Character Book

French Names

Abrielle: "Secure, protected"
Adelais: "Serene"
Aimee: "Loved"
Alberta:  "Noble and bright"
Annette: "Gracious"
Antoinette: "Priceless"
Arielle: "Lioness of God"
Audra:  "Noble strength"
Babette: "Foreigner"
Bernadette: "Brave"
Blanche: "White"
Blondelle:  "Fair-haired"
Brigette: "Strong"
Burgundy:  "From Burgundy"
Cachet: "Desirous"
Camille:  "Young ceremonial attendant"
Cantrelle:   "Song"
Carola:  "Song of joy"
Cerise:  "Cherry red"
Charlisa: "Little and womanly"

Trendy French names
Champagne: "Wine"
Chantrice: "Singer"
Charla:  "Little and womanly"
Claire: "Bright"
Claudette:  "The lame"
Collette: "Victorious"
Darcy: "Fortress"
Denise:  "Goddess of wine"
Desta: "Fate"
Dior: "Gold"
Dixie: "Tenth"
Elaina: "Light"
Elise:  "Loved by God"
Esme: "Emerald"
Estelle: "Star"
Fawna:  "Young deer"
Fayette: "Fairy"
Fleur: "Flower"
Francine:  "From France"
Gabrielle: "Heroine"

Baby names inspired by French royalty
Genevieve: "White wave"
Georgette: "Farms"
Gigi: "Trustworthy"
Harriet:  "Ruler of the household"
Helene: "Light"
Heloise: "Warrior"
Isabelle: "Consecrated to God"
Jacqueline: "Supplanter"
Janelle:  "God is gracious"
Janine:  "God is gracious"
Jolee: "Pretty"
Josephina:  "God will add"
Julieta: "Youthful"
Kristabel: "Christian"
Lisette:  "Lily"
Lorraine:  "From Lorraine"
Lourdes:  "From Lourdes"
Lyla: "Island"
Madaleine:  "From Magdala"
Marguerite: "Pearl"

Baby names from French words

Marie: "Bitter"
Michelle:  "Who is like God?"
Monique: "Solitary"
Nadia: "Hopeful"
Nicholette: "Victorious"
Noelle: "Christmas"
Odette: "Wealthy"
Parisa:  "From Paris"
Patrice: "Noblewoman"
Pippi:  "Rosy cheeked"
Precious: "Precious"
Raquel: "Innocence of the lamb"
Renee:  "Born again"
Ruby:  "Precious stone"
Satin: "Smooth"
Sherry: "Beloved"
Simone:  "He heard"
Susette: "Lily"
Veronique:  "True image"
Violetta: "Flower"
Yvonne:  "Young archer"

Boy Names

Adrien: This is another version of the name Adrian, and it means "from Hadria."

Alphonse: Meaning "ready for battle," this is another version of the name Alfonso.

Benoît: Another form of the name Benedict, this means "blessed."

Christophe: This name means "bearing Christ inside" and is a version of the name Christopher.

Denis: A version of both Dennis and Dionysius, this was the name of the first bishop of Paris.

Édouard: The French form of Edward, this means "wealthy guard."

Étienne: Meaning "crown," this is the French version of the name Steven/Stephen.

Gérard: Another form of the name Gerald, this means "spear brave."

Guillaume: The French form of William, this means "protection, will helmet."

Julien: Another version of Julian, this means "Jove's child."

Laurent: Meaning "from Laurentum," this is another version of the name Lawrence.

Léon: The French version of Leon or Leo, this means "lion, courage."

Marc: Meaning "dedicated to Mars," this is the French form of the name Mark.

Matthieu: Another form of the name Matthew, this means "gift of the Lord."

Olivier: Meaning "olive tree," this is the French form of the name Oliver.

Pierre: This is the French form of the name Peter and means "stone."

Rémy: This French name means "from Rheimis."

Roland: Meaning "renowned land," this name actually has Old German roots but is popular in France.

Serge: Another variant of the name Sergio, this means "attendant, servant."

Thierry: This name, another form of the name

Theodoric, means "power of the tribe."

Xavier: This name means "bright, splendid."