Introduction: The Art and Heart of French Names
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