is the diminutive for Nicole, which is a name most parents are over. If you love the sound of Nicole, but want to try something different, Colette is an awesome choice. It is one of my favorite names.
(34) Hewett: (male) I love this name and it’s sound. Hewie is an adorable nickname too. It does remind me of computers though.
(35) Danton: (male) This name fits right in with the popular boy names of the day, but brings a more sophisticated feel. Forget about the crazy popular Daniel, and go for Danton.
(36) Caprice: (female) Caprice means an impulsive change of mind. We all know that when we are deciding on names for our kids, we tend to have exactly that! Settling into a beautiful name like Caprice could put a stop to that!
(37) Helene: (female) This name fits right into what’s popular right now, but still has a unique sound. Lenie is also a really cute nickname.
(38) Marcel: If you are ready for a “little warrior,” then Marcel is the perfect French name for your baby boy! You can stick with the popular nickname Marc, or skip the nickname all together.
(39) Curtis: (male) Meaning polite, you can’t really go wrong with the strength of Curtis. It is recognizable, but not overtly popular. You also have the great nickname Curt.
(40) Liana: (female) Liana means to climb like a vine. It is beautiful and feminine without being a total princess name. It’s amazing that it is not hugely popular. It is a great name to add to your list.
(41) Gerard: (male) This is a great name. It has a solid sound and it easy to say. If you are looking for something that only a little different, than this is a great choice.
(42) Remi: (male/female) Gender bending Remi is great if you like short names with no nickname potential. I know there are a lot of nickname haters out there, and this makes Remi a great option.
(43) Esme: (female) Short and to the point, this little name packs a lot of punch! It manages to sound fresh and new and has an awesome energy about it.
(44) Solene: (female) Solene has such a modern sound to it. This choice is cool and daring, but the sound isn’t too out there.
(45) Jerome: (male) Known in the U.S., Jerome is recognizable but still unique. It has a nice, solid, masculine sound.
(46) Delancey: (female) Delaney is old news, Delancey is awesome! This is a fresh choice with amazing energy. Dela and Lancey are both great nickname opportunities!
(47) Talon: (male) You would remember the guy you met named Talon. It is unique, but still very easy to say and spell.
(48) Sabien: (male) I love the sound of this name. It’s like Damien’s cooler way less evil older brother. I love the nickname Sabi too.
(49) Josette: (female) Josie and Josephine are back, but I prefer Josette to Josephine. You may feel the same way, if so this is a great choice to get to the nickname Josie.
(50) Rosalie: (female) This beautiful name is in the top 600 on the U.S.A, but is easily recognizable and like-able. No friend and family would look at you like you were nuts, because they’ve heard it before and it really is pretty.
If any of these have peaked your interest and you are wanting more, feel free to continue your search on Nameberry .
