These French Girl Names Feel Like a Parisian Daydream
If you're looking for a French girl name that's currently popular in the actual country of France, you won't find many with that quintessentially elegant vibe we find so appealing. A lot of today's popular French girl names are arguably non-French sounding: Jade, Emma, Rose, Alma, and Alice are all in their top 10, per Insee, France's bureau of statistics. And funnily enough, many of the French names we consider perfectly contemporary and timeless here in the States are off the radar in France; names that end in -ette, like Josette, are considered vintage 'old lady' names there (with the exception of Juliette, which is still on France's popularity charts). Although who's to say they won't make a comeback there, just as old-fashioned favorites like Ruby and Hazel have done here in the States?
A couple of things to note before you decide on a French girl name: first, many of them contain accents over the letters (such as Anaïs and Zélie). These are called diacritical marks, and are not allowed on birth certificates in some states; you can check to see if yours is one here. Secondly, if you are dead set on using the French pronunciation but live in a predominantly English-speaking area, your daughter may find herself either constantly correcting people or silently accepting that almost everyone is going to say her name wrong. But if you're OK with, say, Théa (pronounced TAY-ah) being largely pronounced as the English-speaking THEE-uh, carry on! Most of the French girl names we've curated on this list are fairly straightforward to pronounce, though — whether you speak French or not! — and so pretty that even the mispronunciations are stunning.
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Solène
Pronunciation: SAW-LEHN
You might think a name beginning with 'Sol-' would indicate its meaning involves the sun — but no! Solène is actually a version of Solange, which is the French form of a name derived from the Latin word sollemnis, meaning 'religious.'
Chloé
Pronunciation: KLO-EH
Chloé means 'green shoot' in Greek — as in a young plant sprout. A beautiful name any time of year, but especially fitting for a springtime baby!
Théa
Pronunciation: TAY-ah
Théa is the French version of the name Thea, which is typically pronounced differently. It has no specific meaning, as Thea itself is a diminutive of names like Dorothea and Theresa.
Caprice
Pronunciation: kuh-PREES
We can't help but love the meaning of this gem — it comes from the Italian capriccio, meaning 'whim' or 'impulse.'
Oriane
Pronunciation: AW-RIAN
The name Oriane is perfect for your golden child … since it comes from the Latin word aurus, meaning 'gold.'
Lilou
Pronunciation: LEE-LOO
Another name with no discernible meaning, Lilou is simply a nickname that has been used as a given name in recent years. In France, it comes from names that end in the sound -li or -lee, with the addition of -lou as a sign of affection. With names like Lila and Lily being so popular, Lilou is a distinctive-but-similar option.
Mireille
Pronunciation: ME-RAY
This one will definitely be one of the harder names for English speakers to pronounce correctly on the first try, but it's so beautiful that doesn't even matter — right? (Plus, you could always call her Miri or Mira for short.) It comes from the Occitan word mirar, meaning 'to admire.'
Adélie
Pronunciation: AH-DEH-LEE
This one comes from the name Adela, which itself was a short form of names beginning with the element adal (i.e., Adalheide), meaning 'noble.'
Fleur
Pronunciation: FLUUR or FLUR
You can't get much more French than using an actual French word as a name! This one is the French word for 'flower' … and if you're a Harry Potter fan, may make you think of one of its characters, Fleur Delacour.
Joséphine
Pronunciation: ZHO-ZEH-FEEN
The French feminine form of Joseph, which comes from the Hebrew name Yusef, meaning 'to increase.'
Marjolaine
Pronunciation: MAR-ZHAW-LEHN
Foodies might be especially drawn to this name — it's the French word for the minty herb marjoram!
Bijou
Pronunciation: BEE-ZHOO
This one is a sparkling choice — it literally means 'jewel' in French!
Eulalie
Pronunciation: UU-LA-LEE
Eulalie is the French version of the name Eulalia (also a beauty!), which is derived from the Greek εὔλαλος, meaning 'sweetly speaking.' Eula could be a cute nickname choice with a vintage flair!
Josiane
Pronunciation: ZHO-ZYAN
Surprisingly enough Josiane is a diminutive form of Joséphine, so it also means 'to increase.'
Esmé
Pronunciation: EHZ-may
You're going to dote on your baby girl, so this French girl name is the perfect choice: it means 'esteemed' or 'loved.'
Isaline
Pronunciation: EYE-sah-leen
This name is sometimes spelled Isoline, and is found pronounced several different ways — with a long E or an 'iz' sound at the front, or with 'line' at the end instead of 'leen.' But no matter how you pronounce it, it is said to come from the Italian isola, meaning 'island.'
Anaïs
Pronunciation: AH-NA-EES
Sadly, the meaning of this beautiful name is unclear; it may be a form of Anne or Agnes, or derived from a longer name like Athénaïs.
Coraline
Pronunciation: KAW-RA-LEEN
This name was invented by French composer Adolphe Adam for his 1849 opera Le Toréador. But he likely based it on the name Coralie, which means 'coral.'
Eléa
Pronunciation: Eh-LAY-ah
Eléa is a diminutive form of the name Eleanor, derived from the name Alienòr — which literally means 'other Aenor,' and was used to distinguish 12th-century queen Eleanor of Aquitaine from her mother, named Aenor.
Aveline
Pronunciation: AV-eh-leen
Though scholars know this name was derived from the Old German awi, they don't know what that element means. But it's the same root word that brings us other names like Ava and Eileen.
Veronique
Pronunciation: VEH-RAH-NEEK
The French version of Veronica (and decidedly more chic), Veronique comes from the Greek name Pherenike, meaning 'bringer of victory.'
