The French Bulldog is small but has a BIG following, thanks in part to its sweet, playful, and adaptable personality. They’re also known for their large “bat ears”—plus adorable wrinkles and compact bodies. This breed is friendly and low-maintenance, and especially popular with city dwellers. They’re also beloved by the celebrity set, with everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Madonna getting in on the Frenchie craze. We’ve rounded up the most popular French Bulldog names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Looking for a dog name for your new French Bulldog puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
The 122 Most Popular French Bulldog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Louie
- Winston
- Lola
- Stella
- Bruno
- Gus
- Coco
- Rocky
- Milo
- Lucy
- Oliver
- Zoe
- Frankie
- Louis
- Lulu
- Leo
- Lily
- Blu
- Hank
- Max
- Charlie
- Archie
- Kobe
- Daisy
- Gigi
- Chloe
- Ollie
- Olive
- Nala
- Rocco
- Beau
- Jax
- Loki
- Frank
- Ruby
- Penny
- Rosie
- Duke
- Sophie
- Tank
- Bruce
- Moose
- Chanel
- Ellie
- Ace
- Hugo
- Penelope
- Winnie
- Diesel
- Thor
- Millie
- Henry
- Yoda
- Roxy
- Pierre
- Fiona
- Bailey
- Otis
- Frankie
- Benny
- Murphy
- Jack
- Gizmo
- Toby
- Oscar
- Pepper
- Poppy
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Nova
- Bear
- Pablo
- Hazel
- Maggie
- Finn
- Willow
- Teddy
- Lilo
- Tito
- Buddy
- Mochi
- Cookie
- Ella
- Belle
- Charlotte
- Brutus
- Tucker
- Ivy
- Molly
- King
- Apollo
- Tyson
- Baxter
- Honey
- Cleo
- Bubba
- Oreo
- Buster
- Simba
- Betty
- Violet
- Dior
- Josie
- Elvis
- Coco
- Hamilton
- Prince
- Minnie
- Bandit
- Romeo
- Ozzy
- Ava
- Rex
- Gucci
- Saint
- Napoleon
- Kylo
- Mac
- Ernie
- Obi
Top 10 Female French Bulldog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Lola
- Stella
- Coco
- Lucy
- Zoe
- Lulu
- Lily
- Daisy
Top 10 Male French Bulldog Names
- Louie
- Winston
- Bruno
- Gus
- Rocky
- Milo
- Oliver
- Frankie
- Louis
- Leo
French Bulldog Name Trends
It’s pretty clear that the French Bulldog’s look, temperament, and style affect the names chosen for them. We see a big influx of posh, vintage-inspired names—you know, classics like Stella, Ruby, Penelope, or Lola. For the boys, Louis, Oscar, Winston, Frank or Hamilton. Plus, it’s hard to ignore the popularity of fashion-forward monikers for this breed, like Gucci, Coco, Dior, and Chanel.
Food-inspired names for French Bulldogs are also a big hit. Olive, Pepper, and Oreo are some of our favorites that made the top 100.
French Bulldog Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great French Bulldog names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a super star name like Elvis or a nature-themed moniker like Willow.
Another consideration when choosing your Frenchie’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best French Bulldog names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Gizmo, it’s time for dinner!” or “Phoebe, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
All Dog Names, All the Time
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.
