Names: Female Given Names Popular Female Given Names in France Rank Name Meaning 38 Yvette yew tree 27 Veronique she who brings victory 11 Valerie healthy, strong 5 Sylvie woods, forest 20 Stephanie crown 13 Sophie wisdom 10 Sandrine man's defender 43 Sandra man's defender 16 Patricia noble 40 Pascale Easter 14 Nicole victory of the people 2 Nathalie birthday of the Lord 6 Monique advisor 45 Mireille to admire 8 Martine dedicated to Mars (Roman god of war) 1 Marie star of the sea 30 Maria star of the sea 42 Madeleine woman from Magdala (ancient city on the Sea of Galilee in modern-day northern Israel) 15 Laurence laurel-crowned 28 Karine pure 35 Julie youthful 48 Josiane "God increases" 49 Jeannine "God is gracious" 31 Jeanne "God is gracious" 12 Jacqueline supplanter 3 Isabelle pledged to God 47 Helene light, bright 23 Francoise from France; free one 41 Florence flowering, blossoming 33 Emilie rival 29 Denise dedicated to Dionysus (Greek god of wine) 32 Delphine from Delphi (in ancient Greece) 19 Corinne beautiful maiden 36 Colette people of victory 34 Claudine lame 37 Claire clear, bright 7 Christine follower of Christ 18 Christiane follower of Christ 21 Christelle follower of Christ 22 Chantal stone 24 Celine heavenly 4 Catherine pure 26 Caroline free, strong 17 Brigitte power, strength 46 Bernadette brave bear 25 Aurelie golden 44 Annick grace, favor 39 Anne-Marie grace, favor + star of the sea 9 Anne grace, favor Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.