Top 50 French Girl Names

Choosing a baby name is one of the most important decisions parents make. Our database includes 2,100+ names with real U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 rankings, cultural origins from 20+ traditions, and detailed meanings to help you find the perfect name.

Girl names show more diversity than ever. Olivia has topped the SSA charts since 2019, but traditional names like Charlotte and floral names like Violet are gaining ground. Names ending in -a or -ia remain the most popular pattern.

French names are synonymous with elegance. Names like Genevieve, Laurent, and Amelie carry a sophistication that crosses cultural boundaries. French naming law requires parents to choose from an approved list, ensuring traditional names endure.

French Girl Names

  1. 1. Charlotte - French name meaning "free woman." Ranked #4 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  2. 2. Delphine - French name meaning "dolphin." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  3. 3. Cosette - French name meaning "little thing." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  4. 4. Zucirfit - French name meaning "bright stone." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  5. 5. Adeline - French name meaning "noble." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  6. 6. Durfowen - French name meaning "beloved mountain." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  7. 7. Amelie - French name meaning "hardworking." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  8. 8. Salci - French name meaning "bright sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  9. 9. Pugordis - French name meaning "valiant river." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  10. 10. Esme - French name meaning "esteemed, beloved." Ranked #62 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  11. 11. Jules - French name meaning "youthful." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  12. 12. Botser - French name meaning "wise spirit." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  13. 13. Nirir - French name meaning "eternal star." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  14. 14. Bernadette - French name meaning "brave as a bear." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  15. 15. Tilze - French name meaning "valiant warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  16. 16. Eloisa - French name meaning "famous warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  17. 17. Kulsascu - French name meaning "steadfast flame." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  18. 18. Jacqueline - French name meaning "supplanter." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  19. 19. Kerze - French name meaning "brave forest." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  20. 20. Tanyozo - French name meaning "strong forest." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  21. 21. Yatlun - French name meaning "serene ocean." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  22. 22. Juliet - French name meaning "youthful." Ranked #91 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  23. 23. Sikul - French name meaning "divine stone." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  24. 24. Yiciyu - French name meaning "valiant wind." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  25. 25. Mirabelle - French name meaning "wonderful." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  26. 26. Elodie - French name meaning "foreign riches." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  27. 27. Cumelut - French name meaning "divine moon." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  28. 28. Brielle - French name meaning "God is my strength." Ranked #77 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  29. 29. Josephine - French name meaning "God will increase." Ranked #71 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  30. 30. Alouette - French name meaning "lark." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  31. 31. Tetgat - French name meaning "divine sky." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  32. 32. Lorraine - French name meaning "from Lorraine." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  33. 33. Margot - French name meaning "pearl." Ranked #65 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  34. 34. Madeleine - French name meaning "from Magdala." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  35. 35. Liliane - French name meaning "lily." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  36. 36. Cosvos - French name meaning "blessed flower." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  37. 37. Vivienne - French name meaning "alive." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  38. 38. Gelre - French name meaning "gracious moon." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  39. 39. Genevieve - French name meaning "woman of the people." Ranked #64 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  40. 40. Celine - French name meaning "heavenly." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  41. 41. Odette - French name meaning "wealthy." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  42. 42. Marguerite - French name meaning "pearl." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  43. 43. Nicolette - French name meaning "victory of people." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  44. 44. Remy - French name meaning "oarsman." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  45. 45. Solange - French name meaning "solemn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  46. 46. Colette - French name meaning "victory of the people." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  47. 47. Blanche - French name meaning "white." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  48. 48. Estelle - French name meaning "star." Ranked #86 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  49. 49. Funpes - French name meaning "valiant light." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  50. 50. Cojunjo - French name meaning "bright warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
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Our rankings use the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 data, which tracks every registered birth in the United States. We include the top 200 names for both boys and girls.

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