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166 Best Dog Names Inspired by Your Favourite Comfort Food

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166 Best Dog Names Inspired by Your Favourite Comfort Food

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By Adam Felman

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Picking a name that suits your dog’s unique characteristics and personality can be tough. After all, you’ll use that name to foster love (and command their attention) for the rest of their lives. Many people look to avoid generic dog names and human names to pick a quirkier moniker that stands out from the pack.

If you’ve seen how your dog looks at you while you chow down on a pizza, picking a food-based name seems like a no-brainer. Nosh is many dogs’ favourite thing, and some foods’ homely comfort can only be matched by snuggling up on the sofa with your furry friend.

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From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, here’s some culinary dog name inspiration if you’re short(bread) on ideas.

Table of Contents

  1. Top Comfort-Food-Inspired Dog Names
  2. Comfort-Food-Inspired Female Dog Names
  3. Comfort-Food-Inspired Male Dog Names
  4. Dog Names Inspired by Classic Comfort Foods
  5. Dog Names Inspired by Sweet Treats, Baked Goods, & Desserts
  6. Dog Names Inspired by Hearty Dishes from Around the World
  7. Dog Names Inspired by Savory Snacks
  8. Dog Names Inspired by Regional and Global Cheeses
  9. Dog Names Inspired by Breakfast Food
  10. Fried Comfort Foods
  11. Dog Names Inspired by Cosy Soups & Stews
  12. Beverage-Inspired Names for Dogs
  13. Dog Names Inspired by Holiday Comfort Foods
  14. Dog Names Inspired by Spices and Flavors
  15. Dog Names Inspired by Comfort Food Ingredients

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Top Comfort-Food-Inspired Dog Names

  1. Coco
  2. Honey
  3. Pepper
  4. Olive
  5. Cookie
  6. Maple
  7. Hazel
  8. Pickle
  9. Toffee
  10. Biscuit
  11. Peanut
  12. Oreo
  13. Ginger
  14. Pumpkin
  15. Mochi
  16. Muffin
  17. Bean
  18. Chilli
  19. Waffle
  20. Sushi
  21. Brie
  22. Cinnamon
  23. Bagel
  24. Bleu
  25. Sugar
  26. Waffles
  27. Tofu
  28. Beans
  29. Kimchi
  30. Taco

Comfort-Food-Inspired Female Dog Names

  • Coco
  • Mochi
  • Olive
  • Hazel
  • Ginger
  • Brie
  • Cinnamon
  • Brownie
  • Patty
  • Toffee
  • Sugar
  • Margarita
  • Old Rosie
  • Rosemary
  • Honey
  • Brandy

Comfort-Food-Inspired Male Dog Names

  • Chip
  • Cumberland
  • Basil
  • Peanut
  • Mac
  • Crumpet
  • Scampi
  • Toad
  • Viscount
  • Nacho
  • Cobbler
  • Nobby
  • Twiglet
  • Wotsit
  • McCoy

Dog Names Inspired by Classic Comfort Foods

You can’t beat a classic. Try a tribute to your standard bacon sandwich, a nod to more old-school British cuisine (like Toad for Toad-in-the-hole), or even a hint toward towns with comfort-food reputations (like Cumberland sausages or Melton Mowbray pies).

  • Sausage
  • Pie
  • Bacon
  • Patty
  • Sausage
  • Cumberland
  • Melton
  • Pepperoni
  • Salami
  • Bangers
  • Scampi
  • Scramble
  • Toad
  • Mac (as in Mac ‘n’ Cheese)
  • Meatloaf

Dog Names Inspired by Sweet Treats, Baked Goods, & Desserts

Everyone thinks their dog is the sweetest, so why not go for a dessert-based name? From nods to British stalwarts like Chelsea buns, Jammy Dodgers, and Eccles cakes to standards like muffins, cakes, doughnuts, and brownies, a cute-as-heck repository of potential names awaits in the dessert section of your nearest bakery. “Jammy,” “Scone,” and “Hobnob” are the fastest-growing names this year. Jammy Dodger biscuits clearly provide crumbs of inspiration, as “Dodger” is also the most popular name overall. “Jaffa” and “Hobnob” are also in the top 10 most popular tea-inspired names, and Haribo and Brownie are among the most trending names in 2024.

  • Coco
  • Cookie
  • Biscuit
  • Eccles
  • Jammy
  • Haribo
  • Toffee
  • Muffin
  • Waffle
  • Cupcake
  • Doughnut
  • Brownie
  • Cinnamon
  • Chocolate
  • Scone
  • Oreo
  • Gelato
  • Cheesecake
  • Custard
  • Cobbler
  • Pudding/Pud
  • Brownie
  • Hobnob
  • Chelsea (from Chelsea bun)
  • Viscount
  • Crumble

Dog Names Inspired by Hearty Dishes from Around the World

Yes, we’re aware your dog is your whole world already. So give yourself some global inspiration for their foodie name, including Chinese mooncakes, Indian curries like masala and vindaloo, Japanese tempura and mochi, and Tunisian shakshuka. In fact, Bento and Katsu are both in 2024’s top 20 trending dog names of any theme, with nearly four times as many dogs called Katsu and over five times as many dogs named Bento as in 2023.

