Haitian names
Haitian names blend French colonial heritage with Haitian Creole rhythm and a deep Catholic naming tradition, saints and biblical figures remain favorites, often given a distinctly Creole flavor in pronunciation and spelling. Many families also create original names by combining sounds and meanings in ways entirely their own.
Berto Haitian Creole short form of Robert/Bertrand
Bertrand traditionally bright raven or illustrious; used as a Haitian given name
Carline Haitian Creole name built on Caroline, from Charles (Germanic karl, 'man')
Chantal traditionally linked to a French place name meaning stony ground; a widely used Haitian given name
Christela Haitian Creole coined name built on Christ; precise meaning uncertain
Djems Haitian Creole spelling of James: supplanter
Djoulie Haitian Creole spelling of Julie: youthful, downy-haired
Emmanuel God is with us; a widely used Haitian given name
Emmeline traditionally industrious, hard-working; used as a Haitian given name
Fabienne feminine form of Fabian, traditionally bean grower; used as a Haitian given name
Fabiola traditionally linked to the Latin faba (bean); honoring Saint Fabiola, a popular Haitian given name
Frantz variant of Franz (Francis, "Frenchman")
Fritz peaceful ruler (Haitian Creole form of Frederick)
Gabriel God is my strength; a common Haitian given name
Gaelle French feminine given name; a popular Haitian given name
Gerard ger "spear" + hart "hard, firm, brave" (Old German); used as a Haitian given name
Guerda Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Guerline Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Islanda Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Jean God is gracious (French form of John); the foundational Haitian Catholic given name, often paired as Jean-Baptiste or Jean-Pierre
Job traditionally meaning persecuted; a biblical name used as a Haitian given name
Jonas dove (Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew Jonah, carried into French)
Josue God is salvation (French form of Joshua); a common Haitian given name
Junior the younger; widely used as a standalone first name among Haitian families
Kenson Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Marcel form of Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus (probably from the god Mars); a common Haitian given name
Marceline French feminine form of Marcellinus, from Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus (probably from the god Mars); used as a Haitian given name
Marie traditionally linked to the Virgin Mary; the most foundational Haitian women's name, often the first element in compound names like Marie-Claire
Marie-Claire a traditional Haitian compound name pairing Marie with claire (clear, bright)
Marjorie traditionally linked to the pearl; a common Haitian given name
Micheline French feminine diminutive of Michel; a common Haitian given name
Mirlande Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Nadege traditionally meaning hope; a common Haitian given name
Naomie French/Haitian spelling of Naomi: pleasantness
Peterson Haitian Creole coined name built on Pierre/Peter, traditionally son of Pierre
Pierre rock (French form of Peter); a classic traditional Haitian given name
Reynold traditionally wise ruler (Norman French); used as a Haitian given name
Roosevelt rose field (a Dutch surname); honoring US Presidents Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, adopted as a Haitian given name during the 1915-1934 US occupation era
Rose traditionally the rose flower; a beloved Haitian given name
Roseline French diminutive of Rose; a common Haitian given name
Rosemond traditionally famed protector, or rose of the world; used as a Haitian given name
Samuel God has heard; a common Haitian given name
Sherlie Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Sherline Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Solange traditionally solemn, dignified; a common Haitian given name
Stephania traditionally crowned; used as a Haitian given name
Watson from the English surname meaning son of Wat, a medieval short form of Walter; used as a Haitian given name
Wideline Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Widler Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Wilguens Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Wilner Haitian Creole coined given name; precise meaning uncertain
Wilson from the English surname meaning son of Will (William); widely used as a given name in Haiti
Woodson Haitian Creole coined given name, English-root; precise meaning uncertain
Yolande traditionally linked to the violet flower; used as a Haitian given name
Yves traditionally yew wood, archer; a common Haitian given name
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