Unisex French Cat Names
There is a reason French cat names feel effortlessly chic: the language itself curls around vowels like a cat curls into a sunbeam. Whether you are a Francophile at heart, you just returned from Paris, or your new kitten simply carries that unmistakable feline hauteur, a French cat name wraps her in velvet elegance and a little whisper of faraway boulevards and morning pastries.
Belle means 'beautiful' and suits any pretty girl; Coco honors both Chanel and a rich chocolate coat; Jacques (said 'Zhahk') gives a tom quiet sophistication; and Brie is a soft, cheese-inspired pick for a cream-colored cutie. Minou is French baby-talk for 'kitty' itself, adorable and self-referential, while Louis (pronounced 'Loo-EE') nods to kings and Louis Vuitton alike. Amelie is sweet and movie-famous.
Whisper a French cat name at dinnertime and you will feel the romance land. Pair these with our English cat names for a European mix, or browse our food cat names for more café-inspired picks. A French name gives your kitten lifelong je ne sais quoi.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolon | from Chaucer's Cabterbury Tales | Unisex | |
| Aimee | Beloved | Unisex | French |
| Alpine | From The Alps | Unisex | |
| Amable | Lovable, Beautiful | Unisex | Latin |
| Ambre | Amber | Unisex | French |
| Ami | friend | Unisex | |
| Amour | French for love | Unisex | |
| Argent | Silver | Unisex | |
| Arielle | Lion Of God | Unisex | |
| Astor | Hawk | Unisex | English |
| Baguette | French bread loaf | Unisex | |
| Beaufort | From The Beautiful Fortress | Unisex | French |
| Beret | Strength. Mythological Celtic Goddess Of Fire And Poetry. | Unisex | |
| Bisou | French for peck on the cheek | Unisex | |
| Bordeaux | French wine region | Unisex | |
| Bouquet | Arrangement of flowers | Unisex | |
| Bret | Native of Brittany | Unisex | |
| Can | Life | Unisex | Turkish |
| Carnation | Carnation Flower | Unisex | English |
| Champagne | French region | Unisex | |
| Chante | Singer;To Sing | Unisex | French |
| Chantelle | Song, Stone Place | Unisex | English |
| Charleen | Manly | Unisex | English |
| Charlemagne | Charles the Great, Frankish king | Unisex | |
| Chat | Cat | Unisex | |
| Chauncy | Chancellor | Unisex | Latin |
| Chef | Unisex | ||
| Chere | Variant Of Cherie Dear One;Darling | Unisex | French |
| Chevalier | knight, chase, hunt | Unisex | |
| Clarisse | Clear, Illuminated | Unisex | French |
| Clouseau | after Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther movies | Unisex | |
| Cognac | Type of French brandy. | Unisex | |
| Damien | Calm, Tame | Unisex | French |
| DArtagnan | leader | Unisex | |
| Denis | Mountain Of Zeus | Unisex | French |
| Eiffel | Parisian tower; French engineer | Unisex | |
| Elie | From Eleanor, Meaning Light | Unisex | Greek |
| Emilie | Rival | Unisex | French |
| Emmie | Whole, Universal | Unisex | English |
| Esme | Beloved | Unisex | French |
| Estee | Star. | Unisex | French |
| Etienne | from the movie LadyHawke | Unisex | |
| Eva | life | Unisex | |
| Faux Pas | Unisex | ||
| Fleurette | Little Flower | Unisex | French |
| Fontaine | Fountain | Unisex | French |
| Francois | Free | Unisex | French |
| Franky | Spear | Unisex | English |
| Hamelin | Loves The Little Home | Unisex | |
| Hennessy | Surname. | Unisex |
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