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WDYT: French 17th century names
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Fascinating to see both Isabeau and Lizabeau; and Blaise / Blaize on the fem list.
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I like:François
André
Gaspard
Gabriel
Joseph
Nicolas
Noël
Sébastien
Thomas
&
Marie
Anne
Louyze (this is one funky way to spelle Louise!)
Marguerite
Martine
Elizabeth
Isabeau
Catherine
Gabrielle
PéronnelleIn particular I like Péronnelle - since I also like the Medieval English Peronel (and Petronel).
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I’ve always had a soft spot for French names.Favorites are:
Jehan
Pierre
Silvain
Nicolas
Charles
Noël
Blaise
Jacques
Léon
Louis
Mathieu
LaurentIsabeau
Gabrielle
Péronnelle
Michelle
Mariane
GervaisI like Sébastiane as well but it’s a tad too daring for my taste.
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