300+ Food Dog Names For Your Canine Cuisine Connoisseur
Dogs are the quintessential vacuum cleaners. Whether they’re big or small, it doesn’t matter, you will probably find them salivating under your dinner table at meal times hoping for someone to slip them a delicious morsel.
There is no better way to celebrate your pup’s bottomless pit of a belly than giving them a food inspired name. Dog names relating to food are actually really common – just think back to all the dogs you’ve met in your life. We’ll bet there have been a couple of “Biscuits”, “Oreo’s” and “Peanuts” you’ve met along the way – are we right?
There is nothing cuter than naming your dog after food and it is a way to show off your culinary preferences too. So grab yourself a snack and one for the pup in your life and settle in for a yummy journey through all the top food names for dogs.
Whichever name you decide on in the end, it’s sure to be a delicious reminder of your favorite food!
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🍭 Food Names For Dogs Inspired by Desserts and Sweets
Does your dog have a personality that’s sweeter than pie? Dog names inspired by sweet treats are some of the most fun out there. Who wouldn’t love to introduce “Snickerdoodle” to their friends? Or how about a little Bichon called “Marshmallow”? There are so many awesome food names for dogs on this list, it’s really hard to settle on just one (you may just need to adopt 6 dogs!)
Angel | Angel Food cake – “Angel” is one of the popular names for female dogs although it is not usually linked to this yummy sweet treat |
Biscuit | “Biscuit” is one of the favorite food names for dogs in the world |
Blondie | basically a dessert bar that is similar to a brownie but vanilla flavored instead of chocolate |
Bon Bon | a sweet treat – can either be soft and chewy sweets or small bite sized chocolates |
Brownie | brownies are a fudgy or cakey baked chocolate confection – a cute name for a brown puppy |
Bubblegum | chewing gum you can blow bubbles with |
Buttercream | buttercream frosting is a popular topping on a cake or cupcake |
Butterscotch | cooked brown sugar that is then formed into sweets |
Candy | for all the yummy sweets and chocolate bars out there |
Caramel | a candy created by heating sugar then adding butter and heavy cream |
Chiffon | for chiffon cake |
Choc Chip | a very popular type of cookie (and a muffin flavor) – the perfect name for a dog with brown spots |
Churro | fried dough |
Cobbler | these desserts consist of a fruit filling with some kind of batter or biscuit on top that is then baked |
Cookie | a cookie can be many different flavors, shapes and sizes |
Cotton Candy | a spun sugar treat |
Cream Puff | a pastry filled with cream (sometimes custard and ice cream too) |
Crumble | the topping on a fruit filling that is crumbled across the top before being baked |
Crumpet | a small round, light and fluffy batter that is cooked on a griddle and then drizzled in butter, syrup or honey |
Cupcake | a cupcake is a mini sized cake topped with icing and other decorations – they play an important role at parties |
Custard | a cold treat made of eggs, milk, cream and sugar – can be poured on cakes or used to fill pastry or eaten with a spoon on its own because it's that delicious |
Donut | a ring of dough that is fried and covered in cinnamon sugar, or dipped in chocolate or icing |
Éclair | a pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate – in France this is called an éclair au chocolat – if it is filled with coffee cream and topped with coffee icing it is known as an éclair au café |
Ermine | a type of cupcake or cake frosting |
Flapjack | in America this is a pancake, in Britain its a baked oat treat – regardless, it makes a great name for male dogs with floppy ears or tongues |
Fluffy | you can get a fluffy pancake (the secret is buttermilk which makes them moist and gives them height – Belgian waffles are considered fluffy too thanks to using yeast and egg whites to give a fluffier texture |
Fudge | a creamy candy that also happens to be one of the most popular food dog names |
Ganache | a chocolate icing that is a bit thicker than usual – it can be used as a cake filling or a cupcake or cake topping |
Gumdrop | a gummy sweet |
Gummy Bear | a chewy sweet and adorable dog's name |
