
Lilou - Meaning ‘lily’ and pronounced ‘lee-loo’, we’re sure you’ll agree it has a fresh, modern feel to it. Lucienne - Possibly one of the most French sounding names on this list, pronounced ‘loo-SYEN’, this lovely name means ‘light’. Coco - The nickname of the legendary French designer Coco Chanel, Coco has since become a cute name in its own right. Eloise - Meaning ‘healthy’, this cute French name is probably one of the most popular on the list, thanks to its appearance in the TV show Lost.
Esme - Meaning ‘esteemed and beloved’, Esme is also popular thanks to the character Esme Cullen in the blockbuster Twilight trilogy.Adeline - The French diminutive of the name Adele, this old fashioned name, meaning ‘nobility’, has a particular charm.Isabelle - Meaning ‘pledged to God’, Isabelle is another more common French name.Gabrielle - Meaning ‘God is my strength’, this is actually designer Coco Chanel’s real name.
Emmeline - Forget that it means ‘work’, this archaic, exotic French name will definitely stand out on the class register. Madeleine - Despite its slightly forgettable meaning, ‘woman from Magdala or high tower’, this popular name has a beautiful ring to it. Juliette - Meaning ‘youthful’, this name is slowly but surely becoming more popular than its English counterpart. Ines - Meaning ‘pure’, this will appeal to those seeking an unusual, yet classic name for their new baby girl. Elodie - Meaning ‘foreign riches’, Elodie is a major character in Emile Zola’s novel The Earth. Clara - Meaning ‘bright’ and ‘clear’ this French name is growing in popularity. Chloé - Similar to the English version in spelling, but different in pronunciation (‘kloh-ay’), this beautiful name means ‘blooming’ and is historically linked to the Greek goddess of agriculture. Brigitte - For a long time, this name has been associated with the famous Brigitte Bardot, yet this beautiful girls name means ‘strength’ or ‘exalted one’. Clemence - Calm and composed, with an utterly French pronunciation (‘clay-mahnz’), this adorable name means ‘mild and merciful’. Amelie - A traditional French name meaning ‘hard-working’, Amelie has been put back on the popular list thanks to the 2001 film.