French Bulldog Names
The French Bulldog has topped the American Kennel Club’s popularity rankings in recent years, and it’s easy to see why: big bat ears, a squashed face, a clownish personality and a snore that could wake the neighbors. Despite the name, the breed’s story starts in England — toy bulldogs taken to France by lace workers in the 19th century became the Frenchie we know in Paris.
Here are 110+ French Bulldog names, from classic French names and bistro favorites to names inspired by coat color and that unmistakable face. Browse more in our small dog names, or see our breed lists for Boxer dog names and Pitbull names.
French boy names for Frenchies
A nod to Paris, where the breed became a fashion icon. More in our French boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Louis | “Famous warrior” | LOO-ee |
| Pierre | “Stone” | pee-AIR |
| Remy | “Oarsman” | reh-MEE |
| Hugo | “Mind, heart” | oo-GO |
| Jacques | French form of James | ZHAHK |
| Henri | “Ruler of the home” | ahn-REE |
| Marcel | “Little warrior” (from Mars) | mar-SELL |
| Gaston | Possibly “guest” or “from Gascony” | gas-TOHN |
| Jules | From Julius, “youthful” | ZHOOL |
| Émile | “Rival, eager” | ay-MEEL |
| Lucien | “Light” | loo-SYEN |
| Philippe | “Lover of horses” | fee-LEEP |
| Bastien | From Sébastien, “venerable” | bass-TYEN |
| Olivier | “Olive tree” | oh-lee-VYAY |
| Antoine | From Antonius, Roman family name | ahn-TWAHN |
| Beau | “Handsome” | BOH |
French girl names for Frenchies
Chic, elegant names for your little mademoiselle. Browse our French girl names for more.
| Name | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Coco | Nickname; think Coco Chanel | KOH-koh |
| Bijou | “Jewel” | bee-ZHOO |
| Margot | Form of Marguerite, “pearl” | mar-GO |
| Gigi | Nickname for Georgette or Gisèle | zhee-ZHEE |
| Colette | “Victory of the people” | koh-LET |
| Amélie | “Work”; the 2001 film | ah-may-LEE |
| Fifi | Nickname for Joséphine | fee-FEE |
| Juliette | “Youthful” | zhoo-lee-ET |
| Mimi | Nickname for Marie | mee-MEE |
| Belle | “Beautiful” | BELL |
| Céline | From Latin caelum, “heaven” | say-LEEN |
| Manon | Diminutive of Marie | mah-NOHN |
| Élodie | “Foreign riches” | ay-loh-DEE |
| Josette | Feminine of Joseph | zho-ZET |
| Adèle | “Noble” | ah-DELL |
| Chérie | “Darling” | shay-REE |
French food names for French Bulldogs
Frenchies love their food — and these bistro names are hard to resist. See more on our food dog names page.
| Name | Food | Coat it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Croissant | Buttery crescent pastry | Fawn |
| Brie | Soft cheese | Cream or white |
| Baguette | Long bread | Fawn |
| Crêpe | Thin pancake | Cream |
| Éclair | Cream-filled pastry | Brindle |
| Macaron | Almond meringue cookie | Blue or lilac |
| Truffle | Prized fungus or chocolate | Dark brindle |
| Beignet | Fried dough | White |
| Brioche | Rich sweet bread | Golden fawn |
| Camembert | Normandy cheese | Cream |
| Madeleine | Shell-shaped cake | Fawn |
| Soufflé | Puffed egg dish | Fluffy pups |
| Nougat | Nut candy | Cream-and-fawn |
| Crouton | Toasted bread cube | Small, crunchy characters |
| Escargot | Snails; slow and steady | Lazy Frenchies |
| Praline | Caramelized nut candy | Red fawn |
| Ratatouille | Vegetable stew; the Pixar film | Nickname “Rat” |
| Cassoulet | Bean-and-meat stew | Chunky pups |
Parisian and French place names
Name your Frenchie after a favorite spot in France.
| Name | Place | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | The French capital | Chic city dogs |
| Lyon | France’s food capital | Foodie Frenchies |
| Nice | The Riviera city (pronounced “neece”) | Sweet-natured dogs |
| Rouen | Normandy city linked to the breed’s lace workers | History buffs |
| Marais | Stylish Paris district | Fashion-forward pups |
| Monet | The Impressionist painter | Artsy households |
| Louvre | The famous museum | Masterpieces |
| Bordeaux | The wine region | Red fawn coats |
| Chablis | The white wine region | Cream coats |
| Dijon | Mustard city | Yellow-fawn pups |
Funny names inspired by bat ears and squishy faces
The Frenchie’s look is half the fun. Our funny dog names have more laughs.
