French Pet Names

Male Names
  • Acel (French) - Adherent of a nobleman
  • Albaric (French) - Blond ruler
  • Algrenon (French) - Bearded
  • Aloin (French) - Noble friend
  • Amo (French) - Little eagle
  • Amou (French) - Eagle wolf
  • Andra (French) - Manly, Courageous
  • Arber (French) - Dealer of herbs
  • Archer (French) - A bowman. An English surname.
  • Aubin (French) - Fair
  • Aubrey (French) - Blond ruler
  • Audric (French) - Old or wise ruler
  • Austen (French) - Variant of Augustine.
  • Avenall (French) - Lives near the oatfield
  • Bayard (French) - Auburn-haired. Bayard was a sixteenth-century French knight and national hero renowned for valor and purity of heart.
  • Beal (French) - Handsome.
  • Beall (French) - Handsome.
  • Beaufort (French) - From the beautiful fortress
  • Beauvais (French) - From Beauvais
  • Blase (French) - Lisp: stutter. Blaise Pascal was a brilliant seventeenth century child prodigy: mathematician: scientist and philosopher who invented the calculating machine and hydraulic press before dying at age thirty-nine.
  • Brighton (French) - Troops or brigade.
  • Burel (French) - Reddish brown haired
  • Byron (French) - From the cottage
  • Chance (French) - fortune: a gamble. Variant of Chauncey.
  • Chandler (French) - Maker of candles
  • Channing (French) - Member of the bishop's council
  • Chayne (French) - Oak-hearted.
  • Cheval (French) - Horseman: knight. An abbreviation of Chevalier. Actor-comedian Chevy Chase.
  • Cheyne (French) - Oak-hearted.
  • Colan (French) - Abbreviation of Nicholas people's victory.
  • Collin (French) - Abbreviation of Nicholas people's victory.
  • Corbin (French) - Raven-haired.
  • Cort (French) - Courtier: court attendant.
  • Court (French) - Courtier: court attendant.
  • Curcio (French) - Courteous
  • Curt (French) - From the court
  • Danton (French) - Variant of Anthony.
  • Dareau (French) - Variant of Darrel open.
  • Davin (French) - Variant of David beloved.
  • Delray (French) - Of the King.
  • Delroy (French) - Of the King.
  • Denys (French) - Named for Saint Denys
  • Derrall (French) - Variant of Darrel open.
  • Derrell (French) - Variant of Darrel open.
  • Destan (French) - by the still waters. A surname.
  • Deston (French) - Destiny.
  • Destrie (French) - Variant of a French surname. American classic western film Destry Rides Again.
  • Devereau (French) - Surnames derived from place name Deverel.
  • Deverick (French) - Derived from place-name Deverel.
  • Devery (French) - Derived from place-name Deverel.
  • Devry (French) - Derived from place-name Deverel.
  • Didier (French) - Desired
  • Dilan (French) - Like a lion.
  • Dillen (French) - Like a lion.
  • Dillon (French) - Like a lion.
  • Dominique (French) - Of the Lord. From the Latin Dominic. This French spelling is used primarily for girls.
  • Dumont (French) - Of the mountain.
  • Dureau (French) - Strong.
  • Edmond (French) - Prosperous protector.
  • Edmund (French) - Prosperous protector.
  • Eliott (French) - Believes in God
  • Elliot (French) - Believes in God
  • Eloy (French) - Chosen one. The name of a French saint.
  • Fitzhugh (French) - Son of Hugh. Surname.
  • Florus (French) - Flower
  • Fontane (French) - Fountain: water source.
  • Fortun (French) - Lucky
  • Frank (French) - Free: a free man. See also Francisco.
  • Frankie (French) - Diminutive of Frank Free: a free man. Frankie is occasionally used for girls.
  • Franky (French) - Diminutive of Frank Free: a free man. Frankie is occasionally used for girls.
  • Gace (French) - Pledge.
  • Gardiner (French) - Keeper of the garden. Surname.
  • Garin (French) - Guards: guardian.
  • Garlan (French) - Wreath: prize.
  • Garlen (French) - Wreath: prize.