Gypsy | Gypsy Creams are a delicious biscuit made by sandwiching some vanilla buttercream between 2 oat biscuits |
Haribo | a well-loved sweet brand – “Harry” is a cool name for pets |
Hershey | a company that is the inspiration behind a number of foods and confections |
Hobnob | a rolled oat biscuit |
Ice Cream | ice cream is great on its own, in a cone or on top of a warm treat like waffles or pancakes |
Jacob | Ireland's favorite biscuit making brand and one of the best food names for male dogs |
Jaffa | Jaffa Cakes are a popular biscuit that makes a catchy dog name |
Jello | flavored gelatin |
Jelly Bean | a type of sweet and one of the cutest food dog names |
Jelly Tot | a sugar coated sweet and a fun dog's name |
Kisses | Hersheys Kisses – small chocolates |
Licorice | a type of candy – it's either your favorite food or you hate it, no inbetween |
Macaron | buttercream sandwiched between 2 meringues – “Mac” is one of the popular pet names |
Madeleine | small sponge cakes in the shape of a shell – one of the best ideas for food names for female dogs |
Mars | for the Mars bar – a chocolate bar |
Marshmallow | a type of soft and chewy sweet – if you have a white dog “Marshmallow” is the perfect name |
Mousse | a dense foamy pudding – the best kind is chocolate |
Muffin | “Muffin” is one of the world's favorite food names for dogs – muffins come in many flavors (pumpkin, chocolate, blueberry, carrot) – the options are limited only by your imagination |
Napoleon | puff pastry layered with vanilla cream – one of the best ideas for food names for male dogs |
Oreo | a sandwich style cookie – a cute name for a two-tone dog (either black and white or black and brown) |
Pancake | if you have kids in your family, this is a staple on the breakfast menu |
Pez | small rectangular candy in a character dispenser |
Pie | you can put almost any filling in a pie – pumpkin, bananas, vegetables and even meat – sweet pies are a popular dessert option |
Pudding | one of the cutest food names for a puppy especially if it's spelled Puddin' |
Reese | for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups – a favorite food of many Americans |
Rocky | for the Rocky Road candy bar (milk chocolate with a marshmallow center) |
Rolo | small conical chocolates filled with caramel and sold in a roll |
Royal | a type of cupcake or cake frosting |
Scone | a baked treat that is sliced and spread with butter and jam |
Skittles | a type of sweet |
Smartie | candy coated chocolate rounds |
Snickerdoodle | a cookie that is rolled in cinnamon sugar |
Snickers | a chocolate bar |
Sprinkles | a very common thing to put on a cupcake |
Sweetart | small round candies |
Sweetie Pie | biscuit base topped with marshmallow and smothered in chocolate (these are an iconic South African treat) |
Swiss Roll | a thin layer of cake that is baked spread with a filling of jam or buttercream and then rolled up |
Taffy | a type of candy similar to caramel and toffee |
TicTac | Small hard mints originally but they come in many flavors now |
Toffee | caramelized sugar that's turned into a hard and chewy candy |
Tootsie | for the tootsie roll candy |
Truffle | a chocolate truffle is a round chocolate usually filled with chocolate ganache and dusted with cocoa powder |
Twinkie | a snack cake with a creamy filling |
Twix | a caramel shortbread chocolate bar |
Twizzler | a fruity flavored licorice type candy |
Vanilla | for vanilla pudding – the most common flavor for pudding – “Nilla” is a great dog's name |
Waffles | Waffles are a really popular dessert and breakfast treat – waffles can be served with syrup or honey drizzled over them and with a nice dollop of ice cream or fresh cream |
Whoopie Pie | a sandwich style cookie that consists of a marshmallow filling between 2 chocolate cake cookies |
Wonka | for the Wonka Bar – a chocolate bar made famous in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
🥕 Cute Food Names for Dogs Inspired by Fruits and Vegetables For Your New Furry Friend
Not everyone likes their veggies, sure, but whether you love or hate them, you have to admit they make really cool pet names. We love the food names “Kumquat” and “Butternut”. You will notice we left off everyone’s worst vegetable broccoli – you just need to google Tucker Budzyn and his “tree of doom” to see that dogs really don’t like it much either!
