French Dog Names

CâLin

French for cuddle or hug

CéLeste

Heavenly or celestial

Dakar

The capital city of Senegal, known for its rich culture and history

Dashiell

The name Dashiell is of French origin and is believed to mean 'page boy' or 'young squire'.

Deja

A feeling that one has lived through the present situation before

Desirae

Desired

Desiree

Desired

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

Evelyn

Desired or longed for

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.

Fleur

French for flower

Franc

French term for free or free man

Francine

Free one; from France

Frank

French for free or truthful

Franklin

Free landowner

Gallant

Brave, noble, spirited

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

Grand

A term referring to something magnificent or impressive

Heloise

Well-known; healthy

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.

Isabeau

A variant of Isabelle, meaning 'God is my oath'.

Isabelle

Pledged to God

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

Lilou

A variation of the French name 'Lily', often associated with purity and beauty

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

Louvin

A warm and affectionate term for someone dear

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.