Name ideas
2026
For a wealth 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!
Most popular
names
in 2025
girls
LOUISE
JEANNE
VICTOIRE
LOU
ADèLE
ROSE
JULIETTE
AGATHE
ROMY
ALBA
ALICE
CAMILLE
SUZANNE
ANNA
ALMA
ALIX
OLIVIA
ALBANE
JADE
ANDREA
boys
LOUIS
GASPARD
MARCEAU
LéON
JULES
ARTHUR
GABRIEL
PAUL
AUGUSTE
CHARLIE
BASILE
OSCAR
RAPHAËL
VICTOR
CÔME
OSCAR
ACHILLE
GABIN
AUGUSTIN
MARIUS
girls
MIA
LOU
PIA
ALBA
AVA
LÉA
JOY
boys
PIO
LÉO
TAO
NOÉ
ZACK
RIO
TOM
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 alike. Simple, yet full of character, they bring a touch of freshness and spontaneity.
Petit Picotin
signature names
girls
SUZANNE
AUGUSTINE
COLETTE
ROSE
JEANNE
ADÈLE
AIMÉE
CÉLESTE
YSÉE
BABETTE
CERISE
FANTINE
JEANINE
JOSETTE
LUCETTE
MADELON
NINON
ODETTE
SUZETTE
ROSIE
boys
LÉON
ACHILLE
ÉMILE
OSCAR
MARCEL
MARIUS
CÉSAR
LAZARE
ALBERT
ALFRED
DIEGO
ELIE
GABIN
GERMAIN
JEAN
MARCEAU
MARIN
PABLO
ROMÉO
SIMON
girls
LISON
LOUISON
AIMÉE
ADÈLE
NINON
ALBANE
SALOMÉ
LÉONIE
DIANE
boys
ÉLOI
CLÉMENT
BASILE
GABIN
CÔME
ARSÈNE
LUBIN
ELI
LOUP
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
PÉNÉLOPE
CASSANDRE
LÉOPOLDINE
ROXANE
HERMIONE
YSEULT
OLYMPE
EUGÉNIE
boys
ACHILLE
ULYSSE
LÉANDRE
TRISTAN
MELCHIOR
HECTOR
APOLLON
ICARE
ORION
ROMÉO
Literary &
heroic names
Inspired by great stories, literary and heroic names are name ideas full of meaning. For girls and boys alike, they appeal to parents looking for a strong and timeless name.
girls
SUZANNE
AUGUSTINE
COLETTE
APOLLINE
JEANNE
YVONNE
MADELEINE
JOSÉPHINE
MARTHE
LÉONTINE
MARGUERITE
ODETTE
FÉLICIE
ZÉLIE
LUCETTE
GISÈLE
JEANINE
JOSETTE
SUZETTE
HORTENSE
boys
MARCEL
ÉMILE
GUSTAVE
LÉON
HENRI
GASPARD
ACHILLE
ANATOLE
MARIUS
ARSÈNE
RAOUL
FERNAND
LUCIEN
AUGUSTE
THÉODORE
GUSTAVE
EDMOND
VICTOR
JEAN
MARCEAU
Retro
names
Retro baby names are making a big comeback. These old-fashioned names are winning over today's parents in search of authenticity and name ideas that are both classic and on-trend.
girls
PALOMA
ROMY
ANOUK
THAÏS
ZÉLIE
FANTINE
boys
MARIN
MALO
ULYSSE
PABLO
SÉRAPHIN
ÉLIAS
Sunny
names
Sunny baby names evoke joy, light and energy. Much loved, these name ideas for girls and boys are among the brightest and most positive choices.
Vintage names
Vintage names brought back into fashion are winning over many parents. These baby name ideas combine tradition and modernity with a timeless charm.
girls
HERMINE
MARIETTE
MARTHE
AGLAÉ
GISÈLE
HORTENSE
SIDONIE
HONORINE
LÉOPOLDINE
MADELON
LUCETTE
AIMÉE
AUGUSTINE
BABETTE
boys
ANATOLE
FERNAND
FAUSTIN
GASPARD
ERNEST
EDMOND
OCTAVE
LUCIEN
MARCEL
ROMÉO
GASTON
BARNABÉ
LÉON
RAOUL
girls
COSIMA
DUNE
SOLVEIG
BONNIE
MARCELLINE
SÉRAPHINE
PÉTRONILLE
ALOÏS
BABETTE
boys
PHILÉAS
ZÉPHYR
LAZARE
VADIM
TANCRÈDE
FOULQUES
JONAS
ARTHUS
ROCH
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 charm with their softness and poetry. Inspired by flowers, seasons or landscapes, they are among the most sought-after name ideas.
girls
CAPUCINE
FLORE
CERISE
IRIS
VIOLETTE
ROSE
COLOMBE
PRUNE
boys
ABEL
ELIO
TAO
SACHA
MALO
ZÉPHYR
SILAS
ORSO
girls
GIULIA
CHIARA
LUCIA
VITTORIA
PALOMA
ALBA
MARIA
HARPER
GRACE
SCARLETT
boys
MATTEO
ELIO
ENZO
MILO
PIO
PABLO
DIEGO
OWEN
JAMES
OLIVER
Globe-trotting
names
Names from elsewhere 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 very popular for their soft and elegant sound. These baby name ideas, for girls and boys alike, remain timeless and on-trend.
girls
AUGUSTINE
PHILIPPINE
LÉONTINE
CLÉMENTINE
ALBERTINE
ONDINE
HERMINE
MARCELLINE
HONORINE
PERRINE
COLOMBINE
VICTORINE
boys
LUBIN
AUBIN
MARIN
CORENTIN
GABIN
COLIN
FAUSTIN
PAULIN
FLORENTIN
FIRMIN
MAXIMIN
HADRIEN
girls
FRIDA
GEORGIA
CAMILLE
COLETTE
ALMA
DORA
BILLIE
MARGUERITE
STELLA
BIANCA
INÈS
GISELLE
ANJA
DARIA
boys
PABLO
BASILE
LÉONARD
EDGAR
AUGUSTE
FÉLIX
LOUIS
SERGE
BLAISE
VICTOR
ALBERT
HUGO
ROMAIN
KARL
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.
girls
(or) boys
LOU
SACHA
CHARLIE
NOA
CAMILLE
EDEN
SASHA
ELIE
ALEX
BILLIE
ANDRÉA
MAXIME
Gender-neutral
names
Gender-neutral baby names are increasingly on-trend. These name ideas suit girls and boys alike and appeal to parents in search of modernity.
How to find the perfect name for
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 a first 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's often where the real favourites emerge… and sometimes there are even lovely surprises!
Test 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' places, and even later at work…. A good name is a name that feels natural to live with.
Picture yourself in the future
A name will accompany you throughout your entire life, so take a moment to picture it at every stage: on a cooing baby, on a child, and even later on an adult. Make sure it still makes you smile, no matter the age.