Dogue de Bordeaux Names: 115 Perfect Names For Your French Mastiff

The unmistakable appearance of the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), such as the large head, slobbery jowls and beautiful autumn/copper coat means that this ancient Mastiff requires a suitable name to honour its impressive heritage and distinctive looks.

Sometimes owners like to keep names short and memorable, this may also make it easier for your Dogue to recognise. 

Other owners like to name their pets after traditional human names which can sometimes be humorous and ironic, whilst also offering a sense of recognition for their ability to keep us mere humans grounded. 

You could also choose to honour your dog’s heritage by choosing a traditional and classy French name. This may give your loveable Dogue de Bordeaux a sense of sophistication that others may not come to expect when all they see is a trail of slobber that precedes them.

What about naming your Dogue de Bordeaux after something that pays homage to their appearance. That big muscular physique and grumpy looking frown are obvious signposts for a name to match. 

To make your life easy, we have compiled a list of both names suited for Male and Female Dogue de Bordeaux’s. Pick a theme that you feel suits yours and please reach out to us if you want us to add any more names to the list! We’d love to hear what you decided to call yours.

Male Dogue de Bordeaux Names

Traditional Male Dogue de Bordeaux Names:

1. Max is a common dogs name and is a shortened form of the name Maximilian, which is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, a combination of the words “maximus” (greatest) and “mille.
2. Sam, another commons name for a dog – is a shortened form of the name Samuel, which is derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shmu’el), meaning “asked of God” or “name of God”.
3. Billy is a shortened form of the name William, which is derived from the Old Germanic given name Wilhelm, composed of the elements wil “will, desire” andhelm “helmet, protection”.
4. Cody is an English given name, derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means “descendant of Cuidightheach”.
5. Finn is an endearing name for a dog. It’s a shortened form of the name Finnian, which is derived from the Irish name Fionnán, meaning “fair” or “white”.
6. Brody is a popular dog’s name and is derived from the surname Brody, which is of uncertain origin. It is possibly derived from the Old English word “brod”, meaning “broad” or “wide”.
7. Rufus is a Latin given name, derived from the word “rufus”, meaning “red” or “ruddy”. This can be in reference to the red tinge of the Dogue de Bordeaux’s coat.
8. Bailey is an English given name, derived from the Middle English word “baili”, meaning “steward” or “bailiff”.
9. Jasper is a Persian given name, derived from the Persian word “yašp”, meaning “treasurer”.
10. Harley is an English given name, derived from the Old English given name Harleian, which means “hare meadow”. Though I can’t see this breed catching a hare anytime soon. 
11. Mac is a shortened form of the name MacKenzie or MacGregor, which are both Scottish surnames. MacKenzie is derived from the Gaelic name MacCoinneach, meaning “son of the fair one”, while MacGregor is derived from the Gaelic name MacGriogair, meaning “son of the fiery one”. This is a stern name, a perfect match for the tough exterior of the French Mastiff.
12. Tyrone is an Irish given name, derived from the Irish county name Tír Eoghain, meaning “land of Eoghan”. 
13. Eddie is a shortened form of the name Edward, which is derived from the Old English given name Eadweard, meaning “wealthy guard”. We love this name because it perfectly suits the Dogues propensity to guard.

Male Dogue de Bordeaux Names: A Homage to France

1. Napoleon: Napoleon is a French given name, derived from the Italian given name Napoleone, which is derived from the Latin name Napolēōn, a shortened form of Napolēōnēs, meaning “lion of Naples”.
2. Jules: Jules is a French given name, derived from the Roman name Julius, which is derived from the Latin name Iulus, meaning “downy-bearded” or “youthful”. If the French Mastiff did indeed come to France due to the Romans, then this is a perfect adoption. 
3. Louis: Louis is a French given name, derived from the Germanic given name Ludwig, which is derived from the elements hlud “fame” and wig “war, battle”.
4. Pierre: Pierre is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning “rock” or “stone”.
5. Jean: Jean is a French given name, derived from the Old French given name Jehan, which is derived from the Latin name Johannes, meaning “God is gracious”.
6. Francois: Francois is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman”. Perfect! 
7. Jacques: Jacques is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Jacobus, meaning “supplanter” or “one who follows on another’s heels”. If you want to take this into the literal realm, it could be said that a dog follows your heels when going for a walk? Or is that clutching?
8. Franc: Franc is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman”.
9. Etienne: Etienne is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Stephanus, meaning “crown” or “wreath”.
10. Andre: Andre is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “warrior”.
11. Leon: Leon is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Leo, meaning “lion”. As strange as it sounds, the golden eyes of the Dogue de Bordeaux can also be compared to that of a lion.
12. Gascon: Gascon is a French given name, derived from the region of Gascony in southwestern France. The name is possibly derived from the Latin word “Vascones”, meaning “Basques”.

