The name Boyce is an English one, but with French roots. It is derived from the Old French word “bois”
Tag: French names
Bruce
Bruce is a very old and respected name, especially in Scotland, but it is believed to be of French origin.
Bryson
Bryson originates in English language and means "Brice's son". Initially, it was used as a surname, but lately, it has
Butler
Butler is one of the very few names that have very old roots. It is derived from the French term
Calvin
Calvin has its origins in both Latin as well as Old French. In French, this name is a form of
Cardwell
Cardwell is an Anglo-Saxon name, it is a locational surname, and implies 'someone from Cardwell'. In Old English, Cardwell is
Carlisle
Carlisle is a name of Brenton origins, whose meaning is 'from an island fort or castle tower'. This name was
Chantal
Chantal originates in French language and means "tough like stone". It was derived from a French surname. As a feminine
Chesney
Chesney is an English name that is derived from the Old French name “Chesnai” which meant “a dweller near the
Chevalier
Chevalier is derived from the French status name “chevalier” which was a rank assigned to nobility. This term itself is
Chevy
Chevy is an English name but one that is derived from the French name “chevalier” which was a rank given
Chante
Chante originates in French language and means "being sung". It can be used as both masculine and feminine given names.
Cloe
Cloe is a Portuguese and French variant of Chloe. Chloe originates in Greek language and means "little green sprout". It
Colette
Colette is a short form of Nicolette, a diminutive of Nicole. Nicole is a feminine form of Nicholas, originating in
Corbett
Corbett is an English form of the French name “Corbet” which means “little raven”. The raven was a very respected
Corbin
Corbin is an English name but derives from the Old French words “corbin” or “corbun” both of which mean 'raven'.
Cornett
Cornett is an English name that is of French origin. It means “dweller in the cornel tree”.
Dabney
Dabney is the English version of the old and distinguished French name Daubeney, which itself was derived from the addition
Darcy
Darcy originates in Old French and means "from Arcy". It was derived from an old French surname, referring to a
Dashiell
Dashiell is an anglicised version of the French words “de Chiel” which means “from Chiel”. The place name Chiel itself