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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43 French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Joseph	Boy	He will add; Praise
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just
Josue	Boy	God is my salvation
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Jamari	Boy	A good-looking man; Beauty; The pool
Jamir	Boy	He who is handsome; Beautiful; The pool
Jordy	Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Jeffery	Boy	Foreigner; Peace; Territory
Josias	Boy	God supports

Jamar	Boy	Beauty; The pool
Jamarion	Boy	Man with good looks; Beauty; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Jarvis	Boy	Spear; With Honor
Jhett	Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Job	Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?
Judge	Boy	To judge
Jeter	Unisex	Stone; Rock; To throw
Jonael	Boy	Dove; God
Jory	Boy	Farmer; Jehovah is exalted; Flow down
Joachim	Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish

Jeffey	Boy	Son of Jeffrey; Pledge of peace
Josian	Boy	God will add
Jovin	Boy	Devoted to Jove; Devoted to the father of the sky; God is gracious
Joffrey	Boy	Peace of a stranger; Peaceful Geat; Peaceful territory
Jourdain	Boy	Descend; Flow down
Josse	Boy	Lord
Jaques	Boy	One who follows; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Javel	Boy	A vagabond; Bleach
Jeffy	Boy	Foreigner; Peace; Territory
Janvier	Boy	January

Joris	Boy	Farmer; Spring season
Jourdon	Boy	Courageous; Honest; Creative
Jean-baptiste	Boy	John the Baptist
Jean-charles	Boy	God is merciful; God is Gracious
Jean-pierre	Boy	God is merciful; God is Gracious
Joyal	Boy	Joyful person; One who is happy and delighted
Jean-luc	Boy	Person comes from Lucania; God is full of mercy
Jeffries	Boy	Foreign territory
Jehan	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; To be gracious; World
Jermaine	Unisex	Brother

Jerrel	Unisex	To pull
Jourdaine	Boy	Inventive; Creative; Balanced
Juibert	Boy	A variation of the name Joubert

Infographic: Meaningful French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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