Food Names for Dogs: Sweet, Savory, Spicy and Funny Ideas

Food names work well for dogs because they are familiar, playful and usually easy to say. Some sound cute on a tiny puppy; others are fun precisely because they contrast with a large or serious-looking dog.

Sweet names

Cookie, Brownie, Mochi, Toffee, Truffle, Honey, Caramel, Pudding, Cupcake, Fudge, Jellybean, Cocoa

Fruit-inspired names

Peach, Kiwi, Mango, Cherry, Olive, Fig, Berry, Apple, Plum, Clementine, Lemon, Papaya

Savory names

Pickle, Taco, Nacho, Biscuit, Nugget, Dumpling, Noodle, Waffle, Bagel, Pretzel, Tater, Pepper

Spice and herb names

Ginger, Basil, Sage, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Saffron, Chili, Anise, Thyme, Rosemary, Paprika

Coffee and drink-inspired names

Mocha, Latte, Chai, Java, Cocoa, Fizz, Cola, Boba, Cider, Brandy, Tonic, Matcha

Cheese-inspired names

Brie, Cheddar, Gouda, Feta, Colby, Pepper Jack, Bleu, Ricotta, Mozz, Swiss, Manchego, Havarti

Breakfast names

Waffle, Pancake, Muffin, Toast, Oat, Bagel, Hash, Bacon, Biscuit, Maple, Granola, Cereal

Funny food names for big dogs

Peanut, Jellybean, Mochi, Dumpling, Sprinkle, Tater Tot, Cupcake, Pickle, Nugget, Bean, Crumb, Muffin

Choose a name, not a menu

The dog does not need to eat the food it is named after. In fact, several common human foods are unsafe for dogs. Our toxic foods guide explains the difference between a cute name and a safe treat.

Test the sound

The AKC recommends a short, distinct everyday call name. “Clementine” can become Clem; “Pepper Jack” can become Pepper; “Jellybean” can become Jelly.

If you like humorous names more generally, see our punny dog names. For ordinary people names instead of food, browse human names for dogs.