Do you want to give your dog a name with a little ‘je ne sais quoi’? If you are looking for a suitable name for a French dog breed such as the French Bulldog, Dogue de Bordeaux, or the famous Poodle, then you've come to the right place!
French named dogs don’t have to come from France, of course. Any breed would benefit from having a fabulous French dog name with a cool meaning. So if you love the French language and/or French culture, you might be interested in one of the following names in this list of magnificent French dog names and meanings.
French male dog names and meanings
Of course, there's the classic 'Victor Hugo' or 'Claude Monet', but have you heard of these unique French boy dog names?
Aubin
A lovely name meaning ‘white’ or ‘fair,’ that would suit a Great Pyrenees well.
Beau
For a ‘handsome’ dog, such as a male Braque du Bourbonnais.
Beldoin
A Berger Picard would make a great ‘brave friend.’
Heureux
This means ‘happy,’ and would reflect the bright character of a Pyrenean Shepherd.
Leon
He may be small, but a Little Lion Dog could be ‘brave as a lion.’
Leroux
This is a name for a ‘red head’ dog, like the grand Dogue de Bordeaux.
Louis
The name of many French kings would suit the airs and graces of a Poodle.
Marvel
This means ‘wonder’ and ‘admire,’ and suits the expansive spirit of the Papillon.
Mignon
An adorable French Bulldog would be perfect for this name, which means ‘cute’ or ‘dainty.’
Pascal
There is something of the fresh country ‘Easter child’ or ‘lamb’ about the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen that gives us hope.
French female dog names and meanings
You may have heard of 'Marie Antoinette' or 'Fantine' from 'Les Misérables', but have you heard of these original French girl dog names?
Adele
This name means ‘noble’, and would suit a Standard Poodle.
Belle
Like in Beauty and the Beast, this means ‘beautiful.’ A Bichon Frise could carry this name off.
Bibi
This means ‘lady of the house,’ which could fit a Briard, we think.
Bijoux
The French word for 'jewel'. A great name for a little Poodle or Bichon Frisé!
Bonbon
A sweet name meaning ‘candy’ for a floofball Barbet.
Brie
For the soft and delicious cheese! Perfect for an affectionate and gentle Beauceron.
Coco (Chanel)
The world famous designer hailed from, you guessed it, France! It would suit a Brittany perfectly!
Fleur
The French word for 'flower'. A beautiful name for a beautiful dog, such as the French Spaniel.
Noëlle
The female version of the word for 'Christmas'. A beautiful white dog such as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog would wear this name well.
Papillon
The Papillon dog is an obvious choice for this name, which means ‘butterfly,’ but we think it would also be a nice name for a pretty Petit Bleu de Gascogne.
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