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French names starting with A include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to French heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes French-origin names so enduring.

French names starting with A — quick facts

  • 63 French names begin with the letter A
  • 45 girl names, 18 boy names
  • French names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

French Girl Names Starting With A

45 girl names

#71
French
noble
#200
French
beloved
#500
French
Loved, beloved
#574
French
from the river bank
#755
French
messenger of God; angel
#778
French
of the character 'Antonia', unknown meaning
#806
French
elf or supernatural being
#836
French
Highly praising, worthy of admiration.
#849
French
grace, favor
#925
French
dream, vision
#929
French
messenger; angelic
#936
French
noble
#1083
French
Manly, brave
#1092
French
derived from the Greek name 'Artemisia', meaning 'gifted' or 'resilient'
#1157
French
God has favored me; gracious
#1270
French
A form derived from Archibald
#1297
French
Derived from Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'.
#1304
French
Derived from Antoinette, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.
#1334
French
Derived from the male name 'Azél' or 'Azel', often meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#1419
French
dark
#1464
French
priceless
#1476
French
a feminine form of Louis, meaning 'famous warrior'
#1506
French
A variant of the name Alain, meaning 'little rock' or 'noble'.
#1592
French
life
#1678
French
Bright, shining light; Noble, serene
#1704
French
bright
#1738
French↑ Rising
beautiful altar; answered prayer
#1860
French
April
#1882
French
a variant of Azeline, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble birth'
#1888
French
graceful); 珍贵 (precious)
#1927
French
Derived from 'Angelique', meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel'.
#3387
French
Hazelnut
#3833
French↑ Rising
Father's joy
#5959
French
Noble; Noble, serene
#6952
French↑ Rising
Grace
#7246
French↑ Rising
a variant of 'Aline' which is derived from 'Adèle', meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'
#8991
French
noble; noble kind
French
Grace, Favor; Variant of Annelise, meaning Grace and God's Promise
French
Grace
French
Noble.
French↑ Rising
Gold
French
beloved
French
Noble; Noble one or small noble
French
Variant of Alarie, meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'
French
Small wing

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French Boy Names Starting With A

18 boy names

#778
French
noble ruler
#1103
French
defender of the people
#1155
French
with a mustache
#1249
French
army man
#1344
French
Priceless, of inestimable worth.
#1578
French
From the city of Algiers
#1676
French
to speak with bravery
#1714
French
Friend
#1718
French
Noble and ready; One who is noble
#1920
French
noble wolf
#4114
French↑ Rising
A variant of Andrea, often interpreted as 'brave' or 'manly'.
#5083
French
soldier, warrior
#5264
French
noble strength
#6255
French↑ Rising
Noble protector
#6922
French
Forward; ahead.
#7328
French
voyageur
#9936
French↑ Rising
home ruler
French
from the east