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French bulldog names: French, funny and chic ideas
French bulldogs are small, sturdy companions with bat ears and big personalities. They come from 19th-century France (via English toy bulldogs), so French names are a favourite — and their comic nature suits funny food names too.
40 french bulldog names with meanings
- Cocofrom chocolate/cocoa; also Coco Chanel
- CroissantFrench pastry
- Dumplingthe stuffed dough
- LuluFrench nickname
- GigiFrench nickname
- Noodlefor long, wiggly pets
- BriocheFrench sweet bread
- MignonFrench "cute"
- Tacothe Mexican dish
- BijouFrench "jewel"
- Beansmall and sweet
- Kiwithe fruit and the New Zealand bird
- Peanutthe legume; affectionate for tiny pets
- RemyFrench, from Remigius; the chef rat in Ratatouille
- CamilleFrench name
- Gizmosmall gadget; the Gremlins Mogwai
- SoleilFrench "sun"
- Biscuitthe baked treat
- PierreFrench "stone"
- Wafflesthe breakfast food
- Meatballround and loved
- BiscottiItalian twice-baked cookie
- Cupcakesweet treat
- Picklesthe snack
- Nuggetlittle lump of gold
- Louiefrom Louis, "famous warrior"
- Cheetothe orange snack
- FleurFrench "flower"
- Puddlesfor clumsy puppies
- MochiJapanese rice cake
- Yodawise and small
- Peeweetiny
- MargotFrench nickname for Marguerite
- ÉtoileFrench "star"
- Cookiethe treat
- NeigeFrench "snow"
- BeauFrench "handsome"
- Nutmegthe spice
- Snickersthe candy; giggles
- PestoItalian basil sauce
Tips for choosing
- Très chic: Bijou, Margot, Beau.
- Pastry names suit a Frenchie: Brioche, Croissant.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good french bulldog name?
Popular picks from this list include Coco, Croissant, Dumpling, Lulu, Gigi. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.