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If you’re welcoming a little girl into your family soon, you are no doubt searching for the perfect baby name. And while there is a myriad of beautiful names out there, you might have a desire for something with a little Gallic flair while also being spiritually meaningful.
Thankfully, there are many French saints who not only have beautiful names, but also founded religious orders that had, and still have, a significant impact on the Catholic Church. So take a look at the remarkable women below to help inspire you for own little bébé!

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9 Baby names inspired by notable Franciscan friars