  • Garon (French) - Guards: guardian.
  • Garren (French) - Guards: guardian.
  • Garron (French) - Guards: guardian.
  • Gascon (French) - From Gascony
  • Gaspard (French) - French form of Caspar
  • Gauthier (French) - French form of Walter
  • Geffrey (French) - Peaceful. See also Jeffrey.
  • Germain (French) - German
  • Gil (French) - French form of Julius
  • Granville (French) - From the large town
  • Guillaume (French) - Variant of William Resolute protector.
  • Gustave (French) - Royal staff.
  • Harbin (French) - Glorious warrior
  • Harmon (French) - Variant of Herman.
  • Herbert (French) - Illustrious warrior.
  • Jacqueleen (French) - Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob.
  • Jacques (French) - French form of Jacob Supplanter.
  • Javier (French) - Born in January
  • Jay (French) - Bluejay
  • Jaye (French) - Bluejay
  • Jeffrey (French) - Divine peace
  • Jocelynn (French) - Medieval male name adopted as a feminine name.
  • Johnnie (French) - Modern feminine of John and Jon.
  • Jordy (French) - Variant of Hebrew Jordan down flowing.
  • Jovan (French) - Warrior.
  • Julius Caesar (French)
  • Kareena (French) - Pure, innocent, female friend
  • Karlee (French) - Womanly: strength. Feminine of Karl.
  • Karrin (French) - Abbreviation of Katherine. Pure.
  • Kordale (French) - Cordmaker. Surname.
  • Lancelot (French)
  • Landra (French) - Counselor. Abbreviation of Landrada.
  • Leaman (French) - Unknown
  • Leonce (French) - Lion
  • Leone (French) - Lion
  • Leopold (French) - A bold man.
  • Leslee (French) - Derived from name of a prominent Scottish clan Leslie.
  • Levi (French)
  • Little (French)
  • Looney (French)
  • Lorna (French) - From Laurentium: the place of the laurel trees: place of honor and victory. Feminine of Lawrence.
  • Lotte (French) - Masculine
  • Lovell (French) - Young wolf.
  • Lover Boy (French)
  • Loyal (French) - TRUE
  • Luana (French) - Graceful battle maiden
  • Lucie (French) - light: illumination.
  • Madntyre (French) - Son of the carpenter
  • Maiolaine (French) - Flower
  • Manuel (French) - God is with us
  • Marquez (French) - A title name ranking below duke and above earl.
  • Matana (French) - Gift from God.
  • Mattigan (French)
  • Maynor (French) - Powerful.
  • Maysa (French) - graceful
  • Melvin (French) - Strong friend
  • Mercia (French) - From Mercia
  • Merlin (French)
  • Michelle (French) - Close to God
  • Mikelle (French) - Feminine of Michael gift from God.
  • Montel (French) - Mountain. Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery.
  • Montrel (French) - Mountain. Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery.
  • Nathanael (French) - Gift from God
  • Nick (French) - Abbreviation of Nicholas. Mythological Nike was Greek goddess of victory and root origin of Nicholas.
  • Nicole (French) - Victory of the People.
  • Noell (French) - Birthday. Feminine of Noel. Commonly refers to Christ's birth and Christmas festival.
  • Norm (French) - From the north
  • Normand (French) - From the north
  • Norris (French) - From the north.
  • Now (French) - Light
  • Odwolf (French) - Wealthy wolf
  • Onslowe (French) - From the zealous one's hill
  • Orvin (French) - Spear friend
  • Oved (French) - Worker
  • Padriac (French) - Noble
  • Pauloc (French) - Little rock
  • Perahta (French) - Glorious
  • Percy (French) - Pierces.
  • Perekin (French) - Little rock
  • Perruque (French)
  • Pert (French) - From the thorn bush or thicket
  • Piers (French) - Rock
  • Postol (French)
  • Quentrell (French) - Variant of Quentin fifth. Surname.
  • Quesnel (French) - From the little oak tree
  • Quin (French) - Wise
  • Quinlan (French) - Graceful
  • Raja (French) - Hope
  • Rangley (French) - From the raven's meadow
  • Raynell (French) - Counselor. Variant of Raymond.
