Looking for a French Cat Name

for your female cat?

Indeed, a French cat name is just the perfect nom for your sophisticated female kitty. To help you in your search, here’s a list of female French names for your consideration. I hope this list helps you to find the right French name for your kitty.

Vous parlez français? Well, even if you don’t speak a word of French, you can certainly appreciate the beauty of the French language and culture. So if you like the sound of French, check these French names for girl cats.

Maybe one of these names might be the perfect name you've been looking for. Voici la liste (here's the list)...

So do you have a favorite French cat name? I’ve always liked Gabrielle and Sophie. If you are looking for a male cat name, check our page about French names for male cats, here.

And for additional cat name ideas, check the links at the end of this page.

Gifts for French cats and their owners

If you or you cat loving friends enjoy all things French, here is a couple of gift ideas.

--If your friend loves French history, she might enjoy The Great Cat Massacre: And Other Episodes in French Cultural Historyby Robert Darnton

--You can also give posters, prints and figurines featuring French kitties.

Beginning French

How do you say… Here are a few cat-related words in French:

Bird - Oiseau

Cat - Chat

Catty – Traître, méchant

Claw - Griffe

Feline – Feline, félin

Fur – Fourrure, poil, pellage

Kitten – Chaton, petit chat

Litter - Litière

Litter box - Litière

Meow – miaou, miaulement

Mouse - la souris

Nine Lives - neuf vies

Paw - Patte

Pet - animaux de compagnie

Purr – ronronner (verb), ronron (noun)

Scratch – rayure (noun), griffer (verb)

Tabby – Chat tigré

Tail - Queue

Treat – Traiter, plaisir, surprise

Whiskers - Moustaches

Related Links

French names for male cats

Oriental cat names

Persian cat names

Bengal cat names


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