Names: Female Given Names Popular Female Given Names in France Rank Name Meaning 1 Marie star of the sea 2 Nathalie birthday of the Lord 3 Isabelle pledged to God 4 Catherine pure 5 Sylvie woods, forest 6 Monique advisor 7 Christine follower of Christ 8 Martine dedicated to Mars (Roman god of war) 9 Anne grace, favor 10 Sandrine man's defender 11 Valerie healthy, strong 12 Jacqueline supplanter 13 Sophie wisdom 14 Nicole victory of the people 15 Laurence laurel-crowned 16 Patricia noble 17 Brigitte power, strength 18 Christiane follower of Christ 19 Corinne beautiful maiden 20 Stephanie crown 21 Christelle follower of Christ 22 Chantal stone 23 Francoise from France; free one 24 Celine heavenly 25 Aurelie golden 26 Caroline free, strong 27 Veronique she who brings victory 28 Karine pure 29 Denise dedicated to Dionysus (Greek god of wine) 30 Maria star of the sea 31 Jeanne "God is gracious" 32 Delphine from Delphi (in ancient Greece) 33 Emilie rival 34 Claudine lame 35 Julie youthful 36 Colette people of victory 37 Claire clear, bright 38 Yvette yew tree 39 Anne-Marie grace, favor + star of the sea 40 Pascale Easter 41 Florence flowering, blossoming 42 Madeleine woman from Magdala (ancient city on the Sea of Galilee in modern-day northern Israel) 43 Sandra man's defender 44 Annick grace, favor 45 Mireille to admire 46 Bernadette brave bear 47 Helene light, bright 48 Josiane "God increases" 49 Jeannine "God is gracious" Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.