Names by culture & origin
French baby names
Girls' names
Unisex names
Questions about French names
What are popular French baby names in the UK?
Charlotte, Margot, Remy are French names we cover, each with its meaning and origin explained.
Are French names commonly used in England and Wales?
Yes — the UK is home to families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and names of French origin are in genuine use here. For official year-by-year popularity, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales.
Explore more name origins, or browse the full Baby Name Finder.
Reviewed July 2026.