Male Dogue de Bordeaux Names: Ethereal or Fierce

1. Bear: Bear is an English given name, derived from the Old English word “bera”, meaning “brown” or “bright”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is large or strong, or resembles a bear.
2. Diesel: Diesel is an English given name, derived from the surname Diesel, which is derived from the given name Matthias, meaning “gift of God”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is strong or powerful.
3. Duke: Duke is an English given name, derived from the Latin title “dux”, meaning “leader” or “commander”. It can also be used as a title for a nobleman of high rank.
4. Brutus: Brutus is a Latin given name, derived from the Roman family name Bruti, meaning “heavy” or “dull”.
5. Buster: Buster is an English given name, derived from the verb “bust”, meaning “to break” or “to shatter”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is strong or powerful.
6. Atilla: Atilla, famed for conquests is a Hungarian given name, derived from the Turkic name Atilla, which means “father of the Turks”.
7. Ragnar: Ragnar is a Scandinavian given name, derived from the Old Norse name Ragnarr, meaning “counsel” or “advice”. The name has been made popular by the show Vikings. 
8. Magnum: Magnum is a Latin given name, derived from the word “magnus”, meaning “great” or “large”.
9. Goliath: Goliath is a Hebrew given name, derived from the word “goliyāh”, meaning “sojourner”. 
10. Rex: Rex is a Latin given name, derived from the word “rex”, meaning “king”.
11. Cyrus: Cyrus is a Persian given name, derived from the Old Persian name Kūruš, which means “far sighted” or “young”.
12. Rocky: Rocky is an English given name, derived from the word “rock”, meaning “stone”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is strong or steadfast.
13. Tyson: Carrying on with the boxing theme, Tyson is an English given name, derived from the surname Tyson, which is derived from the Old French given name Tieis, meaning “firebrand”.
14. Zeus: Zeus is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek god Zeus, who was the king of the gods and the god of lightning and thunder.
15. Thor: Thor is a Scandinavian given name, derived from the Norse god Thor, who was the god of thunder and war.
16. Hercules: Hercules is a Latin given name, derived from the Greek hero Heracles, who was known for his great strength and courage.

Quirky Male Dogue de Bordeaux Names

41) Cooper: Cooper is an English given name, derived from the occupation of cooper, which refers to a person who makes or repairs barrels and other wooden containers. 

1. Rusty: Rusty is an English given name, derived from the adjective “rusty”, meaning “covered in rust” or “having a reddish-brown colour”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone with red hair. Again, a hint to a red tinge in the coat means this is up there with the best Dogue de Bordeaux names.
2. Eirik: Eirik is a Scandinavian given name, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning “ever-ruler” or “eternal ruler”.
3. Magnus: Magnus is a Latin given name, derived from the word “magnus”, meaning “great” or “large”.
4. Murdock: Murdock is an English given name, derived from the surname Murdock, which is of uncertain origin. It is possibly derived from the given name Murdoch, which is derived from the Gaelic name Murchadh, meaning “sea warrior” or “sea defender”. 
5. Lincoln: Lincoln is an English given name, derived from the city of Lincoln in England. The name is derived from the Old English word “lind”, meaning “pool” or “lake”, and “coln”, meaning “colony”.
6. Alfred: Alfred is an English given name, derived from the Old English given name Ælfræd, meaning “elf counsel” or “wise elf”. Or, Batman’s butler … you decide!
7. Dexter: Dexter is an English given name, derived from the Latin word “dexter”, meaning “right-handed” or “fortunate”.
8. Arnold: Arnold is an English given name, derived from the Germanic given name Arnwald, which is composed of the elements arn “eagle” and wald “rule”.
9. Dante: Dante is an Italian given name, derived from the Latin name Durante, meaning “steadfast” or “enduring”.
10. Atlas: Atlas is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek mythological figure Atlas, who was a Titan who was punished by Zeus to hold up the sky on his shoulders.
11. Archibald: Archibald is a Germanic given name, derived from the elements ercan “genuine” and bald “bold”.
12. Hooch: Hooch is an English given name, derived from the word “hooch”, which is a slang term for alcohol. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who enjoys drinking or who is fond of alcohol. Not sure if this paints Turner & Hooch in a good light? That said, I love the name because of Hooch’s character.

