When you adopt a new cat, part of the excitement is choosing their new name. While classics like Simba and Smokey have staying power, we’re partial to names that have become popular in recent years: food names! Not only are food names absolutely adorable, but they’re also sure to start some giggles whenever anyone hears them.
A food name for a cat can be drawn from one of your favorite meals to share as a family or perhaps a food you all remember fondly from a vacation. Our suggestion? Pick a food name that’s inspired by the color of your cat’s fur or breed. No matter how you choose to go about it, a food name is always a great choice for your new cat.
Food Names for Orange Cats
How cute are orange cats? They’re almost as cute as these orange-hued food names, including Pumpkin, Potato, and Gouda.
- Pumpkin
- Bean
- Muffin
- Cheddar
- Chip
- Cheese
- Bagel
- Waffle
- Gravy
- Dumpling
- Donut
- Peanut
- Banana
- Bacon
- Honey
- Mac
- Taco
- Hazel
- Orange
- Potato
- Cinnamon
- Ham
- Gouda
- Chili
- Almond
- Turkey
Food Names for Black Cats
While names like Shadow and Binx are tried-and-true names for black cats, why not try one that’s pulled from a darkly-colored food, like Pepper or Nutella?
- Coco
- Pepper
- Olive
- Sushi
- Beans
- Kitkat
- Toast
- Chocolate
- Beef
- Clove
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Cosmo
- Cafe
- Nutella
- Bailey
- Twix
- Latte
- Maple Syrup
- Beefy
- Cinnabon
- Scotch
- Barbecue
- McFlurry
- Licorice
- Jello
Food Names for Tuxedo Cats
Black and white and adorable all over, Tuxedo cats deserve a food name that’s inspired by black-and-white eats. Oreo or S’more anyone?
- Oreo
- Pickle
- Brownie
- Chips
- Sardine
- Anchovy
- Cookie
- S’more
- Maple
- Whiskey
- Noodle
- Snickers
- Cola
- Pork Chop
- Fudge
- Pudding
- Ice Cream
- Burrito
- Crunchwrap
- Croissant
- Pastrami
- Brisket
- Wendy
- Soda
- Bologna
- Casserole
Food Names for Grey Cats
While there aren’t *a ton* of grey foods out there, we gathered food names that will work for your sweet grey cat (or any cat, for that matter!)
- Ginger
- Yuzu
- Rye
- Bento
- Feta
- Snickerdoodle
- Cheesecake
- Gin
- Candy
- Sherbet
- Sour Patch
- Loaf
- Babybel
- Stuffing
- Poutine
- Turmeric
- Roll
- Cider
- Boursin
- Goat
- Basil
- Seitan
- Quesarito
- Tito
- Oyster
- Yuka
Food Names for White Cats
Tofu? Marshmallow? Cauliflower? There are lots of white foods, and they all make for clever names for your white cat.
- Tofu
- Marshmallow
- Cupcake
- Butter
- Chowder
- Mayo
- Sweet Potato
- Mozzarella
- Tortilla
- Twinkie
- Tot
- Butterscotch
- Fry
- Ranch
- Cauliflower
- Swiss
- Sprinkles
- Tempeh
- Burrata
- Pasta
- Sugar
- Sourdough
- Oat
- Fries
- Velveeta
- Provolone
Global Food Names for Cats
To give your cat a name with some global flair, look no further than these international food names. Japanese food names are particularly popular for cats!
- Kimchi
- Bleu
- Boba
- Tiramisu
- Chai
- Cappuccino
- Croquette
- Ratatouille
- Biscotti
- Caramel
- Mousse
- Chorizo
- Queso
- Chocolat
- Poke
- Schnitzel
- Bonbon
- Gazpacho
- Tartine
- Flan
- Wasabi
- Paneer
- Macchiato
- Orzo
- Macaron
- Pan