In each language, first and last names have their own etymology, their own origin. And French is no exception. In French names and surnames were formed historically, originating from some locality or from some clan.
Today we will talk about French names and surnames. We, like you, dear lovers of the French language, are interested in the origin of names and surnames in France. Let's quickly begin our journey into the world of French names and surnames!
Dictionary of French names and surnames, Larousse publishing house
Friends, before I inform you of the beautiful French men's and female names, before making a list or generator of names of French men and women, pay attention to some details:
- France is very fond of double names (prénom), such as Jean- Marc, Jean-Pierre, Paul-Henri, Anne- Marie, Marie-Louise . Usually these are two names of the same gender, which are written with a hyphen. But there are cases when one name is female and the other is male. For a boy, the male name comes first, then the female name - Jean-Marie , for a girl - vice versa - Anne-Vincent . Do you remember the name of the philosopher Voltaire? — François Marie Arouet Voltaire . It is worth considering that if a person has a double name, then this is exactly what they should be called: Jean-Pierre – this is exactly Jean-Pierre, and not just Jean or Pierre.
- Many female names are formed by adding a suffix to the male name -e ,—ette , or -ine . For example: Jean – Jeanne ; Henry – Henriette; Maurice Mauricine; Honoré Honorine. Sometimes these suffixes affect pronunciation Armand (Arman) - Armande (Armand), and sometimes not Daniel (Daniel)- Danielle (Daniel).
- Diminutives male names are formed by adding the suffix - et, -ot , and women's –ette, -otte .
These were the distinctive features of French names, and now:
A brief history of how surnames appeared in France
In the 16th century, the king ordered all families to acquire surnames ( le nom de famille – family name). The surname could be the name of the head of the family: Martin, Bernard, Thomas, Robert, Richard, Michel, Henri, etc. Or some of his distinctive feature or characteristic: Legrand - big, Lepetit - small, Leroux - red; or place of residence: Dubois - from the forest or one who lives near the forest, Dupont - one who lives next to the bridge or in the town of Le Pont; the main occupation of a person or tool: Fournier - stove maker, Mercier - seller, Beaudelaires - carpenter's cleaver, Hachette - carpenter's adze or mason's pick, Bonnet - hat, cap, cap. Plant names were also used: Castan - from chataîgne - chestnut, Lavigne - vigne - grapes.
The surnames of the nobles came from their estates plus the prefix de : le comte d'Artois - Count d'Artois, le duc d'Orléans - Duke of Orleans.
French first and last name generator
We can say that such a generator is a Russian transcription of French names and surnames. For example, Diane - Diana, Angélique - Angelique, Poline - Polina, Jean - Jean (Ivan), Godefroi - Godefroy, Duroy - Duroy.
Although, for example, it is permissible to say both Daniel and Danielle - Danielle. You can say both Celine and Selina – Céline.
French names and surnames
Now let's take a closer look at female and male French names and surnames and their Russian pronunciation.
Male names:
- Jean – Jean (Ivan)
- Michel - Michel (Mikhail)
- Philippe - Philip
- Alain - Alain
- Patrick - Patrick
- Pierre - Pierre (Peter)
- Nicolas - Nikola (Nikolai)
- Christophe - Christophe
- Christian
- Daniel – Daniel (Daniil)
- Bernard - Bernard
- Eric - Eric
- Frédéric - Frederic
- Laurent
- Olivier - Olivier
Men's French names Female names:
- Marie - Marie (Maria)
- Nathalie - Natalie (Natalya)
- Isabelle - Isabelle
- Françoise - Francoise
- Christine
- Monique
- Nicole - Nicole
- Sophie - Sophie (Sofia)
- Anne – An (Anna)
- Celine - Celine
- Brigitte - Brigitte
- Catherine – Catherine (Ekaterina)
Female French names The most common French surnames.
Beautiful French names are original and have interesting story origin. The first names and surnames in France appeared dozens of centuries ago. Since then they have often been modified, both under the influence historical events, and thanks to the spirit of new fashion trends. Female names are endowed with a special charm and charm, which is why they are common not only in France, but also in other countries.
Traditions of France
Unlike Russian people, the French often have not one, but two or three names and only one surname. This custom appeared due to the influence of the Roman Catholic Church. It is believed that if you name a child two names, then throughout the person’s life he will be protected by not one, but two saints.
