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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22 Old French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Macon	Boy	Strength; Power; Shield; One who makes things; Mason
Maycie	Girl	Weapon
Maebry	Girl	Mud hill
Maeson	Boy	Stoneworker; To make
Mushka	Unisex	Drew out; Nutmeg
Mystic	Unisex	Mysterious; Of secret rites; Secret
Merly	Girl	Blackbird; Sea fortress
Meyers	Unisex	An officer in charge of illegal matters; Physician; Marsh
Myar	Unisex	Physician; Marsh; A person who lived at or near a marsh
Montague	Boy	The pointed end of the mountain; Sharp mountain

Mayhem	Girl	Chaos; Disorder
Maine	Unisex	Residence; Abode; Settlement; Strong
Marquis	Boy	March; Borderland
Mortimer	Unisex	Still water; Motion-less water
Macen	Girl	Stoneworker; Protector
Marianella	Girl	Beloved star
Mavy	Unisex	Songbird
Mye	Unisex	Physician
Monarch	Unisex	A high handed person
Mosby	Unisex	A habitational name for someone from Moresby; Farmstead; Village

Muffin	Unisex	Small cake; Soft
Mancy	Unisex	Divination

Infographic: Unique Old French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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