Chapters

• 1. Welcome to the World of French Names
• 2. The Cultural Significance of Names in France
• 3. Legal Framework for Naming in France
• 4. France's Evolving Naming Landscape
• 5. Guide to French Pronunciation
• 6. How to Use This Book
• 7. For All Families
• 8. A Note on Cultural Sensitivity
• 9. Beginning Your Journey
• 10. The Enduring Beauty of Classic French Names
• 11. Classic Names with Enduring Popularity
• 12. Regional Variations: The Rich Tapestry of Local Names
• 13. Saints' Names and Their Feast Days
• 14. Historical Figures as Name Inspirations
• 15. Traditional Compound Names
• 16. Choosing Traditional Names for Modern Children
• 17. Contemporary Choices for Today's Families
• 18. Currently Trending Names in France
• 19. International Names Adapted to French
• 20. Creative Spellings and New Combinations
• 21. Names from France's Diverse Communities
• 22. Modern Virtue and Quality Names
• 23. Nature-Inspired Modern Names
• 24. Guidelines for Choosing Modern Names
• 25. Modern Naming Trends to Watch
• 26. Embracing Inclusive Naming in Modern France
• 27. Understanding Gender-Neutral Naming in French Context
• 28. Names That Work Across Gender Identities
• 29. Traditional Names Being Used in New Ways
• 30. Modern Unisex Choices Popular in France
• 31. Creating Gender-Neutral Identity
• 32. Pronunciation and Spelling Considerations
• 33. Supporting Your Child's Identity
• 34. Cultural and Social Benefits
• 35. Combining Traditions
• 36. Resources for Gender-Neutral Naming
• 37. The Poetry of Meaning in French Names
• 38. Nature-Inspired Names
• 39. Virtue and Quality Names
• 40. Professional and Artistic Names
• 41. Places and Geographic Names
• 42. Creating Meaningful Combinations
• 43. Naming for Every Family Structure
• 44. Names That Work Well with Hyphenation
• 45. Advice for Same-Sex Couples Choosing Names
• 46. Multicultural Family Naming Strategies
• 47. Names That Honor Non-Biological Parents
• 48. Adoptive Family Considerations
• 49. Navigating Extended Family Input
• 50. Professional Considerations for Future Success
• 51. Documentation and Legal Tips
• 52. Creating Your Family's Naming Story
• 53. Appendix A: Top 100 Names in France by Decade
• 54. Appendix B: Names by Length
• 55. Appendix C: Names by First Letter
• 56. Appendix D: Calendar of French Name Days (Saints' Days)
• 57. Appendix E: Resources for Researching Family Names
• 58. Appendix F: French Naming Law Summary