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'.

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• Abella

  Derived from French, meaning "beautiful", often used for girls.
• Adette

  Derived from French, meaning "noble" or "nobility".
• Aimeé

  Derived from French, meaning "beloved" or "loved".
• Alienor

  A medieval French variant of Eleanor, often linked to royalty.
• Alix

  Alix is a French variant of the name Alice.
• Alizée

  Famous French singer known for her pop and dance music.
• Allura

  Derived from French word "allure", meaning attractiveness or charm.
• Alouette

  Popular French-Canadian children's song about plucking a lark's feathers.
• Anaise

  Derived from French, meaning "grace" or "favor".
• Angéle

  A popular French female name, often associated with angelic symbolism.
• Angelette

  Derived from French, meaning "little angel".
• Angeline

  Derived from French, meaning "angel" or "messenger of God".
• Aurore

  Means "dawn" in French and is a common female name.
• Baie

  Means "bay" in French, often used in geographical names in France.
• Baize

  Derived from French, refers to a coarse, typically green, woolen material.
• Beline

  Derived from French, meaning "God is my oath".
• Belle

  Means "beautiful" in French, often used for girls' names.
• Bérénice

  Title of a tragic play by French dramatist Jean Racine.
• Bibi

  Commonly used as a nickname or term of endearment in French.
• Bichette

  Derived from French, meaning a small female dog or affectionate term.
• Blanche

  Means "white" in French and is a common female name.
• Bleu

  Refers to color blue and famous French cheese type.
• Brie

  A soft cheese originating from France's Brie region.
• Brigitte

  Associated with iconic French actress Bardot and common in France.
• Brittany

  Region in France known for its distinct culture and Celtic heritage.
• Cadeau

  Means "gift" in French, often used for presents or offerings.
• Camille

  Popular French unisex name, often used in literature and film.
• Candide

  A famous satirical novel by French writer Voltaire.
• Caprice

  Derived from French, meaning a sudden change or unpredictable behavior.
• Célina

  Derived from French, often used as a feminine given name.
• Cerise

  Means cherry in French and is a popular girl's name.
• Chanel

  Luxury fashion house founded in France, known for haute couture.
• Chantilly

  Associated with a French town, famous for lace-making and a rich cream.
• Chardonnay

  A popular white wine grape variety originating from France.
• Cherie

  Means "dear" in French and is often used as a term of endearment.
• Chloé

  Popular French female name, derived from ancient Greek, meaning "blooming" or "fertility".
• Ciel

  Means "sky" in French, often used in literature and art.
• Clairette

  A white grape variety from France, also a sparkling wine.
• Cybele

  Associated with a French opera by Jean-Baptiste Lully.
• Darcy

  Derived from French surname "d'Arcy", meaning from Arcy.
• Dariela

  No connection to French culture or language exists.
• Delphine

  Common French female name, also means "dolphin" in French.
• Desirée

  French origin, meaning "desired", often used in literature and naming.
• Dionne

  Derived from Dionysus, it's a popular name in French-speaking regions.
• Dior

  A renowned French luxury goods company, famous for fashion and perfume.
• Doré

  Associated with Gustave Doré, renowned French artist and illustrator.
• Dorothée

  Popular French TV host and singer from the 1980s.
• Eglantine

  French for sweet briar rose, often used in literature and poetry.
• Elle

  Means "she" in French and is a popular women's magazine.
• Eloise

  Originates from French, meaning "famous in war".
• Elvéra

  Derived from French, meaning "truthful" or "white, fair".
• Esmé

  Derived from old French, meaning "esteemed" or "loved".
• Estée

  Derived from "estime", meaning "esteemed" or "loved" in French.
• Fantine

  Character from French novel "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo.
• Felicienne

