The name is of Latin origin and actually means lame However it is a name that is frequently chosen for artists.

Female french names from the 1700s. Beauvis m French Archaic Medieval Medieval French Old French biau bel Middle French beau beautiful fair. 36 rows Categories. Female names are even more limited due to the relative scarcity of female saints.

Surnames are listed alphabetically on a separate page. 250 French Surnames Or Last Names With Meanings. Handsome comely Old French Middle French oncle uncle.

In that sense most names were more common than they are now. Handsome comely Old French viz vit sight visage. French Names for Girls.

This was the name of several French nobles from Picardy. Agnes Greek origin the name means pure or holy. Agathe Ag Agatha Greek good kind Saint Agatha long before 530 Caroline Car Carolyn French little and womanly.

Claude is traditionally considered a boys name and you may be familiar with the female form Claudia. Vintage French Girls Names. Neglected Possibilities A to L.

Following the frequency lists are the names separated by roll and sorted alphabetically. Baby girl names popular in current day France include Manon Anais Noemie Kenza and Maeva. Alice French origin the name means noble.