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150+ Chic French Baby Girl Names

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Stylish Baby Girl Names

There’s just something about a beautiful French baby girl’s name. You may be shocked at some of the names that made the list, because we hear them all of the time. With over 150 to choose from, you will be able to bless your baby girl with a name that is beautiful, meaningful, and fitting for your new bundle of joy. 

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The Best French Baby Girl Names 

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Adeline 

This name means noble or nobility and is derived from the name Adele. There are many other spellings that can be used such as Adelyn, Adaline, Adalyn and Adalynn. If you need a nickname, Addy would be suitable. 

Bridgette 

From the French origin meaning high one, strength, exalted, or lofty. This would be a great first name for a baby girl. 

Celine 

You may recognize this name from the famous singer, Celine Dion. However, the original version was actually Celeste, meaning heavenly. It’s actually been in the top 1000 list of girl names since 2012. Some parents prefer Selene. 

Eloise 

You are probably old enough to remember the show, Me, Eloise! Which takes place at the Plaza and is all about her mischief. If that’s not enough, it also means healthy. Eloisa is the Italian variation which seems a little more vintage. Need a nickname? What about Ellie?

Felicia 

While there are many different interpretations in other cultures, in French and as an American name, Felicia means great happiness.  

Genny

This name is actually a variation of Genevieve, so you could use it as a nickname. 

Isabelle 

In French, Isabelle means pledged to God and is a variation of Isabel. It’s becoming increasingly popular again and here are a few nicknames you could use, Belle, Bella, or Izzy. 

Josephine 

Meaning Jehovah increases, Josephine is the female form of Joseph. This is another names that sounds a little vintage, but is becoming popular again. Josie would be the perfect nickname. 

Liliane 

This is the Fre4nch version of Lilian, which is also beautiful. The name means lily like the flower. Some parents like the rings of Liliana as well. 

Meline 

While it’s not really French in origin, Meline is a very common name in France. The Greek translation is honey, while it means delight in Latin. From this name, you could also use Mel, Mina, Lena, or Melanie.

Noelle 

It’s French for Christmas, so if baby girl is going to make her debut in December, this would be perfect. 

Odette 

If you’ve ever seen Swan Lake, you will know that Odette is the good swan; but it also means wealthy.

Rosalie 

French in origin meaning Rose, which is also pretty and is a great middle name. Rosalie was popular long ago but fell off the charts until the Twilight series came to life. 

French Baby Girl Names that Start with A

  • Adrienne (from city of Hadria, another person with this name is Adrienne de La Fayette)
  • Alienor (light, torch)
  • Aline (beautiful, shining)
  • Alize (noble one)
  • Amandine (much-loved)
  • Aubrey (noble)
  • Annette (gracious and merciful)
  • Antoinette (praiseworthy, Queen of France Marie-Antoinette)
  • Avril (the month of April in French, Avril Lavigne)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with B

  • Beatrice (she who makes me happy) 
  • Bebe (wife)
  • Belen (bethlehem, an arrow)
  • Bell (beautiful, gorgeous)
  • Belle (graceful, beautiful)
  • Bernadette (strong as a bear)
  • Blanche (white)
  • Blisse (delight, joy)
  • Brie (a type of soft cheese from France)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with C

  • Catherine (pure, clear)
  • Chloe (blooming)
  • Chanel (channel, waterway)
  • Chantal (from the word cantal meaning stone, from the word chanter meaning to sing)
  • Charlotte (free man, small) 
  • Christine (follower of christ)
  • Clarissa (shining, gentle)
  • Claudette (enclosure)
  • Clementine (gentle)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with D

  • Daja (exist)
  • Danielle (God is my judge)
  • Darcelle (determined)
  • Darcey (girl from archy)
  • Darla (very dear one)
  • Delphine (dolphin)
  • Denise (Denise Pascal, French model)
  • Dominique (belonging to the lord)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with E

  • Edeline (noble)
  • Edith (richness, hard work)
  • Elaine (ray of light)
  • Elena (heat)
  • Elise (my God is abundant)
  • Elodie (might, strength) 
  • Emilie (hard working, cunning)
  • Esmee (beloved, esteemed)
  • Eve (source of life)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with F

