500+ French Dog Names

Pacome is a French saint's name rarely heard in this country, but currently being revived in its native France.

Some variants are Pacomi, Pacomio and Pacomius.

Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough.

Better for a perfume.

Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.

This geographic name has lots of Gallic elan. France Nuyen is a French-Vietnamese actress who starred in the Broadway hit The World of Suzie Wong.

The fashionable occupational last name category gets some French flair with this, Tennessee Williams's middle name.

How to spruce up Fisher or Beau? This French surname-name might be an option for a parent unafraid of the unusual. The name derives from Barbel, a type of fish, which is how it became a surname for some fishermen.

The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.

An appealing surname-name that sounds perfectly feminine, unless you consider the association to Vice President Dick.

Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.

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.

This might be a better choice than the similarly pronounced Jan, to avoid gender confusion.

Pleasant-sounding French surname.

Octave shortens Octavius to a more manageable length, keeping the "eighth" meaning. In English speaking countries, however, people could easily confuse this with the musical term octave.

Though Patrice is still common for boys in France, it has long been feminine here.

Typhaine (sometimes spelled Tiphaine) is an extremely rare girls name used occasionally in France, Switzerland and Jersey. The name derives from the Greek root words for epiphany. Typhaine might be considered an alternative to the tired Tiffany.

Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."