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500+ French Dog Names

  1. Dabney

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "from Aubigny"

    • Description:

      Dapper-sounding choice with old American roots (Dabney Cosby was a 19th century Virginian architect who worked with Thomas Jefferson on some of that state's most iconic buildings). Dabney Montgomery was Martin Luther King Jr's bodyguard, giving this name yet more American history depth. Dab is a sweet nickname option for this name.
  2. Martine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "warlike"

    • Description:

      Sleek and sophisticated.
  3. Descartes

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the outskirts of town"

    • Description:

      Highly unlikely philosophical choice.
  4. Perrine

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near a pear tree or rock, stone"

    • Description:

      Five girls were given the name Perrine last year. Other feminine Perry or Peter alternatives are Perrin, Perry, or even Petra.
  5. Maurelle

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "dark, elfin"

    • Description:

      New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
  6. Cyrille

    • Origin:

      French from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lordly"

    • Description:

      Cyrille is a unisex French name, and its association with the suddenly suave Cyril has turned from a liability into an advantage.
  7. Germaine

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Germain, French

    • Meaning:

      "from Germany"

    • Description:

      Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough -- which just might make it the perfect blend of the two cultures. All forms of Germain derive from the Latin Germanus, referring to a person from Germany.
  8. Hazard

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "chance, luck"

    • Description:

      Chance has risen far on the baby-naming charts, but Hazard has a considerably more dangerous edge. It was the middle name of famed US naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry.
  9. Morgane

    • Description:

      Morgane is a feminine name of Welsh and Breton origin, a variant of Morgan that's particularly popular in France. It derives from the Welsh elements 'mor' meaning 'sea' and 'gan' meaning 'born,' together suggesting 'born from the sea' or 'sea-dweller.' In Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay was a powerful enchantress, giving the name mystical associations. The addition of the final 'e' in Morgane gives the name a distinctly French flair and feminine quality compared to the more unisex Morgan. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Morgane has maintained steady popularity in France and French-speaking regions. The name balances ancient Celtic roots with a contemporary sound, offering mythological depth alongside modern appeal.

  10. Crescent

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "increasing, growing"

    • Description:

      Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon.
  11. Gaspard

    • Origin:

      French variation of Jasper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"

    • Description:

      Jasper is an internationally-popular name that takes many forms, among them Casper, Gaspar, and the French version Gaspard. Virtually unknown in the US, Gaspard is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.
  12. Josue

    • Origin:

      French, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Joshua, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is my salvation"

    • Description:

      Josue - usually written as Josué - is a French, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Joshua that has been in the US Top 300 since 1990 and in the Top 1000 since the 70s. While it remains popular in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, in its native Spain, France, and Portugal, it has fallen slightly out of style.
  13. Cantrelle

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "song"

    • Description:

      Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favor of the more straightforward Elle and Ella.
  14. Bertrand

    • Origin:

      French from German

    • Meaning:

      "magnificent crow"

    • Description:

      This name of famed philosopher, mathematician and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell becomes slightly more plausible with the French pronunciation, bare-TRAHN. Another noted bearer is French director and screenwriter Bertrand Tavernier.
  15. Norris

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "northerner"

    • Description:

      Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris.
  16. Renaud

    • Origin:

      French variation of Reginald

    • Description:

      Attractive if phonetically confusing; also pronounced exactly the same as the Renault car.
  17. Delroy

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "servant of the king"

    • Description:

      One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.
  18. Gaelle

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "from Gaul"
  19. Arnaud

    • Origin:

      French variation of Arnold

    • Meaning:

      "ruler, strong as an eagle"

    • Description:

      French given and surname.
  20. Breton

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "from Brittany"

    • Description:

      Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.