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French boy names starting with C bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to French tradition or simply love how C names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

French Boy names starting with C

  • 20 French boy names begin with C
  • All names include full etymology from French naming tradition
  • French names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
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French Boy Names Starting With C

20 boy names of French origin beginning with C

#541
French
A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.
#553
French
Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'.; Variant of Christian.
#593
French
Old French
#642
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#646
French
Small keyhole
#663
French
A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'
#800
French
From the word 'chaste', meaning pure or virtuous.
#887
French
Stylish or fashionable
#912
French
cupbearer
#1289
French
house or home
#1419
French
the sun
#1428
French
Steadfast, loyal.
#1450
French
Derived from 'Christophe', meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#1609
French
Clear, loud, or ringing, especially referring to sound
#1807
French
from the name 'Carden'
#1903
French
heart
#1981
French
Heavenly; celestial.
French
a man who is a carpenter or builder
French
raven
French
derived from the term 'courte', meaning 'short'

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