  • Raynord (French) - Strong counselor. From the ancient personal name Ragnar.
  • Renton (French) - From the raven farm
  • Ricardo (French) - Strong ruler
  • Robert E Lee (French)
  • Rocke (French) - Rock
  • Rocko (French)
  • Roderic (French) - Famous ruler.
  • Rolf (French) - Wolf counsel.
  • Rolland (French) - Renowned in the land. Roland was a legendary hero who served Charlemagne.
  • Romana (French) - From Rome
  • Rosemarie (French) - Bitter
  • Rouvin (French) - Behold a son
  • Royan (French) - Red-haired: red.
  • Rozene (French) - Rose
  • Russ (French) - Form of Rufus Red-haired.
  • Russell (French) - Fox
  • Sarita (French) - Princess
  • Saveage (French) - Sister of Lyones
  • Seaward (French) - Sea guardian
  • Senna (French)
  • Severo (French) - Strict: restrained.
  • Sim (French)
  • Sonny (French) - Son. A nickname and given name.
  • Tavion (French) - Variant of Thomas twin.
  • Taz (French)
  • Temman (French) - Tame
  • Theo (French) - Gift of god
  • Thieny (French) - Rule of the peop]e
  • Thomasin (French) - Twin
  • Tracie (French) - Alternate Spelling: Tracy.
  • Traigh (French) - Strand.
  • Tristen (French) - Feminine of Tristan noisy:full of sorrows and/or a rhyming variant of Christa.
  • Troy (French) - Curly haired
  • Troyes (French) - Curly haired
  • Turner (French) - Champion in a tournament
  • Tyeson (French) - Fiery.
  • Vachel (French) - Little cow
  • Vail (French) - From the vale
  • Vayle (French) - From the vale
  • Verel (French) - TRUE
  • Vernay (French) - From the alder grove
  • Verney (French) - From the alder grove
  • Verrill (French) - TRUE
  • Vick (French) - From the village
  • Videl (French) - Life. Used as both surname and given name. See also Vito.
  • Wiatt (French) - Guide
  • Xarles (French) - Manly
  • Yvon (French) - Archer
Female Names
  • Adalie (French) - Of the nobility. Noble.
  • Adele (French) - Good humor: Of the nobility. Noble.
  • Adelisa (French) - Of the nobility. Noble.
  • Adelynn (French) - Variant of Adela.
  • Adrienne (French) - From Adria the Adriatic sea region. Also means dark.
  • Aida (French) - Help
  • Alair (French) - Cheerful: glad. Variant of Hilary.
  • Alisanne (French) - Variation of Alice.
  • Alixandra (French) - Defender of mankind. Feminine of Alexander.
  • Ambra (French) - Jewel
  • Amite (French) - Friend
  • Andrea (French) - Feminine form of Andre
  • Angelique (French) - Angel: Like an angel.
  • Annette (French) - Variant of Anne meaning Little Ann. Variant of Hebrew Hannah meaning Favor. Grace.
  • Arcene (French) - Silvery.
  • Arleta (French) - A medieval given name.
  • Arlette (French) - A medieval given name.
  • Aubree (French) - Rules with elf-wisdom.
  • Aubrianne (French) - Rules with elf-wisdom.
  • Audra (French) - Nobility: strength.
  • Bayley (French) - Courtyard within castle walls: steward or public official. Surname or given name.
  • Baylie (French) - Courtyard within castle walls: steward or public official. Surname or given name.
  • Belle (French) - Fair: lovely one.
  • Berenice (French) - One who brings victory.
  • Bernadette (French) - Feminine of Bernard. St. Bernadette was canonized in 1933.
  • Bernette (French) - Feminine of Bernard. St. Bernadette was canonized in 1933.
  • Berniss (French) - One who brings victory. Variant of Berenice.
  • Bernyce (French) - One who brings victory. Variant of Berenice.
  • Blanche (French) - White: shining.
  • Blondell (French) - Fair-haired: blonde. Variation of the Spanish Blandina meaning flattering.
  • Blondene (French) - Fair-haired: blonde. Variation of the Spanish Blandina meaning flattering.
