French Dog Names

An undiscovered gem with clunky, buttoned-up appeal and a literary feel thanks to poet Delmore Schwartz.

Delmore

If you're seeking a French artist name that goes beyond Monet and Manet, Daumier -- known for his revealing caricatures -- makes a rich, sophisticated choice. 

Daumier

Once exclusively male name, Daryl Hannah made the Darrell spelling just as appropriate for girls -- and maybe even more feminine than masculine these days.

Darrell

Has the two-syllable sound so popular for boys, though adding an apostrophe -- and turning it into D'Anton -- changes the name entirely. 

Danton

This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite. 

Danique

Danice is a feminine name that likely emerged as a modern variation of Denise or a blend of Dana and Janice. It may also be inspired by the word 'danice,' which means 'giving' in some Slavic languages. The name has a contemporary feel with its blend of familiar sounds and unique combination. While never reaching widespread popularity, Danice has maintained a steady, subtle presence in the United States since the mid-20th century. Its pleasant sound and intuitive spelling make it accessible across cultures. The name carries positive connotations of brightness and freshness, perhaps influenced by its phonetic similarity to 'day' and 'nice.' Danice offers a balanced combination of uniqueness and familiarity.

Danice

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.

Dabney

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

Perrine

Varying Filbert does not improve the name: it still makes one think of a nut. 

Philbert

A unisex French name, but you may want to simplify your son's life if you're English speakers by going with Cyril. It's an unusual enough name that it doesn't need further complications of spelling and pronunciation.

Cyrille

Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality. 

Piaf

Associated with the "Star Trek" commander of the USS Enterprise. 

Picard

Pierette

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

A surname with a lot of "juice," as they say, in Hollywood. In addition to veteran character actor Oliver Platt, there's La La Land producer Marc Platt and his actor son, Ben Platt, who won a Tony for Best Actor as the star of Broadway smash Dear Evan Hansen. As a first name, though, Platt falls flat.

Platt

Pom is a shortened word name that's not much used in France, but cute and familiar here as one of Babar (the Elephant's) triplets. Pom, pommy and pommie are (non-derogatory) terms sometimes used by Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans to denote a person of English heritage.


Pomme

Prewitt

For remembrance of books past, Proust might be a meaningful middle name. 

Proust

One of the most picturesque and enchanting areas of France could become a distinctive baby name. Provence Maydew is a Canadian actress. 

Provence

French dog names include classics like Fifi and Beau, along with newer favorites like Remi and Chase. Many of the other Top 100 dog names also have French origins, including Coco, Sophie, Belle, Gigi, and Chance.

 include Adele, Bijou, Esme, Lilou, and Sabine. In addition to Beau and Chance, other 

 include Bleu, Jules, Percy, Quincy, and Sorrel.

 are easy to come by, with options such as Cosette and Mimi for girl dogs, Darcy and Lou for boy dogs. If you prefer 

, you might opt for Axelle, Calixte, Hazard, or Solange.

 are attracting more interest. Pomme (apple), Citron (lemon), and Galette (pancake) are among the many choices.

 if you have French heritage yourself or if your dog is of a French breed, such as a poodle, French bulldog, basset hound, or Bouvier.

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500+ French Dog Names