Avocado | “Avo” is one of those fun food names |
Bananas | for the pup who drives you bananas |
Beans | for the pup who's full of beans – means he or she has a fun personality |
Bells | for the bell pepper |
Berry | can come in many forms – blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries |
Blackberry | a small edible berry made up of many juicy segments – one of the best food names for black dogs |
Blueberry | a small round berry – also a really popular muffin flavor |
Butternut | a type of squash |
Cabbage | a staple in many countries (the main ingredient in kimchi) |
Carrots | if your new furry friend is a red dog this is one of the most inspired pet names |
Chanterelle | for the mushrooms |
Cherry | a stone fruit |
Clementine | a citrus fruit |
Coconut | this is one of those cute and funny food names that suits brown and white pets |
Denny | Denny mushrooms |
Fennel | a white and green vegetable |
Figgy | a fig is an edible fruit |
Gem | a gem squash is a vegetable |
Ghost | for the ghost pepper |
Goji | Goji Berries are bright red |
Guava | a tropical fruit |
Jalapeno | a popular chili pepper |
Kiwi | a fruit – you could call a pair of dogs Kiwi and Lime (a very popular dessert flavor combo) |
Kumquat | a citrus fruit – this is one of the cutest food names for dogs |
Lychee | a tropical fruit – also called an alligator strawberry (a good name for pets with a sugar and spice personality) |
Mango | a tropical fruit |
Melon | a delicious fruit |
Nashi | an apple shaped fruit native to China and Japan |
Olive | a fruit that you either love or hate, but a cute name all the same |
Onions | If you have 2 pets you can call one pickle and the other one onions – this is an incredibly versatile vegetable that is used as the base of most dishes |
Papaya | a tropical fruit that is also known as a pawpaw which makes for one of those really funny food names for dogs |
Peaches | a delicious fruit |
Peapod | it is the pea's husk |
Plum | “Plum” is one of those fun food names that is super versatile – “PlumBum” or “Sugar plum” are awesome names for dogs |
Pom | for pomegranates |
Pumpkin | pumpkin is an incredibly versatile vegetable – it is used in savory dishes as well as baking |
Romaine | a type of lettuce that makes one of the most unusual names for male dogs |
Shroom | for mushrooms |
Sprout | for Brussels Sprouts – hated by every kid in every family in every corner of the globe |
Spud | for potatoes |
Squash | many veggies fall under the umbrella term squash – pumpkin, gem, and butternut being common ones – there are more than 100 different types of squash |
Tayberry | a red soft fruit that looks a bit like a bigger raspberry |
Turnip | a root vegetable |
Zucchini | a summer squash |
🌶️ Ideas for the Cutest Food Names Inspired by Spices and Herbs For Your Canine Companion
If your dog has a bit of a spicy personality, then this is the list for you! We have rounded up all the best names inspired by herbs and spices to give an extra layer of flavor to your dog’s name. We love the idea of a pair of dogs, one black and one white, called “Salt ‘n Pepper” and we adore the name “Herby” in honor of all herbs.
Basil | a common human name that is also a herb |
Cassia | Chinese cinnamon |
Cayenne | cayenne pepper is a spice that adds lots of heat to a dish |
Chilli | a spice that adds lots of heat |
Chive | a herb |
Cilantro | The fresh leaves and dried seeds of the coriander plant are often used for cooking. Cilantro is also the typical herb you would garnish a taco with |
Cinnamon | a spice |
Clove | a spice |
Cumin | one of the most popular spices in the world |
Dill | Dill is used to make Dill Pickles – the most commonly known type of pickles |
Ginger | a spice |
Herby | for all the herbs |
Mint | a herb |
Nutmeg | a spice |
Paprika | a spice |
Pepper | pepper is one of the most common spices added to cuisine the world over |
Rosemary | a herb |
Saffron | a spice |
Sage | a herb |
Salt | a spice that is commonly paired with pepper – “Salt” and “Pepper” is a quirky name choice for a pair of dogs (extra points if one dog is white and one is black) |
🥩 Food Names for Dogs From Meats and Proteins
Without a doubt this would be a list your dog would like to work his or her way through – it’s no secret, dogs love meaty treats! There are so many meaty-inspired names for dogs here to choose from – We obviously love “Sausage” for a Dachshund and “T-Bone” for a muscly Rottweiler. For some reason, we also think “Anchovy” is really well-suited to a little Chihuahua.
