500+ French Dog Names

One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.

French form of Urban or Urbanus, borne by eight popes.

Has been used in the past by parents wishing to invoke the blessing and protection of all the saints, also given to boys born on November 1, All Saints' Day.

Straightforward surname with potential thanks to the rise of Carson. The actress Greer Garson gives it a splash of Hollywood glamor.

Another one of those word names, like Cachet, with a pretty sound and a silly meaning: chambray is a fabric.

New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.

Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.

Manette might be a fresh way to spin Mary or Marie, but popular French Manon has more grace and heft. Manet takes Manette in an artistic direction.

Sounds classy...but isn't.

Intriguing spin on Margaret or Maggie, for admirers of French surrealist Rene Magritte.

French saintly name, used for both boys and girls. Although not common in France, it has been used in small numbers for boys in the 2010s and 2020s. Candide, in its sense as the French word for "naive", was the title character of a satirical novel by Voltaire.

This sweet, fruity French name debuted in the American charts in 2020 (but dipped out again the following year). Although it's offbeat, the spunky nicknames Prue and Nell(ie) definitely work in its favor.

Fanchon is a sweet and affectionate Gallic choice.

Another female relative of Saint Mael.

The way the French allude to Charlie Chaplin could make a charming name on its own, or a hip nickname alternate to Charlie or Chuck. It's also used in the Creole community.

Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.

An undiscovered last-name-first option.