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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83 French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mateo	Boy	God's gift
Mason	Boy	Stone worker
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Manuel	Boy	God is with us
Marshall	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Milan	Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Major	Boy	Council spear
Mathias	Boy	God's gift
Matthias	Boy	God's gift
Marcos	Boy	Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars

Maximilian	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marcel	Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Marcellus	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Melvin	Boy	Bad town
Marlon	Boy	Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one
Maison	Boy	Stoneworker; Home
Mael	Boy	Chief; Prince
Mylan	Unisex	Gracious; Pleasant; Dear
Masen	Boy	Stone worker; To make
Marquez	Boy	Son of Marcos; March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;

Marshal	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Masyn	Boy	Stone worker
Mathis	Boy	God's gift
Mathieu	Boy	God's gift
Mercer	Boy	The business person engaged in retail trade; Dealer
Macon	Boy	Strength; Power; Shield; One who makes things; Mason
Mads	Boy	A gift of God
Maxime	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Michel	Boy	Who is like God?
Marquel	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;

Marques	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Martell	Boy	Mallet; Hammer
Matthieu	Boy	God's gift
Martel	Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Matis	Unisex	Gift of Yahweh
Maitland	Boy	Inhospitable; Bad-tempered
Marshel	Boy	A servant who takes care of the horses
Manoa	Unisex	Rest; Quiet
Marque	Boy	March; Borderland
Masson	Boy	He who is a stoneworker

Merick	Boy	A dark-skinned person; A swarthy; A moor
Mickael	Boy	Who is like God?
Mory	Boy	Mulberry tree; Dark-skinned
Marien	Girl	A graceful star of the sea
Malvin	Boy	One who likes to be in charge; A chief; Bad settlement; Council friend
Massey	Boy	Gift of God; Habitational
Martial	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Mayhem	Girl	Chaos; Disorder
Max	Boy	The greatest
Melchior	Boy	King of light; My king is light; City of the king

Maisan	Boy	Mason; Stoneworker; A variant of Maison
Maisun	Boy	Mason; Stoneworker; A variant of Maison
Mallikarjun	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Malory	Boy	Unfortunate
Mansel	Boy	From the Manse; Habitational name from France; Inhabitant of Le Mans
Mansell	Boy	From the Manse; Habitational name from France; Inhabitant of Le Mans
Mayne	Boy	Dwelling; Residence; Abode; Strength; Great; Hands
Melwin	Boy	Bad town; Gentle chieftain
Montgomerie	Boy	Gomeric's hill; Hill of the powerful one; A variant of name Montgomery
Mort	Boy	Moor town; Dead water; Little man

Morty	Boy	Moor town; Dead water; Still water
Mabrey	Boy	Mud hill
Macaire	Boy	Blessed; Happy
Maelle	Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Maines	Boy	One from the new land
Mallot	Boy	A variant of Mallot; Noble and simple
Marceli	Boy	The one like Mars; Male
Margor	Boy	A french name for pearl
Marschall	Boy	One who takes care of the horses
Maslyn	Boy	A petite, little twin

Massin	Boy	He who works with the stone
Mattieu	Boy	Gift of God
Mauger	Boy	A spear
Maurin	Boy	Dark-haired
Mayhew	Boy	Gift of God
Meledisant	Boy	A saint who serves Jesus; A servant saint
Melville	Boy	Bad town; Devotee of (Saint) Michael
Mercier	Boy	Merchandise; A merchant; A trader who deals in textile
Mevan	Boy	Basket maker
Milot	Boy	A boastful soldier; A proud one

Monaco	Boy	Monk; Solitary; Single house
Morte	Boy	The French word for dead
Marais	Boy	Marsh

Infographic: Adorable French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

Finding the right name for your child can be tricky. From choosing the starting letter to deciding on the meaning, parents might find the process overwhelming. That’s where our baby name list comes in! You can look at diverse names from different cultures and languages to find one that appeals to you. This infographic covers a few popular French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M that you can consider. Check it out!

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

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