2. marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic: a valiant effort. [1275â1325; Middle English valia(u) nt vaillant, present participle of valoir valÄre; see-ant ]. valâ²ianâ¢cy (-yÉn si) valâ²iance, n. valâ²iantâ¢ly, adv.. marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic: a valiant effort. [1275â1325; Middle English valia(u) nt vaillant, present participle of valoir valÄre; see-ant ]. valâ²ianâ¢cy (-yÉn si) valâ²iance, n. valâ²iantâ¢ly, adv.
Meaning of Fanchon. French name. In French, the name Fanchon means-free, whimsical.The name Fanchon originated as an French name. The name Fanchon is most often used as a girl name or female name. French Name Meaning-free, whimsical. Origin-France.
Lorraine /lor-rai-ne/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced lor-AYN. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Lorraine is from Lorraine. Name of the province in France (where Joan of Arc came from) and a family name of French royalty.Also an elaboration of Lora, or possibly derived from Laura (Latin) laurel.See also Lorena. Actress Laraine Newman.orraine /lor-rai-ne/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced lor-AYN. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Lorraine is from Lorraine. Name of the province in France (where Joan of Arc came from) and a family name of French royalty.