You don’t need to know your "mére" from your "mer" to choose a French baby girl name for your little one. But unless you’re living in France or a die-hard Francophile, you might not be up-to-date on the trendiest French baby names. We’ve taken care of that for you.
From enduring classics like Juliette and Louise to emerging picks like Clémence and Manon, we hope you’ll find the perfect French baby girl name below. (And if you're not sure whether you're having a boy or a girl, check out our favorite French baby boy names, too.)
Adélaïde. Meaning “noble,” Adélaïde is a common first name in northeastern France, near the border with Switzerland. Fluctuating in popularity, Adélaïde is a baby girl first name with Old World flair.
Amandine. Pronounced ah-mahn-deen, this first name means “one we can love” — and love her you will! Common especially in the north and Lyonnais regions of France, this first name is distinctively French but remains easy to pronounce.
Anaïs. A close cousin to Anne or Anna, Anaïs means “gracious one” in Hebrew. Rising to popularity at the end of the 1990s, new parents today still choose Anaïs, pronounced ah-nah-eece, as a first name for energetic and determined newborn girls.
Aurélie. With a name that means “golden,” little girls named Aurélie are gifted with a sparkling first name, pronounced oar-el-lee. Similar versions of this first name include Aurély, Aurélia and Aurélienne.
Capucine. An almost exclusively French first name, Capucine has been popular for centuries and is back on the upward swing. Associated with the flower nasturtium in English, this feminine French name is pronounced ka-pous-seen.
Cécile. Girls named Cécile are known for being strong leaders. This Latin-derived first name has yo-yo’d in popularity for decades, and is currently on the upswing.
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Céline. Originating from Latin, Céline means “marvelous.” With the rise of Céline Dion in the 80s it saw a peak in popularity, but its fame (and heart) goes on; it’s often heard in kindergarten classes today.
Chloé. A favorite in antiquity but only resurfacing in modern times in the 1990s, Chloé is an extremely popular French baby girl name. Meaning “young sprout,” little girls named Chloé are said to be curious and passionate.
Clémence. “Sweetness” and “indulgence” are the meanings of this elegant Latin first name, pronoucned like clem-ance. As of 2021, it’s one of the most popular French baby girl names, especially in urban areas like Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux.
Constance. Another royal first name, many queens have borne the name Constance. Meaning “perseverance,” Constance is seeing a comeback among French baby girl names.
Estelle. It’s no wonder the British Estelle has risen to such fame, with a first name that literally means “star.” This first name has been popular in France since the 70s and is still going strong.
Juliette. Any French baby name list would be incomplete without Juliette. Though this romantic first name is not as popular as Claire or Léa, Juliette is a classic French baby name chosen in all areas of the country.
Louise. Louise is the female version of Louis. Popular in the Paris region and the center of France, this is a royal name for a little girl who reigns in her household.
Maeva. A name from the islands of French Polynesia, Maeva is a first name that went from unknown to wildly popular after its arrival on the mainland. This first name means, “welcome” or “beautiful.” Is it the right first name for your gorgeous little one?
Manon. One of the most popular names in France, Manon (pronounced mah-nonn) is an exquisite first name for a little girl. A derivative of Myriam, this baby girl name is also chosen in many European countries beyond France, like the Netherlands and England.
Mathilde. With a name meaning "conquering force,” your little girl is sure to stand up to life’s challenges. Mathilde is originally from the Germanic languages, but from the 2000s onwards has been frequently chosen as a French baby girl name.
Marcelle. After fading out of use in the early 20th century, Marcelle is on the way back up in popularity. The name stems from Latin, “promised to Mars,” so it could be a nice choice for an Aries baby girl.
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