507 rows Popular Names in France 1920 - Behind the Name.

Popular french last names in the 1920s. Bélanger This given name derived from Normandy the region of ancient France and the Anger family who lived there. Starting in 1920 this name was used by the mystery writer Agatha Christie for her Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. As usual the Norman Conquest is what brought the name over to.

One note about French last names. I handpicked names that personally jumped out at me. Find your French last name and learn about its meaning and origins.

This is not an exhaustive list or even popular names used during the time. Many have Germanic roots due to the frequent land changes between the French and Germanic people through the centuries. Elisha F Hebrew origin means my God is salvation.

Elizabeth F English origin means pledged to God. Georgette 1920 Germaine 1902 Ghislaine 1956 Ginette 1930 Gisèle 1930 Hélène 1920 Henriette 1920 Huguette 1930 Inès 2006 Irène 1930 Isabelle 1965 Jacqueline 1946 Janine 1930 Jeanne 1920 Jeannine 1930 Jennifer 1964 Jessica 1967 Jocelyne 1954 Joëlle 1952 Josette 1946 Julie 1987 Juliette 2000 Justine 1992 Karine 1972 Laetitia 1982 Laura 1988 Laure 1982 Laurence 1966 Léa 2001 Liliane 1947 Louise. Albert Aristocratic and bright.

Writer Edgar Allan Poe. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Here are some common and popular French last names you just might recognize.

These were the most common names from the roaring 20s. Most common in the western Atlantic-facing regions of France Moreau remains one of the well-known French names in the world. Referring to Moors this last name was first a nickname that brought attention to a persons dark complexion.