Bringing home a French bulldog is a big step, and choosing the right name is part of the process. Known as Frenchies, these dogs originated in England, gained popularity in Paris, and have now become the most popular breed in the U.S. French bulldogs are recognized for their playful, friendly personalities and distinctive look, with their bat-like ears and compact build.
These popular picks from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset might have just the inspiration you need.
Male French Bulldog Names
Here are some popular boy names for French Bulldogs that might be a perfect fit.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Apollo | God of sun and light in greek |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Argos | Loyal dog from homer's odyssey |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Beau | French for "handsome" |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bentley | Inspired by luxury car brand; stylish and refined |
| Biggie | Implies larger than life; significant |
| Blu | Variant of blue, color, indicating tranquility |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Bo | Scandinavian for "to live" |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | Playful and lively; a classic pet name |
| Carmine | Rich, deep red; passionate |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chopper | Bold and energetic; adventurous and free-spirited |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Diesel | German, rugged and powerful |
| Enzo | Italian name meaning “ruler of the home”; bold |
| Finn | Fair or from finland; adventurous spirit |
| Frank | Honest and direct; a forthright companion |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Franklin | Free landholder; dignified |
| French | Sophisticated or pertaining to france |
| Frenchie | Affectionate nod to french heritage or bulldog |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Gus | Disney ("cinderella") inspired; lovable |
| Hank | Derived from henry; 'home ruler' |
| Henri | French form of “Henry”; regal and noble |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hercules | Signifies strength, after the mythical hero |
| Hudson | After the river; adventurous and flowing |
| Hugo | Derived from hugh, meaning 'mind, intellect' |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Kash | Reminiscent of cash, suggesting prosperity |
| Kevin | Irish origin meaning "handsome" |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Lil | Man - endearing term for a small, male dog |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Louis | French origin, connoting fame and battle |
| Luca | Italian and latin origin meaning "light" |
| Marcel | French origin meaning “little warrior”; sophisticated |
| Mate | Friendly, colloquial; buddy-like personality |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Meatball | Adorably chubby and rounded |
| Miles | Latin for “soldier”; loyal and brave |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mochi | Sweet and soft; inspired by Japanese dessert |
| Monty | Short for montgomery, meaning "man power" |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Napoleon | Strong, ambitious, after the french leader |
| Norman | Norse origin, "northman" |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Optimus | Optimus prime, a leader; brave, noble |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Otis | Old german for "wealthy" |
| Pablo | Spanish, short for "paul," small or humble |
| Pierre | French for "rock," solid and dependable |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Reggie | Short for reginald, meaning "counsel power" |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Reuben | Hebrew, "behold, a son;" historic dignity |
| Rex | Latin for “king”; strong and commanding |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Rufus | Latin for "red-headed," often for reddish-tone dogs |
| Sir | Respectful and chivalrous; a knight |
| Smokey | Named for smoke-like coloring |
| Stitch | Quirky and unique, just like the character |
| Theo | Short for theodore, means "gift of god" |
| Theodore | Greek for "gift of god" |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder, strong and powerful |
| Titan | Greek mythology giants; strong and powerful |
| Tito | Spanish or italian nickname for a ruler |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Walter | Germanic, "army ruler" |
| Watson | English, "son of watt" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
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Female French Bulldog Names
Here are some popular girl names for French Bulldogs that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Athena | Greek goddess of wisdom and war; strong |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bean | Small and sprightly, possibly reflecting size or shape |
| Beatrice | She who brings happiness; joyful |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Bessie | Endearing, old-fashioned charm |
| Betty | Vintage charm, meaning "pledged to god" |
| Billie | Unisex; possibly inspired by billie holiday |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Butter | Codi-westcott - triple combo for a classy canine |
| Cali | Short for california; sunny and cheerful |
| Chanel | Stylish and sophisticated, after the brand |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Charlotte | Maude - combines old-fashioned grace and battle strength |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Cleo | Short for cleopatra, means "glory of the father" |
| Cleopatra | Queenly, regal with historic grandeur |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Delilah | Hebrew, "delicate" |
| Edie | Charming and vintage; short for Edith |
| Edith | Old english, meaning rich and happy |
| Eleanor | Of greek origin, meaning "shining light" |
| Ella | German/english, "all, completely; fairy maiden" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Eloise | French, famed in literature for mischief and charm |
| Fiona | White or "fair" in gaelic |
| Frances | From france or free one; free-spirited |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| French | Sophisticated or pertaining to france |
| Frenchie | Affectionate nod to french heritage or bulldog |
| Freya | Norse goddess of love and beauty |
| Frida | Inspired by the artist frida kahlo; creative and strong |
| Gemma | Italian for "gem" |
| Gigi | French diminutive of names like gilbert or virginia |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Izzy | Short for isabel, often energetic and playful |
| Jelly | Often sweet personality; playful |
| Jolie | French for "pretty"; visually striking |
| Kiwi | Exotic and vibrant, might be quirky |
| Kona | Hawaiian district or coffee |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lilo | Hawaiian, "generous one," from popular character |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Mabel | Latin for "lovable" |
| Mable | Means “lovable” or “beautiful”; old-fashioned charm |
| Madison | Popular, modern name derived from english |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Matilda | German, "battle-mighty" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Millie | Short for mildred; "gentle strength" |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Miss | Denotes a feminine touch or respect |
| Mochi | Sweet and soft; inspired by Japanese dessert |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Moxie | Spirited and energetically vibrant |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Nina | Spanish for "little girl" |
| Nova | Latin for "new" |
| Nugget | Small, valuable, and charmingly delightful |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Quinn | Irish for "wise" or "intelligent" |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Rue | Regret or herb, delicate yet hardy |
| Sky | Free-spirited and boundless like the sky |
| Sofia | Greek for "wisdom"; dignified and beautiful |
| Sofie | Greek for "wisdom"; graceful and wise |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Stitch | Quirky and unique, just like the character |
| Sunny | Bright, cheerful disposition |
| Tiger | Fierce and majestic big cat |
| Trixie | Fun and lively with a trickster spirit |
| Tula | Spanish, “little hill” |
| Valentina | Latin for "strong, healthy" |
| Willa | Means “resolute protection”; timeless and gentle |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Zelda | After the video game princess; adventurous |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |