Bijou

Female

Meaning

jewel

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/biˈʒuː/

Traits associated with the name Bijou:

Bijou has a fun sound to it, and represents a down-to-earth owner who doesn't take life too seriously.

Dogs named Bijou tend to be loving, strong-willed, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Bijou?

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. Bijou is a French word meaning "jewel" or "precious," so it suggests that you value beauty and appreciate the finer things in life.

Is Bijou a good dog name?

Bijou has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Bijou isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Bijou is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bijou was, in the past month, the 563rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bijou is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Bijou was viewed 87 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Bijou's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Bijou is most adored in Iowa, Nevada and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Minnesota, Indiana and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bijou.

Most popular breeds named Bijou:

  1. Maltese
  2. Poodle
  3. Bichon Frise
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. Pomeranian

Famous dogs named Bijou:

  • television icon A jack russell terrier named Bijou featured in the television show Hooperman.

Bijou is found in these categories:

french dog names
french

Means "jewel" in French, often used for small, elegant items.

Dog names like Bijou:

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Bijou dog name meaning

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