This list brings together 18 French boy names, running alphabetically from “Thibault” to “Thaddée.” Most share a similar sound and rhythm, with many rooted in Greek, Germanic, or Breton origins, and they’re widely used today as first names for newborns, in family records, and in everyday introductions across France.

French boy names are the given names parents in France choose to identify and honor their sons, often carrying centuries of history behind them. Many, like “Thomas” or “Théodore,” trace back to biblical or Greek roots and have stayed popular for generations. Others, such as “Titouan” and “Tugdual,” come from Brittany and reflect the region’s distinct Celtic heritage.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Description.

Name: the French given name itself, shown exactly as it’s spelled and used in official records and everyday conversation.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide showing you how to say each name out loud, even if you don’t speak French.

Meaning: the original sense or root behind the name, so you can see what it literally stands for.

Description: a short explanation covering the name’s history, popularity, or cultural background, giving you context beyond the definition.

French boy names

NamePronunciationMeaning
Thibaulttee-BOHBold people
Théotay-OHGift of God
Théodoretay-oh-DORGift of God
Timothéetee-moh-TAYHonoring God
Timéotee-may-OHHonoring God
Titouantee-TWAHNPriceless, worthy of praise
Tristantrees-TAHNTumult or sorrow
Tanguytahn-GHEEFire-dog, worthy fire
Thomastoh-MAHTwin
Théophiletay-oh-FEELFriend of God
Toussainttoo-SANAll Saints
Thierrytee-eh-REERuler of the people
Tancrèdetahn-KREDWell-thought counsel
Tonytoh-NEEPriceless
Télesphoretay-les-FORFar-bearing, bringing fruit from afar
Théotimetay-oh-TEEMHonor of God
Tugdualtug-DWALRuler of the people
Thaddéeta-DAYCourageous heart

Descriptions

Thibault
A classic French name of Germanic origin popular since the Middle Ages, still common today and often shortened to Titi among friends and family.
Théo
A short, breezy form of Théodore that has become one of France’s most popular names for boys in recent decades.
Théodore
A dignified name from the Greek “theos” (god) and “doron” (gift), long used across Europe and enjoying a strong modern revival in France.
Timothée
The French form of Timothy, rooted in Greek and carried by a companion of Saint Paul, now a fashionable choice for French newborns.
Timéo
A modern, streamlined variant of Timothée that surged in popularity across France during the 2000s and 2010s.
Titouan
A Breton form of Antoine that became a mainstream French favorite, especially popular along the Atlantic coast of Brittany.
Tristan
Famous from the medieval legend of Tristan and Iseult, this Celtic-rooted name has long been part of French romantic tradition.
Tanguy
A Breton name combining words for “fire” and “worthy,” carried by a sixth-century Breton saint and still popular in western France.
Thomas
One of France’s most enduring names, from the Aramaic word for “twin,” borne by the apostle known for his doubt.
Théophile
A Greek-derived name meaning “friend of God,” historically popular among French clergy and intellectuals and now enjoying renewed charm.
Toussaint
Literally “All Saints” in French, traditionally given to boys born around the November 1st holiday of the same name.
Thierry
A French form of the Germanic name Theodoric, hugely popular in France during the mid-twentieth century.
Tancrède
A rare, aristocratic-sounding name linked to Tancred of Hauteville, a legendary hero of the First Crusade.
Tony
A short, friendly form of Antoine or Anthony, used both as a nickname and a standalone first name in France.
Télesphore
An old-fashioned name borne by an early pope and saint, now mostly seen among older generations in France.
Théotime
A refined, distinctly French name combining Greek roots for “god” and “honor,” fashionable among French Catholic families.
Tugdual
A Breton saint’s name, borne by one of the traditional Seven Founder Saints of Brittany, still used regionally today.
Thaddée
The French form of Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles, occasionally chosen for its warm, old-world character.
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