Anchovy | a type of fish |
Angus | angus beef comes from the Aberdeen Angus breed of cattle |
Bacon | a family breakfast staple – could call a pair of dogs “Bacon” and “Eggs” |
Banger | a fat pork sausage |
Barracuda | a type of fish |
Buffalo | buffalo wings – yum |
Chicken | a very popular meat |
Chickpea | a legume that is high in protein |
Chorizo | a spicy Spanish sausage |
Chuck | inspired by the cut of beef used for a chuck roast |
Drumstick | the chicken leg |
Ducky | for duck which some people like to eat |
Fish Finger | crumb coated fish – kids love these! |
Frank | inspired by the Frankfurter sausage – can also use the name “Frankie” for your pets |
Giblet | the edible offal of a chicken – while this frankly sounds gross, it makes a really cute dog name |
Goose | an edible fowl |
Ham | processed and cured pork – “Hamlet” is a truly fun name |
Hambone | the thing that all dogs salivate for at Sunday lunch – one of the best food names for dogs |
Kebab | chunks of meat on a skewer that is then grilled, fried, or smoked |
Lamby | for lamb – a popular meat |
Lobster | a seafood |
Meatball | a ball of meat that is fried or baked |
Nugget | for the chicken nugget |
Patty | the meat used in burgers is usually ground beef shaped into a flat disc shape |
Pork Chop | a common cut of meat |
Porky | for pork |
Pot Roast | a one pot beef meal |
Prawn | a seafood – prawn cocktail is a popular first course of a multi-course meal |
Pupperoni | a play on pepperoni – a common pizza meat topping |
Riblet | the boneless ends of the ribs |
Salami | a common sandwich meat |
Sausage | sausages come in many flavors, sizes and are inspired by many different types of culinary influence |
Scampi | a type of seafood |
Schnitzel | a thin piece of meat that is breaded and then fried |
Shrimp | the perfect food name for a large dog |
Squid | a type of seafood |
T-Bone | a huge juicy cut of steak made up of sirloin and tenderloin meat divided by T-shaped bone |
Tuna | a seafood and also canned fish that goes on sandwiches and in salads |
Turkey | An edible fowl |
🧀 Food Inspired Dog Names Derived From Dairy and Cheeses For Your New Dog
Now most dog owners know that feeding your dog any amount of cheese or dairy results in the most horrendous case of “stink-bottom” and it’s best to be avoided, but that doesn’t mean that dairy products don’t make awesome food names for dogs. We love “Brie” for a girl and “Colby” for a boy. Honorable mention goes to the name “Tofu” – it’s a very cute unisex option!
Brie | a type of cheese – one of the best food names for female dogs |
Butter | a perfect food name with many options – “Butterball”, “Butterbum”, “Butterbaby” etc… |
Camembert | “Cam” is one of those food dog names that work for girls and boys |
Cheesy | cheese is one of the world's favorite foods and “Cheesy” is a perfect dog name for cheese lovers |
Cojack | an American cheese made from Monterey Jack and Colby cheese – one of those fun food names that will start conversations to explain |
Colby | a type of cheese that makes an excellent name for your boy furry friend |
Feta | a type of cheese |
Gorgonzola | a type of cheese that makes a quirky name choice – might suit a large dog best |
Marg | Short for margarine and a super name for female dogs |
Mozzarella | a type of cheese typically used for pizza |
Parmesan | a type of cheese |
Ricotta | a type of cheese |
Tofu | tofu is completely vegan, but it is made in a similar fashion to the way you would make cheese. Tofu is made by curdling fresh soya milk |
🍞 Cute Food Names For Dogs Inspired by Grains and Breads For Your Pup Friend
Carbs – the beloved nemesis of every diet ever! Delicious warm or cold, smothered in cheese, butter, or any kind of topping really, just so long as the scrumptious bread is there! Our top pick of a bread and grain inspired name is without a doubt “Pumpernickel”.