Emmeline
Pronunciation: EHM-ah-leen
An Old French name, this beauty means 'unceasing' or 'brave.'
Zélie
Pronunciation: ZEH-lee
Zélie is a short form of Azélie, which comes from the same root word as Adélie: amal, meaning 'noble.'
Manon
Pronunciation: MA-NAWN (the last N is more of a nasal sound than a hard N)
Manon is actually a French diminutive of Marie, which itself comes from Mary. Meanings are debated; some sources say it means 'bitterness' or 'rebelliousness,' while other sources say it means 'wished-for child' or 'beloved.'
Sandrine
Pronunciation: SAHN-DREEN
The French form of Sandra, which comes from Alessandra — ultimately from the male name Alexander — meaning 'defender of men.'
Anouk
Pronunciation: ah-NOOK
They may not sound very similar, but Anouk is the French diminutive version of Anna — meaning 'favor' or 'grace.'
Sabine
Pronunciation: SAH-BEAN
Sabine is the feminine version of Sabinus, which was a Roman surname meaning 'a Sabine' — referencing the Sabines, a people who lived in ancient Italy.
Amélie
Pronunciation: AH-MEH-LEE
Amélie is the French version of Amelial, and it has something in common with Emmeline, mentioned earlier; they both come from the root amal, meaning 'brave' or 'unceasing.'
Madeleine
Pronunciation: MAD-LEHN
This is another sweet name that is pronounced differently depending on where you're from. In French, it's more like MAD-LEHN. In English, MAD-uh-lin or MAD-uh-line. In Swedish, mahd-eh-LEHN. (Or you could just make it easy and call her Maddy!) It's the French form of the name Magdalene, which means 'of Magdala' — the home village of the biblical Mary Magdalene.
Colette
Pronunciation: KAW-LEHT
Colette is a short form of Nicolette — a diminutive of Nicole, the French form of Nicholas (are you still following?), meaning 'victory of the people.'
Maëlys
Pronunciation: MA-EH-LEES
Maëlys is the feminine form of the name Maël, a Breton name meaning 'prince' or 'lord.'
Élodie
Pronunciation: EH-LAW-DEE
Élodie is the French form of the name Alodia, which is said to mean 'all wealth' or 'all riches.'
Alizée
Pronunciation: A-LEE-ZEH
A beautiful name derived from the French word alizé, meaning 'tradewinds.'
Noémie
Pronunciation: NAW-EH-MEE
This gorgeous pick is the French form of the Hebrew name Na'omi, meaning 'my pleasantness.'
Ariane
Pronunciation: AR-YAHN
The French form of the Greek name Ariadne, which comes from ἀρι (most) and ἀδνός (holy) — thus meaning 'most holy.'
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- Epoch Times
Tourism Australia Taps Robert Irwin to Lure US Travellers Down Under
Australian celebrity Robert Irwin, English television cook Nigella Lawson, Chinese actor Yosh Yu, and other international stars have been unveiled as the new faces to lure overseas tourists Down Under. Videos featuring these celebrities set against iconic Australian landscapes will be part of the federal government's latest tourism campaign aimed at attracting travellers from the UK, United States, China, Japan, and India. Robert Irwin, the son of the late Australian wildlife icon Steve Irwin, will front the advertisement for the American market. Wellness advocate Sara Tendulkar will appear in ads for India, while Chinese actor Yosh (Shi) Yu, the UK's Lawson, and Japanese comedian Abareru-kun will feature in commercials airing in their respective home countries. The $130 million campaign expands on Tourism Australia's ' Come and Say G'day ' initiative, which introduced the beloved animated mascot Ruby the Roo. In the video, an American tourist loses his phone in the desert—only to be rescued by Irwin. 'G'day mate, just going for a stroll?' Irwin greets him. Looking defeated, the tourist responds, 'An emu took my phone.' Irwin grins and says, 'Well, we better go find it.' Tourism Australia Managing Director Phillipa Harrison said traditionally, tourism campaigns use one famous face across all markets. 'But for our latest campaign Ruby will be joined by well-known talent from five different markets to showcase personal lasting memories of a holiday to Australia,' Harrison said. 'These international stars combine with local talent ... to create bespoke invitations for five markets.' Tourism Recovery in Australia Since the resumption of global travel, Australia's domestic tourism industry has grown with the number of international arrivals expected to reach a record 10 million in 2026 and 11.8 million in 2029. More than 700,000 jobs and 360,000 Australian businesses depend on tourism, while Chinese travellers remain Australia's second biggest cohort of tourists behind New Zealand, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The advertisements will go live in China on TV and online from Aug. 7. 'Tourism is the lifeblood of so many communities right around the country and creates hundreds of thousands of jobs,' said Tourism Minister Don Farrell. Nonetheless, industry experts have expressed caution about over-relying on China. 'China's slowing economic growth, youth unemployment, and property sector instability could hinder outbound travel demand. A weaker yuan may reduce international travel spend,' said Janene Wardrop, principal of event planning business Ascot Event Management, in a previous interview with The Epoch Times. Wardrop stated that the three main risks of over-relying on the China market are strategic, economic, and geopolitical. 'AUST needs to ensure there is diversification,' she wrote. 'AUST needs to ensure they support the China market whilst also building resilience by building their tourism market by product diversification, risk scenario planning, market diversification and to create constructive and culturally tailored marketing to Tier 2/3 cities. 'Priority should be on quality over quantity and attract high-yield, low-impact travellers.'
