This list of dog name ideas is crafted especially for foodies. We’ve handpicked great food names for dogs by digging through the Rover database of dog names nationwide.
Many of these food dog names are quite unique, while others appear in the top 100 dog names. Also, you can use your dog’s fur color as inspiration for a culinary name. This is only the beginning, of course. Food names for dogs can come from the produce section, the bakery, or family traditions. Use your imagination, have fun, and be sure to browse our other dog name articles for more ideas.
Food Names for Black Dogs
If your black dog’s shadowy as can be, look to food names that nod to dark-hued foods, like Blackberry and Caviar.
- Pepper
- Oreo
- Cookie
- Chip
- Espresso
- Bean
- Cocoa
- Licorice
- Whiskey
- Cola
- Brisket
- Coffee
- Cake
- S’mores
- Olive
- Hershey
- Godiva
- Pop
- Bailey
- Cappuccino
- Guinness
- Caviar
- Cafe
- Blackberry
- Bourbon
- Cocoa Puff
Food Names for Brown Dogs
Whether they’re a Chocolate Lab or a coffee-colored mixed breed, names like Brownie, Chocolate, and Meatball will be just perfect for your beautiful brown dog.
- Brownie
- Taco
- Beans
- Coco
- Bacon
- Donut
- Beef
- KitKat
- Sausage
- Anchovy
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate
- Gravy
- Almond
- Maple Syrup
- Crunchwrap
- Poutine
- Beer
- Soda
- Beefy
- Buffalo
- Fudge
- Meatball
- Snickers
- Latte
- Barbeque
Food Names for White Dogs
Often small and sweet, white dogs should carry a food-inspired name that’s just as adorable as they are.
- Sugar
- Tofu
- Bagel
- Potato
- Marshmallow
- Rye
- Chowder
- Gouda
- Chips
- Mayo
- Mozzarella
- Feta
- Swiss
- Goat
- Oyster
- Ice Cream
- Ranch
- Cauliflower
- Stuffing
- Sourdough
- McFlurry
- Snowball
- Alfredo
- Fluff
- Buttermilk
- Coconut
Food Names for Golden/Yellow Dogs
With tawny fur that glistens in the sun, a Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, or other golden pup is a classic canine, but you can give them a food name that’s altogether on-trend, like Waffles or Cheddar.
- Cupcake
- Ginger
- Honey
- Pumpkin
- Muffin
- Waffles
- Butter
- Cheddar
- Dumpling
- Banana
- Turkey
- Yucca
- Loaf
- Pie
- Oat
- Roll
- Fry
- Mustard
- Cheesy
- Queso
- Blondie
- Twinkie
- Nacho
- Butterscotch
- Champagne
- Sweet Potato
Food Names for Red/Auburn Dogs
There are so many red-colored foods that it was hard to narrow down our list! These names would be ideal for Dachshunds, Vizslas, Irish Setters, and other red-colored dogs.
- Ham
- Hazel
- Peanut
- Mac
- Maple
- Chili
- Pork Chop
- Pepperoni
- Burrito
- Tomato
- Cranberry
- Babybel
- Ketchup
- Bologna
- Cider
- Vino
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Sherry
- Wendy
- Prosciutto
- Jelly
- Harvest
- Strawberry
- Apple
- Cherry
Global Food Names for Dogs
Since there are so many delicious foods from around the world to choose from, we’ve wrangled up some of the most unique global food names around.
- Mochi
- Bleu
- Kimchi
- Basil
- Yuzu
- Bento
- Schnitzel
- Ube
- Dijon
- Poke
- Bonbon
- Macaron
- Boba
- Matcha
- Ratatouille
- Paneer
- Croissant
- Chai
- Chorizo
- Risotto
- Chocolat
- Tartine
- Mousse
- Gazpacho
- Sopa
- Orzo
Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.