French

Masculine

Meaning

A person from France or of French origin.

Etymology

French is an English surname derived from the Old French word 'freis' or from the ethnonym referring to someone from France. It was used to distinguish French people or those with French connections in medieval England.

About the Name French

French is primarily a surname, occasionally used as a given name, denoting French origin or ancestry. It reflects historical patterns of naming based on geographic origin in English-speaking communities.

Notable Bearers

Daniel Chester French (American sculptor)

Historical People Named French

French Forrest

Capt.

French Strother