The Life of My Father 1779 and Monsieur Nicolas 1794 by Nicolas-Edme Rétif but the success of the century was Jean-Jacques Rousseau who founded the genre of the modern autobiography with les Rêveries du promeneur solitaire The dreams of a solitary walker in 1776 and.

Popular french names in the 18th century. Michel Begon an 18th century governor. Derived from the given name Clément. Old French biau bel Middle French beau beautiful fair.

Azalea is a fashionable form. Look at the names of writers nobility or political figures and you see a lot of Francois Louis Henri Michel Jean Jacques Charles Joseph Etienne Raymond. Adoption of Betty Bess etc.

And influential through the 18th century. 300 AD until the 18th century. Handsome comely Old French Middle French oncle uncle.

Handsome comely Old French viz vit sight visage. Again many traditional French names vintage French names one could venture to say Gabriel Raphaël Louis Arthur Jules Paul and some newcomers some with an Irish twist to it like Liam and Ethan. 1 more Becky.

Literary stories of peoples lives were popular throughout the 18th century with such popular books as la Vie de mon père Eng. Baby girl names popular in current day France include Manon Anais Noemie Kenza and Maeva. 306 rows Nicolas has 18 instances while its diminutive Colin with 74 instances is the 4th most.

Popular in the 18th century and. Derived from French clou meaning nail referring to someone who made or sold nails. Unique French baby names attracting fresh attention in both France and beyond include for girls Capucine Darcy Delphine Elodie Maribel Oceane Ottilie Quincy Romilly and Sylvie.