Before North Vietnam's independence in 1954, it was called Paul-Doumer Bridge, named after Paul Doumer - The Governor-General of French Indochina and then French president.
Sebelum kemerdekaan Vietnam pada tahun 1954, disebut Jembatan Doumer, dinamai Paulus Doumer - Gubernur-Jenderal Indochina Prancis dan kemudian presiden Prancis.