If parents named their child a triple name, this does not mean that people around them will pronounce it in full in order to address the person. Among the three names, the child has one official name, which is used as the main one. When a baby grows up, he leaves for himself only one name, which he likes most. In this case, he will not need to re-register documents.
The French names currently in use first appeared several hundred years ago BC. In Gaul, Greek words were often borrowed and Celtic names, during the invasion of the ancient Romans - Roman, in the Middle Ages - German. At the end of the 18th century, according to a new law, the French named their children after Catholic saints.
French female names of the ancient Gallic era:
In ancient times, Greek names were common:
- Anne (Ann) - graceful, God's grace
- Eve (Eve) - full of life
Male names of Greek origin:
The most popular French female names of the late 20th century:
Frankish variants
Most Frankish names have two roots: the first root is from the name of the father, and the second is from the name of the mother.
Rare male names of Frankish origin:
Female names of Frankish origin:
- Arogasta - mistress of eagles
- Gibetrude - friend of the gift
- Albofleda - possessing the beauty of fairies
- Chrodehilda - glorious warrior
- Avdovera - happy warrior
- Avrovefa - arrow woman, swift
- Bertefleda - shining with beauty
What are women and men called now?
Below is a list of the most used and beautiful French female names in the current century:
You already know how different
Do you know which French names are most popular in France today?
Judging by the children in our yard, most Russian parents continue to think that names like Nicole, Sophie, Emily and Daniel are still relevant. Perhaps this is true for Russia, but in France there is a completely different fashion for names!
My little review French female and male names, which won the greatest sympathy in 2013 among French parents. With remarks, additions and digressions.
Female French names
- Emma (Emma) - I’m surprised how this name hasn’t set the French on edge yet? For 9 years now, the name Emma has topped the official ranking of the most popular female names!
- Lola (Lola) is a derivative of Louise. Of course, it sounds less formal and more playful, but little girls tend to grow up...
- Chloe - the name became widespread with the popularization of black American culture.
- Ines (Inez) - a derivative of Agnes of Latin American origin.
- Lea (Lea) - of course, there is no arguing about tastes... But since this is my blog, I will arrogate to myself the right to say what I think: the name is faceless and inexpressive. But the Franks like it... for like 11 years now.
- Jade
- Manon (Mano) is a derivative of Mari. Probably something like our “Mani” or “Marusya”, only for the French this is a noble option.
- Louise (Louise) is another truly French name in the “retro” style.
- Zoe (Zoe) - here the designation of the name saves the day, Zoe is translated as “Life”.
- Lilou (Lilu) - ahem.. name in honor main character"The Fifth Element"!
- Lena (Lena) - well, Russian parents are finally respected.
- Sarah (Sarah) - Sarochka... is it just me that does NOT have French associations with this name?
- Camille (Kamiy) - something like our Yul and Katya - alternative a win-win for all time.
- Maelys (Maelis) - an abbreviation name for “Marie? la fleur de Lys.” Anything is better than Vladlen or Kim...
- Lina (Lina) - diminutive of Angelina (by the way, this is my daughter’s name! Only here Lina as a diminutive didn’t catch on... And in 2011 this name was certainly not in the top)
- Eva (Eva) - Eva is a very popular name in Russia today.
- Louna (Moon)
- Clara (Clara)
- Alice (Alice) - well, the French have many variable forms: Alisya, Alison, Alice...
- Romane (Roman) is an inhabitant of Rome, that is, an analogue of the name Rimma.
Male French names
- Nathan (Nathan) - this name has been in the top five since 2005. The French brother of our Artyom.
- Lucas
- Leo (Leo) - Leva conquered the French with his brevity and character.
- Enzo (Enzo) - little Enzo, like Lilu, owe their name to the “seventh art”. Namely, the success of Luc Besson’s film “Abyss Blue”.
- Louis (Louis) - a successful move - a combination of brevity and royal flair!
- Gabriel (Gabriel) - when choosing this name, the fashion trend takes precedence over the understanding of the Old Testament etymology.
- Jules (Jules) - the proper name of Julius Caesar became a hit and for some reason is now associated exclusively with France.
- Timeo (Timeo) ... and in general all male names ending with “o” are the latest in fashion.
- Hugo
- Arthur (Arthur)
- Ethan (Ethan)
- Raphael (Raphael) ... beautiful name, only adult Rafaels very often transform into “Rafs”.
