French Famous Boy Names with Letter H

Was an eminent French zoologist.Milne-Edwards, was the 27th child of an English father Wiliam Edward

Was an eminent French zoologist.Milne-Edwards, was the 27th child of an English father Wiliam Edwards and a French mother Elisabeth Vaux. He was born in Bruges, now in Belgium, but then part of the newborn French Republic. His father was jailed for several years (for helping some Englishmen in their escape to their country). Henri spent most of his life in France. He was brought up in Paris by his older brother William Edwards, a physiologist. His father was released after the fall of Napoleon. The whole family then moved to Paris.

Was a French astronomer and mathematician. As he had held a long interest in astronomy, in 1925 he l

Was a French astronomer and mathematician. As he had held a long interest in astronomy, in 1925 he left his teaching position to join the Paris Observatory. During his astronomy career he made a number of notable contributions. He observed the variation of star movements based on their distance from the core of a galaxy. He also found that there were globular clusters in the galaxy orbiting in a retrograde direction. He also discovered an important error in the period-luminosity law of Cepheid variables, that had resulted in a significant underestimation of the size of the universe.

A French chemist who won the 1906 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in isolating fluorine from i

A French chemist who won the 1906 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in isolating fluorine from its compounds.

Was a French composer, the son of Pierre Montan Berton. He was principally known as a composer of op

Was a French composer, the son of Pierre Montan Berton. He was principally known as a composer of opera, including Montano et Stéphanie in 1798 and La Romance in 1804. He became the director of the Paris Italian opera company in 1806 and was also a professor of harmony at the Paris conservatoire.

Was a French naturalist and explorer of the mid-19th century. He was born in Montbéliard, Doubs, Fr

Was a French naturalist and explorer of the mid-19th century. He was born in Montbéliard, Doubs, France - near the Swiss border, but spent his childhood in Russia and possibly, parts of Asia. He died near Naphan, Laos. He is remembered mostly in connection to Angkor.

A French organist and composer. Most of his published compositions were for the organ. His works for

A French organist and composer. Most of his published compositions were for the organ. His works for organ have been called "expressive in a post-Romantic manner."[citation needed] He won first prize for cello in Delsart's class in 1893. He won second prize for organ in 1897. He studied organ with Guilmant and Widor. He served as an organist in several churches in Paris; he was a professor at the Ecole Niedermeyer and at the Schola Cantorum.

Was a French alpine ski racer, gold medalist in downhill skiing at the 1948 Olympic Games. Nicknamed

Was a French alpine ski racer, gold medalist in downhill skiing at the 1948 Olympic Games. Nicknamed the "Parisian of Val d'Isère" or the "madman of downhill", he was the first Olympic downhill champion in 1948 at Saint-Moritz, with a record margin of 4 seconds over the runner-up. He also took the gold medal in the combined event, and the bronze medal in the special slalom.

Was a French water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in th

Was a French water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a son of Élie Cartan, and was, as his father was, a distinguished and influential French mathem

Was a son of Élie Cartan, and was, as his father was, a distinguished and influential French mathematician.Cartan studied at the Lycée Hoche in Versailles, then at the ENS, receiving his doctorate in mathematics. He held academic positions at a number of

A French philosopher, psychologist (in the field of social psychology), neuropsychiatrist, teacher,

A French philosopher, psychologist (in the field of social psychology), neuropsychiatrist, teacher, and politician. He was the grandson of Henri-Alexandre Wallon (whose decisive contribution to the creation of the Third Republic led him to be called the "Father of the Republic").

Was a noted French architect. In 1882 Nénot began his career, during which he was appointed archite

Was a noted French architect. In 1882 Nénot began his career, during which he was appointed architect of the Sorbonne, which remains his great work, as well as designing other university buildings in Paris and a number of private residential and commercial buildings. In 1895 he was elected department chair for architecture in the Académie des beaux-arts. His last position was Director General for the architecture of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, where he died in an accident.

