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Here, weโ€™ll help you choose a French dog name that suits your pooch. Weโ€™ll go through male, female, and unisex names with meanings. Also, thereโ€™s a section on names based on foods for those who are interested. Letโ€™s dive in!

Male French Dog Names

There seems to be no dearth of options for dog owners when choosing a French male dog name. If we listed all of them here, it would take you an hour to go through them. Thatโ€™s why, to save you time and effort, weโ€™ve picked only the very best French dog names with beautiful meanings. So, letโ€™s get on with the list!

  • Ami โ€“ โ€œfriendโ€
  • Arnaud โ€“ย โ€œeagleโ€
  • Adrien โ€“ย โ€œrichโ€
  • Andrรฉ โ€“ โ€œwarriorโ€
  • Aslan โ€“ย โ€œlionโ€
  • Antoine โ€“ย โ€œpraise-worthyโ€
  • Asterix โ€“ย โ€œstarโ€; a well-known comic book character in France.
  • Aubin โ€“ย โ€œwhiteโ€
  • Boursin โ€“ a kind of French cheese spread
  • Beau โ€“ย โ€œhandsomeโ€
  • Beldoin โ€“ย โ€œbrave friendโ€
  • Bonaparte โ€“ โ€œgood solutionโ€;ย the surname of the famous French emperor Napoleon I.
  • Chanceux โ€“ย โ€œfortunateโ€
  • Camembert โ€“ย a kind of French cheese
  • Descartes โ€“ย after the popular philosopher Renรฉ Descartes
  • Danton โ€“ โ€œworthy of praiseโ€
  • Devereaux โ€“ โ€œriverbankโ€
  • Dagobert โ€“ย โ€œbright dayโ€; a king in French songs for kids
  • Enzo โ€“ย โ€œhome rulerโ€
  • Emile โ€“ย โ€œeagerโ€
  • Etienne โ€“ย โ€œgarlandโ€
  • Felix โ€“ โ€œhappyโ€
  • Figaro โ€“ย El Figaro is a newspaper published in France
  • Filou โ€“ โ€œloved oneโ€; a shorter version of Philipe
  • Francois โ€“ โ€œfree manโ€
  • Frank โ€“ย a common name for a French person
  • Garรงon โ€“ย used to indicate a boy
  • Gaillard โ€“ย โ€œvigorousโ€
  • Gin โ€“ย a popular alcoholic drink in France
  • Gรฉrard โ€“ย โ€œbold spearโ€
  • Heureux โ€“ โ€œsuccessfulโ€
  • Hugo โ€“ย โ€œintellectโ€
  • Hipo โ€“ from the old name Hippolyte, meaning โ€œstampeding horsesโ€
  • Julien โ€“ โ€œdowny-beardedโ€
  • Jouer โ€“ โ€œplayโ€
  • Louis โ€“ โ€œfamous warriorโ€; multiple French kings had this name
  • Leroy โ€“ โ€œthe kingโ€
  • Leon โ€“ โ€œlionโ€
  • Magou โ€“ derived from the word magouille, which means โ€œmaneuverโ€
  • Marceau โ€“ โ€œlittle warriorโ€
  • Marvel โ€“ โ€œastonishingโ€
  • Marcel โ€“ โ€œbelonging to Marsโ€
  • Matisse โ€“ย โ€œgift of Godโ€; Henri Matisse was a famous French painter
  • Mignon โ€“ย โ€œdaintyโ€
  • Napoleon โ€“ย the famous emperor
  • Obelix โ€“ย โ€œobeliskโ€; comes from the Asterix comic books
  • Olivier โ€“ โ€œolive treeโ€
  • Orpheus โ€“ โ€œthe darkness of the nightโ€
  • Paris โ€“ย the capital of France
  • Pierre โ€“ โ€œstoneโ€
  • Rafale โ€“ โ€œa burst of artillery fireโ€
  • Remy โ€“ โ€œoarsmanโ€
  • Sartre โ€“ after the well-known French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre
  • Severine โ€“ โ€œsternโ€
  • Thibert โ€“ โ€œbrightโ€
  • Tintin โ€“ย the main character from the French comic book Tintin
  • Vallois โ€“ โ€œvalleyโ€
  • Yves โ€“ โ€œyew.โ€
Male French Dog Names

Fun Fact

A lot of French names are ultimately of Latin or Celtic origin. It makes sense, since the French language evolved from Gallo-Romance, which came into existence when the Romans introduced Latin to the Celtic-speaking people of Gaul. Later, it was also influenced by Germanic languages.