Bagel | bread in the shape of a ring |
Bran | a cereal grain |
Brioche | a soft and sweet French bread |
Buns | buns are used when you make burgers or hot dogs – they hold the meat, salads and sauces |
Challah | Jewish bread |
Couscous | granules of semolina |
Crouton | bread that is cut into cubes and seasoned and then toasted or fried – they are often added to salads to give some crunchy texture |
Dumpling | a dumpling is basically a piece of dough wrapped around various fillings and then cooked |
Jasmine | for jasmine rice |
Melba | for melba toast – thinly sliced bread that is toasted |
Naan | a type of flatbread |
Noodle | a noodle is a thin strip of pasta that is very long |
Oatmeal | a family breakfast staple |
Pita | a member of the flatbread family |
Pumpernickel | a type of rye bread |
Raisin | for raisin bread |
Rye | a type of bread |
Toast | sliced of bread that have been cooked until golden brown – almost every family has this for breakfast |
🥜 Food Inspired Dog Names Based on Nuts and Seeds For The Pup With a Nutty Personality
Is your dog a little crazy, with a nutty personality? Then you want some nutty food names for dogs to consider. We love all these dog names – “Peanut” is a good old faithful moniker and “Poppy” is great for a girl dog. If you want something a little different, why not try “Kola” – it’s one of those dog names that works for any breed or gender.
Cashew | a type of nut – “Cash” is a great food inspired name for a dog |
Chestnut | a type of nut |
Chia | a type of seed that has incredible health benefits |
Hazel | a nut |
Kola | Kola nuts |
Peanut | a type of nut – salted they make very moreish snacks |
Pecan | a type of nut |
Pistachio | a type of nut |
Poppy | poppy seeds |
Sunflower | sunflower seeds |
Walnut | a type of nut – “Wally” is a great food inspired dog name here |
🍝 Fun Food Names Inspired by International Cuisines For Your Furry Best Friend
These dog names will add a touch of international flair and class. We would love a little dog called “Mochi” and we think “Taco” is an awesome choice for a dog with a touch of spice to their personality. There are some great food names for dogs here from all over the world to choose from – what is your favorite type of international cuisine?
Alfredo | an Italian pasta dish that gives a plethora of inspiration for fun food names “Alfie”, “Fredo”, or “Al” |
Baba Ganoush | a Mediterranean eggplant dip |
Baozi | is a filled bun in Chinese cuisine – it is referred to as “Bao” – both are great dog names |
Bento | a Japanese style packed lunch |
Biscotti | Italian almond biscuits specifically, but “biscotti” is also the Italian word for biscuits |
Chalupa | a fried tortilla with a spicy filling folded into a boat shape – this comes from Mexico |
Champon | a noodle dish from Nagasaki, Japan (made by frying seafood, pork and vegetables and then adding a soup to it and lastly adding the noodles |
Croissant | a French pastry that is popular across the globe |
Curry | traditional Indian Cuisine (can be made with tofu to make it vegan) |
Falafel | deep fried balls of chickpeas – this is Middle Eastern cuisine |
Gnocchi | Italian potato dumplings |
Guacamole | an avocado dip that comes from Mexico – its a popular taco topping |
Gumbo | a Louisiana stew |
Gyoza | a Japanese dumpling |
Gyro | Greek food – meat is cooked on a vertical rotisserie then sliced and put into a pita with fried potatoes, salad and tzatziki |
Jambalaya | “Jamba” for short – a cajun rice dish which is similar to paella (has Spanish, African and French influences) |
Japonica | japonica glutinous brown rice is the main ingredient in mochi because it is sweet |
Jiaozi | a Chinese dumpling |
Kimchi | kimchi is fermented vegetables – sort of like sauerkraut – kimchi is a traditional Korean dish |
Maple | maple syrup is quintessentially a Canadian thing |
Mapo | Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish |
Meatloaf | ground meat shaped into a log and then smoked or baked – original meatloaf was a Belgian, German and Scandinavian dish and has been adopted and adapted by America as a family dinner staple |
