Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 03, 2024

Fontaine

US Popularity Rank: 12503

Origin: French

Meaning: Fountain, spring, water source

If your little cherub is a fountain of love, Fontaine takes the cake as a romantic French name that works for both boys and girls. Initially a habitual surname for those living near a water source, Fontaine means “fountain” or “spring” and makes a whimsical yet sophisticated water-inspired baby name. Fontaine is the name of several places throughout France, lending your worldly little one a European flair.