  • Bonnie (French) - Sweet
  • Brettany (French) - Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany).
  • Brigette (French) - Strength. Mythological Celtic goddess of fire and poetry.
  • Calanthe (French) - Beautiful flower
  • Capucina (French) - Cape
  • Caress (French) - Tender touch.
  • Carina (French) - Pure
  • Carola (French) - Song of happiness
  • Carressa (French) - Tender touch.
  • Cecile (French) - From the Latin Cecilia meaning blind. The blind St. Cecilie - patron saint of music - was a talented musician.
  • Celie (French) - Variant of Cecilia - blind
  • Cendrillon (French) - Of the ashes
  • Chantae (French) - Singer:to sing
  • Chante (French) - Singer:to sing
  • Chantrell (French) - Singer.
  • Charlaine (French) - Feminine of Charles meaning manly
  • Charleena (French) - Feminine of Charles meaning manly
  • Charlene (French) - Manly
  • Charlotte (French) - Tiny and feminine. Also feminine of Charles meaning manly
  • Cheree (French) - Variant of Cherie Dear one:darling
  • Cherina (French) - Variant of Cherie Dear one:darling
  • Cherise (French) - Dear
  • Cherry (French) - Dear
  • Cherylyn (French)
  • Christine (French) - Follower of Christ.
  • Cinderella (French) - Of the ashes
  • Clare (French) - Bright
  • Clarette (French) - Clear
  • Clarisse (French) - Bright: shining and gentle: famous.
  • Claudine (French) - Lame
  • Clementine (French) - Clemency: mercy. Clemence was the mythological Roman goddess of pity.
  • Colette (French) - Necklace. Victorious. Variant of Nicolette.
  • Collette (French) - Necklace. Victorious. Variant of Nicolette.
  • Comfort (French) - Strength
  • Constance (French) - Constancy: steadfastness.
  • Corinne (French) - Maiden
  • Courtlyn (French) - Courtly: courteous.
  • Courtney (French) - Courtly: courteous.
  • Crescent (French) - To create
  • Damien (French) - Untamed
  • Darcel (French) - Dark.
  • Darcey (French) - Dark.
  • Darci (French) - Dark.
  • Darcy (French) - Dark.
  • Daveney (French) - Name of a town and castle in Flanders. Also a rhyming variant of Daphne.
  • Denise (French) - Feminine of Denis from the Greek name Dionysus.
  • Desire (French) - Desired
  • Destinie (French) - Certain fortune: fate. The mythological Greek god of fate.
  • Devan (French) - Divine.
  • Devana (French) - Divine.
  • Devanna (French) - Divine.
  • Devynn (French) - Divine.
  • Diana (French) - From the Greek goddess of the moon
  • Diandra (French) - Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness: often depicted as a huntress. Also Diana Princess of Wales.
  • Diane (French) - Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness: often depicted as a huntress. Greek goddess of the moon. Also Diana Princess of Wales.
  • Dor (French) - Golden
  • Doreen (French) - Blonde
  • Dorene (French) - Blonde
  • Dorine (French) - Blonde
  • Dyana (French) - Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness: often depicted as a huntress. Also Diana Princess of Wales.
  • Elaine (French) - Shining light. Variant of Helen.
  • Eleanor (French) - Shining light. Variant of Helen.
  • Elicia (French) - Abbreviation of Elisabeth.
  • Elisamarie (French) - Abbreviation of Elisabeth.
  • Eliza (French) - Consecrated to God
  • Ellaine (French) - Shining light. Variant of Helen.
  • Emeline (French) - Hardworking. Variant of Emily.
  • Emmaline (French) - Hardworking. Variant of Emily.
  • Estee (French) - Star.
  • Eulalie (French) - Well - spoken
  • Evon (French) - Variant of Yvonne from Yves. Archer.
  • Evonne (French) - Variant of Yvonne from Yves. Archer.
  • Fabienne (French) - Feminine variant of Fabian from the Roman family name Fabius. Bean grower
  • Fae (French) - Fairy Variant of Faith. Confidence: trust: belief.
