Everything French always seems to have a charming and sophisticated air. The French language is undoubtedly beautiful, and within it there are countless gorgeous girl names that you might want to consider for your own little girl. From sweet, traditional French names to quirky names derived from French words, the possibilities are endless.
All of these French baby names are pretty and interesting-sounding, and while some are already quite popular in the United States, others are still rather uncommon. Whether you have a connection to France and its history and culture or simply consider yourself a Francophile, there's definitely a French baby girl name out there for you.
Clementine
Clementine is the sweetest baby girl name that always brings to mind the juicy orange fruit of the same name. But it actually means "merciful, gentle, mild." It comes from the Latin word "clemens."
Chloe
The name Chloe may have French origins, but at this point we're pretty sure it's always going to be a popular choice in the US as well, especially since singer Chloe Bailey and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim are both such popular figures. Of course, there's also Khloé Kardashian. The name Chloe actually means "blooming or verdant."
Juliette
Believe it or not, in French, the name Juliette is actually a diminutive of the name Julie. In the US, we might think of it the other way around, but either way, it's a beautiful name. It means "youthful."
Avril
The name Avril is literally just the French word for the month of April, which was the second month of the year in the old Roman calendar. Avril has a lovely sound to it, and it is a great alternative to the American April.
Charlotte
Charlotte may be the fourth most popular girl name in the United States, but it's a decidedly French name. It's actually the feminine form of Charles in France, and means "free man."
Annabelle
The name Annabelle has various origins in several countries, including France, where it is believed to be a modern version of the name Amabel, which means "lovable" — and we happen to love that meaning, so we'll stick with those French roots.
Delphine
The name Delphine is the French form of the Roman name Delphina, and refers to the ancient Greek city of Delphi, as well as the beautiful blue flower called delphinium. Whatever you associate it with, it sure sounds romantic.
Esme
A lot of us heard the name Esme for the first time in the Twilight books and movies, but it's actually quite a traditional French name that's thought to mean "beloved." It has such an elegant air to it, doesn't it?
Genevieve
Genevieve is a really pretty girl name that is distinctly French, but has been fairly popular in the US for decades. It has Celtic origins, and is thought to simply be associated with the term for "woman."
Adeline
The name Adeline is actually a diminutive of the French name Adele, which is thought to have associations with the word for "noble." It's a beautiful name that's fairly popular in the US, and has several adorable nicknames including Addy, Ada and Del.
Sophie
Sophie is a name with undeniably French associations. Originally it was a nickname for Sophia, which means "wisdom, skill." However, it's now often used as a standalone name that's in the top 100 girl names in the US.
Estelle
Estelle is a lovely French name that feels like a throwback to another time. It comes from the Spanish word for "star," estrella, which is derived from the Latin language. It's not too common either, which is another plus in our books.
Amy
Amy is a classic girl name in the United States, and has been a popular choice for as long as we can remember. But it's actually deeply French. It comes from the Old French name Amée, which means "beloved."
Soleil
If you love the idea of a French name, but want to go with something a bit different, Soleil is a beautiful option. It literally means "sun" in the French language.
Vivienne
Vivienne is an absolutely gorgeous French name for girls. It's derived from Latin, which is the root language of French, and means "alive." That's such a beautiful sentiment! Plus, the nickname Vivi is super adorbs.
Amelie
The French name Amelie is just the prettiest, isn't it? It's the French version of Amelia, which comes from the German Amalia, meaning "work." It's an awfully lovely name for a pretty basic word, but nevertheless, it's gorgeous.
Belle
If you adore the story of Beauty & the Beast, or if you like the name Elle but want to go with something a little less common, Belle is a beautiful option. And we mean, literally. The word belle means "beautiful" in French.
Madeleine
Though it's typically spelled differently in America, Madeleine is indeed a French name, and it's one that's quite beloved as well. It actually refers to Mary Magdalene, who was a friend of Jesus Christ in the Bible.
Michelle
While the name Michelle isn't quite as popular as it once was, it's still holding strong. In French, it's the feminine version of the name Michael, which means "who is like God?" Yes, with a question mark. Interesting, right?
Simone
The name Simone is so beautiful and has long had somewhat exotic connotations in the US, which makes sense because it's actually the French feminine version of the Hebrew name Simon. It means "heard," or "hearkening," in some translations.
