French Cat Names

Bonjour! If you are a fan of French culture and love cats, then this list of French cat names is purrfect for you! From the romantic to the chic, the elegant to the quirky, you'll find a name that suits your feline friend's 'je ne sais quoi'.

French Cat Names

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All French Cat Names

  • Derived from French, meaning "beautiful", often used for girls.
  • Derived from French, meaning "noble" or "nobility".
  • Derived from French, meaning "beloved" or "loved".
  • A medieval French variant of Eleanor, often linked to royalty.
  • Alix is a French variant of the name Alice.
  • Famous French singer known for her pop and dance music.
  • Derived from French word "allure", meaning attractiveness or charm.
  • Popular French-Canadian children's song about plucking a lark's feathers.
  • A common male name originating from France.
  • Derived from old French, meaning noble friend or elf friend.
  • Associated with a famous French bishop and composer, Ambroise Paré.
  • Derived from French, meaning "grace" or "favor".
  • A popular French female name, often associated with angelic symbolism.
  • Derived from French, meaning "little angel".
  • Derived from French, meaning "angel" or "messenger of God".
  • A traditional French name, often associated with Saint Anselm of Canterbury.
  • Août is the French word for the month of August.
  • Famous French poet from the early 20th century.
  • A common surname in France, originating from old French words.
  • Associated with a prominent character in Flaubert's novel "Sentimental Education".
  • A popular French male name, often associated with football manager Wenger.
  • French variant of Arthur, often used in medieval literature.
  • Derived from French, meaning "white" or "bright".
  • Derived from old French, meaning old or wise ruler.
  • Derived from Latin, commonly used in French-speaking regions.
  • A popular male name originating from Latin, common in France.
  • Means "dawn" in French and is a common female name.
  • Means "bay" in French, often used in geographical names in France.
  • Derived from French, refers to a coarse, typically green, woolen material.
  • Derived from Greek, popular in France, meaning "royal" or "kingly".
  • A traditional French name, often associated with royalty and nobility.
  • Means "beautiful" in French and is often used as a male name.
  • Derived from French, meaning "beautiful field".
  • Derived from French, meaning "beautiful gaze" or "handsome view".
  • Derived from French, meaning "God is my oath".
  • Means "beautiful" in French, often used for girls' names.
  • A common male first name originating from France.
  • Title of a tragic play by French dramatist Jean Racine.
  • A common French surname and given name, often linked to nobility.
  • Commonly used as a nickname or term of endearment in French.
  • Derived from French, meaning a small female dog or affectionate term.
  • Means "white" in French and is a common female name.
  • Refers to color blue and famous French cheese type.
  • Region in France known for its wine production and rich history.
  • A soft cheese originating from France's Brie region.
  • Associated with iconic French actress Bardot and common in France.
  • Region in France known for its distinct culture and Celtic heritage.
  • Means "gift" in French, often used for presents or offerings.
  • Derived from Greek, popular in France, meaning "very beautiful".
  • Popular French unisex name, often used in literature and film.
  • A famous satirical novel by French writer Voltaire.
  • Derived from French, meaning a sudden change or unpredictable behavior.
  • Derived from French, meaning "wise counselor" or "knowledgeable person".
  • Derived from French, often used as a feminine given name.
  • Means cherry in French and is a popular girl's name.
  • Luxury fashion house founded in France, known for haute couture.
  • Derived from French, meaning "oak-hearted" or "dweller near the oaks".
  • Associated with a French town, famous for lace-making and a rich cream.
  • A popular white wine grape variety originating from France.
  • Associated with Charlie Chaplin's character in France.
  • Means "dear" in French and is often used as a term of endearment.
  • Derived from César, a common French male name.
  • Derived from French word "cheval", meaning horse.
  • Popular French female name, derived from ancient Greek, meaning "blooming" or "fertility".
  • Refers to cabbage, a common ingredient in French cuisine.
  • Means "sky" in French, often used in literature and art.
  • Derived from French, meaning "born near the clay".
  • A white grape variety from France, also a sparkling wine.
  • A common French male name, often associated with kindness.
  • First king of the Franks, established French Christian monarchy in 5th century.
  • Coiffeur is French for hairdresser, a key figure in French fashion.
  • Derived from Latin, popular in France, often linked to Saint Constantine.
