For those who might assume that the French tradition doesn’t offer much variety when it comes to baby names for girls, this list will hopefully prove that there are many options beyond those ending in “-ette” or “-ella.” In fact, as you’ll see, some French names — besides being lovely — are quite diverse and unique. If you’re looking to bestow your little one with a feminine name that’s stylish, sophisticated and just plain beautiful, consider the ones here. (You'll see a couple of “-ette” and “-ella” names too, just because they are so gorgeous!)

Amelie. This name is widely popular, thanks to the eponymous movie, but that doesn’t make it any less charming. It’s a form of the German name Amelia, which means “hard-working.”

Bette. Short. Sweet. Girly, but not too girly. What more could you ask for? It’s short for Betty, which in Hebrew means “consecrated to God.”

Chase. If you’re on the hunt for a cool unisex name, this could be your ticket. It means “hunter.”

Esme. So endearing, right? It’s a familiar form of Esmeralda (the name Eve Mendes and Ryan Gosling chose for their daughter!), which means “emerald.”

Genovieve. If you’re a fan of the Arthurian legend — and, honestly, even if you aren’t — consider this elegant name, which is a form of Guinevere, meaning “white wave.” Too long? The possibilities for sweet nicknames are endless: Gena, Genie, Jenny, Eve, Vivi.

Janina. This is a form of Jane (Hebrew for “God is gracious”) but a little fancier.

Julieta. This is such a gorgeous name — why aren’t there more Julietas in the world? It’s obviously a form of Julia, which means “youthful” in the Latin tradition. Can you imagine calling your little Jules in for dinner?

Lizette. Lisa (Hebrew, meaning “consecrated to God") is a solid, timeless name — and one of its more unique-sounding forms. Plus, Lizzie as a nickname would be too cute.

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Monique. This name oozes style and sophistication. It’s a form of Monica, which is from the Greek and Latin traditions and means “solitary” and “advisor,” respectively.

Noella. Ella and Elle — and their various forms — are more popular than ever; this name is just as beautiful but a bit more unique. It’s a form of Noelle (also beautiful), which means “Christmas.”

Rubi. This name is obviously a form of Ruby, which means precious stone. And since Ruby is gaining popularity, why not give your precious gem a name that’s slightly different?

Serene. This gorgeous name is a form of Serena, which is Latin for — you guessed it — "peaceful."

Sheree. This lovely and joyful-sounding name means “beloved" or "dearest.”

Sorrel. Yes, it’s a type of salad green, but don’t dismiss Sorrel just yet. It’s also a unique and beautiful name that rolls off the tongue. It means “reddish brown or botany.”

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If you can’t get enough of the flower names, consider this one, which is a form of Violet. Isn’t Vi the cutest nickname?