French name

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A French name is a personal name of French origin or one given to someone in a French-speaking context.

The term often describes names that sound or look distinctively French: Jean-Pierre is such a French name, She gave her daughter a French name like Marguerite.

It may also refer to the French version of an international name: The French name for John is Jean.

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linguistic/national origin

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Personal title from China

Japanese name · Korean name · Latin name

european vs non-european naming traditions

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Personal title from China

Japanese name · Korean name

colonial/imperial legacy

French nameAmerican name

Designation from the States

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G