220+ French Cat Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Jeter
    • Origin:

      French or German surname
    • Description:

      Jeter, which of course is used as a first name only because of Yankee star Derek, rhymes with Peter and may be derived from the French surname Jette, which was often bestowed on foundlings because it means "thrown out," or the German Jetter, an occupational name meaning "weeder." If your husband insists on Jeter, counter with Percival.
  2. Beline
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "goddess"
    • Description:

      This French name meaning goddess is a possible Gallic import in the Celine mode.
  3. Ballou
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "from Bellou"
    • Description:

      This surname-name comes with some great connotations: Addie Ballou the American feminist, Kurt Ballou — guitarist with the band Converge, or Adin Ballou — abolitionist and pacifist. It has a trendy, whimsical sound that sets it apart from more traditional surnames like Cooper, Hunter, and Archer and puts it more in the camp of the softer international names like Aaru, Bayou, and Finlo.
  4. Bastienne
    • Origin:

      Variation of Sebastienne, French
    • Meaning:

      "person from Sebastia"
    • Description:

      Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.
  5. Chardonnay
    • Origin:

      French, a dry white wine
    • Description:

      If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat.