Meaning & Story
From the French filou meaning rascal or crafty one — a term of affectionate mischief that captures a clever, slightly roguish personality.
Filou is a French treasure of a pet name. It means lovable rascal in French, and it is used with exactly the warmth that implies — the kind of scolding that is really a compliment, the kind of mischief that is really charm. It is widely used as a dog name in France and parts of Europe, and it has been slowly winning hearts in English-speaking countries too. Filou suits a clever, spirited dog who knows exactly when she is being bad and has calculated that it is absolutely worth it.