  • Fanetta (French) - Crowned with laurels
  • Fantina (French) - Childlike
  • Favor (French) - Approval
  • Faye (French) - Fairy. Variant of Faith. Confidence: trust: belief.
  • Fleur (French) - Flower
  • Floressa (French) - Flower.
  • Floriana (French) - Flower.
  • France (French) - From France
  • Francina (French) - Variant of Frances meaning From France or free one.
  • Gaetane (French) - From Gaete
  • Gala (French) - From Gaul
  • Galatee (French) - White
  • Gallia (French) - From Gaul
  • Garnet (French) - A dark-red gemstone named for the pomegranate because of its color.
  • Gemma (French) - Jewel
  • Geneva (French) - Of the race of women. Juniper
  • Genevie (French) - Of the race of women.
  • Genevre (French) - Juniper
  • Genivee (French) - Of the race of women.
  • Georgine (French) - Variant of Georgia.
  • Germana (French) - From Germany
  • Gisella (French) - Pledge.
  • Hanrietta (French) - Rules the home
  • Harriet (French) - Rules the home
  • Harriette (French) - Rules the home
  • Henriette (French) - Keeper of the hearth
  • Huguetta (French) - Feminine form of Hugh
  • Isabeau (French) - Variant of Elizabeth. My God is bountiful:God of plenty.
  • Jacalyn (French) - Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob.
  • Jacquelyne (French) - Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob.
  • Jaquelin (French) - Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob.
  • Jasmin (French) - A flower name from the older form Jessamine.
  • Jazmine (French) - A flower name from the older form Jessamine.
  • Jazzmyn (French) - A flower name from the older form Jessamine.
  • Jeana (French) - Variant of John.
  • Jeanee (French) - Variant of John.
  • Jeanette (French) - Little Jean
  • Jeanina (French) - Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne.
  • Jeanne (French) - Feminine form of Jean: Variant of John.
  • Jeannette (French) - Diminutive form of Jeanne.
  • Jeannine (French) - Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne.
  • Jeena (French) - Variant of John.
  • Jenette (French) - Diminutive form of Jeanne.
  • Jennine (French) - Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne.
  • Jeslyn (French) - Blessed with wealth and beauty.
  • Jessamina (French) - Jasmine
  • Joaquina (French) - Prepared
  • Jock (French) - God has been gracious: has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.
  • Joen (French) - Gift from God
  • Jolina (French) - A well-established compound of Jo-
  • Jose (French)
  • Josephine (French) - God will add
  • Joshka (French)
  • Josobelle (French) - Fair child, pure.
  • Josu (French) - God saves
  • Joyanne (French) - Rejoicing.
  • Julian (French) - Youth
  • Juliet (French)
  • Jyll (French) - Abbreviation of Jillian or Gillian. Jove's child.
  • Karif (French) - Bom during autumn
  • Karmel (French) - Vineyard
  • Karoly (French) - Strong and masculine
  • Kloey (French) - Blooming. Variant of Chloe.
  • Lacina (French) - Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's surname brought to British Isles after Norman conquest.
  • Laurelynn (French) - Beautiful
  • Lavy (French) - Lion cub.
  • Leonelle (French) - Lion
  • Leonora (French) - Variant of Helen. In mythology the abduction of Zeus's mortal daughter Helen sparked the Trojan War.
  • Lev (French) - United
  • Lokni (French) - Rain falls through the roof (Miwok)
  • Loran (French) - Form of Lorenzo and Lawrence.
  • Loring (French) - From Lorraine
  • Lorren (French) - Variant of Lawrence meaning from Laurentium.
  • Lucila (French) - Diminutive form of Lucia light: illumination.
  • Lysanor (French) - Mother of Boore
  • Macerio (French) - Form of Mace which is a medieval weapon used by knights.
  • Madelene (French) - From the tower
  • Madelynn (French) - Woman from Magdala. Variant of Madeleine.
  • Maeander (French)
  • Mairi (French) - Bitter
  • Majesty (French)
  • Marcellia (French) - Warring
  • Marchelle (French) - Of Mars. Mars was mythological Roman god of fertility for whom the month March was named: mythologically identified with the Greek war god Ares.
