500+ French Dog Names

  1. Proust
    • Origin:

      French literary name
    • Description:

      For remembrance of books past, Proust might be a meaningful middle name.
  2. Pierette
    • Origin:

      French, feminine diminutive of Peter
    • Description:

      Balletic, à la pirouette.
  3. Jourdain
    • Origin:

      French variation of Jordan
  4. Danice
    • Honore
      • Jeune
        • Origin:

          French word name
        • Meaning:

          "young"
        • Description:

          But what happens when Jeune grows vieille.
      • Josephe
        • Origin:

          French feminine variation of Joseph
        • Description:

          Josephe is much less well-known in the English-speaking world than Josephine or Joanna.
      • Breton
        • Origin:

          French
        • Meaning:

          "from Brittany"
        • Description:

          Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.
      • Ignace
        • Jourdaine
          • Chaney
            • Origin:

              French
            • Meaning:

              "oak tree"
            • Description:

              Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.
          • Satin
            • Origin:

              French
            • Meaning:

              "smooth, shiny"
            • Description:

              Sensuous to a fault.
          • Armande
            • Origin:

              French, feminine variation of Armand
            • Description:

              Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.
          • Dulcette
            • Lacrosse
              • Origin:

                French
              • Meaning:

                "the cross"
              • Description:

                Could be used by fans of the game...or the Wisconsin city, but far from the easiest of names to carry.
            • Chablis
              • Origin:

                French place- and wine name
              • Description:

                Chardonnay's twin sister.
            • Provence
              • Origin:

                French place-name
              • Description:

                One of the most picturesque and enchanting areas of France could become a distinctive baby name.
            • Toinette
              • Origin:

                French, diminutive of Antoinette
              • Meaning:

                "priceless one"
              • Description:

                Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.
            • Quintille
              • Robinet
                • Origin:

                  French diminutive of Robin, English
                • Meaning:

                  "bright fame"