Miso | Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish – this brothy soup usually contains small cubes of tofu |
Mochi | mochi is a Japanese rice cake that is a sweet dessert – mochi comes in many different shapes, sizes and flavors |
Moo Shu | a Chinese dish, moo shu pork consists of marinated pork strips stir fried with veggies and sauce |
Mooncake | a Chinese baked product |
Nacho | a Mexican dish of tortillas covered in melted cheese and often other topping too |
Nik Nak | a corn crisp snack made by South African company Simba Chips |
Nori | is an edible seaweed used in sushi rolls and other types of Japanese dishes |
Ramen | a Japanese noodle dish |
Ravioli | a classic Italian pasta dish |
Salsa | a traditional Mexican sauce that can be used as a dip or as a taco topping |
Sashimi | fresh raw fish slices – Japanese origins |
Strudel | a German filled pastry |
Sushi | sushi is a Japanese dish made with rice, raw seafood and vegetables wrapped in seaweed |
Taco | a taco is traditional Mexican cuisine – it's a folded corn or wheat tortilla with a filling |
Taquito | is like a rolled taco – a tortilla that's rolled up around a filling – this is a Mexican dish |
Tempeh | an Indonesian plant based protein that's made from fermented soy beans |
Wonton | a Chinese dumpling |
Ziti | an Italian pasta dish that makes a perfect dog name |
🍷 Quirky Inspiration for Dog Names From Beverages For Your New Furry Friend
No meal is complete without a delicious bevvy to accompany it. Here is a great list of various drinks that make awesome names for dogs. We love the dog names “Juniper” and “Sherry” for girls and we love “Jameson” for boys. Our top unisex names for dogs are “Mocha” and “Java”. If you have a dog with a really bubbly personality, then the best name is “Bubbles”.
Bailey | for Bailey's Irish Cream |
Bevvy | British slang for an alcoholic drink – “Bev” is the perfect dog name for female dogs |
Boba | a tea that has tapioca balls in it |
Brandy | hard liquor – a great choice for food names for female dogs |
Bubbles | for the bubbles in carbonated drinks – you can hear them fizzing |
Bud | for Budweiser beer |
Chai | tea |
Champers | a cute dog name for champagne lovers |
Cocoa | hot cocoa is a tasty and warm drink to have on a cold day |
Cosmo | for the cosmopolitan cocktail – one of the best food names for male dogs |
Earl | great name for male dogs inspired by Earl Grey tea |
Fanta | a popular fizzy cooldrink |
Gibson | a Gibson Martini is often served with pickles (usually pearl onions on a cocktail stick) |
Jack Daniels | a brand of Tennessee whiskey |
Jameson | a blended Irish whiskey |
Java | a nickname for coffee – Java is an Indonesian island where coffee beans are grown |
Juniper | these berries are used to distill alcohol |
Margarita | a tequila based cocktail – of course, too much will have you jumping for joy |
Martini | a gin based cocktail |
Milkshake | a flavored drink made from ice cream and milk |
Mimosa | a cocktail of champagne and orange juice |
Mocha | Mocha Latte – a latte that contains chocolate |
Mojito | a rum based cocktail |
Oolong | a type of tea – a good name for a pup with long ears |
Rosé | a type of wine |
Shakes | for milkshake – great for a dog who wags their tail with joy |
Sherry | a type of wine |
Shirley | for the Shirley Temple cocktail |
Shooter | for tots and shots of alcohol |
Vino | slang for wine |
White Lady | the white lady cocktail is made from gin, triple sec, lemon juice and egg whites – the perfect name for white dogs |
🍔 Funny Food Names Inspired by Miscellaneous Foodie Favorites For Your New Dog
Now this is the list where it’s all happening – here are our best food names for dogs that don’t really fit into the other categories. Guys, “Tater” after the yummy tater tot is an awesome choice. We also adore “Fluffernutter”, “French Fry” and “Pickles” – but really, any of these food names for dogs are sure to make your pup a real talking point wherever you may go.
