French
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French naming rules
Given first
French names are prénom + nom. Catholic baptismal traditions long shaped the given-name pool; after the Revolution and republican civil records, the modern given-first order became firmly fixed.
Prénom + Nom
A person may have one or several prénoms (compound given names are common on papers); the family name carries lineage. That clear split is easy to read in literature, administration, and cross-language use.
Gender filter
French given names are strongly gendered, reinforced by grammatical gender. Filtering matches everyday French expectations and helps character design.
French feel
French names often favor fluid vowels and nasal colors—elegant or classical to the ear. Royalty, saints, and regional traditions (Brittany, Provence, and beyond) add distinct layers to the pool.
French naming history braids religion, monarchy, and the republic: saints’ names, Germanic inheritances, and modern international choices coexist. Surnames map regions, trades, and contact along language borders.
Generate Prénom + Nom by gender, then tune for era and class to keep a convincingly French tone.
Sources & citations
“…the basic pattern is given name + family name, together called the name or the personal name.”
Encyclopaedia Britannica
“L'Insee diffuse des statistiques sur les prénoms déclarés à l'état civil.”
INSEE
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