Female French Dog Names

Your girl dog deserves a name that embodies her personality properly. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve made this list featuring only female French dog names. Go through them, and we can guarantee youโ€™ll find the ideal pick for your new girl dog.

  • Adele โ€“ โ€œnobleโ€
  • Amie โ€“ โ€œfriendโ€
  • Alair โ€“ โ€œcheerfulโ€
  • Alette โ€“ย โ€œwingedโ€
  • Babette โ€“ โ€œmy God is my oathโ€; a nickname for Elizabeth
  • Bebe โ€“ย โ€œbabyโ€
  • Belle โ€“ย โ€œbeautifulโ€
  • Bijou โ€“ย โ€œjewelโ€
  • Bonbon โ€“ย โ€œcandyโ€
  • Brie โ€“ย a type of French cheese
  • Bisette โ€“ย โ€œkissโ€
  • Chanel โ€“ โ€œwater pipeโ€; after the famous French fashion designer
  • Chantal โ€“ โ€œstoneโ€
  • Delphine โ€“ย โ€œfrom Delphiโ€
  • Demoiselle โ€“ โ€œyoung ladyโ€
  • Desireรฉ โ€“ โ€œdesiredโ€
  • Douce โ€“ย โ€œsoftโ€
  • Elle โ€“ย โ€œsheโ€
  • ร‰clair โ€“ โ€œflash of lightningโ€; also a kind of dessert
  • Elodie โ€“ โ€œforeign richesโ€
  • Felicite โ€“ โ€œblissโ€
  • Fleur โ€“ย โ€œflowerโ€
  • Gamine โ€“ โ€œsmall girlโ€
  • Helene โ€“ โ€œtorchโ€
  • Hilaire โ€“ โ€œmerryโ€
  • Isabel โ€“ โ€œpledged to Godโ€
  • Joie โ€“ย โ€œjoyโ€
  • Juliette โ€“ โ€œyouthfulโ€
  • Lili โ€“ โ€œlilyโ€
  • Lyonette โ€“ย โ€œlittle lionโ€
  • Laure โ€“ย โ€œwinnerโ€
  • Margot โ€“ย โ€œpearlโ€
  • Monique โ€“ย โ€œwiseโ€
  • Ninon โ€“ a type of sheer fabric
  • Nicolette โ€“ โ€œvictoryโ€
  • Ophelie โ€“ โ€œaidโ€
  • Reine โ€“ย โ€œqueenโ€
  • Rosette โ€“ย โ€œlittle roseโ€
  • Soleil โ€“ย โ€œsunโ€
  • Sophie โ€“ย โ€œsmartโ€
  • Therese โ€“ โ€œharvesterโ€
  • Vanille โ€“ โ€œvanilla.โ€
Female French Dog Names

Popular French Unisex Dog Names

What if you donโ€™t prefer names for dogs that are associated with a particular gender? Well, we have some great name ideas for you as well. Hereโ€™s our recommendation of unisex French dog names along with their English meanings.

  • Abeille โ€“ โ€œbeeโ€
  • Bijou โ€“ย โ€œjewelโ€
  • Bleu โ€“ย โ€œblueโ€
  • Cezanne โ€“ย a French painter; the name is a variant of Susan
  • Doudou โ€“ โ€œstuffed toyโ€
  • Eiffel โ€“ย from Eiffel Tower
  • Fleuve โ€“ย โ€œriverโ€
  • Gommette โ€“ย โ€œeraserโ€
  • Joujou โ€“ย โ€œplaythingโ€
  • Louboutin โ€“ a brand of womenโ€™s shoes
  • Milou โ€“ย a combination of the names Marie and Louise
  • Parfait โ€“ย โ€œperfectโ€; also a type of dessert
  • Pogba โ€“ from Paul Pogba,ย the French football player
  • Savon โ€“ย โ€œsoapโ€

French Dog Names Based on Food

Some individuals love to name their pets based on their favorite food. If youโ€™re among those people and looking for a French name, then perhaps this list can help. Check out our top picks to see if one seems like the perfect name for your canine.