  • Katsu
  • Bento
  • Sushi
  • Kimchi
  • Taco
  • Mochi
  • Tofu
  • Baguette
  • Bagel
  • Mooncake
  • Glizzy
  • Wienie
  • Tempura
  • Korma
  • Masala
  • Vindaloo
  • Eggdrop
  • Chow Mein
  • Shakshuka
  • Nacho

Dog Names Inspired by Savory Snacks

Humans deserve treats, too. The UK has snack brands that could serve surprisingly well as your dog’s moniker (Nobby’s Nuts, Twiglets, or Wotsits, anyone?) as well as appropriate regional snacks like Scotch eggs.

  • Pickle
  • Chip
  • Biscuit
  • Peanut
  • Pretzel
  • Nobby
  • Popcorn
  • Wotsit
  • McCoy
  • Pringle
  • Munch (from Monster Munch)
  • Scotch (from Scotch egg)
  • Twiglet

Dog Names Inspired by Regional and Global Cheeses

The UK has some powerfully pungent cheeses – but be sure to choose Caerphilly. From all-around favourites like Cheddar to regional powerhouses like Wensleydale, Stinking Bishop (one of the smelliest cheeses ever), and Stilton, your cheese-fixated dog will likely thank you for sourcing their name in the dairy aisle.

  • Brie
  • Cheddar
  • Mozzarella
  • Bleu
  • Stilton
  • Stinking Bishop
  • Red Fox
  • Bomber
  • Yarg
  • Wensley (from Wensleydale)
  • Caerphilly
  • Buxton Blue
  • Camembert
  • Fondue
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Dog Names Inspired by Breakfast Food

The most important meal of the day! If you wake up to your dog’s warm breath in your face, a breakfast tribute can help them feel right at home. Some regional specials (like cockles in Cornwall, bubble and squeak in London, or haggis and tatties in Scotland) have names that feel made for dogs.

  • Muffin
  • Crumpet
  • Benedict
  • Toast
  • Scone
  • Haggis
  • Cockle
  • Tattie
  • Oatcake
  • Bubble
  • Squeak
  • Kipper
  • Stotty
  • Pancake

Fried Comfort Foods

Fried foods are a staple of British food, from fish and chips in coastal towns to deep fried… well, everything in Scotland. Does a name inspired by fried comfort food suit your dog?

  • Waffle
  • Doughball
  • Chippie
  • Haddock
  • Pilchard
  • Eel
  • Pasty
  • Parmo
  • Pollock
  • Bhaji
  • Samosa
  • Patty
  • Nugget
  • Boxty
  • Scraps
  • Schnitzel

Dog Names Inspired by Cosy Soups & Stews

You look to your dog for warmth, inside and out. So why not take inspiration from some of the cosiest foods out there?

  • Chilli
  • Beans
  • Stewie
  • Tawny (Mulligatawny)
  • Potato
  • Butternut
  • Noodle
  • Leekie (Cock-A-Leekie)

Beverage-Inspired Names for Dogs

Whether you’re paying tribute to British tea, ciders like Scrumpy, whiskies like Glenmorangie, or beers, the UK’s pub and sipping culture can be a fine source of inspiration for your dog’s name. “Chai” is the second most popular tea-themed name, while “Matcha” and “Earl” (for Earl Gray) are in the top ten most trending and most popular tea-themed names. The top ten also features brands like “Tetley.”

On the more pub-oriented side, brands of beer are also making a splash in the world of dog names. “Guinness” and “Bud” are among the most popular and top trending names, while “Stout” and “Brew” top the most popular list despite trending less in 2024 than in 2023. “Stella” and “Amber” also make an appearance in both lists.

  • Brew
  • Rooibos
  • Guinness
  • Pimms
  • Chai
  • Brandy
  • Whiskey
  • Amber
  • Bailey (Baileys)
  • Stella
  • Margarita
  • Stout
  • Bramble
  • Martini
  • Tequila
  • Rum
  • Earl (Earl Grey)
  • Bud
  • Scrumpy
  • Old Rosie

Dog Names Inspired by Holiday Comfort Foods

‘Tis the season to be… named! If a dog has entered your life around the holiday season, why not give them a relevant name? It’s peak comfort food season, after all.

  • Pie
  • Candy cane
  • Turkey
  • Pecan
  • Mince Pie
  • Cranberry
  • Chestnut
  • Trifle

Dog Names Inspired by Spices and Flavors

Spices and seasonings can lift a meal and pep up your dog’s name to boot! Some, like Basil and Ginger, are already names. Others, like pesto and pumpkin, seem made for dogs to carry out on a collar.

  • Cinnamon
  • Pepper
  • Basil
  • Ginger
  • Honey
  • Maple
  • Chilli
  • Rosemary
  • Pesto
  • Cardamom
  • Sumac
  • Pumpkin (from Pumpkin Spice)

Dog Names Inspired by Comfort Food Ingredients

Because sometimes, the basics are best!

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Almond
  • Peanut
  • Honey
  • Breadcrumb
  • Treacle
  • Maple/Syrup (Maple Syrup)

We understand that naming a dog can be difficult (and even a source of family squabbles), so we update our lists every year with the newest, on-trend dog name data. If you need even more food for thought, give our Dog Name Generator a go!

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Adam Felman is a dog-obsessed writer and editor based in Sussex. With a background in creating medical and wellness content for humans on sites including Medical News Today, EverydayHealth, Lifeforce, and Greatist, he has a fantastic time creating pieces to support animal health and help pet parents give them the lives they deserve. Adam has a full editorial oversight committee at home: His extremely picky rescue dogs, Ukrainian mutt Maggie and Mango, a terrifying 2.3-kg ball of chihuahua fury. No squeaky toys were harmed in the making of this article.

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