Home to tastemakers like Chanel, Balenciaga and, well, Emily in Paris , it's no wonder that France is also ahead of the curve when it comes to baby names. Not only are French names beautiful, they translate pretty much everywhere. American parents are already following this trend. No matter which direction you choose, whether you're going for chic or sweet, For here are some top French names for babies in These are the latest statistics, from the most current data available , which was , but these names still reign.
Of those, Lina is new, knocking Mia off the list for girls, while the boys are the same names as the year before in a different order. These seem to be holding steady as the most popular names in France. Need more inspiration? Look at a map. Cities, towns and other regions of France can make for great names — just look at the popularity of the name Paris! Even non-saint names are ascribed name days in France, and French baby name books will list the corresponding name day in every entry.
Right now, it's sitting at No. Chandler is another cool, frontiersy name with connections across the pond, coming from the French word for "candle maker. These names work equally well for any gender. Among the most popular at the moment:. Other names that start with vowels also gained ground, including:. Current top choices include:. Ready to get inspired? Other ways to think outside the box: French movie stars have lovely names think of the Oscar-nominated actress Isabelle Huppert or the lovely Brigitte Brigitte Bardot.
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