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Cajun Dog Names

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We’ve gathered over 166 Cajun dog names and ideas inspired by Louisiana for your pup! Check out our lists inspired by culture, food, landmarks, Mardi Gras, and more.

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The Cajuns descended from French colonists who were expelled from Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia, Canada) in the late 1700s during the French and Indian War. They settled in the swampy areas of southern Louisiana and developed their own distinct culture, language, and cuisine, which became known as Cajun.

Over time their French heritage blended with other influences to create a unique culture that has inspired these dog names.

Male Cajun Dog Names

We’ve gathered over fifty Cajun dog names for males to start off our search for an awesome Cajun name.

  • Adrien
  • Alexandre
  • Alphonse
  • Andre
  • Antoine
  • Armand
  • Augustin
  • Bastien
  • Beau
  • Benjamin
  • Benoit
  • Bernard
  • Bistro
  • Breaux
  • Cedric
  • Charlemagne
  • Christian
  • Claude
  • David
  • Emmanuel
  • Etienne
  • Florian
  • Francois
  • Gaspard
  • Gerard
  • Guy
  • Henri
  • Henri-Paul
  • Hugo
  • Jacques
  • Jacques-Henri
  • Jean-Baptiste
  • Jean-Jacques
  • Jean-Paul
  • Joseph
  • Jules
  • Landry
  • Laurent
  • Louis
  • Luc
  • Marcel
  • Matthieu
  • Maurice
  • Maxime
  • Nicolas
  • Philippe
  • Pierre
  • Rene
  • Remy
  • Roland
  • Ruston
  • Samuel
  • Simon
  • Theriot
  • Thibault
  • Thomas
  • Vincent
  • Yves

Female Cajun Dog Names

Here are fifty different female names with a Cajun twist. Hopefully, you find some great ideas for your puppy!

  • Adelaide
  • Agnes
  • Aimee
  • Aline
  • Amelie
  • Anais
  • Angelique
  • Antoinette
  • Arcadia
  • Aurore
  • Beatrice
  • Brigitte
  • Caroline
  • Cecile
  • Celine
  • Chantal
  • Charlotte
  • Claire
  • Claudette
  • Colette
  • Delphine
  • Dominique
  • Elise
  • Elodie
  • Emilie
  • Emmanuelle
  • Estelle
  • Fleur
  • Francoise
  • Gabrielle
  • Genevieve
  • Hortense
  • Jeanne
  • Julie
  • Lucie
  • Madeleine
  • Marcelle
  • Margaux
  • Marie-Laure
  • Martine
  • Michèle
  • Monique
  • Nathalie
  • Noemie
  • Odette
  • Pauline
  • Solange
  • Sophie
  • Sylvie
  • Therese
  • Veronique
  • Yvette

Related: see our list of French dog names.

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What’s the Cajun Word for Dog?

The Cajun word for dog, as taken from its French roots, is “chien.” For a female dog, the word is chienne. You could even use this word to name your dog, and those who don’t speak French would be none the wiser.

New Orleans and Louisiana Dog Names

Here are some name ideas for locations, features, and food from across New Orleans and Louisiana. For other names from the area, check out these southern dog names.

  • Bayou – some common water features
  • Bourbon – Named for New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street
  • Brennan – for the famous restaurant Brennan’s
  • Congo – Congo Square, a live music location
  • Cypress – a common tree in the swampy areas
  • Domino – pianist Fats Domino
  • Easy – Big Easy, a nickname for New Orleans
  • Emeril – After the famous chef Emeril Lagasse
  • Evangeline – a New Orleans parish
  • Frenchie – for the French Quarter
  • Gator – short for alligator
  • Harry – for singer Harry Connick Jr
  • Jackson – Jackson Square
  • Jazz – a great name celebrating the musical history of New Orleans
  • Lafayette – a city in southern Louisiana
  • Laveau – voodoo queen Marie Laveau
  • Lou – short for Louisiana
  • Magnolia – a common tree and blossom
  • Mercedes – the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome
  • Monde – Cafe Du Monde, known for beignets and coffee
  • NOLA – New Orleans, LA
  • Rouge – for Baton Rouge
  • Sabine – a river
  • Saint – Referencing Catholic traditions and the New Orleans Saints football team
  • Satchmo – nickname for musician Louis Armstrong
  • Sharkey – jazz musician, Sharkey Banano
  • Tulane – a well-known university
  • Voodoo – a religion brought to the area and Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo
  • Zydeco – a style of Cajun music
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Cajun and Creole Food Dog Names

Here are some Cajun, Creole, and Louisiana foods that can also work as a dog name. You might also enjoy our list of food dog names.

  • Beignet – A famous deep-fried pastry with powdered sugar
  • Boudin – a type of sausage
  • Cayenne – pepper, commonly included in Cajun food
  • Chicory – a type of coffee popular in Lousiana
  • Étouffée – a classic Cajun or Creole stew
  • Gumbo – a popular soup
  • Hurricane – a popular New Orleans drink
  • Jambalaya – a Creole and Cajun rice dish
  • Mudbug – a crayfish
  • Pecan
  • Po-Boy – a popular sandwich on french bread
  • Roux – pronounced “roo”, a base for Cajun dishes
  • Sazerac – a cocktail created in New Orleans
  • Shrimpy – great for a small dog after the delicious shrimp po’boy
  • Trinity – celery, onion, and green bell pepper
  • Vieux – Vieux Carré, a cocktail

Mardi Gras Dog Names

These dog name ideas come from the history, events, and celebrations of Mardi Gras!

  • Bacchus – one of the largest Mardi Gras parades
  • Bon Temps – meaning good times
  • Doubloon – Coins that are stamped with the Kewe’s name and tossed to the crowd
  • Flambeaux – Flaming torches
  • King – for King cakes and the King of carnival
  • Krewe – A social group that organizes a Mardi Gras parade
  • Mardi – Even if your dog wasn’t adopted or born on a Tuesday, this makes a unique dog name.
  • Masker – People in a parade or on a Mardi Gras float
  • Rex – The Krewe of Rex parade started the use of purple, green, and gold colors
  • Tuesday – for Fat Tuesday
  • Zulu – A historic Krewe
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