Looking for the best Bichon Frise names? Never fear, we’re here for you.
Choosing the perfect name for your Bichon Frise pup should be high on your list of priorities when you get a new dog.
After all, that name will last her entire life!
The right name is more than just cute. It can help with your dog’s training, too. And if it’s the wrong name, it can cause problems.
Things to consider while choosing Bichon Frise names
Look at names objectively, for any ways they could confuse your pup.
For example, naming your dog something with “no” in it (Noel, Noah) might make it harder for your dog to develop the right associations with the name.
And naming a dog Trey might lead to confusion with the command “stay.”
Picking a name with a crisp consonant to help a puppy distinguish the word from noise in the area.
Ending the name in a long “e”, or a short “a” can also be helpful.
To avoid confusion, don’t name your pets with similar names.
You may also wish to pick a short name that’s easy for your puppy to learn, and which gets her attention quickly.
If not, a nickname may be helpful.
Are you attracted to silly names? That’s great, but calling out to a dog that’s just run down the street might be embarrassing if you pick something that’s too crazy or obscene.
But don’t despair!
It’s easy to pick good names for Bichon Frise dogs that suit your dog and create good associations for you both.
How To Choose A Name For Your Bichon Frise
As you go through the process of picking the perfect dog name, you can find inspiration from many sources.
Have a favorite musician? Literary character? Song? TV show?
Creative projects we relate to can help us name our pets.
Is your dog’s color something you could name him after? I mean, that white fur is so soft and cute!
What about historical figures or real people? Maybe someone you admire can inspire your pet’s name.
Your dog’s size, personality, or other qualities might make great names.
Just remember that naming your dog tells people about you as well as your dog. Their names reflect your self image.
But it can be a way of showing off your creativity, too.
Bichon Names Female
Since dogs are part of our families, you may wish to name your dog a human name!
Here are some great Bichon Frise female names.
- Angel
- Annabelle
- Bailey
- Bonnie
- Brandy
- Buffy
- Cherie
- Chloe
- Coco
- Fifi
- Gigi
- Heidi
- Jasmine
- Laika
- Lady
- Lucy
- Nova
- Pippa
- Princess
- Poppy
- Rose
- Roxy
- Sasha
- Shelby
- Twiggy
- Zoey
Not yet finding what you need? Check out this list of female dog names.
Bichon Frise Names Male
If you need some suitable Bichon names for that little male furball in your life, here are some great names for Bichon Frise males.
- Adair
- Alair
- Bex
- Calvin
- Charlie
- Cody
- Corbin
- Dustin
- Finn
- Jack
- Harry
- Lucas
- Max
- Milo
- Monty
- Murphy
- Oliver
- Oscar
- Ross
- Rufus
- Sammy
- Toby
- Teddy
Of course, we’ve only listed a few of the many available names for your male dog. Need more ideas? Click here.
French Names for Male Bichon Frise
As you may know, Bichon Frise dogs were once Spanish sailing dogs, but were developed by the French into lapdogs.
So maybe you’d like to consider some great French names for your dog.
Some of these names also have other European origins, which is perfect for this continental pup.
- Alexandre
- Alois
- Augustin
- Axel
- Basile
- Bijoux
- Bosco
- Edgar
- Enzo
- Gabriel
- Gaspard
- Hadrian
- Hugo
- Jacques
- Joachim
- Jean
- Jules
- Leo
- Louie
- Lumiere
- Marceau
- Marius
- Melchior
- Pierre
- Rafael
- Romeo
- Sacha
- Thelio
- Theo
- Zadig
- Zenon
French Names for Female Bichon Frise
Here are some great French- and European-inspired names for your favorite female Bichon Frise.
They’re sweet and girlish and lovely, just like your pup!
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- Adele
- Alice
- Agatha
- Ambre
- Ava
- Aubrey
- Berenice
- Brielle
- Chanel
- Clara
- Ella
- Esme
- Gisele
- Juliette
- Lena
- Luna
- Macie
- Marie
- Maya
- Mia
- Mila
- Nina
- Lola
- Mimi
- Paige
- Remy
- Sophia
- Sylvie
- Yasmine
- Victoire
Bichon Frise Puppy Names Male
At a loss as to what you should name your Bichon Frise puppy? Here are some good choices for tiny boys!
