Billy, Lucy, Alex: Is there a French town or village with your name? You can check on the map below or review the data yourself
Map: What are the most popular baby names in your part of France? Alba, Léo, Jules, and Emma all did well… but which names came out on top?
Do people still celebrate their name days in France? It is a French tradition to send people good wishes on their ‘name day’. We look at where this came from and whether the custom continues today Why were the French so suspicious of street numbering? Updated Map: French commune names that sound like something funny Far right French MP accused of stealing aristocratic surname
Hyphens, no hyphens: what is correct spelling of French commune names? The Association des Maires de France explains the official rules
French baby named ‘Canard’ is heir to tragic but proud family history The name, which translates as ‘duck’, initially attracted criticism and scepticism but the baby’s grandfather has now revealed the true meaning