Books tell us they skip breakfast and ignore children's demands for iPads while calmly sipping Sancerre. Is there anything French women can’t do? Add picking perfect names to that list. We recently stumbled upon 17 popular and absolutely gorgeous French baby names that steer away from the recent Royals-led British trend.
For a Girl
Meaning: The French take on Evelyn, its history can be translated to “breath of life.”
For a Girl
Meaning: A combination of Lily and Louise. Only in France. Or Brooklyn.
For a Girl
Meaning: What else? Flower.
For a Boy
Meaning: Of Arabic origin (for "firm"), it first became popular in Tunisia before gaining steam in France.
For a Girl
Meaning: A derivative of Coral. And as cool as the Riviera breeze.
For a Boy
Meaning: A shortened form of Sebastian, meaning “venerable.”
For a Girl
Meaning: A variant of Elizabeth, and therefore befitting a queen.
For a Boy
Meaning: The French form of Luke, it conjures up saints and Skywalkers.
For a Girl
Meaning: Like Solange. Ultra hip yet under the radar.
For a Boy
Meaning: A French spin on Matthew, it means "gift from God."
For a Girl
Meaning: Loosely translates to "angel."
For a Girl
Meaning: A chic, modern version of Marie.
For a Boy
Meaning: Derived from the Latin for “oarsman.”
For a Girl
Meaning: The Roman goddess of the moon.
For a Boy
Meaning: A Frenchified version of the Irish name Cillian, you’re unlikely to find another on the playground.
For a Girl
Meaning: From the Greek word for “honey.”
For a Boy
Meaning: The French form of Leander, meaning “lion.”