  • Marco (French) - Warring
  • Margerie (French) - Variant of the French Margerie.
  • Mariane (French) - Variant of Mary bitter.
  • Maribella (French) - Bitter
  • Mariele (French) - Diminutive of Maria.
  • Mariette (French) - Bitter
  • Marrisa (French)
  • Marthe (French) - Bitter
  • Marvina (French) - Renowned friend. Feminine of Marvin Lives by the Sea.
  • Matilda (French) - Strong in war
  • Matina (French) - Strong, Sound, and Solid.
  • Maudie (French)
  • Maurelle (French) - Dark and elfin
  • Mauricia (French) - Unknown
  • Maurine (French) - Bitter
  • Max (French)
  • Mayer (French) - Headman: mayor. Surname.
  • Melanea (French)
  • Melville (French) - From Malleville
  • Merna (French) - Tender
  • Michele (French) - French form of Michael
  • Milman (French) - Mill worker
  • Mink (French)
  • Mireille (French) - Miracle
  • Miriam (French) - Rebellious
  • Misja (French) - I think that it means little bear, Little fighter or something like that
  • Monohan (French) - Monk
  • Mykaela (French) - Who is like the lord? giving
  • Naamah (French) - Pleasant
  • Nancie (French) - Variant of Anne favor: grace.
  • Nancy (French) - Variant of Anne favor: grace.
  • Nanelia (French) - Grace
  • Nann (French) - Variant of Anne favor: grace.
  • Nannette (French) - Favor: grace. Variant of Anne.
  • Nantres (French) - Name of a king
  • Neal (French) - Champion Form of Neil.
  • Nicolle (French) - Victory of the people.
  • Niels (French) - Triumphator of the people
  • Noemi (French) - Variant of Hebrew Naomi Pleasantness.
  • Odo (French) - Name of a bishop
  • Oma (French) - The color of olive
  • Orbert (French) - Wealthy
  • Orion (French) - Son of Fire
  • Orlina (French) - Gold
  • Ormeman (French) - Spearman
  • Orvil (French) - Gold town.
  • Paine (French) - Pagan
  • Pascual (French) - Passover.
  • Patrick (French) - Patrician: noble. Romans society was divided into plebeians: (commoners) and patricians: (aristocrats). Saint Patrick - patron saint of Ireland.
  • Psyche (French)
  • Radbert (French) - Red haired counselor
  • Reinhard (French) - Mighty and brave or strong judgment
  • Renfred (French) - Peaceful raven
  • Roial (French) - Regal
  • Rojo (French) - Red
  • Rose (French)
  • Siddael (French) - From the wide valley
  • Sidwell (French) - From the broad well
  • Sinacad (French) - God is gracious. English Translation: Jane.
  • Slayton (French) - From the valley farm
  • Solar (French)
  • Sophie (French) - Wisdom.
  • Sutcliff (French) - From the south cliff
  • Talori (French) - Morning's dew
  • Teo (French) - God. Abbreviation of names like Mateo and Teodor.
  • Tim (French) - Variant of Timothy one who honors God.
  • Tracy (French) - From Thracia. Surname dating from before the Norman conquest.
  • Trinka (French)
  • Valeraine (French) - Brave
  • Victorina (French) - Victory
  • Vignetta (French) - Little vine
  • Villette (French) - From the countly estate
  • Viollette (French) - Little violet
  • Viviane (French) - Variant of Vivian The Lady of the Lake.
  • Vivien (French) - Variant of Vivian The Lady of the Lake.
  • Voleta (French) - Veiled
  • Ynes (French) - Chaste. Variant of Agnes.
  • Yolanda (French) - Variant of Violet flower.
  • Yolonda (French) - Variant of Violet flower.
  • Zuri (French) - White and lovely
Gender Neutral Names
  • Bebe (French) - Baby
  • Chat (French) - Cat
  • Coeur (French) - Heart
  • Tristen (French) - Tumult: outcry. From the Celtic name Tristan. In Arthurian legend Tristan was a Knight of the Round Table and tragic hero of the medieval tale Tristram and Isolde.