What are some French baby boy names that have been used by multiple generations of a family?

Traditional French baby boy names such as Louis (famous in battle) , Charles (man), Henri (home ruler), Antoine (name of a Roman general), Paul (small, humble), Gabriel (God is my strong man), Pierre (stone), and Jean (Yahweh is gracious) are often used by multiple generations of a family.

How do French baby boy names compare to the naming practices of other cultures in Europe?

French baby boy names are usually chosen from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints. Names like Jacques (supplanter), Jean (Yahweh is gracious), Michel (who is like God?), and Jean-Baptiste (John the Baptist) are traditionally used for boys. French children could also be given names of two, three, four, or more. These names may belong to the childs family, including the parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Moreover, Baptism or christening names in France could differ from the registered name. Finally, French baby boys could have compound names like Jean-Luc or Jean-Paul (1). The French usually use one given name followed by the surname on official documents. Middle names do not exist.

Which French baby boy names mean strong?

French baby boy names like Gabriel (God is my strong man), Druon (strong, vigorous), Romaric (fame, glory, strong, powerful), and Romuald (power, authority) mean strong and powerful. Some names like Émeric (ruler, king), Valentin (strong, healthy, vigorous), and Armand (army man) could also indicate strength.

Which French name means gift from God or blessing?

French baby boy names that mean gift from God are Donatien (given), Théodore (gift of God), Mathis (gift from God), and Dieudonné (given by God). Additionally, French boy names meaning blessing are Bénédicte (blessed) and Grâce (grace).

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40 French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With F

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Frank	Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe
Francis	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Frank
Forest	Boy	Woodlands; Woodsman; One who lives near the forest; Outside
Francesco	Boy	Frenchman; Free one
Fred	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Frederic	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Florian	Boy	Blond; Flowering
Ferdinand	Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Frazier	Boy	Nobility; Name of a place in France
Fortune	Boy	Luck; Good fate

Fraser	Boy	Strawberry; Name of a place in Scotland
Faron	Boy	Journey
Francois	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Germanic tribe
Frasier	Boy	Forest men; Strawberry; Name of a place in Scotland
Fabien	Boy	Bean farmer
Franchot	Boy	Frenchman
Fletcher	Girl	Arrow-maker; People's army
Frazer	Boy	Strawberry; Filled with life
Fray	Boy	Free; Independent; Attack
Frantz	Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear

Fernand	Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Fabrice	Boy	Craftsman
Fabiano	Boy	Bean farmer
Franck	Boy	Frank; Frenchman; Spear
Franc	Boy	Free; Frenchman; Monetary unit of France
Fontaine	Boy	Fountain; Well
Fabyen	Boy	A man who is a bean farmer
Faran	Boy	Happy; Iron; Peace; Courage; Bold
Farryn	Boy	Iron grey
Ferrand	Boy	A man with grey hair

Fiacre	Boy	Battle king; Raven king
Fidele	Boy	A faithful person
Figaro	Boy	Barber
Fitz	Girl	The son of
Fitzgerald	Girl	Son of Gerald; Power of the spear
Fitzpatrick	Girl	Son of Patrick; Son of the nobleman
Florent	Boy	Prosperous; Flourishing
Fortunat	Boy	Fortunate; Blessed; Happy
Franzen	Boy	Free one; Descendant of a French person
Fremont	Boy	Freedom mountain; Noble protector; Protector of freedom

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