220+ Female French Cat Names With Meanings

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  • Are you looking for a uniquely female French name for a new feline addition? We have collated a list of classic female French names, food, places, and notable French people to help you find the perfect name for your cat.

    Name

    Meaning

    Abrial Open, secure
    Adélaïde Noble
    Adele Noble (French form of Adelaide)
    Adeline Noble (French diminutive of Adele)
    Adrienne From the city of Hadria
    Agathe Kind
    Aglaé Splendor
    Aimée Beloved
    Alizée Trade wind
    Allura To entice
    Alouette Lark
    Alize Noble one
    Ambre Amber
    Amélie Work (French form of Amelia)
    Amour Love
    Anaëlle Favour or grace
    Anaïs Grace
    Andrée French feminine form of Andrew
    Angelique French diminutive of Angela
    Annabelle Loving
    Annette Gracious
    Antoinette Priceless one
    Ariane Most holy
    Arielle Lion of God
    Arlette Honour, noble
    Aubrey Elf ruler
    Aurore Dawn
    Avril French variation of April
    Babette My God is my oath
    Béatrice She who makes me happy
    Beline Goddess
    Bellamy Fine friend
    Belle Beautiful (short form of Isabelle)
    Bénédicte Blessed
    Benilde Good
    Benoît Blessed
    Bernadette French female form of Bernard
    Bertille Heroine
    Bijou Jewel
    Blanche White
    Bleu Blue
    Brielle Hunting grounds
    Brigitte Strength
    Cadeau Gift
    Camille Young ceremonial attendant
    Cantrelle Song
    Caprice Impulsive change of mind
    Capucine Nasturtium
    Caroline Strong
    Cécile Feminine form of Cecil
    Céleste Heavenly, from the sky
    Celie Blind
    Céline Heavenly
    Cerise Cherry
    Chanel Dweller near the canal
    Chantal Boulder
    Chantilly White
    Chatte Cat
    Cher Beloved
    Cherie Darling
    Ciel Sky
    Cinderella Little ash girl
    Citron Lemon
    Clarisse Shining  and gentle
    Claudette Feminine form of Claude
    Claudine Lame
    Clémence Mild, merciful
    Clementine Mild, merciful
    Coco (Chanel) French fashion designer
    Colette People of victory, famous French author and cat lover
    Coralie Coral
    Coraline Coral
    Corbeau Raven
    Corinne Maiden
    Cosette Little thing
    Curtis Polite
    Damica Open, friendly
    Danique Morning star
    Darcy Dark one
    Delphine Dolphin
    Desi Desired
    Doré Gilded
    Dory Gift of God
    Edmée French feminine form of Edmund
    Edwige Female warrior
    Églantine Wild rose
    Elise Pledged to God
    Elodie Foreign riches
    Eloise Healthy, wide
    Emmanuelle God is with us
    Emmeline Work (French form of Emma and Emily)
    Enora Sweetly speaking
    Eponine French literary name
    Ermine Weasel
    Esmé Beloved
    Estelle Star
    Étoile Star
    Eulalie Sweet speaking
    Fabienne Bean grower
    Fabiola Bean grower
    Faustine Lucky
    Fayette Little fairy
    Fifi Diminutive of Josephine
    Flavie Yellow-haired
    Fleur Flower
    Frostine Freezing
    Gabrielle God is my strength
    Garnet Pomegranate
    Gay Joyful
    Genevieve Tribe woman
    Geraldine Ruler with a spear
    Gervaise Skilled with a spear
    Ghislaine Pledge
    Gisele Pledge
    Gwenaëlle Blessed and generous
    Harriet Estate ruler
    Héloïse Healthy, wide
    Henrietta Estate ruler
    Inès French form of Agnes
    Isabelle Pledged to God
    Janvier January
    Jeune Young
    Joëlle Jehovah is God
    Jolie Pretty
    Josephine Jehovah increases
    Juliet Youthful, downy haired
    Julienne Youthful
    Juliette Little Julia
    Justine Fair
    Laetitia Joy, happiness
    Laverne Spring-like
    Leelee Short form of Liliane
    Léonie Lion
    Leontine Lion
    Liana To climb a vine
    Lilou Pet form of Liliane
    Linnet Flaxen-haired
    Lionel Young lion
    Lisette Pledged to God
    Livie Envy
    Loane Bright
    Lorraine From the province of Lorraine
    Luce Bright
    Lucida Lucid, clear
    Lucille Light
    Ludivine People’s friend
    Lunette Warrior
    Lya Weary
    Madeline French form of Magdalen
    Maëlie Chief or prince
    Maelle, Mael Chief or prince
    Maia Good mother
    Mallory Unfortunate
    Manette Diminutive of Marie
    Manu God is with us
    Marceline Little warrior
    Mardi Tuesday
    Margaux French spelling variation of Margo
    Margot French diminutive of Margaret
    Marguerite French diminutive of Margaret
    Marjolaine French form of marjoram
    Marian, Marianne Star of the sea, grace
    Marthe Lady
    Martine Warlike
    Mauve Mauve coloured
    Maximilien The greatest
    Mélina Honey
    Mercer Merchant
    Merle Blackbird
    Miette Pearl, little one
    Mignon Delicate
    Mimi Diminutive of Mary, Miriam
    Minette Star of the sea, kitten
    Minou Kitty
    Mirabelle Marvellous
    Mireille To admire
    Monique Advisor
    Mylène Beloved moon
    Nadine Hope (French form of Nadia)
    Ninon Grace
    Noelle Christmas
    Noely Variation of Noel
    Odette Wealthy
    Odilia Wealth, fortune
    Ophélie French variation of Ophelia
    Oriane Sunrise
    Ottilie Prosperous in battle (feminine variation of Otto,
    German)
    Page Attendant
    Penelope (Pussycat) Name, and character from Loony Tunes cartoons featuring the French skunk Pepé le pew
    Perrine Rock
    Pierrette Rock
    Pomeline Apple
    Prue Tailor
    Raine Queen
    Reinette Little queen
    Remy Oarsman
    Rene Reborn
    Robina Feminine variation of Robin
    Romilly Citizen of Rome
    Rosalie Rose
    Roselle Rose blossom
    Roux Russet
    Sabine French form of Sabina
    Salomé Peace
    Sandrine Protector of
    Satine Shiny, smooth
    Seraphine Burning ones
    Severine Stern
    Sidonie From Sidon
    Simone To be heard
    Sixtine Sixth
    Solange Solemn
    Soleil Sun
    Solstice When the sun stands still
    Sophie French variation of Sophia
    Sylvie From the forest
    Tali Dew
    Vianne French blend of Vivian and Ann
    Vallis From Wales
    Vanill Vanilla
    Vedette Leading actor
    Vianne Alive
    Yvette Yew wood
    Zélie Noble
    Zenaida The life of Zeus
    Zerline Beautiful dawn

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