Who's hungry? These adorable food names for dogs will have your stomach rumbling and your heart melting. You can pick a name for your new pup based on a food they resemble, a snack they love or your own favorite dish. After all, the cutest dogs deserve the cutest names. For example, who would be able to resist a puppy named Cheeseburger?
Choosing a food name for your pup also opens so many opportunities for dog puns and dog jokes, making them even more hilarious. If you have multiple pets, you can even give them coordinating names, like French Fry and Milkshake!
We’ve got a whole menu — I mean, list — of drool-worthy dog name ideas. So if your dog is cute enough to eat, try these names on for size, drawing inspiration from fruit, vegetables, snacks, desserts and more.
Food Names for Male Dogs
- Alfredo
- Angus
- Asiago
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Basil
- Biscuit
- Brisket
- Burrito
- Caesar
- Cheddar
- Cheeseburger
- Chip
- Chive
- Colby
- Crouton
- Cup Noodle
- Donut
- Flapjack
- Frito
- Graham
- Gravy
- Hops
- Kimchi
- Shrimp
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Pringle
- Reuben
- Stilton
- Tater Tot
- Tim Tam
- Quesadilla
Food Names for Female Dogs
- Almond
- Apple
- Barley
- Berry
- Brie
- Caramel
- Chai
- Clementine
- Cupcake
- Eclair
- Ginger
- Honeydew
- Jellybean
- Kiwi
- Ladyfinger
- Lemon
- Margarita
- Mochi
- Muffin
- Olive
- Panini
- Peaches
- Pudding
- Rosemary
- Skittles
- Snickers
- Sushi
Food Names for Yellow Dogs
- Banana
- Curry
- Dijon
- Blondie
- Butter
- Champagne
- Dumpling
- French Fry
- Honey
- Mustard
- Snickerdoodle
- Twinkie
- Waffles
Food Names for Brown Dogs
- Walnut
- Pancake
- Peanut
- Beef
- Brownie
- Coffee
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Nutella
- Cinnamon
- Barbecue
- Fudge
- Latte
- Maple Syrup
- Meatball
- Poutine
- Sausage
- Taco
Food Names for Red Dogs
- Cherry
- Chili
- Sherry
- Pork Chop
- Ham
- Babybel
- Bologna
- Cider
- Cranberry
- Hazelnut
- Jelly
- Ketchup
- Pepperoni
- Prosciutto
- Strawberry
- Tomato
Food Names for White Dogs
- Tofu
- Toast
- Marshmallow
- Milkshake
- Sugar
- Bagel
- Buttermilk
- Chowder
- Coconut
- Feta
- Fluff
- Ice Cream
- Mozzarella
- Ranch
- Sourdough
- Tortilla
Food Names for Black Dogs
- Truffle
- Bailey
- Beans
- Blackberry
- Balsamic
- Caviar
- Cola
- Godiva
- Guinness
- Huckleberry
- Licorice
- Mushroom
- Nori
- Oreo
- Pepper
- S’mores
Sarah Vincent (she/her) covers the latest and greatest in books and all things pets for Good Housekeeping. She double majored in Creative Writing and Criminal Justice at Loyola University Chicago, where she sat in the front row for every basketball game. In her spare time, she loves cooking, crafting, studying Japanese, and, of course, reading.