| Name | Why it fits | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Batman | Those giant bat ears | Also the caped crusader |
| Radar | Ears that pick up everything | Alert dogs |
| Yoda | Big ears, wise face | Small green-collar pups |
| Gremlin | Mischievous creature with big ears | Night-time troublemakers |
| Dobby | The house-elf with huge ears | Loyal, quirky dogs |
| Snort | Sound effects included | Loud breathers |
| Grunt | The Frenchie soundtrack | Talkative dogs |
| Tater | Short for potato | Round, lumpy pups |
| Pug-Nose | Short snout | Squishy faces |
| Wrinkles | Folds on the face | Extra-wrinkly pups |
| Moose | Big ears, big personality | Chunky boys |
| Gizmo | The Mogwai with big ears | Cute troublemakers |
| Tank | Compact and muscular | Stocky Frenchies |
| Meatloaf | Solid, loaf-shaped | Couch potatoes |
| Sumo | The Japanese wrestler | Heavyweights |
French Bulldog names by coat color
Frenchies come in fawn, brindle, cream, pied and trendy shades like blue and lilac. Match the name to the coat — or browse spotted dog names for pied pups.
| Name | Coat color | Meaning / note |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Blue (grey) | Simple and cool |
| Smokey | Blue or grey | Classic grey-dog name |
| Lilac | Lilac (pale grey-purple) | The pale purple flower |
| Lavender | Lilac | The herb and its soft color |
| Slate | Blue | Grey stone |
| Ash | Blue or grey | From the ash tree |
| Fawn | Fawn | A young deer |
| Honey | Fawn or red | Golden sweetness |
| Caramel | Fawn | Cooked sugar |
| Tigger | Brindle | Striped storybook tiger |
| Tiger | Brindle | The striped big cat |
| Stripes | Brindle | Self-explanatory |
| Oreo | Pied black and white | The cookie |
| Domino | Pied | The spotted game tile |
| Cream | Cream | Soft and pale |
| Vanille | Cream | French for vanilla (va-NEE) |
| Onyx | Black | Black gemstone |
| Storm | Blue | Moody grey skies |
| Merlot | Red fawn | The red wine grape |
Classic and human names for Frenchies
Frenchies have such human expressions that people names suit them perfectly — see our old man names for more grumpy-gentleman picks.
| Name | Meaning / origin | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Gus | Short for Augustus, “great” | Chunky and friendly |
| Frank | Germanic, “free” | Straight-talking dogs |
| Winston | English, “joy stone” | Bulldog heritage |
| Stanley | English, “stony meadow” | Mild-mannered gents |
| Walter | Germanic, “army ruler” | Grumpy old men |
| Mabel | Latin, “lovable” | Sweet girls |
| Olive | The olive tree | Petite girls |
| Penelope | Greek, “weaver” | Nickname “Penny” |
| Doris | Greek, “gift” | Vintage charm |
| Otis | Germanic, “wealth” | Laid-back boys |
| Hazel | The hazel tree | Warm fawn girls |
| Norman | “Northman” | Serious faces |
Famous French Bulldogs
Frenchies have starred everywhere from the Titanic to Instagram.
| Name | Who they were | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gamin de Pycombe | A French Bulldog aboard the Titanic in 1912 | One of the dogs lost in the sinking |
| Koji | One of Lady Gaga’s French Bulldogs | Lives with Gustav and Asia |
| Gustav | Another of Lady Gaga’s Frenchies | Returned safely after a 2021 theft |
| Asia | Lady Gaga’s French Bulldog | The trio’s girl |
| Manny | Instagram’s famous “Manny the Frenchie” | Known for sleeping in sinks |
Tips for naming a French Bulldog
- Short is sweet. Frenchies can be stubborn learners; two-syllable names like Remy, Coco or Gus are easiest for them to recognize.
- Practice the pronunciation. French names sound lovely, but pick one you and your family will say the same way every time.
- Lean into the look. Bat ears, wrinkles and grunts are the breed’s trademarks — a name like Batman or Yoda celebrates them.
- Match the coat. Blue and lilac Frenchies suit Slate or Lavender; brindles suit Tigger; pied pups suit Domino.
- Keep it vet-friendly. Frenchies see the vet often for breathing and skin checks, so choose a name you’re happy to hear in the waiting room.
Frequently asked questions
What are good French names for a French Bulldog?
Louis, Pierre, Remy, Hugo and Marcel are popular for boys; Coco, Bijou, Margot, Gigi and Colette are favorites for girls.
What is a popular French Bulldog name?
Gus, Coco, Louis, Brie, Frank, Remy, Stella and Bella are all commonly used for Frenchies, along with food names like Croissant and Nugget.
Are French Bulldogs actually from France?
Partly. They descend from English toy bulldogs taken to France in the 19th century, where they were crossed with local dogs and became fashionable in Paris.
What should I name a blue French Bulldog?
Blue, Slate, Smokey, Ash, Storm or Macaron suit the grey-blue coat.
Was there a French Bulldog on the Titanic?
Yes. A French Bulldog named Gamin de Pycombe, owned by passenger Robert W. Daniel, was aboard the Titanic and was lost in the sinking.