Best Food Names for Dogs

So, you all have probably seen my new puppy if you follow me on Instagram! And we were thinking of names to name him, with food names being at the top of our list. So, I compiled all our names and even other ones to create the Best Food Names for Dogs list that you can look through if you are welcoming a new dog into your home.

We kept going back and forth and back and forth on names. I even had some polls on my Instagram page for you guys to play along! Ultimately, we decided that he was just a John John (because human names and food names are the only names for dogs, in my opinion) and we also really loved Sushi, so we decided he would have a full name of John John Sushi Council. Plus, then I could say that he was so cute we named him twice!

We knew we were going to be getting a Pug, because Otto was just so special that he made us fall in love with Pugs. And when we were thinking of names, we were thinking of food names. It was either full human name, or food name — and both ended up winning!

So, I was searching for the best food names for dogs for a long time (basically since last fall after Otto passed when I found the breeder). So much so, that I compiled my own list and I thought I would share them with you. I was getting these names from everywhere — internet searches, Instagram dogs I follow, friends dogs, neighbors dogs, and even just thinking of my favorite foods that would be sweet dog names. And you guys even threw out some that were on here!

So if you are thinking of naming your new puppy after food, you will find over 150 of the best food names for dogs right here! I have food names for boy dogs, girl dogs, and ones that could literally be used for either — like Mochi (which was a close runner up for us). Getting a dog is such an amazing thing, you are signing up for a life long friend and companion. And naming them is something that can be challenging but also incredibly fun!

I've separated out the list into food categories, incase you feel that your dog must be named a dessert, a brunch item, or a drink! I hope you enjoy this list of the best food names for dogs. I also put in some possible nicknames next to the name to give you some inspiration or to tell you where I got the name incase you don't know that food. And if you have a new puppy with a food name — reach out to me on Instagram as I'd love to see photos and hear what you chose!

Brunch Food Names for Dogs

1. Acaí 
2. Bagel (thanks Darcy for this one, so amazing!)
3. Benedict
4. Cannoli
5. Danish
6. Donut
7. Éclair (Clair)
8. Fritter
9. Jelly
10. Mimosa
11. Muffin
12. Omelet
13. Pancake
14. Quiche
15. Toast (we met a lady at Whole Foods in Colorado on our way to get him that had a Pug named Toast!)
16. Waffle

Cheese Names for Dogs

1. Asiago
2. Brie
3. Cheddar
4. Colby
5. Feta
6. Fontina
7. Gouda
8. Jack
9. Manchego
10. Mozzarella
11. Parmesan
12. Pimento
13. Queso
14. Ricotta
15. Stilton
16. Swiss

Fruits & Veggie Names for Dogs

1. Alfalfa
2. Apricot
3. Avocado
4. Banana
5. Berry
6. Blueberry
7. Cherry
8. Chipotle
9. Clementine
10. Fig
11. Goji
12. Guava
13. Huckleberry (Huck)
14. Kale
15. Kiwi
16. Lettuce (Letty)
17. Lilikoi (Lili)
18. Mango
19. Melon
20. Papaya
21. Peach
22. Plum
23. Portabella
24. Potato
25. Scallion
26. Strawberry
27. Tomato
28. Yuzu (this was one of my faves, but Delaney didn’t like as much)

Herbs & Spices Names for Dogs

1. Basil
2. Caraway
3. Cassia
4. Chai
5. Chive
6. Cilantro
7. Cinnamon
8. Clove
9. Cumin
10. Ginger
11. Herb
12. Kava
13. Nutmeg
14. Oregano
15. Paprika
16. Parsley
17. Pepper
18. Poppy
19. Rose
20. Rosemary (Rosie)
21. Rue
22. Saffron
23. Sage
24. Tarragon

Dinner Food Names for Dogs

1. Ahi
2. Alfredo (call him Alfie)
3. Angus
4. Bacon
5. Bologna
6. Burrito
7. Curry
8. Dumpling
9. Fajita
10. Gumbo
11. Ham
12. Kobe
13. Macaroni (Mac)
14. Miso
15. Mushu
16. Nacho
17. Nugget
18. Pasta
19. Penne
20. Pizza
21. Poké (this was one of our runner ups)
22. Porkchop
23. Salami
24. Sushi
25. Taco
26. Taquito
27. Tofu
28. Turkey
29. Tuna
30. Wonton
31. Ziti

Dessert Names for Dogs

1. Biscotti
2. Biscuit
3. Blondie
4. Boba
5. Brownie
6. Butterscotch
7. Cocoa
8. Cookie
9. Cupcake
10. Custard
11. Frosty
12. Gelato
13. Hershey
14. Hostess
15. Macaron (Mac)
16. Madeline
17. Marshmallow
18. Marzipan
19. Mochi
20. Oreo
21. Pudding
22. Shortbread (Shorty)
23. SMores (met an Aussie named SMores, perfect fit)
24. Sorbet
25. Sundae
26. Truffle
27. Twinkie
28. Sprinkles

Drink Names for Dogs

1. Bailey
2. Cosmo
3. Eggnog
4. Espresso
5. Java
6. Latte
7. Mojito
8. Porter
9. Rosé
10. Scotch
11. Soda
12. Whiskey

Candy Names for Dogs

1. Abba (or Zabba)
2. Cadbury
3. Crunch
4. Dot (Dottie)
5. Heath
6. Laffy (or Taffy)
7. Licorice
8. Lolly
9. Mamba
10. Mars
11. Reese
12. Rolo
13. Sixlet
14. Skittle
15. Skor
16. Smartie
17. Snickers
18. Spree
19. Taffy
20. TicTac
21. Tootsie
22. Trolli
23. Twix
24. Wonka
25. York

Ingredient Names for Dogs

1. Barley
2. Bean
3. Buns
4. Butter
5. Butternut
6. Cashew
7. Cesar
8. Chia
9. Chip
10. Coconut (Coco)
11. Dijon
12. Dorito
13. Frito
14. Garbanzo
15. Graham
16. Hazelnut
17. Honey
18. Hummus
19. Jasmine
20. Juniper
21. Kamut
22. Kimchi
23. Leche
24. Maca
25. Maple
26. Matcha
27. Noodle
28. Nori
29. Olive
30. Peanut
31. Pecan
32. Pesto
33. Pickle or Pickles
34. Pistachio
35. Ranch
36. Rye
37. Sesame
38. Snacks (someone told me this one on Instagram!)
39. Tamari
40. Teriyaki
41. Vanilla (Nilly)
42. Walnut
43. Wasabi
44. Yolk

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