Holy crêpe, you’ve got a new pup on your hands! Now it’s time to give your little baguette a name of his own. Whether you’re looking for cute French Bulldog names or just want a French-inspired name, we’ve sniffed out the best French dog names to give pup that je ne sais quoi factor.
Names With Meaning
These French words and their corresponding meanings make perfect names for your chien.
- Beau (handsome)
- Belle (beautiful)
- Bijou (jewel)
- Fleur (flower)
- Joie (joy)
- Jolie (pretty)
- Fleur (flower)
- Mignon (cute)
- Reine (queen)
Male French Dog Names
These pupper names are fit for a good garçon.
- Alexandre
- Antoine
- Archibald
- Basile
- Benedict
- Bruno
- Chauncey
- Claude
- Clement
- Edmond
- Emile
- Fabian
- Felix
- Gaston
- Germain
- Henri
- Hugo
- Laurent
- Louis
- Marquis
- Maximilian
- Olivier
- Pascal
- Pierre
- Sebastian
Female French Names
Got a new canine cutie on your hands? Get your paws on these darling French names.
- Adele
- Antoinette
- Brigitte
- Bernadette
- Cecile
- Delphine
- Esme
- Fifi
- Georgette
- Isabelle
- Josette
- Lulu
- Madeleine
- Marguerite
- Odette
- Penelope
- Rosalie
- Sophie
- Violette
Sweet French Dog Names
These pup names are truly drool-worthy.
- Bonbon
- Éclair
- Galette
- Gâteau
- Macaron
- Madeleine
- Mousse
- Palmier
- Praline
- Savarin
- Tarte
- Tatin
French Fashion Names
Pup’s bound to be a canine of class with these fashionable names!
- Cartier
- Chanel
- Coco
- Dior
- Givency
- Hermès
- Louboutin
- Vuitton
- Yves
Destination-Inspired French Dog Names
Fancy a reminder of your favorite (or dream) vacay spots? Name your pooch after one of the amazing cities or landmarks in France.
- Bastille
- Bourdeaux
- Cannes
- Eiffel
- Elysee
- Garnier
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Normandy
- Notre Dame
- Paris
- Riviera
- Seine
- Triomphe
- Versailles
French Food Dog Names
For the food-motivated doggo, consider these French food dog names.
- Baguette
- Brie
- Brioche
- Cornichon
- Crêpe
- Croissant
- Fondue
- Fromage
- Ratatouille
- Souffle
Vive la France! (and les chiens!)
Rosé with lunch, bread at every meal, and macarons for dessert? Yes pawlease. With one of these French-inspired names, pup’ll have you packing your bags for an Eiffel Tower visit in no time.
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