French Dog Names

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

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.

Jeanette

God is gracious

Jolee

Joyful and happy

Joli

French for pretty or nice

Josephine

God will increase

Josette

Little Josephine

Joujou

French term for a toy or plaything

Jules

Youthful or downy

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

Louis

Famous warrior

Loup

French for wolf

Lovell

Little wolf

Lucien

Light

Lumiere

French for light

Lyon

A city in France known for its history and culture.

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

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

Michell

Who is like God

Mignon

French for 'cute' or 'delicate'

Mignonne

French word meaning cute or adorable

Milou

A name of a character from the comic series 'The Adventures of Tintin' created by Hergé

Mimi

A common name for a small and cute character, often associated with cuteness and affection.

Minette

A term of endearment in French, often associated with a kitten.

Mirabelle

Wonderful and admired

Mirage

An optical phenomenon that creates the illusion of water

Monett

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

Monique

Advisor

Morey

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

Mortimer

Noble and powerful

Namur

City in Belgium known for its historical significance

Neville

The name means 'new town' in Old French.

Nicole

Victory of the people

Nicolette

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

Ninon

A name of French origin that is often associated with grace or beauty

Noella

Born on Christmas

Noisette

Hazelnut

Oceane

French for ocean or sea

Octavie

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

Odett

Wealthy

Olympe

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

Ophelie

Help

Oriole

A type of bird known for its bright colors and melodious song

Orison

A prayer or plea

Orville

From the golden city

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'.

Perle

French for pearl

Pery

A variant of Perry, often associated with a pear tree.

Pinot

A type of grape used for wine production

Pomme

French for apple

Quincey

Fifth son

Ramey

A name derived from a surname meaning 'one who lives by the ram's pasture'

Reine

Queen

Remi

Oarsman; a name with French origins meaning 'oar' or 'rower'.

Remie

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

Renee

Reborn

Rintintin

Brave little dog

Rochelle

Little rock

Roland

Famous throughout the land

Rosalie

Derived from the Latin word 'rosa', meaning rose.

Roseline

A diminutive form of 'rose', symbolizing beauty and love.

RoséE

French word for dew

Roux

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