Was a French racing cyclist from Paris and champion of the 1923 Tour de France. In addition to his 2

Was a French racing cyclist from Paris and champion of the 1923 Tour de France. In addition to his 29 career victories, he was known for his long-standing feud with Tour founder Henri Desgrange and for protesting against the conditions endured by riders in the early years of the Tour. He was killed by his lover with the gun that his wife had used to commit suicide.[1]

Was a pilot in the first official airmail flight on February 18, 1911. The 23 year old Frenchman, in

Was a pilot in the first official airmail flight on February 18, 1911. The 23 year old Frenchman, in India for an airshow, delivered about 6,500 letters when he flew from Allahabad to Naini, about 10 kilometers away. He flew a Sommer biplane with about fifty horsepower (37 kW), and made the journey in thirteen minutes.

Is a former racing driver from France. He participated in 64 Formula One World Championship Grands P

Is a former racing driver from France. He participated in 64 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on September 22, 1968. He achieved 1 podium, and scored a total of 12 championship points. He wore a distinctive green helmet, and still has

Was an early French silent film director best known for his silent films of the 1910s and his direct

Was an early French silent film director best known for his silent films of the 1910s and his directorship of the Count of Monte Cristo serials in 1918.

Was a French rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he won the silver medal as coxs

Was a French rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he won the silver medal as coxswain of the French boat in the coxed pairs competition

Was a French architect and town planner. He was noted in particularly for his work in Morocco and de

Was a French architect and town planner. He was noted in particularly for his work in Morocco and designed a number of city streets and buildings between 1914 and 1922 including Casablanca, Fès, Marrakech, Meknès and Rabat.

Is a former professional road bicycle racer. He was born Italian, but changed his nationality to Fre

Is a former professional road bicycle racer. He was born Italian, but changed his nationality to French in 1937. Puppo won one stage in the 1937 Tour de France.

Was a French conductor and composer. Hippolyte Rabaud (1839–1900), who was a professor of cello at

Was a French conductor and composer. Hippolyte Rabaud (1839–1900), who was a professor of cello at the Paris Conservatory. Henri studied with André Gédalge and Jules Massenet at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1908, he became the conductor at the Paris Opéra at the Opéra-Comique and from 1914 to 1918 he directed the Opéra. He was musical director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for only one season before returning to Paris.

Was a popular 19th-century French writer and considered one of the fathers of the modern short story

Was a popular 19th-century French writer and considered one of the fathers of the modern short story.A protégé of Flaubert, Maupassant's stories are characterized by their economy of style and their efficient, effortless dénouement. Many of the stories ar

Was a French bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he finished

Was a French bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he finished fifth in the two-man and 11th in the four-man events.

Was a French politician and European Commissioner. Henri was the son of Victor Rochereau, a National

Was a French politician and European Commissioner. Henri was the son of Victor Rochereau, a National Assembly of France député (deputy) for the Vendée department (1914-1942). Henri worked as a solicitors clerk and later in an exporting business.

Was a French football player and manager. He played for AS Strasbourg, AS Troyes-Savinienne, RC Stra

Was a French football player and manager. He played for AS Strasbourg, AS Troyes-Savinienne, RC Strasbourg, Red Star, EF Reims-Champagne and Stade de Reims.

Is a French footballer, currently playing for FC Girondins de Bordeaux in the French Ligue 1. He is

Is a French footballer, currently playing for FC Girondins de Bordeaux in the French Ligue 1. He is considered a promising talent, drawing comparison to fellow French striker Thierry Henry.

Was a French singer.He began his musical career as a guitarist accompanying other singers. He had le

Was a French singer.He began his musical career as a guitarist accompanying other singers. He had learned the guitar by imitating Django Reinhardt's recordings, and was to work alongside him in the 1940s. Salvador recorded several songs written by Boris Vian with Quincy Jones as arranger. He played many years in the Ray Ventura (dead on 29 March 1979) et Ses Collégiens where he used to sing, dance and even play comedy on stage, and made some appearances in great movies such as "Nous irons à Monte-Carlo (1950) " or "Nous irons à Paris" (Jean Boyer's film of 1949 with the Peters Sisters) or "Mademoiselle s'amuse" (1948). He is known to have recorded the first French rock and roll songs in 1956 written by Boris Vian and Michel Legrand Rock'n Roll Mops, Rock hoquet, Va t'faire cuire un oeuf, man and Dis-moi qu'tu m'aimes rock under the artist name of Henry Cording, (a play on words with Recording).