French Baby Girl Names Climbing the Charts

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Written by Monica Beyer

French baby girl names are climbing the charts! French names are an excellent choice if you're looking for that cute or elegant touch to your daughter's baby name. If you are from a French-speaking country or just love everything about the French culture, look no further! From French versions of English names (like Aurore) to names that are uniquely French (such as Capucine), check out the most popular French names for baby girls!

French baby girl It's popular in France to hyphenate girl's names. While the names are usually composed of two names from the same gender, sometimes they consist of one of each -- such as Camille-Jacques (the correct gender comes first).

With these French names for girls, then, you can come up with even more ideas from our list.

We've provided the English equivalent, when possible. One idea you may have is to name your child after a grandparent, however, if their name isn't your style, you may consider using the French version for a more modern or unique sound while still honoring your relative!

Check our our Advanced Baby Name Search for more ways to come up with baby girl name ideas, including searching by origin or starting letter.

French Girl Baby Names and Meanings

Adrienne: This is the French feminine form of the name Adrian and means "from Hadria."
Anaïs: This is another version of the name Ana. Also has Hebrew roots.
Aurore: This is another version of the name Aurora and means "dawn."
Camille: Another form of the name Camilla, this name dates back to Roman times.
Capucine: This uniquely French name means "cowl." It originated as a form of an Italian word for a clock with a deep collar.
Cécile: Meaning "blind one," this is the French form of the name Cecilia.
Dorothée: A French version of the name Dorothy, this means "gift of God."
Élodie: This name means "marsh flower."
Hélène: A French form of the names Helen and Ellen, this means "shining light."
Inès: This name means "pure, holy" and is the French form of the names Agnes and Ines.
Josette: This is the French feminine form of Joseph and means "Jehovah increases."
Juliette: Meaning "youthful, Jove's child," this is the French form or the names Julia or Juliet.
Laure: The French form of the name Laura, this means "the bay or laurel plant."
Manon: This name is a unique nickname of Madeline and Mary and is often given as a first name in France.
Noémi: This is the French version of the Hebrew name Naomi and means "pleasant."
Sabine: Meaning "from Sabine," this is the French version of the name Sabina.
Sylvie: This is the French version of the name Sylvia and means "woods, forest."
Valérie: The French version of the name Valerie, this means "strong, healthy."
Victoire: Meaning "victory," this is a French form of the popular name Victoria. Also spelled Victorie.