- Ace
- Arlo
- Beau
- Bing
- Booboo
- Georgie
- Finn
- Jesse
- Jax
- Mac
- Rocco
- Scout
- Tig
- Tripp
- Winston
Bichon Frise Puppy Names Female
And here’s a little list of Bichon puppy names for the new baby girl in your life.
- Aria
- Ariel
- Bella
- Blossom
- Daphne
- Faith
- Honey
- Hope
- Juno
- Melody
- Molly
- Phoebe
- Polly
- Sadie
- Tessa
Cute Bichon Frise Names
Bichon Frises, with their curly white hair and angelic expressions, are definitely cute little creatures!
If you want a name that reflects that cuteness, we offer up these options.
- Banjo
- Bean
- Beeswax
- Bunny
- Candy
- Cricket
- Cuddles
- Chewy
- Cookie
- Dash
- Doodle
- Gizmo
- Jingles
- Joy
- Kiwi
- Lucky
- Mopsy
- Nacho
- Nori
- Nipper
- Primrose
- Puddles
- Rascal
- Skittles
- Sully
- Sweetie
- Toto
- Trixie
- Waddles
- Yoshi
Of course, cute is in the eye of the beholder. Need more ideas? Visit this page.
Cool Male Bichon Frise Names
Want something a little bit cool for your new dog?
Here are some Bichon Frise boy names names you can choose from.
- Bono
- Bowie
- Brock
- Chipper
- Crash
- Dai
- Duke
- Flash
- Groot
- Hal
- Laurent
- Loki
- Monk
- Morse
- Niko
- Otto
- Quark
- Ringo
- Rocket
- Rogue
- Rumor
- Snoop
- Sting
- Thor
- Uno
- Ziggy
Cool Female Bichon Frise Names
Or maybe something cool for a girl?
Pick from the list below or think of your own! Beyonce? Taylor? Pink? Ariana? Sky’s the limit…
- Bailey
- Diva
- Duchess
- Evita
- Fiona
- Ingrid
- Ivy
- Gypsy
- Janis
- Kizzie
- Lacy
- Leia
- Mika
- Naoki
- Piper
- Raini
- River
- Robin
- Quinn
- Serena
- Silk
- Simone
- Storm
- Tiki
- Wren
Check out more cool dog names here.
Bichon Frise Names for Small Dogs
Do you need some great Bichon puppy names that really reflect your little doggo’s adorable size?
After all, her smallness was one of the most adorable things about her!
Although your puppy will grow, she’ll always be your baby. So maybe you want to choose from this list:
- Baby
- Bantam
- Button
- Chicklet
- Cupcake
- Dinky
- Junior
- Kewpie
- Ladybug
- Midge
- Morsel
- Munchkin
- Peanut
- Pebbles
- Peewee
- Peony
- Pippin
- Pipsqueak
- Pidge
- Pixie
- Precious
- Sprout
- Tink
- Tiny
- Webster
Bichon Frise Names for White Dogs
One of the most distinctive aspects of the Bichon Frise breed is that beautiful white coat.
So here are a few names designed to evoke the vision of that lovely fur!
- Arctic
- Ash
- Bianca
- Blitz
- Blanche
- Blizzard
- Bones
- Carnation
- Caspar
- Chardonnay
- Cloud
- Comet
- Cream Puff
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Dazzle
- Denali
- Diamond
- Dove
- Frosty
- Gardenia
- Ghost
- Icy
- Ivory
- Quartz
- Lily
- Magnolia
- Marshmallow
- Milky
- Minnie
- Misty
- Moon
- Nimbus
- Opal
- Pearl
- Polar
- Puffy
- Shadow
- Shimmer
- Snowball
- Snowbear
- Snowdrop
- Snowflake
- Snow White
- Sparkle
- Star
- Sugar
- Tofu
- Vanellope
- Yuki
Unique Bichon Frise Dog Names
Want a name that’s more unusual for your new Bichon Frise? Here are some options!
- Adara
- Apple
- Bamboo
- Boo
- Bingo
- Birch
- Burrito
- Buzz
- Caesar
- China
- Darcy
- Dobby
- Dogzilla
- Eggroll
- Emi
- Fonzie
- Frida
- Jamila
- Gozer
- Gretel
- Hansel
- Meatloaf
- Ninja
- Pasta
- Pixel
- Puck
- Ramen
- Spice
- Sloth
- Sprite
- Taco
- Tortilla
- Twiga
- Vespa
- Yeti
See? There are plenty of interesting, funny, cool names for Bichon Frises if you think a bit outside the box.
