French Dog Names

Abbe

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

Adeline

Noble or kind

Aimee

Beloved

Alair

Noble or cheerful

Amie

French for 'friend'

Amorette

A little love

Amour

French for love

André

Brave or manly

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

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

Charlott

Free man or petite

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

Coco

Derived from the coconut tree, symbolizing sweetness and playfulness.

Coco Chanel

Name of the famous French fashion designer

Collette

Victorious

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

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'

Henri

Ruler of the home

Hugo

Mind, intellect

Jolee

Joyful and happy

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.

Liana

A type of climbing plant

Lolabelle

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

Louie

Famed warrior

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

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.

Marshal

A title of high military rank or a person responsible for the management of a certain activity

Melisande

Italian name meaning 'strong in work'

Merci

French for thank you

Mercie

French term for 'thank you'

Michell

Who is like God

Mirabelle

Wonderful and admired

Monett

A diminutive form of the name 'Monique', which means 'advisor' or 'alone'.

Morey

Derived from Old French, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'swarthy'

Neville

The name means 'new town' in Old French.

Nicolette

A French diminutive form of the name Nicolas, meaning 'victory of the people'.

Noella

Born on Christmas

Oceane

French for ocean or sea

Octavie

Derived from the Latin word for 'eight', typically associated with the ordinal number.

Olympe

Derived from the Greek word for 'heavenly' or 'of Olympus'

Ophelie

Help

Otilie

Wealthy

Papillon

Butterfly in French

Paris

City of light and romance

Percy

A name derived from the French surname 'Perci', meaning 'pierce' or 'to penetrate'.

Remie

Variant of Remy, meaning 'oarsman' or 'to remedy'

Rochelle

Little rock

Roux

A mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in cooking

Royce

Royal

RéMy

French for 'oarsman' or 'remedy'

Sacha

Defender of mankind