Whether you’re looking to name a French Poodle puppy or a newly adopted adult toy Poodle, we’ve got the perfect name for you. Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds of all time for a reason. Their winning personalities, sharp intelligence, stylish good looks, and range of sizes make them a welcome addition to any family.
Particularly, French Poodles tend to be the favorites among all types of the breed. Why? French Poodles are also known as Standard Poodles, which are the largest of all Poodle sizes. They’re super-duper smart, and you can spot ‘em from a mile away with their curly-cue coats. French Poodles are just plain adorable!
We’ve rounded up the most popular Poodle names based on current trends and data from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Find them below!
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
- Buttercup
- Bear
- Rosie
- Murphy
- Maggie
- Millie
- Chloe
- Pippa
- Tucker
- Finn
- Ruby
- Ellie
- Jack
- Piper
- Winnie
- Lulu
- Willow
- Oreo
- Roxy
- Archie
- Bailey
- Kobe
- Jax
- Henry
- Ginger
- Chewy
- Benny
- Duke
- Chai
- Lucky
- Moose
- Gus
- Nala
- Blu
- Bruno
- Maverick
- Prince
- Simba
- Oscar
- Poppy
- Gigi
- Baxter
- Olive
- Phoebe
- Abby
- Ace
- Jasper
- Curly
- Hunter
- Hazel
- Loki
- Cuddles
- Otis
- Cody
- Sammy
- Romeo
- Rascal
- Gizmo
- Buster
- Nova
- Louis
- Hank
- Jackson
- Ozzie
- Minnie
- Chase
- Mabel
- Pepper
- Cosmo
- Lady
- Princess
- Ozzy
- Riley
- Belle
- Bandit
- Dixie
- Onyx
- Josie
- Rudy
- Blue
- Frankie
- Wally
- Chip
- King
- Marley
- Dolly
- Maple
- Sam
- Dash
- Apollo
- Mac
- Luke
- Joey
- Jake
- Misty
- Oakley
- Charlotte
- Ivy
- Levi
- Boomer
- Rusty
- Scout
- Penelope
- Bowie
- Roscoe
- Sirius
- Rex
- Snoopy
- Rocco
- Copper
- Casper
- Watson
- Rio
- Bonnie
- Emma
- Holly
- Cleo
- Angel
- Samson
- Sunny
- Kylo
- Birdie
- Polo
- Chance
- Brady
- Ella
- Rufus
- Harry
- River
- Harper
- Alfie
- Pearl
- Ava
- Maya
- Daphne
- Maddie
- Paris
- Monty
- Grace
- Miles
- Kai
- Bruce
- Violet
- Cash
- Thor
- Theodore
- Macy
- Brownie
- Sierra
- Luca
- Fiona
- Scooter
- Chester
- Pablo
- Obi
- Chanel
- Olivia
- Merlin
- Sandy
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10 Dog Names for a Male Poodle
- Cooper
- Harley
- Wolfgang
- Reginald
- Liam
- Buzz
- Odin
- Orion
- Walter
- Tyson
10 Female Poodle Dog Names
- Annabelle
- Margot
- Isabella
- Beatrice
- Magnolia
- Marigold
- Zelda
- Lexi
- Sadie
- Mia
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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
- Gérard
- 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
- Gnocchi
- Honey
- Mango
- Marshmallow
- Mochi
- Muffin
- Noodle
- Nori
- Oregano
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pickles
- Pumpkin
- Snickers
- Spaghetti
- Strudel
- Sugar
- Taffy
- Tofu
- Truffles
- Waffles
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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!
- Buck
- Bunny
- Cricket
- Dino
- Duck
- Foxy
- Godzilla
- Goose
- Griffin
- Grizzly
- Ladybug
- Monkey
- Mouse
- Panda
- Panther
- Puma
- Rooster
- Tiger
- Wolf
- Yeti
20 Toy Poodle Dog Names
Little on size but BIG on love, right? Aiming for names that nod to their teeny-tiny stature, these are officially the cutest names around for a toy poodle.
- Munchkin
- Teacup
- Squirt
- Tiny
- Roo
- Jellybean
- Gumball
- Baby
- Sprout
- Bitty
- Petit
- Dot
- Elf
- Lilliput
- Pixie
- Tootsie
- Bean
- Nugget
- Peewee
- Pip
20 Poodle Names by Color
French poodles come in so many hues (the main ones are black, white, brown, and gray, although they’ve also known to be apricot or even silver!). Give your pup and their unique coat color a fitting name with one of these options.
Black
Head to the dark side with names that nod to black-hued versions of the finer things in life, something that seems appropriate when coming up with black poodle dog names.
- Velvet
- Inkwell
- Raven
- Chess
- Caviar
White
Things that are the color white are often light and fluffy, just like your poodle pup! These are some of the best white poodle dog names.
- Cloud
- Cotton
- Vanilla
- Ivory
- Snowflake
Brown
Foods naturally lend themselves to names for brown-hued poodles.
- Cocoa
- Chestnut
- Nutmeg
- Croissant
- Toffee
Gray
Not quite black and not quite white, these names are in a “gray area” and are perfect for your ashen-colored poodle.
- Grayson
- Dusty
- Seal
- Ash
- Shadow
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.
- The 100 Most Popular Male and Female Dog Names
- Top 101 Cute Dog Names
- The Most Unique Dog Names Ever
- Top Irish Dog Names
- Top Japanese Dog Names
- Top Hawaiian Dog Names
- Top Spanish Dog Names
- The Best Black Dog Names
- 62 Best White Dog Names
- 50 Best Hunting Dog Names
- The Top Creative Dog Names
Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
