220+ French Cat Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Pronounced "crwa", this unusual name was chosen by Cedric the Entertainer for his son.

Old saints' and popes' name that went to France in the 1920s with the Russian Ballets Russes; in its Russian form, Sergei, it retains an artistic, almost effete air.

The y makes it seem more like a name and less like an animal, but it's still not as appealing as several Leo choices.

Dior has joined Chanel and Armani on the fashionista hit parade of names, appealing due to its designer quality, its succinct sound, and contemporary air. Nearly 400 baby girls were named Dior in the US last year.

Attractive, underused name made famous by the heroine of The Color Purple. Still, if you're going to go to Celie, why not go all the way to Celia or Cecelia? You can always use Celie for short.

A spunky nickname name for parents with showbiz aspirations for their daughter.

Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.

Antoine is a venerable French name that is still stylish in its native habitat, where it is in the Top 30. In the US, it was most popular in the 1970s and '80s, reaching Number 262 in 1985.

Although the accent in Linnet is on the first syllable, it could be confused with the dated Lynette.

Caprice is a word name with an appealing sound and a light-hearted meaning. Caprice is a rare name, used for only ten baby girls in the US in 2023.

Although often connected to the men's magazine title, Maxim is a chic and powerful name for a little boy. It's proving moderately popular too, having been in the Top 1000 in the US since the year 2000.

An aromatic, unconventional name.

Paris, a one-time mythical and Shakespearean boys' name, peaked in 2004 at Number 157 at least in part due to the highly publicized Paris Hilton. Michael Jackson used it for his daughter.

A name that looks intriguing and masculine on paper, but is, unfortunately, a homonym for a girl's name.

The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.

Sounds like a princess -- or an enticingly evil witch -- in a fairy tale.

Herby and aristocratic Basil remains a tough sell, but we’d like to introduce you to Basile, the delightful French version. It retains all of Basil’s charm, but sheds some of the pesto linkage.

Oceane (oh-see-EN) has been one of the chicest names in France for several years, ranking in the French Top 50. This is a sophisticated name that could easily cross the ocean, and is much more stylish than the English Ocean or Oceana.

Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.

Marine was trending for a long time in France, but the far right politician Marine (born Marion) LePen has dampened the mood.