We used to name a lot of our pets after foods, but started steering away from it and my partner wants to get back to it with our next dogs, so I wanted to start making a list ahead of time but I am struggling because I tend to like more outlandish names. I’m not a fan of the more common types (i.e; Biscuit, Cheddar, Tatertot, Cookie, etc etc… ), and honestly probably the less obviously food related the better. For example we have a Melba (named after the desert peach melba), and we also have a Gibraltar (named after the brand of rock candy).
The only ‘food’ related one I’ve found so far that I actually enjoy is Grenadine which I think is super cute (and I think ‘Gren’ is a cute nickname, too!). Some others I considered but am not sold on were Neapolitan, Amaretti, and Kalamata. We have yet to compromise on what kind of dog we’ll be bringing home (partner wants a husky or shiba inu, meanwhile I like rottweilers and dobermans) but we have at least agreed that we’ll be getting a girl regardless of what breed we end up settling on. Any ideas would be a huge help! We have such different tastes I know finding one we both like will take ages, haha!
Here’s a bunch, hopefully you find some you like!
Tako (after Takoyaki)
Eggsy
[name_m]Curry[/name_m]
Saté
Bistro
Caramel
Drop (Liquorice)
Fruits/Veggies:
[name_f]Acai[/name_f]
[name_f]Apple[/name_f]
[name_f]Apricot[/name_f]
Avocado
Bilberry
Canistel (egg fruit)
Cherimoya
Durian
Goji
Huckle(berry)
Pruim (plum)
[name_f]Pluma[/name_f] (plum)
[name_f]Kiwi[/name_f]
Josta (berry)
[name_f]Lemon[/name_f]
Lime
Melon
Lulo
Lychee
[name_f]Mango[/name_f]
Cantaloupe
[name_f]Galia[/name_f]
Honeydew
[name_m]Mulberry[/name_m]
Nectarine
Mandarine
Papaya
Thimble(berry)
[name_f]Yuzu[/name_f]
[name_f]Ximenia[/name_f]
Zucchini
Tomato
[name_m]Pumpkin[/name_m]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_m]Fennel[/name_m]
[name_m]Bean[/name_m]
Turnip
Nuts and pits:
Pistache (another version of Pistachio)
Acorn
Chestnut
Hazelnut
Kola
Walnut
[name_m]Almond[/name_m]
Cashew
[name_m]Hickory[/name_m]
Macacamia
[name_f]Peanut[/name_f]
[name_m]Ice[/name_m] cream/sweets/cakes:
Praline
Truffle
Gelato
[name_f]Sundae[/name_f]
[name_f]Mochi[/name_f]
Pocky
[name_m]Manju[/name_m]
Cheesecake
Donut
[name_f]Amandine[/name_f]
Cassata
Castella
Cuca
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] (a type of small sponge cake)
[name_f]Mille[/name_f] (from Mille-feuille)
Nonette
Tompouce
Twinkie
Waffles/pancakes/etc:
Waffle
Blini
Poffer (after poffertjes)
Breads:
Anpan
Bagel
Biscotti
Brioche
Focaccia
Naan
[name_f]Pita[/name_f]
Cheeses:
[name_f]Brie[/name_f]
Caprino ( a type of goat cheese)
Grana (type of hard cheese)
Ormea
Ricotta
Tipo
Edam
Parrano
Hams & sausage:
Prosciutto
Parma
Chorizo
Cervelat
Pasta:
Bigoli
Linguine
Lasagne(tte)
Macaroni
Spaghetti
Vermicelli
Ziti
Anelli
Fusilli
Penne
Rigatoni
Rombi
Cannelloni
Ravioli
Tortellini
Spices:
[name_f]Ginger[/name_f]
Annatto
[name_f]Paprika[/name_f]
[name_f]Anise[/name_f]
[name_f]Caraway[/name_f]
[name_f]Pepper[/name_f]
[name_m]Basil[/name_m]
Oregano
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]
[name_f]Cinnamon[/name_f]
Habanero
Mushroom:
Protobello
Maitake
Morel
Truffle
Procini
Shiitake
Enoki
Chanterelle
[name_m]Champion[/name_m]
I love this concept for a dog name! It’s so fun
[name_f]Mochi[/name_f]
[name_f]Chia[/name_f]
Bacon
[name_m]Almond[/name_m] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
Milkshake
Miso
Bagel
Toast
Truffle Butter
Macadamia
[name_m]Alfredo[/name_m]
[name_m]Dill[/name_m] Pickle
Jelly [name_m]Bean[/name_m]
Arugula
BonBon
Eclair
Churro
Wonton
[name_m]Captain[/name_m] Crunch
Dragon Fruit
Pork Chop
Spam
String bean
Tater Tot
I just saw a dog named Genache! Thought that was super cute and unique!
Amandine
Brie
Nori
Anise
Feta
Gemelli
Harissa
Gouda
Anjou
Dulce
Samosa
Betony
Adzuki
Wagashi
Soba
Gobi
Tikka
Dosa
Roti
Pakora
Dal
Chana
Thali
Kulfi
Aero
Wispa
Rolo
Fudge
Polo
Humbug
Kendal (mint cake)
Piri
Bobotie
Fufu
Melba
Banoffee
Chia
Figgy
Suet