Ending in -enne

  1. Abrienne
    • Adrienne
      • Origin:

        Latin, feminine variation of Adrian
      • Meaning:

        "man from Adria"
      • Description:

        A long-integrated French feminine form of Adrian, now overshadowed by the a-ending version, but still a valid option, with considerable substance and dignity—though these days more parents would probably choose Adriana.
    • Arienne
      • Aurélienne
        • Bastienne
          • Origin:

            Variation of Sebastienne, French
          • Meaning:

            "person from Sebastia"
          • Description:

            Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.
        • Benne
          • Bibienne
            • Brienne
              • Cayenne
                • Origin:

                  Word name
                • Description:

                  Spicy.
              • Cheyenne
                • Origin:

                  Sioux
                • Meaning:

                  "people of a different language"
                • Description:

                  The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
              • Christienne
                • Crestienne
                  • Cyprienne
                    • Damienne
                      • Donatienne
                        • Emilienne
                          • Etienne
                            • Origin:

                              French variation of Stephen
                            • Meaning:

                              "garland, crown"
                            • Description:

                              It's the French Steve yet feels oh so much more debonair. Well-used and still a popular classic in French-speaking lands, but one of the many French names for boysunfamiliar to most English speakers, except maybe fashionistas who associate it with designer Etienne Aigner. A new way to honor Grandpa Steve?
                          • Evenne
                            • Estienne
                              • Fabienne
                                • Origin:

                                  French variation of Fabia
                                • Meaning:

                                  "bean grower"
                                • Description:

                                  Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.