Finding a favorite name for your future baby is one of the little pleasures of pregnancy. But sometimes, it can turn into a real headache! Looking for inspiration for your little adventurer’s name? We have just what you need!

With our LILLYDOO app , finding a name becomes easy and fun. Our name generator makes your life easier. It's simple: swipe, like, match! Our database contains over 13,000 first names, and you can create a selection using our filters. Log in with your partner and discover which of your favorite names you have in common! To inspire you, we've prepared the top first names most loved by our French users in 2022. Also discover the origin and meaning of first names !

Top 10 boys' names for 2022

1. Louis

Louis is the most loved first name on our app in 2022. It is derived from the old Germanic name Hlodowig , whose two roots, “hlod” and “wig”, mean “glory” and “battle”.

2. Bad

Of Breton origin, the first name Malo has its roots in Celtic languages. It is derived from the terms « mach » and « low », meaning « hostage, pledge » and « light », respectively.

3. Maël

The very old Breton first name Maël comes from the Celtic word « mael », which means « master », « chief », or « prince ».

4. Leo

Of Latin origin, the first name Léo means "lion" and is a symbol of strength and courage.

5. Paul

From the Latin « paulus », meaning « small » or « weak ».

6. Jules

Jules is derived from the Latin « Julius », the surname of an illustrious Roman family. It comes from the word « jovilios », meaning « descendant of Jupiter ».

7. Lucas

Lucas refers to the Greek term « leukos », which means « bright » or « pure ». It is also a derivative of the name Luc , from the Latin term « lux », meaning « light ».

8. Hugo

The first name Hugo comes from the Germanic term « hug », which means « intelligence », « thought », or « spirit ».

9. Théo

Probably an abbreviation of Théodore , Théo derives its origin from the Greek word
« theos », meaning « God », or from « theodoros », meaning « gift of God ».

10. Leon

Léon is a first name of Latin origin, from the word « leo », which means « lion ».

Top 10 girl names for 2022

1. Emma

Emma is the most loved female first name on our app in 2022. A very old first name
of Germanic origin, it means "universal".

2. Louise

The first name Louise is also of Germanic origin. Derived from the terms « Hlod » and « wig », it roughly means « glorious warrior » or « illustrious in battle ».

3. Lia

The first name Lia has multiple origins and etymologies. In Latin, it is derived from « lea », meaning « lioness ». In Hebrew, it would come from the term « le’ah », meaning « tired ».

4. Nina

Nina is a name with multiple origins and meanings. It is probably derived from the Hebrew "Hannah", meaning "grace," or it may be a diminutive of the names Antonina or Christina. In Spanish, it means "little."

5. Rose

Of Latin origin, Rose is a symbol of beauty and love.

6. Amber

The first name Amber finds its origin in the Arabic word « anbar », which means « grey amber ». It is also the feminine version of the Greek name Ambroise , meaning "immortal".

7. She

The first name Ella has multiple origins and meanings. In Greek, it originates from the term « el-yah », which means « shine of the sun ». It could also be a diminutive of the name Emmanuella, derived from the Hebrew « immanouel », meaning « God with us ».

8. Zoé

Zoé derives its origins from the Greek word « zôê », which means « life » or « existence ».

9. Lina

Depending on the language, Lina has multiple meanings. In Chinese, it means "precious beauty," while in Greek, it means "messenger." It is also found in Arabic, where it means "tender." Furthermore, Lina finds its origin in the Latin « linium » : flax.

10. Charlotte

Charlotte comes from the Germanic root « karl », which means « strong » or « virile ».