French Dog Names

Abbe

Abbot in French, a term for the head of a monastery.

Adaline

Noble or kind

Adeline

Noble or kind

Aimee

Beloved

Alair

Noble or cheerful

Alise

Noble kind or noble

Amelie

Work

Ami

Friend or beloved in French

Amie

French for 'friend'

Amorette

A little love

Amour

French for love

Anatole

Gift of the sun

André

Brave or manly

Annelle

Graceful; a form of the name 'Anna'

Anouk

Graceful or merciful

Ardenne

Derived from a region in Belgium known for its natural beauty.

Arlette

A variant of 'Charlotte', meaning free man.

Athos

A name derived from one of the three musketeers, symbolizing bravery and loyalty.

Aubrie

Means 'elf ruler' or 'magical being'

Avenir

French for 'future'

Avril

The name Avril is derived from the French word for April, symbolizing spring and new beginnings.

Axelle

Father's peace

Azur

French for blue

Babybel

A type of cheese known for its unique round shape and wax coating

Bayou

A marshy outlet of a lake or river

Beaux

French term for 'handsome'

Bijou

French term for jewel or small ornament

Biscuit

A small baked treat, usually sweet and flaky

Bisquit

A type of sweet baked good

Blanche

French for white

Breton

Referring to a native or inhabitant of Brittany, France

Cajun

A term referring to the descendants of Acadian exiles in Louisiana.

Cassis

A type of berry used for flavoring and drinks

Cerise

Cherry red

Chanel

The name of a famous French luxury fashion brand.

Charlott

Free man or petite

Chase

To hunt or pursue

Chauncy

A form of the name Chauncey, deriving from French meaning 'chancer' or 'to take a chance'.

Chelle

A diminutive form often associated with names like Michelle, suggesting grace and softness.

Chev

A playful and energetic term often associated with joy and spiritedness

Chouchou

A French term of endearment meaning 'favorite' or 'darling'

ChéRi

Dear or beloved in French

Clouseau

The name means 'a person who is unrefined or foolish,' derived from the character Inspector Jacques Clouseau from the Pink Panther series.

Coco

Derived from the coconut tree, symbolizing sweetness and playfulness.

Coco Chanel

Name of the famous French fashion designer

Collette

Victorious

Crouton

A small piece of fried or toasted bread, often used as a garnish in salads and soups

CâLin

French for cuddle or hug

CéLeste

Heavenly or celestial

Dijon

A type of mustard originating from Dijon, France.

Douce

Sweet or gentle

Eclair

A pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate

Elaine

Bright, shining light

Elan

A term often associated with style or flair

Eleanor

Light-hearted, shining light

Elinor

Light

Etoile

Star

Fideaux

Derived from the French word for loyal or faithful

Fifi

A diminutive form of the name 'Josephine' or 'Joseph', often associated with elegance and charm

Franc

French term for free or free man

Francine

Free one; from France

Frank

French for free or truthful

Gardi

A name associated with the guardian or protection.

Gaston

Meaning 'from the castle'

Gennie

Fair and generous

Genny

A diminutive form of the name Genevieve, meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman'.

Georgette

A diminutive form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'

Gigi

A nickname or endearing term, often representing a lively and joyful personality.

Henri

Ruler of the home

Hugo

Mind, intellect

Humphrey

Brave warrior

Jadou

A term of endearment or affection

Jaques

The French form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'

Jarvis

The name Jarvis is derived from the Old French name Gervais, which means 'spear servant'.

Jaspe

The name refers to a type of gemstone, often associated with healing properties.

Jolee

Joyful and happy

Joli

French for pretty or nice

Joujou

French term for a toy or plaything

Julie

Youthful or downy

Kiki

Meaning 'the first' or 'to shine' in various contexts

Lamar

Of the sea

Lancelot

One who is invincible in battle, associated with bravery.

Leeloo

A name derived from the film 'The Fifth Element', representing a powerful and unique being.

Liana

A type of climbing plant

Lolabelle

Combination of the names Lola and Belle, meaning 'sorrows' and 'beautiful' respectively.

Lou

A common short form of names like Louis or Louise; can imply a warrior or renowned fighter.

Louie

Famed warrior

Loup

French for wolf

Lovell

Little wolf

Lucien

Light

Lumiere

French for light

LéO

Lion in Portuguese and French

Macaron

A sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food coloring

Madelyn

A variant of Madeleine, which means 'of Magdala'

Maelys

A name often associated with nobility and beauty

Mailys

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French form of the name 'Malaika', which means angel.

Malon

A variant of 'Malo', which means 'bad' or 'evil' in French

Maree

Of the sea

Marilou

A combination of Marie and Lou, often associated with strength and femininity.

Maron

A type of chestnut, often used in desserts