French dog names are quite popular, so it’s no wonder you’re looking for them!
They sound oh-so very classy and romantic, don’t they?
Sure, they may require you to roll your tongue and do things you have never done before in terms of pronunciation!
But you will end up with an elegant and graceful name befitting of your chien doux (sweet dog)!
Keep reading for our top 100 favorite male and female French names for dogs!
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Male French Dog Names

French is a romantic language, with many males coming out of that country having romanticism unsurpassed by other countries.
Let’s see if we can find a passionate name for them as well.
- Amoureux – Lover
- Andre – Warrior. Your dog will go to war for you, you know that.
- Baldoin – Brave friend. What a better name for your dog?
- Adrien – Dark. Dark-haired or a dark personality, whichever one fits.
- Andre – Manly
- Achille
- Alain
- Louis – A name fit for a king.
- Arthur
- Alexandre
- Beau – Handsome. Your dog definitely is deserving of this name.
- Edouard
- Henri
- Jacques
- Leon – Lion. Give this name to a courageous dog
- Lucien – Light. For the light of your life.
- Noir – Black
- Blanc – White
- Philippe – A name worthy of a prince.
- Pierre
- Remy
- Sebastien
- Stephane
- Paris
- Lyon
- Monet – The famous painter. Your dog will make your life colorful
- Napoleon
- Pascal
- . Noel
- Baron
- Damien
- Dartagnan – One of the Three Muskateers
- Devereaux
- Francois – Free
- Gil – Happiness. Your dog is the source of your happiness.
- Jean
- Jules – Youthful, we hope your dog remains young always.
- Lamar – The sea, for those who love to swim.
- Lowell – Young wolf. What better than to name your dog after its ancestors?
- Bastien – Well-respected and well-guarded.
- Bayley
- Benoit
- Coeur – Heart. Where your dog lives
- Gaspard
- Rainier – An advice giver. We all turn to our dogs sometimes.
- Renault
- Renee
- Thebault
- Theiry
- Valentin – Strength
You might notice some similarities with Italian names and other Latin based names we have listed before.
However, with French names, they just seem to roll so nicely off the tongue don’t they?
We have found with French words, there are more than ever that describe what a dog means to us humans. Happy choosing!
Now some of the names above can be unisex, but we have also compiled a list of names just for little dainty girls who want a bit of French flair.
Female French Dog Names

- Adele – Like the powerful singer, and noble like your dog
- Adrienne
- Amelie
- Angeline – Angel
- Antoinette
- Aurelie
- Louise – A renowned fighter, just like your dog will be for you
- Avril – If your fur baby is born in April
- Belle – Beauty Who wouldn’t want a name like this one?
- Bibiane – Energetic, like most healthy dogs
- Bijou – For the jewel in your heart
- Blanche
- Blisse – Joy and delight
- Brie
- Cadence
- Chantelle
- Charmaine
- Cher – An iconic name, just like the singer herself
- Clementine
- Emmaline
- Estee – Star, for the shining star in your life
- Fae – A confident girl
- Guinivere – A majestic name fit for a Queen
- Isabella
- Jasmine – Like the flower
- Jeslyn – Blessed with wealth and beauty
- Jolie – Pretty
- Leona – Brave lioness
- Lisette
- Desiree – Desired Of course, your dog is desired!
- Esme – After the vampire from Twilight, but it also means esteemed and loved
- Fleur – Flower, and a popular literary dog name for fans of Harry Potter!
- Gigi
- Giselle
- Gabrielle
- Paris
- Parfait – The food, but also perfect!
- Papillon – Butterfly Also the name of a dog breed
- Sabine
- Soleil – Sun, because your dog brings so much light into your life
- Sylvie
- Therese
- Violette
- Vivienne
- Yvette
- Mireille
- Nadine – A trustful relationship, how better to describe the bond you have with your dog?
- Nicolette
- Raina
- Zoe
I must say, looking down this list all of the names sound like something magical.
From flowers like Jasmine and Fleur, to words like Parfait, Papillon, Esme and Desiree, your dog will be lucky to have a name like these.
If you have a very graceful and sophisticated female fur baby, we hope you choose one from the list above.
That wraps up our French dog names. Did you enjoy the list and what do you think about the names we chose?