French Famous Baby Names

Was a French lawyer and entomologist.He was educated in Chartres where he showed a very early intere

Was a French lawyer and entomologist.He was educated in Chartres where he showed a very early interest in butterflies encouraged and taught by François de Villiers (1790-1847). He went to study “Le Droit” in Paris then entered the “Bareau”. After the death of his only son, he lived at Châteaudun in Chatelliers. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Châteaudun was burned by the Prussians but Guénée’s collections remained intact.

Was a French Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Lille from 1928 to 1968,

Was a French Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Lille from 1928 to 1968, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1930.

Was a French politician. After the war, Peretti pursued a business career. A member of the French pa

Was a French politician. After the war, Peretti pursued a business career. A member of the French parliament from 1958 to his death, he became chairman of the National Assembly in 1969 when Jacques Chaban-Delmas was nominated as prime minister. After the right-wing coalition's narrow victory in the 1973 elections, he had to step down and was replaced by Edgar Faure.

Was a French, diplomat, traveller, zoologist and entomologist.

Was a French, diplomat, traveller, zoologist and entomologist.

Was a French botanist and physician.Pharmacist in the French fleet and member of several well-known

Was a French botanist and physician.Pharmacist in the French fleet and member of several well-known societies of their time.Achille Richard was one of the botanical leaders of his time, and his books are even nowadays valued for their clarity and precision.He entered on 24 February 1834, as member of the French Academy of Sciences (Botanical Section). He was also member of the French National Academy of Medicine.

Was a French cycling racer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he won the gold medal a

Was a French cycling racer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the French team in the team time trial competition after finishing tenth in the individual time trial competition.

Was a French zoologist.Valenciennes was born in Paris, and studied under Georges Cuvier. Valencienne

Was a French zoologist.Valenciennes was born in Paris, and studied under Georges Cuvier. Valenciennes' study of parasitic worms in humans made an important contribution to the study of parasitology. Valenciennes also carried out diverse systematic classifications, linking fossil and current species. He worked with Cuvier on the 22-volume Histoire naturelle des poissons (Natural History of Fish) (1828-1848), carrying on alone after Cuvier died in 1832.

Was a French composer. Along with Maurice Ravel, he was one of the most prominent figures working wi

Was a French composer. Along with Maurice Ravel, he was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of Impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions.[1] Debussy is not only among the most important of all French composers; he was also a central figure in European music at the turn of the twentieth century.

Was a French neurologist and psychiatrist. He produced the first description of the terminal stria.[

Was a French neurologist and psychiatrist. He produced the first description of the terminal stria.[1] Foville spent time travelling abroad, to Africa and America. He returned to France, settling in Paris. After the death of his former teacher Esquirol in 1840, Foville was made a professor at Charenton. Until the appointment Thomas Hodgkin had been attempting to open a facility for the treatment of mental illnesses to compete with the York Retreat. With Foville's appointment to Charenton, Fhe was no longer willing to relocate to England

Was a French journalist born in Hungary. He was the creator of the philatelic magazine Le Monde des

Was a French journalist born in Hungary. He was the creator of the philatelic magazine Le Monde des philatélistes. Prisoner of war from 20 June 1940 to 1943, he returned to work in a printer of Temps, later working for Le Monde. He took part in the printing of the first issue, dated 19 December 1944.

Is a French footballer who plays for Southend United of League Two. In August 2010, he moved to Engl

Is a French footballer who plays for Southend United of League Two. In August 2010, he moved to England to sign with Southend United of League Two,[1] as one of seventeen new signings.[2] This move came despite difficulties in securing his transfer from the Moroccan club,[3] after delays in getting the necessary paperwork from the Moroccan government.[4] He made his debut for the club in the Football League Trophy in their goalless First Round encounter with Gillingham at Roots Hall, he was replaced by Louie Soares at half-time before Southend went on to win 4–3 on penalties.[5]

Was a French Cistercian, Abbot of the monastery of Perseigne in the Diocese of Mans.[1][2] He is tho

