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Naming consultant and childhood expert Dr. Haley Elizabeth Wilson shares her best French middle name suggestions
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If you’re an expectant parent looking for a French middle name for your son or daughter, you’re in luck! Whether you’re looking for a way to honor your French heritage or you’re just a big admirer of French culture, you’re bound to find a name you love in this thorough list! We talked to naming consultant and childhood expert Dr. Haley Elizabeth Wilson to learn more about popular, unique, and vintage-sounding French middle names for both boys and girls.

French Middle Name Inspo

Naming consultant and childhood expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson suggests French-inspired middle names like Céleste, Marielle, and Aveline for girls and Jacques, Luc, or Adrien for boys. Other options include:

  • For girls: Adèle, Adeline, Belle, Brigitte, Chloe, Colette, Eloise, Esme, Genevieve, Josephine, Juliette, Louise, Madeleine, Margot, Nicolette, Sylvie, Odette, Vivienne.
  • For boys: Alexandre, Andre, Antoine, Beau, Blaise, Claude, Francis, Frederic, Gabriel, Georges, Henri, Laurent, Louis, Jules, Maxime, Noel, Olivier, Percy, Pierre, Remy.
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Popular French Middle Names for Girls

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  1. These French names are fairly popular, which means they’re favorites that have withstood the test of time. If you’re looking for a tried-and-true middle name for your baby girl, these are the ones for you!

    Meet the wikiHow Expert

    Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming consultant and early childhood expert. She has over 20,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares naming tips, name meanings, and other inspiration.

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Vintage French Middle Names for Girls

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  1. Whether you’re looking for an elegant French middle name reminiscent of the 1700s or 1800s, or a truly vintage middle name that goes all the way back to the Middle Ages, we’ve got some incredible options for you!
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Unique French Middle Names for Girls

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  1. If you’re looking for something a little bit more unique, these middle names could be totally perfect for you. They’re a bit less common, which means it’s less likely that other kids will share a middle name with your little one. Here are some of our favorite options:
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Popular French Middle Names for Boys

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  1. If you’re not a fan of anything too uncommon or out-there, these classic French names could be the right picks for you! Here are some of our favorites:
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Vintage French Middle Names for Boys

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  1. Choosing a vintage-sounding French middle name is a great way to surround your little boy with a distinguished, elegant energy. Check out these amazing options:
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Unique French Middle Names for Boys

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  1. On the flip side, if you want something completely one-of-a-kind for your future son, consider going with one of these rarer and lesser-known French middle names. They’re sure to help your little boy stand out in the crowd!
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    Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson

    Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson

    Naming Consultant and Childhood Expert
    Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming consultant and early childhood expert based in Liverpool, England. Dr. Wilson shares name meanings, naming tips, and other inspiration on social media @little_name_library to over 20k followers on instagram. Dr. Wilson is also a Senior Lecturer in Practice & Employability for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing degree at Edge Hill University and has extensive experience working with children during early childhood. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood and Adolescence Studies, a Master’s degree in Research, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Liverpool John Moores University.
    Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson
    Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson
    Naming Consultant and Childhood Expert

    Try these names if you’re looking for a gender-neutral option. Names that lean more gender-neutral include Beau, Noël, Soleil, Valen, Lior, Claude, Camille, Léon, Maren, and Amory.

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This article was co-authored by Sonya Prior and by wikiHow staff writer, Annabelle Reyes. Sonya Prior is a name consultant known as the BB Namer based in Auckland, New Zealand. With a lifelong interest in names and a background in brand strategy, marketing, and copywriting, Sonya has grown her passion for names into a baby naming consulting business and shares name content on social media to over 30k followers across Instagram and TikTok. Sonya has worked with families around the world and has been featured in The Cut, The New Zealand Herald, The Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and more.
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