100 Best Papillon Names
Choosing the perfect name for your Papillon is an exciting part of welcoming this small but mighty Toy breed into your family. Originally from France, Papillons are known for their playful nature, sharp intelligence, boundless energy and eager-to-please attitude, so you'll want a name that captures their unique character. Whether you prefer something classic and dignified, playful and fun, or completely unique, we've curated the best names that suit the Papillon's personality and charm.
Names by Gender
Male Names22
Basil— Herbaceous charm with continental sophistication
Figaro— An operatic name with fruity undertones
Alfredo— Creamy, smooth, and rich in personality
Apollo— God-like grace and sun-kissed beauty
Archie— Cheeky and bold with vintage appeal
Beau— Handsome in French and in every other language
Bentley— Luxury and performance in one sleek package
Birch— Tall, pale, and strikingly graceful
Blaze— On fire with energy and enthusiasm
Boomer— Big energy and even bigger enthusiasm
Brooks— Babbling with joy like a woodland stream
Buddy— The quintessential best friend name
Cashew— Small, nutty, and surprisingly sweet
Champ— A born winner who takes the gold every time
Chase— Always on the move, always having fun
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Female Names48
Birdie— One under par and light as a feather
Clementine— Citrusy sweetness with vintage charm
Clover— Lucky charm on four legs
Coco— Decadent and fashionable with Parisian flair
Cricket— Chirpy, bouncy, and full of summer evenings
Daisy— Bright, cheerful, and always blooming
Flora— The goddess of flowers in furry form
Ginger— A spicy name for a red-coated beauty
Gracie— Graceful in name and occasionally in movement
Honey— Golden sweetness that sticks with you forever
Latte— Frothy, warm, and perfectly blended
Lily— Pure and lovely as the flower itself
Macaron— Pastel-colored perfection, delicate and French
Maple— Sweet as syrup with autumnal warmth
Meringue— Light, fluffy, and perfectly peaked
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Unisex Names30
Biscuit— A warm, comforting name for a golden-hearted dog
Kiwi— Fuzzy on the outside, sweet on the inside
Popcorn— Popping with excitement at every little thing
Scout— Always exploring and leading the way
Sprout— Small but growing into something wonderful
Sunny— Radiating warmth and happiness everywhere
Tango— It takes two, but this dog leads
Truffle— Rare, expensive taste on a rescue budget
Aspen— Tall, golden, and breathtakingly beautiful
Bailey— Sweet and comforting like a warm drink
Bean— A tiny little jumping bean of energy
Biscotti— Hard on the outside, perfect when dunked in love
Blair— Polished and preppy with impeccable taste
Boop— For the nose that demands to be booped
Boots— White-pawed and ready for any adventure
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Names by Category
Food-Inspired Names
BasilBiscuitClementineCocoFigaroGingerHoneyKiwiLatteMacaronMapleMeringue
Nature-Inspired Names
BasilBirdieCloverCricketDaisyFloraGingerLilyMapleOlivePoppyRosemary
Elegant Names
BasilClementineCocoFigaroFloraGracieLatteMacaronMapleMeringueMochaRosemary
Sporty Names
BirdieCricketScoutTangoApolloBentleyBlazeBoomerBounceCascadeCaseyChamp
Cute Names
BirdieBiscuitClementineCloverCocoDaisyGracieHoneyKiwiLatteLilyMacaron
Classic Names
BiscuitDaisyFloraGingerGracieHoneyLilyRosieScoutAbbyAgnesAnnie
All Papillon Name Ideas
Name
Gender
Categories
Description
Basil
male
food-inspirednature-inspired
Herbaceous charm with continental sophistication
Birdie
female
sportycute
One under par and light as a feather
Biscuit
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A warm, comforting name for a golden-hearted dog
Clementine
female
elegantfood-inspired
Citrusy sweetness with vintage charm
Clover
female
nature-inspiredcute
Lucky charm on four legs
Coco
female
food-inspiredelegant
Decadent and fashionable with Parisian flair
Cricket
female
nature-inspiredplayful
Chirpy, bouncy, and full of summer evenings
Daisy
female
classicnature-inspired
Bright, cheerful, and always blooming
Figaro
male
food-inspiredelegant
An operatic name with fruity undertones
Flora
female
nature-inspiredelegant
The goddess of flowers in furry form
Ginger
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
A spicy name for a red-coated beauty
Gracie
female
classiccute
Graceful in name and occasionally in movement
Honey
female
food-inspiredcute
Golden sweetness that sticks with you forever
Kiwi
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Fuzzy on the outside, sweet on the inside
Latte
female
food-inspiredcute
Frothy, warm, and perfectly blended
Lily
female
classicnature-inspired
Pure and lovely as the flower itself
Macaron
female
food-inspiredelegant
Pastel-colored perfection, delicate and French
Maple
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Sweet as syrup with autumnal warmth
Meringue
female
food-inspiredelegant
Light, fluffy, and perfectly peaked
Mocha
female
food-inspiredcute
Rich, warm, and beautifully blended
Olive
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Peaceful and Mediterranean in spirit
Popcorn
unisex
food-inspiredplayful
Popping with excitement at every little thing
Poppy
female
nature-inspiredcute
Bright and vibrant as a field of flowers
Rosemary
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Aromatic and memorable, improves everything she touches
Rosie
female
classiccute
Rosy-cheeked and full of love
Saffron
female
food-inspiredelegant
The most precious spice in dog form
Scout
unisex
classicsporty
Always exploring and leading the way
Sorbet
female
food-inspiredcute
Light, refreshing, and a palate cleanser of joy
Sprout
unisex
nature-inspiredcute
Small but growing into something wonderful
Sunny
unisex
nature-inspiredplayful
Radiating warmth and happiness everywhere
