For a few years now weve seen the return of traditional even old-fashioned French names such as Louise or Jeanne which were typically a grand-mothers name for my generation I was born in 1971.

Modern french names for boy. Henri ruler of the home. Stylish French names that are rare in both the US and France include Amaury Corentin Sylvain and Victorien. Gabin ga-behn - unknown.

I know there are so many French names out there but rather than giving you hundreds of options Ive created this finely tuned curated list of only the best most modern French boy names. Also included here are French word names such as Vrai and familiar French surnames including Didier and Thoreau. The Old French name Hue is said to have come from the Old High German Hugo.

Gabriel ga-bree-yell - God is my strength. Arman sounds indian but is quite popular. Harbin glorious warrior.

Laurent which only makes it even more of a chic choice for a baby boy. Herve army warrior. 3Blaise which means to stutter.

This unique and cute modern boy name belongs to the Greek mythological god of wine. This beautiful French name for a boy is shared by the famous French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry who wrote one of my favorite books The Little Prince. A variant name is Airamis.

In France the top boy names are Leo Gabriel and the English Tom yes Tom for boys. A French boys name from the Roman surname Laurentius with Old Greek influences giving it the meaning bright and shining one Fashion-minded parents cant ignore the nod to Yves St. Unique French boy names attracting fresh attention in the US include Dion Emilien Florent Jules Lionel Montague Pom and Quincy.