  Derived from French, meaning "happy" or "fortunate".
• Félicité

  Derived from French, meaning happiness or good fortune.
• Felipan

  Derived from French name Philippe, meaning lover of horses.
• Fifi

  Commonly used as a pet name in France.
• Flaviere

  A rare French surname linked to the Latin word "flavus" for yellow.
• Fleur

  Means "flower" in French, often used in names and literature.
• Flore

  Derived from French, meaning "flower", often used as a female name.
• Francine

  Derived from France, traditionally used by French-speaking populations.
• Gaelle

  Originates from France, often used as a female first name.
• Geneviève

  Popular French female name with origins in medieval times.
• Georgienne

  A feminine form of George, common in French-speaking regions.
• Gigi

  Famous French novella and film about a young Parisian girl.
• Gisele

  Originates from French, meaning "pledge" or "hostage".
• Grenat

  Means "garnet" in French, often used to describe wine color.
• Heloise

  Famous French scholar and lover of philosopher Peter Abelard.
• Honore

  A common French name, meaning "honored" or "honorable".
• Illuminée

  Derived from French, meaning "enlightened" or "lit up".
• Isabelle

  A popular French feminine name derived from Elizabeth.
• Ivette

  Derived from French, meaning yew or archer.
• Jeune

  Means "young" in French, often used in names and titles.
• Joie

  Means "joy" in French, often used in names and expressions.
• Jolie

  Means "pretty" in French and is often used as a first name.
• Juillet

  Represents July in French, often used to mark summer festivities.
• Juliette

  A popular French feminine name derived from "Julius," meaning youthful.
• Laure

  A common female name in France, derived from Latin "Laurel".
• Laverne

  Derived from French, meaning "like a fern" or "spring-like".
• Leelee

  Derived from French name Liliane, meaning "God is my oath".
• Leonila

  Derived from "Leon", a popular name in French culture.
• Liana

  Derived from French, meaning "to bind" or "climbing plant".
• Lilas

  Means "lilacs" in French, often used in poetry and literature.
• Liliane

  A common French feminine name, often associated with elegance and sophistication.
• Lucette

  Derived from French, meaning "light", often used as a female name.
• Lucrèce

  Associated with Lucretia, a tragic figure in Roman history.
• Lys

  Means "lily" in French, symbolizing purity and the French monarchy.
• Madeleine

  A traditional small French cake and a female given name.
• Maeva

  Derived from French Polynesia, meaning "welcome".
• Mai

  Represents the fifth month of the year in French calendar.
• Marcelia

  Derived from Marcel, a common French male name.
• Marceline

  Derived from French, meaning warlike, strong defender.
• Mardi

  Means "Tuesday" in French and refers to a pre-Lent carnival.
• Minette

  Derived from French, meaning "little darling" or "cute".
• Mirabelle

  Refers to a popular French yellow plum variety.
• Monique

  A common female name originating from France.
• Nanette

  A diminutive form of Anne, popular in French-speaking regions.
• Odette

  Associated with French ballet, notably in "Swan Lake".
• Oralie

  Derived from French, meaning "golden" or "prayerful".
• Ottilie

  Derived from French, meaning "prosperous in battle".
• Paris

  Capital city of France, known for fashion, art, cuisine and romance.
• Patrice

  Common masculine given name in France, derived from Latin "patrician".
• Pensée

  Means "thought" in French and is also a popular flower.
• Perle

  Means "pearl" in French and is a common female given name.
• Piaf

  Famous French singer Edith's nickname, meaning "sparrow" in Parisian slang.
• Prou

  Associated with French literature, notably Marcel Proust, a renowned author.
• Rafaella

  Derived from Raphael, a common name in French-speaking countries.
• Reine

  Means "queen" in French and is a common female name.
• Remy

  Common French name and associated with a popular cognac brand.
• Renee

  Originates from French, meaning reborn or born again.
• Rochelle

  A city in France and means "little rock" in French.
• Simone

  A popular female name originating from France, meaning "hearkening".
• Soleil

  Means "sun" in French and is a popular girl's name.
• Sorrel

  A common herb in French cuisine, also called "oseille" in French.
• Tracy

  Derived from a French place name meaning "domain belonging to Thracius".
• Véronique

  A popular feminine given name originating from France.
• Victoire

  Means "victory" in French and is a common female given name.
• Violette

  Means "purple" in French and is a popular female name.
• Vivienne

  Derived from French, meaning lively or alive.
• Yolande

  Common in French history, notably as a medieval queen's name.
• Yvette

  Derived from French, traditionally used as a female name.
• Zele

  Associated with French word "zèle" meaning zeal or enthusiasm.
• Zélie

  Originates from French, often used as a feminine given name.

French Cat Names currently rank in 23rd place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of September 2024, french cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.