  • Fae (fairy)
  • Fayette (little fairy) 
  • Felia (happy)
  • Foretta (represents flower)
  • Fossette (dimple)
  • Fleurine (little flower)
  • Floriane (flowering) 
  • Francoise (france, free one)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with G

  • Gabbie (a nice girl of God)
  • Gabriella (able-bodied, one of God) 
  • Garance (type of flower)
  • Garcelle (little spear)
  • Geana (kindful)
  • Genevieve (woman)
  • Genn (spiritually open minded)
  • Gisele (bright pledge) 

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with H

  • Harmonie
  • Helain (shining light, glowing, bright)
  • Helene (warmth)
  • Helenor (illumination, light)
  • Heloise (famous warrior)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with I

  • Imae (actual)
  • Ines (pure, holy)
  • Ingrid (the beauty)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with J

  • Jacqueline (the one who comes after)
  • Jeanne (God is Gracious) 
  • Jenava (woman)
  • Jenesse (gentle or soft lady)
  • Joelle (God be willing)
  • Jolene (she will increase)
  • Josette (God will increase)
  • Jule (jewel, representing preciousness)
  • Juliette (Juliette Binoche, Juliette from Shakespear’s Romeo and Juliet)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with K

  • Kari (strong)
  • Karine (loved)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with L

  • Laetitia (joy, happiness) 
  • Laure (victorious) 
  • Lea (delicate) 
  • Leal (faithful, loyal person)
  • Lena (she that allures)
  • Leonie (lion, force, courage)
  • Lilou (lily flower)
  • Livie (jealous)
  • Louise (from many French kings named Louis)
  • Lucie (light, illumination)
  • Lune (moon)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with M

  • Madeline (a type of cake that kids eat in France after school) 
  • Maelle (princess, ambitious)
  • Maria (lady of the sea)
  • Manon (wished for child) 
  • Marion (wished-for child)
  • Melanie (little dark haired girl)
  • Merveille (marvelous)
  • Michelle (one who is like God)
  • Mirabelle (marvel)
  • Monique (alone)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with N

  • Nadege (hope)
  • Nadeleine (ray of hope)
  • Nadi (the one who is manifesting hope)
  • Nadine (hope)
  • Natalie (born on Christmas)
  • Nathalie (birth)
  • Neva (radience)
  • Nicole (the winning people)
  • Nicolette (victorious)
  • Ninette (grace)
  • Noemie (pleasant, lovely)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with O

  • Oceane (ocean)
  • Octavia (gentle lady who helps others)
  • Octavie (of eight)
  • Olive (olive)
  • Ombeline (bright spirit)
  • Orlean (broken part of the field)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with P

  • Pansy (a beautiful flower)
  • Pauline (little, younger) 
  • Perla (pearl)
  • Philomene (loved one)
  • Pierrette (stone)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with Q

  • Quelina (girls)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with R

  • Reine (she who is queen)
  • Renee (renaissance)
  • Rema (a deeply loving and sensitive person)
  • Risette (little laugh)
  • Rochelle (like a rock)
  • Rosette (small rose)
  • Roxanne (a woman who shines like a dawn)
  • Rubie (a woman who’s like a ruby)

French Baby Girl Names that Start with S

  • Satine (one that’s smooth and shiny)
  • Severine (serious, stern) 
  • Sheril (darling woman)
  • Simone (God has heard)
  • Sophie (wisdom) 
  • Stephanie (crown of glory)
  • Suzane (like a flower, lily, or rose)
  • Sylvie (spirit of the woods) 

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with T

  • Taiya (gift from the river)
  • Thara (abundance, fortune)
  • Thea (Goddess)
  • Therese (one who harvests or gathers)
  • Tiphane (appearance of the Lord on Earth)
  • Trinette (very little innocent child)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with V

  • Valerie (strong, valiant)
  • Vanity (inflated in pride)
  • Veronique (she who brings victory)
  • Vivienne (from the French verb vivre, meaning to live)

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French Baby Girl Names that Start with Y

  • Yolande (violet)

French Baby Girl Names that Start with Z

  • Zelie (solemn)

I hope that out of this huge list of French names you fall in love with one that is perfect for your new baby girl. 

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