Old French baby names

Names tagged with “Old French” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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4 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Travis
English
72
A person who crosses or travels across, derived from the Old French word for 'to cross.' Historically used as an occupational surname for toll collectors or crossing keepers.
Mallory
English
72
Ill-fated or unlucky; derived from Old French 'malheur' (bad luck). Historically used as a surname before adoption as a given name.
Chancellor
English
40
From Old French 'chancelier', originally denoting a court official or keeper of records. Associated with leadership and administrative authority.
Amyas
Celtic
40
From Old French meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'. Historically used as a given name in medieval England and associated with nobility.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024