What is the French name that means star?

Estelle is a French feminine name that means ‘star.’ It is a popular variation of the Latin name Stella.

Why do the French have two names?

Similar to the naming convention for most countries, the French also follow the naming practice of having a first given name (prénom) and a family name (nom de famille). Having two names helps distinguish and identify individuals within a family and society (2).

What are French Leo names?

In French, Leo is spelled ‘Léo’ and is a popular boy name. There are several French names that can be associated with Leo. For instance, the French masculine name Léon means ‘lion.’ Léopold is another French name that means ‘bold people.’ Léonard, the French variant of the Old German name Leonard, means ‘brave lion.’

Are there any cultural or historical traditions associated with French baby names?

French baby names mostly reflect the countrys Christian heritage. Babies are named after French saints, royalties, aristocrats, and other historical figures. Literary and artistic references are also common in French names.

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35 French Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ledger	Boy	To sit or lay; People; Spear
Lacey	Girl	From Lassy; Cheerful
Love	Girl	Affection; Famous warrior
Loyal	Boy	Faithful; Devoted
Lou	Boy	Famous warrior
Lilyan	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Lyana	Unisex	Youthful; Soft or delicate; Eye of the light
Livi	Girl	Olive; Writing; Manuscript; To envy; Blue
Larose	Unisex	The rose
Lemar	Boy	Sea; Land famous

Lamere	Unisex	The physician
Lasalle	Boy	A large entrance hall
Lohan	Unisex	Light
Leonce	Boy	Lion
Lore	Girl	The other Aenor; Flower; Laurel
Livier	Girl	Olive tree; Envious; Blue
Lumiere	Girl	Light; Illumination
Laverne	Girl	Of spring; The alder tree
Lorah	Girl	Lauren; From Laurentum
Lac	Boy	Camel; A white horse with a black mane; Lake

Landry	Unisex	Land ruler
Laramie	Unisex	The small wood; The arbour
Legacy	Unisex	Heritage; Inherited from a predecessor; Bequest
Legend	Unisex	Story; Myth; To read; A very famous person
Leonidem	Unisex	The one who has the qualities of a Lion
Lisle	Boy	One who is from the island
Loan	Boy	Light; Mythological bird
Lombard	Boy	A long-bearded person; Bright land
Lott	Boy	Man; Army; Free man; Petite; Hidden; Covering; Veil
Louvain	Unisex	Place name; Town in Belgium

Lulie	Girl	Renowned warrior
Loveth	Unisex	Wolf cub
Louisse	Unisex	Famed warrior; Renowned fighter
Leray	Unisex	A topographic name for someone who lives by a spring
Loire	Unisex	A major river in France

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French Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With L(infographic)

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