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14 French Baby Girl Names That Are Oh So ‘Belle’

Your favorite place in the world is Paris, and the only thing you love more than your Breton-striped top is your red Chanel lipstick. It only makes sense that you—an unabashed Francophile—would consider one of the following French baby names should you one day find yourself with une petite fille. If you're looking for something truly special, these uncommon baby names inspired by French culture are perfect choices.

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french baby girl names clementine
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Clementine 

Meaning: “Mercy,” or, you know, a delicious fruit. 

french baby girl names delphine
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Delphine

Meaning: “Dolphin.” Must love animals. 


french baby girl names coralie
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Coralie

Meaning: “Coral.” We know what her favorite color will be…

french baby girl names marceline
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Marceline 

Meaning: “Longevity.” 

french baby girl names ophelie
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Ophelie

Meaning: “Serpentine.” Sassy. 


french baby girl names estee
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Estee 

Meaning: “Star,” because, duh. 

french baby girl names violetta
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Violetta

Meaning: “Little violet.” 

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french baby girl names adalie
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Adalie

Meaning: “Of nobility.” She fancy. 

french baby girl names carine
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Carine

Meaning: “Pure,” just like those giant eyes. 

french baby girl names eloise
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Eloise 

Meaning: “One who lives at the Plaza.” (Kidding…it means “healthy.”)


french baby girl names lela
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Lela 

Meaning: “Loyalty.” Loyal to being adorable, are we right? 

french baby girl names raissa
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Raissa

Meaning: “Thinker,” with a healthy side of giddiness.

french baby girl names riva
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Riva 

Meaning: “From the shore.” 

french baby girl names ynez
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Ynez

Meaning: “Chaste.” But also, “silly.” 

For more ideas, head to our Baby Names board.



sarah stiefvater

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