Female – Dogue de Bordeaux Names

Traditional Female Dogue de Bordeaux Names

1. Misty: Misty is an English given name, derived from the word “mist”, meaning “fog” or “vapour”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is dreamy or elusive. To be honest, there is very little that is “elusive” with the Dogue de Bordeaux. 
2. Molly: A very common name for a dog, Molly is an English given name, derived from the Old English given name Moll, which is a shortened form of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “sea of bitterness”.
3. Maple: Maple is an English given name, derived from the tree species Acer, which is commonly known as the maple tree.
4. Maxi: Maxi is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Max (the masculine alternative), which is a shortened form of the name Maximilian, meaning “greatest” or “largest”. 
5. Lady: Lady is an English given name, derived from the title of nobility “lady”, which refers to the wife or daughter of a lord or gentleman. 
6. Chelsea: Chelsea is an English given name, derived from the area of Chelsea in London, England. The name is derived from the Old English word “ceol”, meaning “ship”, and “sǣ”, meaning “sea”. The area is reflective of wealth & prestige these days.
7. Rosie: Rosie is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Rose, which is a Latin given name, derived from the word “rosa”, meaning “rose”.
8. Jasmine: Jasmine is an English given name, derived from the Persian name Yasmin, which is derived from the Persian word “yasamin”, meaning “jasmine flower”.
9. Roxy: Roxy is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Roxanne, which is derived from the Persian name Rukhsar, meaning “bright shining star”.
10. Gigi: Gigi is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Georgina, which is a feminine form of George, which is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker”.
11. Sasha: Sasha is a Russian given name, derived from the shortened form of Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of the people”.
12. Bella: Bella is an Italian given name, derived from the Latin word “bella”, meaning “beautiful”.
13. Amber: Amber is an English given name, derived from the yellowish-orange fossilised resin, which is used for making jewellery and decorative objects. Again, this hints at the coat characteristics of the Dogue de Bordeaux.
14. Maggie: Maggie is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Margaret, which is derived from the Greek name Margarites, meaning “pearl”.
15. Lucy: Lucy is an English given name, derived from the Latin name Lucia, which means “light” or “illumination”.
16. Lizzy: Lizzy is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Elizabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath”.
17. Lola: Lola is a Spanish given name, derived from the shortened form of Dolores, which is derived from the Spanish word “dolor”, meaning “pain” or “sorrow”.
18. Gracie: Gracie is an English given name, derived from the shortened form of Grace, which is derived from the Latin word “gratia”, meaning “grace” or “favour”.

Female Dogue de Bordeaux Names: A Homage to France:

1. Joan: Joan is an English given name, derived from the Old French given name Jehanne, which is derived from the Latin name Johannes, meaning “God is gracious”.
2. Mignon: Mignon is a French given name, derived from the French word “mignon”, meaning “cute” or “adorable”.
3. Margaux: Margaux is a French given name, derived from the place name Margaux, which is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France. The name is derived from the Latin name Margarita, meaning “pearl”.
4. Esme: Esme is a French given name, derived from the Old French given name Esmé, which is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, meaning “rival”.
5. Dior: Dior is a French given name, derived from the surname Dior, which is of uncertain origin. It is possibly derived from the Old French given name D’Oyor, meaning “of the gold”.
6. Amelie: Amelie is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Amalia, meaning “work” or “industrious”.
7. Burgundy: Burgundy is an English given name, derived from the region of Burgundy in eastern France. The name is derived from the Old Germanic given name Burgund, which means “protection” or “help”.
8. Paris: Paris is an English given name, derived from the name of the capital city of France. The name is derived from the Celtic name Lutetia, which means “mid-water” or “wetland”.
9. Aurelie: Aurelie is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Aurelia, meaning “golden”.
10. Mathilde: Mathilde is a French given name, derived from the Old Germanic given name Matilda, which is composed of the elements maht “might, strength” and hild “battle”.
11. Simone: Simone is a French given name, derived from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning “he who hears”.
12. Helene: Helene is a French given name, derived from the Greek name Helénē, meaning “torch” or “bright light”.