  • A renowned French beauty products company founded in 1904.
  • Associated with a French opera by Jean-Baptiste Lully.
  • Popular French YouTuber and a common French male name.
  • Derived from Greek, popular in France, often associated with Saint Cyrille.
  • Derived from French surname "d'Arcy", meaning from Arcy.
  • No connection to French culture or language exists.
  • Main character in French novel "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas.
  • Common French female name, also means "dolphin" in French.
  • French origin, meaning "desired", often used in literature and naming.
  • Derived from French, meaning from Evreux, a town in Normandy.
  • Derived from French, meaning "of truth" or "of verity".
  • Derived from Dionysus, it's a popular name in French-speaking regions.
  • A renowned French luxury goods company, famous for fashion and perfume.
  • Associated with Marquis de Sade, a controversial French philosopher and writer.
  • Associated with Gustave Doré, renowned French artist and illustrator.
  • Popular French TV host and singer from the 1980s.
  • Derived from "d'ougrée," meaning "from the place of the pear trees."
  • Originates from French, meaning "from the valley".
  • French for sweet briar rose, often used in literature and poetry.
  • Means "she" in French and is a popular women's magazine.
  • Originates from French, meaning "famous in war".
  • Derived from French, meaning "truthful" or "white, fair".
  • A common male name in France, derived from Latin "Aemilianus".
  • Derived from old French, meaning "esteemed" or "loved".
  • Derived from "estime", meaning "esteemed" or "loved" in French.
  • Character from French novel "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo.
  • Derived from French, meaning "happy" or "fortunate".
  • Derived from French, meaning happiness or good fortune.
  • Derived from French name Philippe, meaning lover of horses.
  • Commonly used as a pet name in France.
  • A rare French surname linked to the Latin word "flavus" for yellow.
  • Means "flower" in French, often used in names and literature.
  • Derived from French, meaning "flower", often used as a female name.
  • A traditional French name, often associated with medieval nobility.
  • Derived from French, often used as a first name in France.
  • Derived from France, traditionally used by French-speaking populations.
  • A common male first name originating from France.
  • Common French male name, often linked to famous composer Chopin.
  • Associated with "gâble", meaning pitch of a roof in French.
  • Originates from France, often used as a female first name.
  • Originates from French, meaning "from Gaeta", an Italian town.
  • Popular French female name with origins in medieval times.
  • A feminine form of George, common in French-speaking regions.
  • A traditional French masculine name, often associated with nobility.
  • Famous French novella and film about a young Parisian girl.
  • A common surname in France, often linked to artists and writers.
  • Originates from French, meaning "pledge" or "hostage".
  • Means "garnet" in French, often used to describe wine color.
  • Associated with French surnames, often indicating a bright pledge.
  • French equivalent of the name William, common in French-speaking regions.
  • Guy
    Common French masculine name, also means "guide" in French language.
  • A French variant of Adrian, popularized by Emperor Hadrian.
  • Derived from Breton name "Huiarnviu", meaning "blazing iron".
  • Derived from French, meaning chance or luck, often used in gambling.
  • A common surname in France, derived from Germanic elements.
  • Famous French scholar and lover of philosopher Peter Abelard.
  • A common French male name, often associated with royalty and nobility.
  • Associated with a popular French detective character in Agatha Christie's novels.
  • A common male first name originating from France.
  • A common French name, meaning "honored" or "honorable".
  • Derived from French, meaning "enlightened" or "lit up".
  • A popular French feminine name derived from Elizabeth.
  • Derived from French, meaning yew or archer.
  • A medieval French variant of the name Geoffrey.
  • In French, "jeter" means to throw or to cast.
  • Means "young" in French, often used in names and titles.
  • Means "joy" in French, often used in names and expressions.
  • Means "pretty" in French and is often used as a first name.
  • French equivalent of the biblical name Joshua.
  • Represents July in French, often used to mark summer festivities.
  • A popular French feminine name derived from "Julius," meaning youthful.
  • A common female name in France, derived from Latin "Laurel".
  • Derived from French, meaning "like a fern" or "spring-like".
  • Derived from French, meaning "lion strength" or "lion-hearted".
  • Derived from French name Liliane, meaning "God is my oath".
  • Associated with a popular French singer and means "the sea" in French.