For example, try making a pun out of celebrity name. Jude Paw? Billie Howladay? J.K. Growling? Rosa Barks?
Pick a food or a “Star Wars” character. Choose a character from your favorite TV show, your favorite month of the year, or your birthstone.
For more unique dog names, try here.
Best Bichon Frise Names
Are you looking for unique Bichon Frise names? You’ve found them!
But maybe you still aren’t sure what you’re looking for. What’s the next step?
Talk to friends and family. Put out a call on Facebook. Look at what zoos have named their animals, or the results of naming contests.
There are lots of great ways to find Bichon dog names!
And don’t forget, you have a little time. If you want to check out your puppy’s personality first, you can afford to wait a few days.
Then, you can pick a name that’s well-suited to your new best friend.
Ultimately, you decide on the right name. The best Bichon dog names are the ones you like the best for your pup.
Choosing a name is one of the fun parts of getting a new dog, and we hope that you enjoy the process.
What is your dog’s name? Do you love it? Let us know in the comments.
Resources and Further Reading
Brandes, S. (2013). Dear Rin Tin Tin: An analysis of William Safire’s dog-naming survey from 1985. A Journal of Onomastics, 60(1).
Hoffman, J. (2013). The Art of Naming A Dog. New York Times.
American Kennel Club, Puppy Names – Cute & Unique Dog Names.
SSSniperwolf says
i need a cute boy bichon name
Vera says
My bichon is named, Muffin. She’s almost 16! She’s a tough little girl with a pink nose.
MYBICHONISBEST says
milky
milky
such a great name i have a bichon and its name is milky for short we cal it miki. she is only 2 and she is trained so well! im telling you she doesnt even grow big. BEST BICHON EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
Unknown says
I have a 2 cats called stormy and strudel. We might get a Bichon and we want the name to start with a s
LISA says
How about Sophie for a girl!
Christina D says
(I hope this edited comment makes it to publication! Sorry for the other ones!) I LOVE the unshaved Bichon with a more natural coat, like the one shown after searching “Bichon Frise names.” And, while I have this opportunity, please allow me this FYI: Do you see the Bichon right AFTER the first puppy after clicking “Bichon Frise Names” — the one with the dark marks under its eyes? My brother’s dog had those dark marks so he started making food for her himself, using human-quality ingredients, and his dog’s under-eye dark marks completely disappeared, leaving behind a fluffy white face and bright eyes! He and I worked on the recipe a good while, adding one large capsule of EFAs (essential fatty acids, specifically just one EPA/DHA capsule from Life Extension), high quality Brewer’s Yeast, brown rice and good quality chicken and vegetables (those okay for dogs), etc., along with just one of the “Two Per Day” multivitamin/mineral capsule from Life Extension (made for humans) — all of which went in to her multi-meal preparation. In no time at all her fur got thicker, softer, and whiter. She went from being a totally timid and paranoid little animal to one that is animated and happy, leaping on her walks after butterflies, etc. — it was a miracle! And, most noticeable: no more dark wet marks under her eyes — just a pretty white face! (Meaning: Nutrition is everything!) Anyway, all that said, thank you for the fabulous list of dog names — the most comprehensive I have ever seen!
Keri says
My bichon was a male called scooby. Miss him so much
Laurwn says
My bishon was called coco I miss him so much too💔💙there looking down on us x
Mina says
I still don’t know what to name my bichon
LISA says
I like Bella. I would love to get a Bichon someday. Im in a condo so need a dog that isnt a big barker.
Robbie Wilkens says
My Little love of my life was .Lucy Wilkens best Bichon ever
Joseph says
I also have a unique name for bichon frise
*Snow
Haron says
Really nice name for dogs thanks for a beautiful names we really appreciate that you help us to put a name to our dog.
Lisa says
I am wondering do Bichons bark a lot?
Marianne Bailey says
I’ve had some unique/cool pet names over the years that I don’t see here. Might be an inspiration for someone.
*Bob Barker aka Bobberz
*Mac & Tosh (brother/sister)
*Tippy Ileen (3 legged adoptee)
*Roxie Hart (from “Chicago”)
*Puglet (a pug)
*Cosmo
*Snooty
All of these are no longer here, but they all lived long and happy lived!