Was a French Cistercian, Abbot of the monastery of Perseigne in the Diocese of Mans.[1][2] He is thought to have been first a canon regular, later a Benedictine of Marmoutier and then a Cistercian.[2] In 1188,[1] he became Abbot of Perseigne, wither his reputation for holiness and wisdom drew the great personages of his time to seek his counsel.[2] He had at Rome a conference with the celebrated mystic, Joachim, Abbot of Flora, (in Calabria, Italy), on the subject of the latter's revelations, and aided Foulques de Neuilly in preaching during the Fourth Crusade.[2] He died in 1221.[1]

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for Troyes

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for Troyes AC.

Is a Malian football (soccer) defender. He was born in Bamako, Mali, and began his career in his loc

Is a Malian football (soccer) defender. He was born in Bamako, Mali, and began his career in his local club, Djoliba AC. Coulibaly recently transferred to AJ Auxerre after spending a decade with his former club RC Lens. The transfer fee was priced at 2 mi

Is a male freestyle wrestler from Senegal.He participated in Men's freestyle 55 kg at 2008 Summer Ol

Is a male freestyle wrestler from Senegal.He participated in Men's freestyle 55 kg at 2008 Summer Olympics. In the 1/16 of final he lost with Tomohiro Matsunaga from Japan. In repachage round he was beaten by Turkish Sezar Akgul.

Is a Côte d'Ivoire footballer. he plays for Brescia.He made his debut during 2007-08 season. In 200

Is a Côte d'Ivoire footballer. he plays for Brescia.He made his debut during 2007-08 season. In 2008-09 season Fofana played for Como Calcio, 10 caps and 1 goal. In January the player plays again for Brescia.

From Mali is the current president, with ministerial rank, of the African Academy of Languages.Playi

From Mali is the current president, with ministerial rank, of the African Academy of Languages.Playing an active role in community life, Mr. Samassékou is the founding President, for Mali and Africa as a whole, of the Peoples' Movement for Human Rights Ed

Is a French-Burundian defender currently playing for Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC. Soumaré began his ca

Is a French-Burundian defender currently playing for Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC. Soumaré began his career 2000 by Le Havre AC and was loaned out to Vannes on 7 January 2009[1].

Is a Malian football player currently playing for Helsingborgs IF. Until the summer of 2006 he was p

Is a Malian football player currently playing for Helsingborgs IF. Until the summer of 2006 he was playing for Djoliba AC.He was part of the Malian 2004 Olympic football team, who exited in the quarter finals, finishing top of group A, but losing to Italy

Is a French footballer. He plays striker role for Royal Antwerp FC.

Is a French footballer. He plays striker role for Royal Antwerp FC.

Is a French professional footballer of Algerian descent. He currently plays for USM Annaba in the Al

Is a French professional footballer of Algerian descent. He currently plays for USM Annaba in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.

Is a Moroccan footballer who plays for QPR as a midfielder. Taarabt grew up in Berre-l'Étang, Franc

Is a Moroccan footballer who plays for QPR as a midfielder. Taarabt grew up in Berre-l'Étang, France having moved there at the age of nine months. He began his career at Lens in 2004, he played 14 games for RC Lens B in the Championnat de France amateur.[3] He made one first team appearance for Lens during the 2006–07 season.[4]

is a French pair skater who previously competed as a single skater. She competed internationally as

is a French pair skater who previously competed as a single skater. She competed internationally as a single skater and her highest placement was fourth at the 2004 Triglav Trophy. She was eighth at the 2006 French Figure Skating Championships. She switc

Is a French foil fencer who competed in three Olympic games[1]

Is a French foil fencer who competed in three Olympic games[1]

Is a Moroccan footballer, who currently plays for RC Lens in the Ligue 1.Despite being born in Franc

Is a Moroccan footballer, who currently plays for RC Lens in the Ligue 1.Despite being born in France, Hermach has represented Morocco in the Olympics.