Meaning & Story
A French surname meaning "of the town," with aristocratic, old-world flair and a cinematic edge.
<p><strong>Deville</strong> is a dramatically stylish pet name of <strong>French</strong> origin, meaning <strong>"of the town"</strong> — though it's best known today through Cruella de Vil, the gloriously villainous fashionista of <em>101 Dalmatians</em>. The name has become synonymous with theatrical glamour and unapologetic personality.</p><p>For a male dog with a flair for the dramatic — who enters rooms with inexplicable gravitas and always manages to look slightly disapproving — Deville is a name that captures that energy perfectly.</p>