Taffy
female
food-inspiredcute
Stretchy, colorful, and pulled in all directions
Tango
unisex
playfulsporty
It takes two, but this dog leads
Toffee
female
food-inspiredcute
Sweet, sticky, and impossible to resist
Truffle
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Rare, expensive taste on a rescue budget
Abby
female
classiccute
Approachable and always ready to play
Agnes
female
classiccute
Old-school adorable with spectacles energy
Alfredo
male
food-inspiredelegant
Creamy, smooth, and rich in personality
Annie
female
classiccute
An optimistic spirit who believes in tomorrow
Apollo
male
elegantsporty
God-like grace and sun-kissed beauty
Archie
male
classicplayful
Cheeky and bold with vintage appeal
Aspen
unisex
nature-inspiredelegant
Tall, golden, and breathtakingly beautiful
Aster
female
nature-inspiredcute
A star-shaped flower blooming in autumn
Aurora
female
elegantnature-inspired
Dazzling as the northern lights
Bailey
unisex
classiccute
Sweet and comforting like a warm drink
Bambi
female
cutenature-inspired
Wide-eyed innocence on wobbly legs
Bean
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A tiny little jumping bean of energy
Beatrice
female
classicelegant
She who brings happiness wherever she roams
Beau
male
elegantclassic
Handsome in French and in every other language
Bella
female
classicelegant
Beautiful in every language and in every way
Bentley
male
elegantsporty
Luxury and performance in one sleek package
Birch
male
nature-inspiredelegant
Tall, pale, and strikingly graceful
Biscotti
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Hard on the outside, perfect when dunked in love
Blair
unisex
elegantclassic
Polished and preppy with impeccable taste
Blaze
male
toughnature-inspired
On fire with energy and enthusiasm
Blossom
female
nature-inspiredcute
Opening up to the world one petal at a time
Boomer
male
playfulsporty
Big energy and even bigger enthusiasm
Boop
unisex
playfulcute
For the nose that demands to be booped
Boots
unisex
cuteclassic
White-pawed and ready for any adventure
Bounce
unisex
playfulsporty
Springs through life with infectious energy
Bowie
unisex
playfulelegant
A star-dog with ever-changing personas
Bramble
unisex
nature-inspiredplayful
Thorny exterior, sweet berry interior
Breezy
female
nature-inspiredplayful
Light, carefree, and always refreshing
Brie
female
food-inspiredelegant
Soft, sophisticated, and best at room temperature
Brioche
female
food-inspiredelegant
Buttery, golden, and utterly indulgent
Brooks
male
nature-inspiredclassic
Babbling with joy like a woodland stream
Bubbles
female
playfulcute
Effervescent and impossible to catch
Buddy
male
classicplayful
The quintessential best friend name
Butterscotch
female
food-inspiredcute
Rich, golden, and impossibly sweet
Calliope
female
elegantplayful
The muse of epic poetry and epic zoomies
Cappuccino
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Perfectly foamed and served with sophistication
Cascade
unisex
nature-inspiredsporty
A waterfall of energy tumbling forward
Casey
unisex
classicsporty
Athletic and brave with an all-American feel
Cashew
male
food-inspiredcute
Small, nutty, and surprisingly sweet
Cassandra
female
elegantclassic
A prophetic name for a dog who always knows dinner time
Celeste
female
elegantnature-inspired
Heavenly and otherworldly in her beauty
Chai
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Spiced, warm, and perfect for cozy evenings
Champ
male
sportyclassic
A born winner who takes the gold every time
Chase
male
sportyplayful
Always on the move, always having fun
Chester
male
classiccute
Old English charm in a modern package
Chip
unisex
food-inspiredplayful
Crispy, salty, and everyone reaches for more
Chloe
female
classicelegant
Trendy and timeless with effortless charm
Churro
male
food-inspiredcute
Crispy, sugary, and a carnival of fun
Cinnamon
female
food-inspiredcute
Warm, spicy, and rolls right off the tongue
Comet
unisex
nature-inspiredsporty
Blazing across the sky and your backyard
Cooper
male
classicsporty
Evokes warmth and dependability
Cora
female
classicelegant
Old-fashioned grace with a modern twist
Coral
female
nature-inspiredcute
Colorful, oceanic, and wonderfully unique
Crouton
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Crunchy little addition that makes everything better
Cupcake
female
food-inspiredcute
Frosted with sweetness and sprinkled with fun
Cypress
unisex
nature-inspiredelegant
Tall, stately, and eternally green
Dash
male
sportyplayful
For the fastest zoomies in the park
Delta
female
nature-inspiredsporty
Where the river meets the sea, change begins
Derby
unisex
sportyclassic
Racing into your life at full gallop
Dexter
male
classicplayful
Clever and curious with a scientific mind
Dolly
female
cuteclassic
Sweet as the country legend herself
Domino
unisex
playfulcute
Black and white and toppling things over
Doodle
unisex
playfulcute
Artistically fluffy and creatively silly
Duke
male
classicelegant
A regal name for a noble pup
Dumpling
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Round, soft, and filled with goodness
Dune
male
nature-inspiredsporty
Shifting, sandy, and shaped by the wind
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good names for a Papillon?
Popular names for Papillons include Basil, Birdie, Biscuit, Clementine, Clover. The best name depends on your dog's personality — playful names work great for this energetic breed.
What are popular male Papillon names?
Top male names for Papillons include Basil, Figaro, Alfredo, Apollo, Archie. These names reflect the breed's friendly personality.
What are popular female Papillon names?
Great female names for Papillons include Birdie, Clementine, Clover, Coco, Cricket. These names capture the adorable charm of the breed.
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