Benedict | for eggs benedict |
Big Mac | a popular fast food |
Blanch | a method of cooking vegetables whereby they are put briefly into boiling water and then placed into cold water to halt the cooking process |
Burger | a favorite food of many – a meat patty on a bun with salad and sauce |
Burrito | a tortilla wrapped around various ingredients in a sealed cylinder shape |
Caesar | for the salad |
Captain Crunch | a cereal brand |
Cheerio | after the cereal – perfect name for a dog that is full of joy |
Cheeto | puffed corn snack chips |
Chip | for all the chip snacks |
Chopstick | Chinese eating utensils |
Crackers | salty biscuits – “Cheese” and “Crackers” are awesome food dog names for a pair of pups |
Dijon | a French mustard |
Domino | the popular pizza brand |
Dorito | corn chips |
Drizzle | anything that has something drizzled over it is usually guaranteed to be yummy |
Dunkaroo | a snack food consisting of cookies that are meant to be dunked into the accompanying frosting |
Fluffernutter | a sandwich made of peanut butter and marshmallow creme |
French Fry | fried sliced potatoes – a favorite food everywhere! |
Frito | flavored corn chips |
Fritter | made out of meat or veggies and formed into rounds (like a burger patty), then breaded and fried |
Fruit Loop | fruit loops are a cereal |
Gherkin | popular pickles – made from mini cucumbers |
Goober | chocolate covered peanuts |
Graham | for Graham Crackers |
Gravy | a savory sauce for rice, mash etc |
Hash | hashbrowns are grated potatoes that are fried until golden |
Hero | another term for a submarine sandwich |
Hoagie | a massive bread roll sandwich filled with deli meats, cheese and lots of other fillings – like a sub |
Hot Dog | a sausage on a roll with various sauces and toppings |
Jam | a fruit preserve that's spread on bread, toast and other baked goods – “Jammy” is a fun name |
Jambon | square pastry filled with ham and cheese and then baked until golden |
Krispy | for rice krispy treats – these are bars made from melting marshmallow and mixing through rice crispy cereal then pressing it into a dish and letting it set before cutting it into bars |
Lady Marmalade | marmalade is similar to jam in that it is a spread on toast but it differs in that jam is made from one type of fruit and marmalade is made from citrus fruit |
Lolly | for iced lollies – frozen flavored ice |
Mac ‘n Cheese | Is there any better name combo for 2 dogs? |
Marmite | savory spread made from yeast extract – a British, Irish and South African thing that is spread on toast |
Mash | mashed potatoes |
Munchy | for the munchies |
Nosh | British slang for food |
Nutella | Nutella really can go on anything – from spreading it on a pancake, to adding it to waffles and even just on a slice of toast – it's yum however you choose to consume it |
Omelette | eggs fried and folded around various fillings |
Oxo | beef extract that makes stock for gravy |
Peanut Butter | a spread that can be crunchy or smooth – it is also used in a lot of baking, making it a popular dessert flavor. It is also the flavor in a lot of candy |
Pesto | a delicious pasta sauce |
Pickles | you can pickle almost any vegetable but the most common is the cucumber |
Pizza | Pizza is life – the end! |
Popcorn | You can't watch a movie without this snack – “Pop” and “Poppy” are fun food dog names inspired by popcorn |
Pretzel | a baked pastry made from dough – alternatively they are crunchy salted snack foods |
Pringle | a brand of chips |
Puff | for puff pastry |
Pup Tart | a play on Pop Tarts – a toaster pastry |
Roux | flour and fat mixture that is used to thicken gravy and sauces |
Ruffles | crinkle cut potato chips |
S'more | short for “some more” this is a campfire treat consisting of toasted marshmallow sandwiched between 2 graham crackers (sometimes can also have chocolate in the filling) |
Sausage Roll | ground pork rolled in pastry and baked |
Snacks | Everyone loves to snack! |
Spaghetti | an Italian favorite |
Sugar | the basis of all yummy baked goods, candy, and anything worth eating really! |
Tater Tot | a tater tot is a cylinder of grated potato that is deep fried – “Tater” is an adorable dog's name |
Tutti Frutti | a popular flavor for candy and even ice cream |
Last Thoughts
We are hungry! That is the only coherent thought after compiling this list. We will be back to read your favorite food names for dogs in the comments below after we have made a snack or 6!
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.