French Bulldogs are compact companions with bat ears, wrinkled faces and oversized personalities. They’re affectionate apartment favorites who snort, snuggle and stubbornly negotiate for one more treat.
Here are more than 100 French Bulldog names, sorted by theme, from boy and girl favorites to coat colors, Paris-inspired picks and funny personality names for your bat-eared buddy.
Jump to: Boy names for French Bulldogs · Girl names for French Bulldogs · Names by coat color: brindle, fawn and pied · French and Paris-inspired names · Funny and personality names
Boy names for French Bulldogs
Frenchie boys are compact, confident and full of swagger. These names fit a little gentleman with big opinions.
- Bruno: solid and sturdy
- Gus: a lovable snorter
- Otto: short and sturdy
- Felix: happy and lucky
- Hugo: mind and spirit
- Pierre: a classic French lad
- Remy: from the French countryside
- Louie: a Parisian charmer
- Max: the boss of the couch
- Theo: a thoughtful companion
- Rocky: tough little tank
- Winston: dignified and wrinkly
- Baxter: friendly and bold
- Claude: quietly stylish
- Henri: a French classic
- Milo: gentle and sweet
- Duke: rules the living room
Girl names for French Bulldogs
Frenchie girls are affectionate, stylish and just stubborn enough. These names celebrate their charm.
- Coco: chic and playful
- Bella: beautiful companion
- Lulu: petite and spunky
- Fifi: a Parisian flair
- Gigi: glamorous and fun
- Mimi: sweet and tiny
- Chloe: blooming with charm
- Pearl: a precious gem
- Olive: soft and earthy
- Ruby: bright and bold
- Daisy: cheerful and soft
- Poppy: perky and cute
- Nina: graceful and small
- Rosie: rosy cheeks and ears
- Stella: a little star
- Ivy: clingy in the best way
- Zoe: full of life
Names by coat color: brindle, fawn and pied
French Bulldogs come in striking coats. Match a name to a brindle swirl, a fawn glow or a pied patchwork.
- Brindle: for a tiger-striped coat
- Tiger: bold brindle stripes
- Fawn: classic soft coat
- Butter: creamy fawn
- Cream: pale and soft
- Pied: black-and-white patches
- Domino: pied pattern play
- Patch: for distinctive markings
- Sable: dark-tipped fawn
- Smoke: soft smoky brindle
- Cocoa: rich brown tones
- Latte: warm fawn cream
- Mocha: coffee-colored coat
- Dove: soft cream pied
- Ink: for dark points
- Marble: swirled brindle
- Champagne: light fawn sparkle
French and Paris-inspired names
Honor the breed’s French roots with names that sound like a stroll along the Seine.
- Paris: city of lights
- Baguette: crusty and beloved
- Croissant: flaky and fancy
- Bijou: a little jewel
- Chanel: timeless style
- Amelie: sweet Parisian spirit
- Jacques: a French classic
- Colette: literary and chic
- Marcel: quietly charming
- Soleil: sunshine in dog form
- Fleur: a little flower
- Monet: artistic and soft
- Louvre: museum-worthy cuteness
- Bastille: bold and historic
- Evian: cool and French
- Noir: for a dark Frenchie
- Oui: always yes to treats
Funny and personality names
Frenchies snort, snooze and stubbornly steal your spot on the sofa. Lean into the comedy.
- Snort: signature soundtrack
- Wheezy: a charming little snore
- Batman: those famous bat ears
- Echo: repeats every snort
- Stubbs: delightfully stubborn
- Tank: a compact powerhouse
- Potato: adorably round
- Meatball: round and lovable
- Grumble: soft complaints only
- Nugget: small and precious
- Waffles: for a wrinkly face
- Snooze: professional napper
- Biscuit: warm and squat
- Pickles: a little sour, very sweet
- Boop: needs a nose boop
- Pudge: soft and cuddly
- Rumble: a tiny thunder
Bonus french bulldog names
Still looking? Here are a few more ideas: Amour, Beignet, Brie, Escargot, Frappe, Gael, Harlow, Jolie, Kiki, Lumiere, Mousse, Napoleon, Ollie, Pippin, Quiche, Rolo, Squish, Truffle, Vivi, Zigzag.
How to choose from these french bulldog names
Spend a few days watching your Frenchie’s quirks before you decide. Is your pup a snorty couch potato, a bat-eared little batman or a chic Parisian in a sweater? Short names are easy to call in a busy apartment, and a name that matches coat or personality will still feel right when that stubborn streak shows up. Try a few favorites at treat time and keep the one that earns the biggest ear perk.
- French Bulldogs respond well to short, clear names (one or two syllables) that cut through their occasional stubborn streak.
- Say the name before meals and play so your Frenchie links it with good things, not just nail trims.
- Avoid names that sound like common cues such as “no,” “sit” or “stay.”
- Once you pick a winner, Get a custom name tag so your Frenchie is ready for walks and vet visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are popular French Bulldog names?
Coco, Bella, Bruno, Gus, Frenchie, Winston, Lulu, Remy, Olive and Tank are popular French Bulldog names.
Should a French Bulldog’s name match its coat?
Coat names like Brindle, Fawn, Pied or Mocha are fun, but personality names such as Snort or Stubbs often fit better as your Frenchie grows.
Are French Bulldogs hard to name-train?
Frenchies are smart but stubborn. Keep sessions short, use treats and a happy voice, and most learn their name within a week.
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