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
Lional		Boy	Little; Young lion
Lionet		Boy	Young or small lion
Lisle		Boy	One who is from the island
Loan		Boy	A light that is good
Loic		Boy	Warrior of great fame
Loire		Unisex	A major river in France
Lonell		Boy	A lion cub
Loreal		Unisex	Made of gold; Adorned with gold; Beautiful; Magnificent
Lothair		Boy	The one who fights; Fame in battle
Lothaire		Boy	Famous army
Lou		Boy	Famous warrior; Good soldier
Loui		Unisex	Strong warrior
Louie		Boy	Famous warrior
Louisse		Unisex	Famed warrior; Renowned fighter
Lourd		Boy	Strong or powerful
Louvain		Unisex	Place name; Town in Belgium
Lovel		Boy	One who is like a young wolf
Lovell		Boy	A wolf cub
Lovett		Boy	A person who has the qualities of a young wolf
Luc		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Lucho		Boy	Warrior of great fame
Ludovic		Boy	Famous warrior
Lueis		Boy	A renowned fighter
Luno		Boy	One who stares at the Moon
Lusian		Boy	Bretons form of Lucian; Light
Luxanna		Unisex	Light; Illuminated one
Lyale		Boy	Island
Lyonell		Boy	One who is compared to a lion
Lyse		Unisex	God is my oath
Macee		Boy	French name describing a weapon
Maela		Unisex	Princess; Chief
Maelle		Boy	A chief or a prince
Maelys		Unisex	Chief; Princess
Magritte		Unisex	Subtle; Artistic; Enigmatic
Maine		Unisex	Mainland
Maines		Boy	One from the new land
Maisan		Boy	Mason; Stoneworker; A variant of Maison
Maisun		Boy	Mason; Stoneworker; A variant of Maison
Mallary		Unisex	Strong-willed and determined
Mallon		Boy	One who is very pleasant
Mallorie		Boy	Unhappy; Unlucky; A spelling variant of Mallory
Mallot		Boy	A variant of Mallot; Noble and simple
Maloni		Unisex	From the sky
Malory		Boy	Unhappy; Unlucky
Mansel		Boy	From the Manse; Habitational name from France; Inhabitant of Le Mans
Mansell		Boy	From the Manse; Habitational name from France; Inhabitant of Le Mans
Marais		Boy	Marsh or wetland area
Marcel		Boy	Belonging to Mars
Marcelino		Boy	A Boy warrior
Marchello		Boy	He is like a warrior
Margo		Boy	Pearl
Margor		Boy	A french name for pearl
Marionette		Unisex	A puppet controlled from above by strings
Marlon		Boy	Little hawk; Male
Marque		Boy	He who is like Mars, the God of the war
Marquel		Boy	A war-like person; One who is like Mars
Marquette		Unisex	Land owner; A French habitational name
Marquis		Boy	A nobleman title
Marrie		Unisex	Beloved; Love
Marschall		Boy	One who takes care of the horses
Marsella		Unisex	Elegant, strong, and passionate
Marshal		Boy	A steward; A man who takes care of the horses
Marshall		Boy	horse caretaker
Marshel		Boy	A servant who takes care of the horses
Maslyn		Boy	A petite, little twin
Massey		Boy	A burden; Prophecy
Massin		Boy	He who works with the stone
Masson		Boy	He who is a stoneworker
Masyn		Boy	A person who is a mason or a stone worker
Matheu		Boy	A gift of God
Matiese		Unisex	Matthew; Gift of God
Matthieu		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Mattieu		Boy	Gift of God
Mauger		Boy	A spear
Maurelle		Unisex	Dark; Moorish
Maurice		Boy	Dark
Maurin		Boy	Dark-haired
Mayhew		Boy	Gift of God
Maysen		Boy	Stone worker
Mazelle		Unisex	Variant of Mazel; Star
Meledisant		Boy	A saint who serves Jesus; A servant saint
Mercier		Boy	Merchandise; A merchant; A trader who deals in textile
Merlot		Unisex	Blackbird
Meryle		Boy	Shining sea
Miabelle		Unisex	Stunning beauty; Grace; Elegance
Miche		Unisex	Large loaf of bread
Michel		Boy	A messenger of God
Michon		Unisex	The precious talent from the highest place
Mignonette		Unisex	Small; Sweet; Delicate; A group of flowering plants in the Reseda family
Milot		Boy	A boastful soldier; A proud one
Minion		Unisex	A follower or underling of a powerful person
Mirage		Unisex	Illusion
Mishel		Unisex	Who is like God
Mississippi		Boy	A great river; A huge river; The father of water
Moet		Unisex	Sweet
Moise		Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.
Moncler		Unisex	Luxury, elegance, high-quality
Monette		Unisex	Strong, determined, and independent
Montague		Boy	The pointed end of the mountain
Montel		Boy	Little mountain; Royal Mountain; A variant of Montreal

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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