Everything French always seems to have a charming and sophisticated air. The French language is undoubtedly beautiful, and within it there are countless gorgeous girl names that you might want to consider for your own little girl. From sweet, traditional French names to quirky names derived from French words, the possibilities are endless.
All of these French baby names are pretty and interesting-sounding, and while some are already quite popular in the United States, others are still rather uncommon. Whether you have a connection to France and its history and culture or simply consider yourself a Francophile, there's definitely a French baby girl name out there for you.
Clementine
Juliette
Believe it or not, in French, the name Juliette is actually a diminutive of the name Julie. In the US, we might think of it the other way around, but either way, it's a beautiful name. It means "youthful."
Avril
The name Avril is literally just the French word for the month of April, which was the second month of the year in the old Roman calendar. Avril has a lovely sound to it, and it is a great alternative to the American April.
Charlotte
Charlotte may be the fourth most popular girl name in the United States, but it's a decidedly French name. It's actually the feminine form of Charles in France, and means "free man."
Annabelle
The name Annabelle has various origins in several countries, including France, where it is believed to be a modern version of the name Amabel, which means "lovable" — and we happen to love that meaning, so we'll stick with those French roots.
Delphine
The name Delphine is the French form of the Roman name Delphina, and refers to the ancient Greek city of Delphi, as well as the beautiful blue flower called delphinium. Whatever you associate it with, it sure sounds romantic.
Esme
A lot of us heard the name Esme for the first time in the Twilight books and movies, but it's actually quite a traditional French name that's thought to mean "beloved." It has such an elegant air to it, doesn't it?