- Mael is a Breton name meaning "Chief, Prince".
- Tom (Tom) - I prefer the full-sounding analogue of this name Thomas.
- Noah (Noah) - I hope that the fashion for such names will not come to us soon...
- Mathis (Matis)
- Theo (Theo)
- Adam...to balance Eve.
- Nolan
- Clement (Clement) is the namesake of our Voroshilov.
There are many beautiful and different French names...
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French surnames
French surnames
List of famous French surnames.
First French surnames appeared among representatives of high French society. Later, in 1539, a royal decree was issued, according to which every resident of France was assigned his family name, that is, a surname.
The French, like other peoples, used personal names, nicknames and derivatives of names and nicknames as surnames.
According to the royal decree, surnames were to be inherited and recorded in church and parish books. This royal decree of 1539 is considered official start appearance of French surnames. Aristocrats used the preposition de before their surname.
At first, according to French law, a child could only bear the father's surname, and the mother's surname could only be given to the child if the father was unknown. Now French legislation allows parents to decide for themselves whose surname the child will bear – the father’s surname or the mother’s surname. Also used double French surnames, which are written with a hyphen.
Currently, the following titles are used before using French names and surnames:
Mademoiselle (mademoiselle) - an appeal to an unmarried woman, girl.
Madame (madam) - an appeal to a married, divorced or widowed woman. The plural is Mesdames (“medam”).
Monsieur (monsieur) - an address to a man.
Like all words in French, surnames have fixed stress on the end of the word.
French surnames (list)
Adan
Alain
Azoulay
Alcan
Amalrik
Anglade
Anen
Arbogast
Arias
Arno
Harcourt
Attal
Bazin
Bayo
Bastien
Bayle
Benard
Benoit
Bertlein
Blancart
Bonnard
Bonnier
Bosset
Beauchamp
Brossard
Boisselier
Boulanger
Bujeau
Valois
Valyan
Weber
Whenua
Viardot
Vilar
Villaret
Vidal
Villeret
Vienne
Gaben
Gallon
Galliano
Garrel
Guerin
Gobert
Godard
Gautier
Grosso
Not at all
Debussy
Deco
Delage
Delaunay
Delmas
Desmarais
Deneuve
Depardieu
Defosse
Dieudonné
Dubois
Ducret
Dumage
Dupre
Duplessis
Jacquard
Jamet
Jarre
Joncières
Julien
Iber
Cavelier
Camber
Campo
Katel
Catuaurus
Keratri
Clément
Collo
Corro
Crespin
Coypel
Curie
Labule
Lavello
Lavoine
Lacombe
Lambert
Lafar
Levasseur
Legrand
Ledoux
Lemaitre
Lepage
Lefebvre
Loconte
Lurie
Lully
Manodu
Martin
Morel
Mare
Maren
Marmontel
Marceau
Martini
Marouani
Marshall
Marchand
Matia
Merlin
Mero
Meriel
Messager
Messiaen
Milhaud
Monsigny
Monty
Moriah
Moss
Mouquet
Murai
Monsoon
Navarre
Necessary
Naseri
Nive
Noiret
Noir
Nuburger
Aubin
Ober
Obier
Riot police
Parisot
Pascal
Pesson
Perrin
Petit
Picard
Planel
Prejean
Ravel
Ramo
Rebel
Ribs
Reverdy
Revial
Reason
Richard
Rouge
Rousset
Roussel
Savar
Senier
Cerro
Sigal
Simon
Sokal
Sorel
Surcouf
Tayfer
Taffanel
Tom
Tomasi
Tortelier
Trintignant
Trial
Truffaut
Tournier
Tiersen
Ouvrard
Farsi
Philip
Francois
Frey
Fresson
Freel
Foucault
Chabrol
Sharby
Chaplain
Charlemagne
Chatillon
Shero
Ersan
Erran
Etex
The most common French surnames
Andre (Andre)
Bernard (Bernard)
Bertrand (Bertrand)
Bonnet
Vincent
Dubois
Dupont
Durand
Girard
Lambert
Leroy
Laurent)
Lefebvre)
Martin)
Martinez (Martinez)
Mercier
Michel
Morel
Moreau
Petit)
Robert)
Richard)
Roux)
Simon)
Thomas)
Francois)
Fournier)
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