Name ideas
2026
For a burst of inspiration
Are you looking for a name idea for your baby? Discover our 2026 name catalogue for girls, boys and gender-neutral names. At Petit Picotin, we have selected soft, original, vintage and nature-inspired names to help you find the one that will steal your heart!
The most
popular
names in 2025
girls
Adèle
Agathe
Alba
Albane
Alice
Alix
Alma
Andrea
Anna
Camille
Jade
Jeanne
Juliette
Lou
Louise
Olivia
Romy
Rose
Suzanne
Victoire
boys
Achille
Adam
Arthur
Auguste
Augustin
Basile
Charlie
Côme
Gabin
Gabriel
Gaspard
Jules
Léon
Louis
Marceau
Marius
Oscar
Paul
Raphaël
Victor
girls
Alba
Ava
Joy
Léa
Lou
Mia
Pia
boys
Léo
Noé
Pio
Rio
Tao
Tom
Zack
Short and
cheerful names
Short baby names are winning over more and more parents. Easy to pronounce and modern, they are among the most trending name ideas for girls and boys. Simple yet full of character, they bring a touch of freshness and spontaneity.
Petit Picotin
signature names
girls
Adèle
Aimée
Augustine
Babette
Céleste
Cerise
Colette
Fantine
Jeanine
Jeanne
Josette
Lucette
Madelon
Ninon
Odette
Rose
Rosie
Suzanne
Suzette
Ysée
boys
Achille
Albert
Alfred
César
Diego
Élie
Émile
Gabin
Germain
Jean
Lazare
Léon
Marceau
Marcel
Marin
Marius
Oscar
Pablo
Roméo
Simon
girls
Adèle
Aimée
Albane
Diane
Léonie
Lison
Louison
Ninon
Salomé
boys
Arsène
Basile
Clément
Côme
Éli
Éloi
Gabin
Loup
Lubin
Soft
names
Soft baby names are highly sought after by parents looking for tenderness. With their delicate sounds, these name ideas for girls and boys bring calm and poetry from the very first moments!
girls
Ariane
Calypso
Cassandre
Eugénie
Hermione
Léopoldine
Olympe
Pénélope
Roxane
Yseult
boys
Achille
Apollon
Hector
Icare
Léandre
Melchior
Orion
Roméo
Tristan
Ulysse
Literary
& heroic names
Inspired by great stories, literary and heroic names are name ideas full of meaning. For girls as well as boys, they appeal to parents looking for a strong and timeless name.
girls
Apolline
Augustine
Colette
Félicie
Gisèle
Hortense
Jeanine
Jeanne
Joséphine
Josette
Léontine
Lucette
Madeleine
Marguerite
Marthe
Odette
Suzanne
Suzette
Yvonne
Zélie
boys
Achille
Anatole
Arsène
Auguste
Edmond
Émile
Fernand
Gaspard
Gustave
Hector
Henri
Jean
Léon
Lucien
Marceau
Marcel
Marius
Raoul
Théodore
Victor
Retro
names
Retro baby names are making a big comeback. These old-fashioned names are winning over parents today who are looking for authenticity and name ideas that are both classic and on-trend.
girls
Anouk
Fantine
Paloma
Romy
Thaïs
Zélie
boys
Élias
Malo
Marin
Pablo
Séraphin
Ulysse
Sunny
names
Sunny baby names evoke joy, light and energy. Widely loved, these names for girls and boys are among the brightest and most positive name ideas.
Vintage names
Vintage names given a modern twist are winning over many parents. These baby name ideas blend tradition and modernity with a timeless charm.
girls
Aglaé
Aimée
Augustine
Babette
Gisèle
Hermine
Honorine
Hortense
Léopoldine
Lucette
Madelon
Mariette
Marthe
Sidonie
boys
Anatole
Barnabé
Edmond
Ernest
Faustin
Fernand
Gaspard
Gaston
Léon
Lucien
Marcel
Octave
Raoul
Roméo
girls
Aloïs
Babette
Bonnie
Cosima
Dune
Marcelline
Pétronille
Séraphine
Solveig
boys
Arthus
Foulques
Jonas
Lazare
Philéas
Roch
Tancrède
Vadim
Zéphyr
Rare &
original names
Rare and original names attract parents looking for a unique name. These baby name ideas allow you to stand out while remaining elegant and harmonious.
Nature
names
Very on-trend, nature names for babies win hearts with their gentleness and poetry. Inspired by flowers, seasons or landscapes, they are among the most sought-after name ideas.
girls
Capucine
Cerise
Colombe
Flore
Iris
Prune
Rose
Violette
boys
Abel
Elio
Malo
Orso
Sacha
Silas
Tao
Zéphyr
girls
Alba
Chiara
Giulia
Grace
Harper
Lucia
Maria
Paloma
Scarlett
Vittoria
boys
Diego
Elio
Enzo
James
Matteo
Milo
Oliver
Owen
Pablo
Pio
Globe-trotting
names
Names from faraway places are inspiring more and more parents. These baby name ideas, influenced by different cultures, bring a touch of escapism and originality.
Names
ending in -in/-ine
Names ending in -in and -ine are greatly appreciated for their soft and elegant sound. These baby name ideas, for girls as well as boys, remain timeless and on-trend.
girls
Albertine
Augustine
Clémentine
Colombine
Hermine
Honorine
Léontine
Marcelline
Ondine
Perrine
Philippine
Victorine
boys
Aubin
Colin
Corentin
Faustin
Firmin
Florentin
Gabin
Hadrien
Lubin
Marin
Maximin
Paulin
girls
Alma
Anja
Bianca
Billie
Camille
Colette
Daria
Dora
Frida
Georgia
Gisèle
Inès
Marguerite
Stella
boys
Albert
Auguste
Basile
Blaise
Edgar
Félix
Hugo
Karl
Léonard
Louis
Pablo
Romain
Serge
Victor
Names of
artists & creators
Inspired by art, these names appeal to parents looking for an original and creative name. These baby name ideas evoke sensitivity, imagination and character.
Gender-neutral
names
Gender-neutral baby names are increasingly on-trend. These name ideas suit girls and boys alike and appeal to parents looking for something modern.
girls
(or) boys
Camille
Charlie
Eden
Lou
Noa
Sacha
Alex
Andréa
Billie
Élie
Maxime
Sasha
How do you find the perfect name?
Filter by name category
To save time, start by exploring a category that appeals to you: vintage names, short names, rare names or nature-inspired names. This helps you structure your search, quickly identify your preferences and create an initial shortlist of names that truly speak to you.
Make a shortlist of your favourite names
Write down 5 to 10 names that you truly love. You can each make your own little list separately, then compare your choices: that is often where the real favourites emerge… and sometimes there are even some lovely surprises!
Test the names in real life
Say them out loud, pair them with your last name and imagine them in different everyday situations: at home, at school, at friends' houses, and even later at work…. A good name is a name that feels easy to live with.
Picture yourself in the future
A name will accompany someone throughout their entire life, so take a moment to picture it at every stage: on a baby who coos, on a child, and even later on an adult. Make sure it still makes you smile, no matter the age.
Choosing a name is an important step before baby arrives. To celebrate these first moments, discover our collection of personalized birth gifts:
bath capes, health record book covers, comfort toys, blankets and personalized accessories (backpacks, toiletry bags, suitcases...) with your (future) child's name.
Browse all our original gift ideas to complete your baby registry !