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Marie Lanen
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The popularity of certain first names differs depending on the region of France. This is particularly the case in Brittany where certain sounds appeal more to future parents. Zoom on this Greek first name, Breton form of Angel…
Every year, the authors of the book L’Officiel des Prénoms (First Editions) decipher the first name trends in France. Thus, we can read in the 2024 edition “each year, the first name charts by department show convergence with the national ranking: the French stars of the moment feature prominently. This does not prevent surprises“. This is particularly the case in Brittany. Thus, Arthur, Maël, Mahé, Malo and Yuna obtain their best rankings in this beautiful French region. But it is a rarer Breton first name that Doctissimo has chosen to highlight. We hope it will inspire many parents.
Aela, the Breton form of Angel
Worn by 1,100 people in France, the first name Aela is the Breton form of the first name Ange. It means “messenger” in Greek. This pretty “A” first name has several variations: Aelaïg, Aélie, Aelig, Aeline, Aelez.
In terms of characterology, little Aela is given a certain confidence. These little girls know what they want and are very dynamic, daring and independent. They like to take charge, a leadership that they often put forward to achieve their goals. One thing is certain, you won’t be bored with these lively little girls!
The top first names in Brittany
If Aela is in the top 900 of the most given first names, future parents appreciate knowing the top first names in their department; either to draw inspiration from it, or on the contrary to focus on originality! Here are the top 4 Breton departments.
Top 10 female and male first names in Côtes-d’Armor
For girls: 1. Ambre 2. Rose 3. Jade 4. Louise 5. Alba 6. Emma 7. Alice 8. Adèle 9. Agathe 10. Anna
For boys: 1. Léo 2. Maël 3. Arthur 4. Louis 5. Malo 6. Raphaël 7. Hugo 8. Jules 9. Liam 10. Noé
Top 10 female and male first names in Finistère
For girls: 1. Alice 2. Louise 3. Emma 4. Jade 5. Chloé 6. Romy 7. Ambre 8. Léa 9. Inès 10. Mia
For boys: 1. Léo 2. Malo 3. Arthur 4. Gabriel 5. Naël 6. Louis 7. Maël 8. Raphaël 9. Jules 10. Sacha
Top 10 female and male first names in Ille-et-Vilaine
For girls: 1. Louise 2. Jade 3. Ambre 4. Rose 5. Alba 6. Emma 7. Alice 8. Iris 9. Julia 10. Anna
For boys: 1. Raphaël 2. Malo 3. Arthur 4. Gabriel 5. Jules 6. Léo 7. Lucas 8. Louis 9. Maël 10. Noah
Top 10 female and male first names in Morbihan
For girls: 1. Louise 2. Ambre 3. Jade 4. Emma 5. Alba 6. Adèle 7. Alix 8. Romy 9. Rose 10. Alice
For boys: 1. Malo 2. Arthur 3. Raphaël 4. Hugo 5. Léo 6. Noah 7. Louis 8. Lucas 9. Maël 10. Marceau
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