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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49 French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Patrick	Boy	Nobleman
Pierre	Boy	One who is tough as a rock
Percy	Boy	One who pierces the valley
Payson	Boy	Son of Pays; Peace; Small; Humble
Percival	Boy	Pierce the valley; Hard spears
Pascal	Boy	Relating to Easter; Passover
Perrin	Boy	Rock
Philippe	Boy	Horse lover
Purcell	Boy	An occupational name for a swineherd; Piglet; Pig
Pike	Boy	A Spear; Stone; Rock; Hill point; Sharp; Pointed; Fisherman

Purvis	Boy	Provider of food; Purveyor
Pruitt	Unisex	Brave; Valiant; Wise
Prosper	Girl	Fortunate; Successful
Powers	Boy	Poor; A person from the town of Poix in France
Piers	Boy	Rock; Stone
Paschal	Boy	One who is born on the day of Easter
Pistol	Unisex	Whistle; A firearm
Pearson	Girl	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone; Son of Pierce
Pape	Unisex	Father
Pepe	Boy	Yahweh will add; He shall increase

Pilot	Boy	Steering oar; Sailor; A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft; Armed with a javelin
Padraic	Boy	One who belongs to patrician class
Phillipe	Boy	One who is fond of horses
Philbert	Boy	Brightness; Very brilliant; Lover; Friend
Paladin	Boy	Of the palace
Packard	Boy	From Picardy, France; A variant of Picard
Ponce	Boy	Fifth
Patient	Girl	Patience
Paschall	Boy	A variant of Pascal
Patraic	Boy	Aristocrat; A name given to a saint

Patrice	Unisex	Noble
Paule	Girl	Humble
Paulesh	Boy	A variant of Paul; energetic and humble
Paulin	Boy	Small; Humble
Percard	Boy	A historical area of France
Percivale	Boy	The one who pierces the valley
Perkin	Boy	Son of Perkin
Perkinson	Boy	Son of Perkin
Perkyn	Boy	Little Peter; A little stone
Perren	Boy	One who relies on personal experience

Philibert	Boy	A friend and a passionate lover
Philipa	Boy	A horse's friend and a lover
Phillbert	Boy	A very bright and famous friend
Piercy	Boy	A variant of Percy; tough as a soldier
Pierse	Boy	One who is very strong; a rock
Prewitt	Boy	The brave and courageous little one
Purves	Boy	Occupational name for one who obtains supplies for a monastery or manor house
Purviss	Boy	One who provides food for the monastery or the house
Paskal	Boy	A variant of Pascal; One born during Easter

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