French Dog Names
Desy
An affectionate nickname derived from Desiree, which means 'desired' in French.
Dez
Short form of Dezeray, meaning ‘desired’
Dijon
A type of mustard originating from Dijon, France.
Dior
French luxury brand known for fashion and perfumes
Dore
A variant of 'door' in French, symbolizes entry or passage
Douce
Sweet or gentle
Duchesse
Duchess in French, indicative of nobility.
Dury
Derived from Old French meaning 'hard' or 'strong'.
Eclair
A pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate
Eiffel
Iron lattice tower
Elaine
Bright, shining light
Elan
A term often associated with style or flair
Eleanor
Light-hearted, shining light
Elinor
Light
Ellei
A variation of 'Elle', meaning 'she' in French.
Elodie
Foreign riches
Esmae
Earnest or esteemed
Esmé
Loved or esteemed
Etoile
Star
Faye
Fairy or enchanted being
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
Fitz
Son of or patronymic name, often of German origin.
Franc
French term for free or free man
Francine
Free one; from France
Frank
French for free or truthful
Franklin
Free landowner
Gardi
A name associated with the guardian or protection.
Gaspard
Introduced to France through the Latinized form of the name, Gaspard means 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasure'.
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.
Giselle
Pledge
Henri
Ruler of the home
Heureux
Happy or fortunate in French
Hugo
Mind, intellect
Humphrey
Brave warrior
InèS
Derived from the Latin 'agnus', meaning pure, chaste, or holy.
Jaci
A variant of the name Jacqueline, which means supplanter
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.
Jazzabelle
A name blending jazz and belle, meaning beautiful in French.
Jeane
Graceful
Jeanette
God is gracious
Jobelle
Meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful' in French
Jolee
Joyful and happy
Joli
French for pretty or nice
Jolli
A cheerful or joyful person
Josephine
God will increase
Josette
Little Josephine
Joujou
French term for a toy or plaything
Jules
Youthful or downy
Julie
Youthful or downy
Juliette
Little Julia
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
Lisette
God's promise
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
Louis
Famous warrior
Loula
Diminutive form of 'Louise', meaning 'renowned warrior'
Louna
Moon
Loup
French for wolf
Lovell
Little wolf
Loyce
Tenderness or light
Lucien
Light
Lumiere
French for light
Lune
Moon
Lyon
A city in France known for its history and culture.
LéO
Lion in Portuguese and French
LéOn
Lion in French
Macaron
A sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food coloring
Madeline
A high tower or fortress
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
Marcel
Little warrior
Maree
Of the sea
Margolette
Diminutive form of Margaret, meaning pearl
Margot
A pearl
Marilou
A combination of Marie and Lou, often associated with strength and femininity.
Maron
A type of chestnut, often used in desserts
Marriebelle
The name combines Marie, meaning 'bitter', and Belle, meaning 'beautiful'
Marshal
A title of high military rank or a person responsible for the management of a certain activity
Martel
French for hammer
Melisande
Italian name meaning 'strong in work'
Merci
French for thank you
Mercie
French term for 'thank you'
Merle
A color pattern in dogs characterized by irregular patches of color
Michel
Who is like God?
Michell
Who is like God