Female Dogue de Bordeaux Names: Ethereal or Fierce:

1. Luna: Luna is a Latin given name, derived from the Latin word “luna”, meaning “moon”.
2. Xena: Xena is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek mythological figure Xena, who was a warrior princess.
3. Venus: Venus is a Roman given name, derived from the Roman goddess Venus, who was the goddess of love and beauty.
4. Vesper: Vesper is a Latin given name, derived from the Latin word “vesper”, meaning “evening star”.
5. Freya: Freya is a Scandinavian given name, derived from the Norse goddess Freya, who was the goddess of love, fertility, and war.
6. Rayne: Rayne is an English given name, derived from the Old English word “ragen”, meaning “advice” or “ruler”.
7. Stella: Stella is an Italian given name, derived from the Latin word “stella”, meaning “star”.
8. Faith: Faith is an English given name, derived from the noun “faith”, which refers to strong belief in something or someone.
9. Angel: Angel is an English given name, derived from the noun “angel”, which refers to a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God.
10. Princess: Princess is an English given name, derived from the title of nobility “princess”, which refers to a female member of a royal family.
11. Eve: Eve is an English given name, derived from the Hebrew name Havvah, meaning “life” or “living”. In the Bible, Eve was the first woman and the mother of all living.
12. Athena: Athena is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek goddess Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.
13. Nike: Nike is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek goddess Nike, who was the goddess of victory.
14. Penelope: Penelope is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek mythological figure Penelope, who was the faithful wife of Odysseus in the epic poem The Odyssey.
15. Delphi: Delphi is a Greek given name, derived from the place name Delphi, which was an ancient Greek city that was home to the Oracle of Apollo.
16. Daphne: Daphne is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek mythological figure Daphne, who was a nymph who was turned into a laurel tree to escape the advances of Apollo.

Quirky Female Dogue de Bordeaux names

1. Chunk: Although not the most flattering, Chunk is an English given name, derived from the verb “chunk”, which means “to break into large pieces”. It can also be used as a nickname for a Dogue de Bordeaux who is chunky.
2. Pepper: Pepper is an English given name, derived from the spice pepper, which is a common seasoning made from the dried berries of the pepper plant.
3. Brandy: Brandy is an English given name, derived from the term “brandy”, which refers to a type of spirit made from distilled wine or fruit juice.
4. Ginger: Ginger is an English given name, derived from the spice ginger, which is a common seasoning made from the underground stem of the ginger plant. It’s also another hint at the colour of the Dogue de Bordeaux coat.
5. Maple: Maple is an English given name, derived from the tree species Acer, which is commonly known as the maple tree. 
6. Flora: Flora is a Latin given name, derived from the Latin word “flos”, meaning “flower”. In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and spring. It’s probably safe to say that your female Dogue de Bordeaux will never smell of fresh flowers, unless she’s been rolling in them alongside the mud. 
7. Jett: Jett is an English given name, derived from the noun “jet”, which refers to a type of black mineral that can be polished to a glossy finish. Joan Jett was also pretty cool… 
8. Rogue: Rogue is an English given name, derived from the noun “rogue”, which means “vagrant” or “rascal”.
9. Nala: Nala is an African given name, derived from the Swahili word “nala”, which means “gift” or “blessing”.
10. Edwina: Edwina is an English given name, derived from the Old English given name Eadwine, which is composed of the elements ead “wealth, fortune” and
11. Duchess: Duchess is an English given name, derived from the title of nobility “duchess”, which refers to a female member of a duke’s family.
12. Echo: Echo is a Greek given name, derived from the Greek mythological figure Echo, who was a mountain nymph who was punished by the goddess Hera for her excessive talkativeness.
13. Chia: Chia is an English given name, derived from the plant species Salvia hispanica, which is commonly known as chia.
14. Butters: Butters is an English given name, derived from the noun “butter”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is smooth or slick. 
15. Scarlett: Scarlett is an English given name, derived from the word “scarlet”, meaning “bright red”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone with red hair.
16. Zia: Zia is an Italian given name, derived from the Italian word “zia”, meaning “aunt”. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who is warm and affectionate.