French House Names
Here’s a selection of possible French house names and their meanings, mostly courtesy of Graham Gould’s book ‘House Names of Australia’ , reflecting the migration to Australia of other language speakers. Perhaps they’ll help you chose your House Name. For more information and details of Grahams unique house nameplates visit his website at www.grahamgould.com.
To draw your attention to some of the most interesting, even delightful French house names, we’ve put some of our favourites in bold. Check them out. They may help you choose your house name.
| House name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A De La Colline | side of the hill |
| Au Revoir | till we meet again |
| Beauvoir | beautiful to see |
| Belle Vue | beautiful view |
| Bienvenu | welcome |
| Bonde | overcrowded |
| Bonne Chance | good luck |
| Bonne Heure | good time |
| Cher Ami | a dear friend |
| Chez Nous | our house |
| Chez Recoin | our nook |
| Colore | colourful |
| Cote d'Azur | The Riviera |
| Dernier Voyage | last journey |
| Eau de vie | water of life |
| En Harmonie | in harmony |
| Endroit d'Arret | resting place |
| Entrez | come in |
| Famille | family |
| Fleur de Lis | heraldic lily |
| Folie Maison | madhouse |
| Gai Sejour | cheerful stay |
| Grande Previsions | great expectations |
| Haute Vue | high view |
| Herbe Verte | green grass |
| Heureux | happy |
| Jamais Chez Moi | never at home |
| La Maison | the house |
| L'Abri | the shelter |
| Le Cirque | the circus |
| Le Nid | the nest |
| Maison Bonde | crowded house |
| Maison Calme | peaceful home |
| Maison De Chance | house of luck |
| Maison de Folie | house of madness |
| Mer Vue | sea view |
| Mon Abri | my refuge or shed |
| Mon Desire | my desire |
| Mon Endroit | my place |
| Mon Paradis | my paradise |
| Mon Plaisir | my pleasure |
| Mon Repos | my rest |
| Mon Reve | my dream |
| Mon Royaume | my kingdom |
| Notre Cirque | our circus |
| Notre Endroit | our place |
| Notre Maison | our home |
| Notre Palais | our palace |
| Notre Reve | our dream |
| Paradis | paradise |
| Petit Coin | little corner |
| Petit Recoin | little nook |
| Pittoresque | picturesque |
| Proche de la Mer | near the sea |
| Rendezvous | meeting place; appointment |
| Sa Maison | her home |
| Salutations | greetings |
| Sans Souci | without worry; carefree |
| Sejour Autour | stay around |
| Sur Mer | on the sea |
| Vente Colline | windy hill |
| Vue Claire | clear view |
| Vue de la Mer | sea view |
| Vue du Jardin | garden view |