Want to give your dog a name with a hint of “je ne sais quoi”? If you are looking for the best French names for dogs you are in the right place!
Whether you are looking for a suitable name for a French dog breed or you simply love the French language and/or culture, you may be interested in one of the following names in our list.
Let yourself be conquered by the class and elegance of France and choose one of these beautiful male or female names for your dog.
10 French Names For Male Dogs With Meanings
Among the French names for male dogs, the first that come to mind are the classic “Victor Hugo” or “Claude Monet”, but have you heard of these unique French names for male dogs? Here they are below.
Aubin
A lovely name meaning ‘white’ or ‘albino’, which would suit a white dog like the Pyrenean Mountain Dog well.
Beau
For a particularly “handsome” dog, such as a male Australian Shepherd or a Siberian Husky.
Cotton
Coton is the right name for a dog as soft as cotton, such as a Volpino or a Samoyed.
Foufou
“Foufou” means “crazy” – the perfect name for a Yorkshire Terrier!
Happy
This word means “happy” and would reflect the bright and cheerful nature of a Golden Retriever.
Toy
It means “toy,” so it would be fine for a toy dog breed. But be careful: it does not mean that the dog should be treated as such!
Léon
This French dog name suits both a lion-like specimen like the Little Lion Dog or Chow Chow, or a protective and courageous four-legged like a lion.
Red
This is a suitable name for a dog with a red coat, such as the great Bordeaux Dog or the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Louis
The name of many French kings would fit the airs and graces of a Poodle or Italian Greyhound!
Mignon
An adorable French Bulldog would be perfect for this name, which means ‘cute’ or ‘gentle’.
Everyone
Suitable name for a lovely small dog or puppy.
10 french names for female dogs with meanings
You may have heard of “Marie Antoinette” or “Fantine” ne The Miserablesbut have you heard of these original French names for female dogs?
Adele
This name means “noble” and would suit an elegant Saluki or Weimaraner.
Belle
This French name means “beautiful”. A Bichon Frize or a Labrador could go by this name.
Jewelry
The French word for “jewel”. A great name for a little Chihuahua or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!
Cookies
A sweet name meaning “candy”, ideal for a Barbet breed dog.
Brie
Like soft and delicious French cheese! Perfect for a loving and gentle Bobtail.
Coco (Chanel)
The famous French designer’s name would fit perfectly on a Brittany spaniel dog.
Fleur
The French word for “flower”. A beautiful name for a cute puppy, like the French Spaniel.
Jolie
Name suitable for all sweet and cute dogs!
Noelle
The female version of the word meaning “Christmas”. A beautiful white dog like the Maltese would bear this name well.
Papillon
The Papillon dog breed is an obvious choice for this name, which means ‘butterfly’, but we think it would also make a lovely name for a cute Bleu de Gascogne.
The importance of the dog’s name
Whether you choose one of these French dog names or not, there are several things to consider when choosing a name for Fido:
- the length of the word (should be two or three syllables),
- how easy it is to pronounce,
- how easy it is for your four-legged friend to remember.