Female and male names most popular from last year : Occitania.
606 names found
Eloise
French feminine name derived from Adalwolf, meaning "noble wolf", with notable historical figures and literary characters.
Madeline
French-derived feminine given name, ultimately stemming from the Occitan 'Mahalda,' signifying 'from Magdala' and associated with Mary Magdalene.
Isabelle
Popular feminine given name with roots tracing back to the German name Adelheid through its Occitan form Izabel. Derived from 'adal', meaning noble, and 'heid', meaning kind or sort, Isabelle translates as "noble kind". It gained popularity during medieval France via Norman invaders and was further popularized by Queen Isabella of France in the 14th century. Throughout history, notable figures such as Isabelle of Angoulême and Isabella di Morra have borne this name, which remains globally popular today.
Arielle
Beautiful and unique French name derived from "ariel," meaning "lioness.
Jaime
Spanish origin, derived from either the diminutive form of James ('supplanter') or the Occitan name meaning 'one who loves God'. It gained prominence in Spain during the Middle Ages through figures like Jaime I of Aragon and remains popular today for both boys and girls.
Renee
Feminine given name of French origin, derived from Renée which comes from the Occitan name Renata. It means "reborn" or "given again".
Cartier
French origin dating back to the 13th century, is derived from 'carteira,' meaning 'cart maker' or 'stationer.'
Bernadette
Classic French female name derived from Bernard, meaning 'brave bear'. Popularized by Bernadette Soubirous who reported visions at Lourdes, it signifies strength and bravery.
Delainey
Irish given name derived from Delaunay, brought by Norman invaders in the 12th century. Its meaning is unclear but may relate to the French name Delaunay and the Occitan word "delana," meaning "of the laurel.
Yvette
Feminine French name derived from the Occitan word "iveta", meaning 'yew', a sacred tree to ancient Celts symbolizing immortality.
Azaire
Captivating French name derived from 'azairac,' meaning 'of the azure air' or 'sky-blue.'
Eloisa
Unique Spanish feminine name with Germanic roots meaning "famous warrior" or "noble," popularized during the Middle Ages by historical figures like Elowisa de la Cerda and literary works such as Torquato Tasso's "Jerusalem Delivered.
Arnold
Masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements "arn" meaning "eagle" and "wulf" meaning "wolf".
Abrielle
Enchanting feminine given name with Occitan roots meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge,' symbolizing protection and security.
Ivette
Feminine given name of Hispanic origin, popularized by French poet Bertran de Born, and means 'yew'.
Aleida
Captivating Catalan name derived from Alienor (Eleanor), meaning 'other' or 'foreign', and has been popularized by historical figures like Aliet d'Albret.
Lourdes
Spanish-French name derived from 'Lorda', meaning 'fortress'. It gained prominence after Marian apparitions in Lourdes, France.
Alize
French name derived from the Occitan word 'aliza', meaning 'the north wind'. It has gained global popularity, often associated with strength and freedom due to its connection with the wind.
Olivier
Classic French masculine given name derived from Old French "Oliver," ultimately from Germanic "Alawig," meaning "noble war.
Landrie
Distinctive French name derived from "landre," meaning "of the land." It signifies groundedness and connection to nature.
Aramis
French name derived from the Occitan word "aramitz," meaning "hind." It gained popularity through Alexander Dumas' novel "The Three Musketeers," where it is associated with bravery, cunning, and loyalty due to its titular character's qualities as a skilled musketeer and secret priest.
Ruston
Distinctive French origin given name derived from the Occitan word 'rustic', meaning 'of the country' or 'rural'. It carries strong associations with nature and countryside simplicity.
Issabella
Italian name derived from the German Izabel, meaning "devoted to God," popularized through figures like Isabella of Sicily and Shakespeare's tragedy "Measure for Measure.
Alizay
Rare but elegant French feminine name derived from the Occitan word "alís" meaning "noble".
Azaylie
Unique French given name derived from the Occitan word "azais," meaning "clear" or "pure." It is inspired by the town of Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley, known for its stunning castle on an island in the Indre River.
Elva
Distinctive Spanish name derived from the Occitan word 'alvèra', meaning 'energetic' or 'vigorous'.
Raymon
Rare but distinctive male given name of Spanish origin that signifies "wise protection" or "wisdom protecting," with historic ties to notable figures and literature.
Aili
Meet Aili, a distinctive French name derived from 'ail', the Occitan word for garlic.
Amais
Rare French name derived from Occitan 'amis', meaning 'friends', once popular for twins or siblings during medieval France.
Emran
Merelin is a rare, enchanting name of French origin derived from Occitan "Meravell," translating to "wonderful" or "marvelous." It also bears association with Merlin, the legendary Arthurian sorcerer. Once popular among Occitan speakers, it now stands independently as an elegant and whimsical choice.
Arin
Hebrew name meaning "song," derived from the Hebrew word "arin," meaning "to sing.
Mirielle
Rare yet captivating French feminine given name originating from the Occitan language, meaning "my king" or "my queen".
Magali
Enchanting Occitan-derived female name, originally from southern France, meaning 'big' or 'large', symbolizing wishes for a large family.
Jhostin
Rare Spanish male given name derived from the Occitan word "ostin" meaning east, brought to Spain by the Moors. It was popular among medieval nobility and is associated with strength and leadership. Despite its rarity, it has gained global popularity and carries historical significance.
Roque
Roque: Spanish origin meaning 'rock' or 'rugged mountain peak', popularized by Visigoths.
Solange
French female given name derived from the Occitan word "solatge," meaning "sunlight" or "sunny.
Vallolet
Rare French given name with unclear origins, possibly derived from the Occitan word "valo" meaning "to flow".
Cartier
French surname that means "cart maker" or "cart seller", though its bearers historically were not involved in such trade.
Chantal
Female given name of French origin, derived from the Occitan word 'chantera', meaning 'to sing'. It signifies music, joy, harmony, and creativity, while also being linked to freedom and independence due to its Occitan roots.
Chantel
Unique feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Occitan word "chantera" meaning to sing or perform music. It translates to mean "song" or "songbird".