Female and male names most popular from last year : Pays de la Loire.
17 names found
Croix
French origin given name derived from the word "croix," meaning "cross." It originated as a place name and has been used historically, with notable figures like Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier.
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.
Masson
French occupational surname derived from "masse", meaning "mass" or "heap". It likely originated in the 13th century and signifies someone who worked with large quantities of goods or lived near a hillock. Today, Masson is prevalent worldwide but remains most common in France.
Azaylea
Unique name of uncertain origin, believed by some to be derived from Native American words meaning "immortal" or "heavenly," or possibly linked to the French town Azay-le-Rideau. Its popularity has grown due to its distinctive sound and beautiful meanings associated with it.
Joliet
French given name derived from the commune Joliett in Burgundy, meaning "pretty" or "handsome," originally used as a surname for attractive individuals during the Middle Ages.
Koleston
Rare French name that means "dark haired," originating from the Old French words "col" (black) and "-eston" (place), with historical ties to French nobility like the House of Bourbon.
Anjolie
Captivating French name derived from Anjou, a historic region in western France, meaning "from Anjou.
Kerlens
Rare and unique given name of Breton origin, translating to "little dark head" or "dark-haired one.
Anjonette
Unique French-derived female name likely coined recently, possibly meaning 'little Anjou' or 'resembling Anjou', referring to the historical region in France.
Candes
Rare French given name derived from the Occitan word "canda", meaning 'to burn' or 'torch'.
Chalette
Rare French given name derived from 'chalete,' an old French word for small cabin or cottage.
Loir
French origin, derived from the river Loire which means 'to flow'.
Marce
Latin origin, meaning "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war, symbolizing courage or military prowess.
Orlean
Unique, French-origin given name derived from the historical city of Orléans, meaning 'noble estate' or 'noble land'.
Rives
Unique, French-origin given name derived from "rive," meaning "riverbank" or "shore." It symbolizes a deep appreciation for nature's beauty and tranquility associated with rivers.
Roanne
Stylish French female given name derived from the city of Roanne in Loire department, originally named "Rodanus" meaning "riverbank".
Trenard
Rare French given name, derived from the surname "Trénard," meaning either "from the sieve maker's house" or "from the sieves' place.