  • Amande โ€“ โ€œalmondโ€
  • Brioche โ€“ a cross between a pastry and bread
  • Litchi โ€“ โ€œlycheeโ€
  • Cannelรฉ โ€“ a type of pastry flavored with rum and vanilla
  • Beignet โ€“ a type of fritter or deep-fried pastry
  • Miel โ€“ โ€œhoneyโ€
  • Fenouil โ€“ โ€œfennelโ€
  • Chou โ€“ โ€œcabbageโ€
  • Fromage โ€“ โ€œcheeseโ€
  • Marjolaine โ€“ a type of pastry related to dacquoise
  • Pamplemousse โ€“ โ€œgrapefruitโ€
  • Kaki โ€“ โ€œpersimmonโ€
  • Navet โ€“ โ€œturnipโ€
  • Frite โ€“ โ€œFrench fry.โ€
French Dog Names Based on Food

Did You Knowโ€ฆ

Pastries are now a big part of French cuisine and culture, but it wasnโ€™t always the case. The first pastry chefs appeared in France between the 13th and 16th century, thanks to foreign influences. The iconic croissant was brought there from Austria in the late 1830s, and the macaron was actually invented in Italy.

French Dog Names Based on Citiesย 

France has some of the most beautiful cities in the world that are known for endless attractions โ€“ cafรฉs, gardens, museums and a lot more. So, it would be understandable if you decided to name your dog after one of the French cities.

  • Lyon
  • Bordeaux
  • Paris
  • Nice
  • Lille
  • Rouen
  • Dijon

Naming Your Dog After Famous French People

Here are the names of some popular French faces that can make a good name for your pup. Go through the list to see if you can find one to your liking.

  • Coco Chanel
  • Marie Antoinette
  • Blaise Pascal
  • Gรฉrard Depardieu
  • Jacques Torres
  • Victor Hugoย 
  • Claude Monet
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Marquis de Sade
  • Renรฉ Descartes
  • Marie Curieย 
  • Jules Verne
  • Albert Camus.
Naming Your Dog After Famous French People

Conclusion

French is a beautiful language, if not the most beautiful one. So itโ€™s a great decision to give your dog a French name. Hopefully, by now, youโ€™ve found a name that represents the French culture.ย As you can see, our list contains classic French dog names alongside the cuter ones. Let us know in the comments which one you went for!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do French People Name Their Dog?

Traditionally, French people name their dogs Rex, Mรฉdor, Fido, Rintintin, Sultan, Mirza, or Lassie. Oscar, Snoopy, Tina, Max, Titou, and Gribouille are some other popular pet names in France.

What Are Cute Pet Names in French?

Do you want to use a French term of endearment as a name for your dog? Some of the cutest are mon amour (โ€œmy loveโ€), mon trรฉsor (โ€œmy treasureโ€), mon coeur (โ€œmy heartโ€), and mon chou (โ€œmy sweet bunโ€). Loulou is another option โ€“ you could translate it as โ€œwolfie.โ€

What Is the Prettiest French Word?

The prettiest French word, in my opinion, is lโ€™amour, which means โ€œloveโ€ in English. This word encapsulates all the beauty and romance of the French language, while also expressing a powerful emotion that can be felt by people around the world.

What Are Some Rare French Names?

Bellamy, Cress, and Quincy are some of the less popular French names. Any of them would work for a dog of any gender.

Whatโ€™s French for Puppy?

Un chiot means โ€œpuppyโ€ in French. The word can be used for both male and female puppies, although its grammatical gender is masculine. Itโ€™s pronounced approximately like โ€œan she-oh.โ€