French Baby Names
French baby names have traditionally been taken from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints although French babies were usually named after their grandparents. Popular French catholic names include Jean, Jacques, Michel, Jean-Baptiste, Marie, Jean, and Brittany. Cross gender names include Dominique and Claude as well as hyphenated names such as Jean-Luc and Jean-Paul are popular. Many names that may be considered feminine to other cultures are given to boys in the French culture. Such names include Anne, Marie, and Brigette. Although creative names can be common, the national register has the authority to refute names they feel may be detrimental to the child in future years. Popular baby boy names include Benjamin, meaning "youngest," Christoph or "Christopher," Calvin, meaning "bald," Edmond, meaning "prosperous protection," and Fidele, meaning "faithful." Popular baby girl names include Aalish, meaning "of noble kind," Belia, meaning "beautiful," Carie, meaning "free man," Cher, meaning "dear one," and Dominique, meaning "lord."
