Whether you’re looking to name a French poodle puppy or a newly adopted adult dog, we’ve got the perfect poodle name for you. Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds of all time for a reason. Their winning personalities, stylish good looks, and range of sizes make them a welcome addition to any family.
We’ve rounded up the most popular poodle names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Find them below, listed in order of popularity. Yes, these are real names given by poodle owners. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Top 184 French Poodle Names
- Bella
- Luna
- Charlie
- Teddy
- Milo
- Max
- Lucy
- Coco
- Daisy
- Lola
- Zoe
- Leo
- Buddy
- Oliver
- Lily
- Ollie
- Winston
- Sophie
- Molly
- Toby
- Stella
- Penny
- Louie
- Rocky
- Beau
- Bailey
- Bear
- Rosie
- Murphy
- Maggie
- Millie
- Chloe
- Pepper
- Tucker
- Finn
- Ruby
- Ellie
- Jack
- Piper
- Winnie
- Lulu
- Willow
- Oreo
- Roxy
- Archie
- Bailey
- Kobe
- Jax
- Henry
- Ginger
- Chewy
- Benny
- Duke
- Coco
- Lucky
- Moose
- Gus
- Nala
- Blu
- Bruno
- Marley
- Prince
- Simba
- Oscar
- Poppy
- Gigi
- Baxter
- Olive
- Phoebe
- Abby
- Ace
- Jasper
- Charlie
- Honey
- Hazel
- Loki
- Cookie
- Otis
- Cody
- Scout
- Romeo
- Riley
- Gizmo
- Buster
- Nova
- Louis
- Hank
- Jackson
- Ozzie
- Minnie
- Chase
- Mocha
- Pepper
- Cosmo
- Lady
- Princess
- Ozzy
- Riley
- Belle
- Bandit
- Dixie
- Oreo
- Josie
- Rudy
- Biscuit
- Frankie
- Wally
- Chip
- King
- Marley
- Dolly
- Maple
- Sam
- Dash
- Apollo
- Mac
- Luke
- Joey
- Jake
- Mochi
- Oakley
- Charlotte
- Ivy
- Levi
- Boomer
- Rusty
- Scout
- Penelope
- Bowie
- Roscoe
- Sugar
- Rex
- Snoopy
- Rocco
- Copper
- Casper
- Watson
- Rio
- Bonnie
- Emma
- Holly
- Cleo
- Angel
- Samson
- Sunny
- Kylo
- Birdie
- Peaches
- Chance
- Brady
- Ella
- Rufus
- Harry
- River
- Harper
- Alfie
- Peanut
- Ava
- Mochi
- Daphne
- Maddie
- Paris
- Monty
- Goose
- Miles
- Kai
- Bruce
- Violet
- Cookie
- Thor
- Theodore
- Macy
- Brownie
- Snickers
- Luca
- Fiona
- Scooter
- Chester
- Pablo
- Obi
- Chanel
- Olivia
- Muffin
- Sandy
Top 10 Male Poodle Names
- Charlie
- Teddy
- Milo
- Max
- Leo
- Buddy
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Winston
- Toby
Top 10 Female Poodle Names
- Bella
- Luna
- Lucy
- Coco
- Daisy
- Lola
- Zoe
- Lily
- Sophie
- Molly
By John Leslie Bill, king of the squizzies, CC BY 2.0, Link
60 French Names for Poodles
French words and names are hugely popular for poodles bien sûr! These French poodle names come from names in movies and the arts, and words for happy things like gifts (cadeaux), goodies (bonbons), and jewels (bijoux)
- Alain
- Alphonse
- Amélie
- Ami (French for friend)
- Andre
- Anton
- Babette
- Beau (French for handsome)
- Beaufort
- Beaumont
- Beauregard
- Bebe (French for baby)
- Beignet (French for fritter, a New Orleans donut)
- Bijou (French for jewel)
- Bleu (French for blue)
- Bonbon (French for candy, literally ‘good good’)
- Boudreaux
- Brie
- Brigitte
- Brûlée (French for caramelized)
- Cadeau (French for gift)
- Cafe
- Celeste
- Celine
- Chablis
- Champagne
- Chantilly
- Chef
- Cherie
- Claude
- Claudette
- Clouseau
- Coco Chanel
- Cosette
- Fleury
- Francois
- Gaston
- Gigi
- Henri
- Jacques
- Jean-Pierre
- Jeanne
- Joie (French for joy)
- Jolie (French for pretty)
- Lucien
- Matisse
- Mileaux
- Minuet
- Moët
- Monet
- Monique
- Noir (French for black)
- Picasso
- Pierre
- Renee
- Roux
- Touché
- Toulouse
- Voltaire
15 Harry Potter-Inspired Names for Poodles
This breed just may be the most popular dog in the wizarding world! There are quite a few denizens of Hogwarts in our database of poodle names.
- Digory
- Dobby
- Draco
- Gryffindor
- Harry Potter
- Hermione
- Kingsley
- Lupin
- Moaning Myrtle
- Neville
- Norbert
- Ollivander
- Padfoot
- Potter
- Weasley
30 Food-Inspired Poodle Names
- Bagel
- Beans
- Biscuit
- Candy
- Caramel
- Cinnamon
- Coconut
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Ginger
- Honey
- Mango
- Marshmallow
- Mochi
- Muffin
- Noodle
- Nori
- Oreo
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pickles
- Pumpkin
- Snickers
- Spaghetti
- Strudel
- Sugar
- Taffy
- Tofu
- Truffles
- Waffles
By Norcopia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
20 Drink-Inspired Names for Poodles
French wine features strongly in the world of beverage-inspired poodle names.
- Chablis
- Champagne
- Moët
- Pinot
- Riesling
- Vino
As well as coffee-themed monikers.
- Coffee
- Java
- Latte
- Macchiato
- Mocha
But the biggest subset of drinks names has to be from the world of liquor.
- Bourbon
- Bulleit
- Ciroc (French vodka made from grapes)
- Hennessy
- Jameson
- Kahlua
- Macallan
- Scotch
- Whiskey
20 Animal-Inspired Poodle Names
Poodles are so full of personality that their people can’t help but give them creative names full of character, and these animal-inspired names are no exception!
- Bear
- Buck
- Bunny
- Cricket
- Dino
- Duck
- Foxy
- Godzilla
- Goose
- Griffin
- Grizzly
- Ladybug
- Monkey
- Moose
- Panda
- Puma
- Rooster
- Tiger
- Wolf
- Yeti
More Dog Name Ideas
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. Check out some of them below.