  • Associated with French variant of Leonardo, meaning "lion strength".
  • Derived from "Leon", a popular name in French culture.
  • Derived from French, meaning "to bind" or "climbing plant".
  • Means "lilacs" in French, often used in poetry and literature.
  • A common French feminine name, often associated with elegance and sophistication.
  • Lionne is French for female lion.
  • Derived from French, meaning "light", often used as a female name.
  • Associated with Lucretia, a tragic figure in Roman history.
  • Lys
    Means "lily" in French, symbolizing purity and the French monarchy.
  • A traditional small French cake and a female given name.
  • Derived from French Polynesia, meaning "welcome".
  • Mai
    Represents the fifth month of the year in French calendar.
  • Famous mime artist from France, known for his character "Bip".
  • A common French male name, often associated with literature and art.
  • Derived from Marcel, a common French male name.
  • Derived from French, meaning warlike, strong defender.
  • Means "Tuesday" in French and refers to a pre-Lent carnival.
  • A popular male name originating from France.
  • Famous French restaurant and popular male first name.
  • Common French phrase meaning "thank you very much".
  • Derived from French, meaning "little darling" or "cute".
  • Common term for cat in French, often used as a pet name.
  • Refers to a popular French yellow plum variety.
  • A common female name originating from France.
  • A diminutive form of Anne, popular in French-speaking regions.
  • Derived from French towns Neuville or Neville, meaning "new town".
  • A traditional French male name, often associated with Saint Nicaise.
  • Means "new" in French and is a common surname.
  • Associated with French ballet, notably in "Swan Lake".
  • A medieval French name, often associated with the noble class.
  • Derived from French, meaning "golden" or "prayerful".
  • Derived from French town "Orville," meaning gold town.
  • Derived from French, meaning "prosperous in battle".
  • Capital city of France, known for fashion, art, cuisine and romance.
  • Common masculine given name in France, derived from Latin "patrician".
  • Means "thought" in French and is also a popular flower.
  • Means "pearl" in French and is a common female given name.
  • Derived from French town Peveril, meaning "pepper hill" in English.
  • Famous French singer Edith's nickname, meaning "sparrow" in Parisian slang.
  • A surname from Northern France, also a regional dialect.
  • Associated with French literature, notably Marcel Proust, a renowned author.
  • Famous French novelist known for his work "In Search of Lost Time".
  • No connection to French culture or language is known.
  • Derived from French word "quai", meaning a platform alongside water.
  • Derived from Raphael, a common name in French-speaking countries.
  • Means "queen" in French and is a common female name.
  • Popular French male name, also associated with a famous cognac brand.
  • Common French name and associated with a popular cognac brand.
  • Originates from French, meaning reborn or born again.
  • A city in France and means "little rock" in French.
  • Associated with French literature, notably in "Les Misérables".
  • Derived from French, meaning "stern" or "serious".
  • Sigfroi is the Old French form of the name Siegfried.
  • A popular female name originating from France, meaning "hearkening".
  • Means "sun" in French and is a popular girl's name.
  • A common herb in French cuisine, also called "oseille" in French.
  • Derived from a French surname, meaning "from the south."
  • Derived from Latin, popular in France during Middle Ages.
  • Derived from French surname Thoreau, meaning "bull" or "strong".
  • Derived from a French place name meaning "domain belonging to Thracius".
  • Derived from French place name "Travers," meaning crossroads or crossing.
  • Associated with French Saint Valentine and Valentine's Day celebrations.
  • Derived from French, meaning valley, often used in geographical terms.
  • Associated with a French surname, originating from Normandy region.
  • A popular feminine given name originating from France.
  • No connection to French culture or language is known.
  • Means "victory" in French and is a common female given name.
  • Means "purple" in French and is a popular female name.
  • Derived from French, meaning lively or alive.
  • Common in French history, notably as a medieval queen's name.
  • Derived from French, traditionally used as a female name.
  • A common male name in France, derived from the word "yew".
  • Associated with French word "zèle" meaning zeal or enthusiasm.
  • Originates from French, often used as a feminine given name.
  • Derived from Zephyrus, Greek god of the west wind, popular in France.

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French Cat Names currently rank in 18th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

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