The French have always had an influence on American culture, from fashion to food to names! Here are the top trending French names in the United States. Which are your favorites?
Top French Boy Names
BERNARD – Bold as a Bear
ANDRE – Manly
MARC – War-like
BEAU – Handsome
MAURICE – Dark-skinned
LEON – Lion-like
MARCEL – Young Warrior
ARMAND – Army Man
LIONEL – Little Lion
DAX – Leader
Top French Girl Names
CHARLOTTE – Free
BELLE – Beauty
MARCELINE – Young Warrior
CORINNE – Maiden
NATHALIE – Born on Christmas Day
ANAÏS – Gracious, Merciful
SYLVIE – Forest
SIMONE – To be Heard
DENISE – Devotee of DIonysos
AMELIE – Hardworking
Top French Gender-Neutral Names
BLAISE – Lisping
DIOR – Present
BELLAMY – From the French “Bel Ami” meaning Good Friend
REMI/REMY – Oarsman, Remedy
SIDNEY/SYDNEY – Follower of St.
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Episode #36 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss everything about French names! We start with the history of naming in France, then discuss the top 20 most popular names in France and how they compare to the top 20 most popular names in Quebec and the U.S. Read More
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Actress Ashley Tisdale is growing her family! The Phineas and Ferb voiceover actor has revealed she and her husband Christopher French are expecting their second baby together. “We can’t wait to meet you.”
To announce the news, the High School Musical alum shared an image of herself outdoors wearing a pair of jeans and white button up, with the jeans folded down below her baby bump and the shirt buttoned up under her chest to expose her belly. Read More
Are you seeking a moniker with a dash of uniqueness and a hint of mystique? Look no further than the captivating world of baby names containing the letter X. You don’t have to be Elon Musk to love X-names, a trend that’s become popular in the past five years. Read More
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Each decade, the U.S. census bureau compiles the top last names in the United States. We have added origins and meanings to this list to give you a comprehensive collection of the top U.S. surnames. The background of the top surnames/last names in the United States are primarily English, Spanish, Celtic, and Asian. Read More
What’s in a middle name? The middle name often hangs out in the background, like the unsung hero of the naming game. It’s not just a filler between the first and last; think of it as the hidden gem that adds a dash of flair to your baby’s full name. Read More
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Jennifer and Mallory celebrate their 100th episode with Royal Names. Joining us is special guest Amanda Matta, TikTok’s #1 Royal commentator! We discuss the British Royal Family names and naming trends, along with French, Slavic, Persian, African, Japanese and Chinese royal names. Read More
Episode #79 – Top Names of 2021
Speakers: Jennifer Moss, Mallory Moss
J: I’m Jennifer Moss.
M: And I’m Mallory Moss
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.
M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)
J: Yes, by chance, not by choice. Read More
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