986 French Baby Boy Names With Meanings

The French are often associated with fashion, food, art, and architecture. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, and French boy names are a reflection of it. French names exude undeniable charm and elegance. They have unique spellings and pronunciations that English readers may find challenging at first glance. The French also have their versions of foreign names. For instance, the Latin Dominic becomes Dominique in French, while Peter becomes Pierre. The French language is considered one with artistic finesse and romantic essence. Their names, too, are linked with these qualities. French boy names find their roots in history, literature, or nature. These elements contribute to the quality of enchantment that the names carry. From classic names with royal connotations to modern choices blended with a contemporary twist, French names can appeal to a wide and diverse preferences. Traditional French boy names often tribute French monarchs and historical figures, carrying forward their admirable legacy. Louis, name of the last king of France (1), and Hugh, name of the first Capetian king (2), are royal names but are still in use in the modern world. Then there are also names that represent the beautiful natural world, fostering a deep connection with the environment. Over the years, French names too have learnt to blend with modern names. Multicultural influence is evident in names that are seen as versatile and adaptable. Whether you are allured by the traditional and classic feel of centuries-old names or like the cool blend of modern French names, our collection is equipped with all kinds of names that you may like for your boy. Let’s explore all the possible French names that may suit your little one.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Barden		Boy	Lives near the boar's den; Boar's den
Bardene		Boy	From the Boar Valley
Bardolph		Boy	Ax-wolf
Bardon		Boy	Minstrel; Singer-poet; Barley Valley
Bardot		Boy	French surname
Barhloew		Boy	Lives on the Bare Hill
Barnabe		Boy	Son of Prophecy
Barnett		Boy	Leader; From the Land That was Burned; Noble Man
Barnum		Boy	From the Nobleman's Home
Barrak		Boy	Flash of Lightning
Barre		Boy	Gateway; Pole; One who worked at a bar in a tollhouse
Barrick		Boy	Grain farm; A barley farm
Barrie		Boy	Lives at the Barrier; Fair-haired; From the Land That was Burned; Sharp; Pointed; Bear-strength
Barrymore		Boy	Pointed Object
Barthelemy		Boy	Farmer's Son
Barthram		Boy	Illustrious; Glorious Raven
Bartleah		Boy	From Bart's Meadow
Bartlomiej		Boy	Son of Talmai; Farmer's Son
Bartolome		Boy	Ploughman; Farmer's Son
Bartram		Boy	Glorious Raven; Bright Raven
Barwolf		Boy	Ax Wolf
Basilios		Boy	Royal
Basquiat		Unisex	Revolutionary; Artistic; Iconic
Basse		Boy	Wild boar
Bastien		Boy	Respected; Well-regarded
Bastion		Unisex	A stronghold or fortress; A place of protection or defense
Baudelaire		Boy	French surname; A short sword
Baudet		Boy	The joyful one
Baudry		Boy	One who is bold and powerful
Bayard		Boy	With Red-Brown Hair
Bayley		Boy	Steward
Bayou		Unisex	A slow-moving stream; A marshy lake; Wetland
Bear		Boy	Produce; To give birth
Beatus		Boy	Blessed; Happy
Beau		Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Beauchamp		Unisex	Beautiful field
Beaudean		Boy	Shelter; Protection; Cover
Beaudouin		Boy	French form of Baldwin; Brave friend
Beaumont		Boy	Beautiful mountain
Beauregard		Boy	Beautiful outlook
Beaux		Boy	Handsome, charming, stylish
Beaw		Boy	A beautiful one
Beceere		Boy	Lives by the Beech Tree
Bede		Boy	Prayer
Beecher		Boy	Lives by the beech tree
Beldan		Boy	Lives in the Beautiful Glen
Beldane		Boy	Lives in the Beautiful Valley
Belden		Boy	From The Fair Valley
Belial		Boy	Worthless
Bellamy		Boy	Good friend
Bellarose		Unisex	Beautiful rose
Bellinor		Boy	Beautiful and dark person
Belmont		Boy	From a beautiful hill
Belot		Unisex	A name of a card game
Beman		Boy	Lovely Hill; A variant of Beeman
Bemelle		Boy	Strong as a Bear
Benaiah		Boy	Son of the Lord
Benard		Boy	From Bernard
Benedictus		Boy	Blessed; Happy; Enjoying happiness; Enjoying the bliss of Heaven
Benett		Boy	Blessed
Beni		Boy	Plait of hair; Blessed
Benjie		Boy	Diminutive of Benjamin; Right-hand son; Son of the right-hand
Benjiman		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Benn		Boy	Born of the right hand; Abbreviation of Benjamin and Benedict; Son
Benoit		Boy	Form of Benedict
Bensen		Boy	Ben's son; Diligent
Beomann		Boy	Beekeeper
Beore		Boy	Birch Tree
Beretun		Boy	From the Barley Farm
Berford		Boy	From the Barley Ford
Berge		Boy	To Help
Berkeley		Boy	From the Birch tree meadow; Place Name; Where Birches grow
Berkley		Boy	From the Birch tree meadow; Place Name; Where Birches grow
Berle		Boy	A water parsnip
Berlioz		Unisex	Musical; Passionate
Bernad		Boy	Strong and Brave as a Bear
Bernal		Boy	Strong Bear
Bernard		Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Bernardin		Boy	Brave
Bernardino		Boy	Brave; Brave as a Bear
Bernd		Boy	Brave Like a Bear
Bernhardus		Boy	Brave Like a Bear
Bernon		Boy	Brave as a Bear
Bernt		Boy	Hill; Mount; Brave Like a Bear
Berny		Boy	Derived From Bernard
Berton		Boy	From the Fortified Town; Place Name; Bright Settlement; Glorious Ruler; Bright Raven
Berwyk		Boy	From the Barley Grange
Beven		Boy	Youthful; Son of Evan
Bevon		Boy	Evan's Son
Bijou		Unisex	Jewel
Bille		Boy	Will; Desire; Helmet; Protection
Birde		Boy	Bird
Biren		Boy	From the place of sheds
Birkett		Boy	Lives at the Birch Headland
Birkey		Boy	From the Birch Tree Island
Biron		Boy	Surname Used as a Given Name; Place Name; Barn for Cows
Birtel		Boy	From the Bird Hill
Biuon		Boy	One who has good fortune and good heart
Blaed		Boy	Wealthy Glory
Blakey		Boy	Dark Complexioned; Blond

Infographic: Intriguing French Baby Boy Names

The French language brims with names with special meanings. Names for boys, especially, evoke gracefulness and elegance. Many parents feel inclined to find a sophisticated French name for their sons. Go through this infographic and discover some of the unique ones.

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