14 French house name ideas

While house names aren’t quite as popular in France as they are in the UK, it’s always nice to add a bit of personality to your home and a name is quite useful if you have a business such as a gîte and want to make it memorable. Whether you choose something unique or just a name that evokes certain imagery, here are 14 ideas on what you can name your French property:

French house names that reflect the purpose or type of building

1. La Grange – The Barn
2. Le Moulin – The Mill
3. L’ancien Presbytère – The Old Rectory
4. Le Colombier/Pigeonnier – The Dovecote
5. Les Pignons – The Gables

French house names related to nature

1. Maison Perce Neige – Snowdrop house
2. Maison Bouton d’Or – Buttercup house
3. Le Coquelicot – The Poppy
4. Le Verger – The Orchard
5. Les Saules – The Willows
6. Maison du Chevrefeuille – Honeysuckle house
7. Maison du Lierre – Ivy house
8. Les Hirondelles – The Swallows
9. Chant Oiseau – Birdsong