What is the unique French name?

Examples of unique French baby names include Basile (king, royal), Émilien (the eager, French form of the name Aemilius), Maël (meaning prince or a chief), Pascal (related to Easter and Passover), Valentin (strong and healthy), and Sacha (defender), among others. They are probably unique since they have regal connotations and an old-world charm.

What is the meaning of the name "Jacques" in old French?

In Old French, the name Jacques is the French form of Iacobus and bears the meaning ‘God is merciful’ or ‘God will protect.’

What are some old French baby names that are gender-neutral?

Some examples of unisex French baby names include Andrea (meaning force or courage), Candide (meaning white), Elalois (meaning desirable), Gene (meaning wellborn), and Lois ( meaning more desirable). They are enchanting and have profound meanings, suitable for boys and girls.

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17 Old French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Barron	Boy	A title of nobility; Son of strength; Servant; Warrior
Branch	Boy	Paw; Extension
Bellami	Unisex	Handsome friend; Fine friend; Good friend
Burrell	Boy	A type of woolen cloth; Brown
Burgess	Boy	City dweller
Beryl	Girl	Green stone
Buford	Boy	Beautiful fortress; Puffing; Blowing
Bacon	Boy	Bacon meat; Someone who sold pork; To fight
Bail	Boy	Governor; Bailiff; Regent; Conditional release of an arrested person before their trial
Bandana	Girl	Worship; Cover head; A bond

Bassett	Boy	Short; Low
Blanket	Boy	Cloth bed covering
Bodine	Boy	Herald; Bold
Britain	Unisex	Island of Great Britain; Land of Britons; Tattooed people
Brityne	Boy	A person from Brittany or Great Britain; British man
Brunel	Boy	Brown; Polished; Shiny; Brown
Butcher	Boy	Butcher; One who slaughters animals for market; Executioner

Infographic: Top Old French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Old French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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