French Bulldog Names

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.

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

Khloe's a variation of the popular Chloe, thanks to reality star Karshadian of the K-named family. Khloe jumped a whopping 101 places into 2009's Top 100 and peaked at 42 in 2010 but has declined in popularity in recent years.

For years there was only one Cher, and then along came the charming heroine of the movie "Clueless." The world now officially has enough Chers in it.

Ghislaine still sounds unusual to us, even though in France this name is dated. It can also be spelled Ghislain.

Traditionally used by the ultrareligious, the French boys' name Baptiste comes from the Greek word meaning "to dip". Baptiste is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.

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

The middle name of the Travoltas' Ella, this French color alternative hasn't caught on with many other parents.

Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas.

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.

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.

Has joined Chanel and Armani on the fashionista hit parade of names. The meaning of Dior is uncertain but it may be "gold".

Charming French endearment, first used as a name by Goethe, that now makes an appealing choice -- though the proper feminine form is Mignonne. Note, though, that this is not actually used as a name in France, where Manon would be the closest choice.

The kind of French name that seemed daring -- and darling -- in the sixties.

A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era.

The French variation of Giselle was made famous by the spectacular Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

Overly ambitious choice, recently borne by the hapless hero of cult movie hit Napoleon Dynamite.

Most contemporary parents would probably opt for the more streamlined Elle.

Haute couture baby names are on the rise — particularly Dior, Armani, and Kenzo. Fendi is among them but is still exceedingly rare, with only 13 baby girls given the name in 2023.