French (Belgian) Submitted Names

These names are a subset of French names used more often in French-speaking southern Belgium. See also about French Names.
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Pholien m French (Belgian)
Variant of Feuillen via Pholian, itself an older Gallicization of Foillan. This name is borne by Pholien Systermans, a Belgian swimmer who gained the Belgian 100m freestyle record in 2009.
Quintine f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare), French (Belgian, Archaic)
French variant form of Quentine, of which the use has not solely been limited to France: it has been used in other francophone regions in the world (such as Québec in Canada and Wallonia in Belgium) and even in non-francophone countries, such as the Netherlands.... [more]
Renelle f French (Rare), French (Belgian)
Variant of Renelde. It coincides with a place name, which belonged to a former tributary of the Seine.
Robertine f Medieval French, French (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), English (Rare)
Medieval French diminutive of Roberte and feminine form of Robertin. This name was borne by Robertine Barry (1863-1910), a French Canadian journalist and publisher.
Rosamée f French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), Luxembourgish (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a contraction of Rose and Aimée via the form Amée.
Silène m & f Greek Mythology (Gallicized), French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern)
French form of Silenus. While as a mythologcial name, Silène is masculine, it is used as an exclusively feminine given name today.
Simplice m French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Simplicius. This was a middle name of Camille Desmoulins (1760-1794).
Sully m French, French (Belgian, Rare)
Transferred usage of the surname Sully as a first name, used in reference to Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully.
Sylvère m French, French (Belgian, Rare)
Variant spelling of Silvère. A known bearer of this name is the French literary critic and cultural theorist Sylvère Lotringer (b. 1938).
Sylvine f French, French (Belgian)
French feminine form of Silvinus.
Symphorien m French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the French physician and humanist Symphorien Champier (1471-1539) and the French police chief and senator Symphorien Boittelle (1813-1897).
Symphorine f French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorina. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorienne.
Théane f French (Modern, Rare), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare)
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a Gallicized form of Theano, an elaboration of Théa and a contraction of Théa and Anne 1.
Théroigne f French (Belgian, Rare)
A pseudonym based off of the birth surname of Théroigne de Méricourt (1762-1817), a leading feminist in the first years of the French Revolution, who was born Anne-Josèphe Terwagne in Wallonia (Belgium).
Thorgan m French (Belgian, Modern, Rare)
This is the name of Belgian footballer Thorgan Hazard. His name was inspired by the Belgian comic strip "Thorgal".
Typhaine f French, French (Belgian)
Variant of Tiphaine. This name is borne by French actress Typhaine Duch (b. 1986).
Valmy m French, French (Belgian)
This name came into usage after the Battle of Valmy, which was the first major victory by the army of France during the Revolutionary Wars that followed the French Revolution. The battle took place on 20 September 1792 as Prussian troops commanded by the Duke of Brunswick attempted to march on Paris... [more]
Vinca f English (Rare), French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Derived from vinca, the Latin name for the "periwinkle", ultimately from Latin vincio "to bind". This name has been in use since the 20th century.
Vinciane f French, French (Belgian)
French feminine form of Vincianus.
Ysoline f French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
Variant of Isoline. Alternatively, according to Jean-Maurice Barbé, it is a derivative of Ysoie or Eusoye, which are French variants of Eusébie.
Yvana f French, French (Belgian)
Feminine form of Yvan.
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