French Dog Names

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

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

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

Minette

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

Mirabelle

Wonderful and admired

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.

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

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

Oriole

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

Orison

A prayer or plea

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

Quincey

Fifth son

Ramey

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

Reine

Queen

Remie

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

Rochelle

Little rock

Roland

Famous throughout the land

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

Roy

King; sovereign.

Royce

Royal

Roye

Derived from the Old French word for 'king' or 'royalty'.

Russell

A small stream or brook

RéMy

French for 'oarsman' or 'remedy'

Sacha

Defender of mankind

Sauvage

Wild or savage

Serge

A name of French origin meaning 'to serve' or 'to protect'.

Sorrel

A type of herb with tangy leaves, often used in cooking

Thierry

Ruler of the people

Tintin

The name Tintin is often associated with the character from the comic series created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, known for his adventures as a young reporter.

Titou

A playful and affectionate name often associated with pets

Toulouse

A city in southwestern France known for its pink terracotta buildings

Travis

Crossing or crossing place

Tristen

Sorrowful or sad

Truffe

French for truffle, a type of fungus prized in cooking.

Tyler

Maker of tiles

Valette

A small, traditional French dish or a reference to a lady of nobility

Vianne

Full of life

Vivienne

Alive or lively

Yannik

A variant of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'

Yarelle

A name of French origin that may imply a small and graceful being

Zeline

A name of French origin meaning 'heavenly'