15 Unique Food-Inspired Dog Names Everyone Will Love

Welcoming a dog into your life is a big decision. And choosing the perfect name for your pup is often one of the first major commitments pet parenthood brings. After all, you’ll say your dog’s name (and their many inevitable nicknames) daily.

Unless you’re a celebrity or just really love IKEA, chances are you’ll have more creative leeway when choosing your dog’s name over other potential (human) babies. If you want to pick a unique name that people will remember long after you say hello during a morning walk, these food-inspired names will surely spark joy for both foodies and dog lovers alike.

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Oreo

As everyone's favourite childhood cookie, Oreo is a classic dog name for dessert-loving dog parents and kids. Of course, Oreo is best used for only the cutest black-and-white pups.

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Biscuit

Biscuit is the title of a popular children's book series about a small golden retriever, which is why it's one of our favourite endearing food-inspired names for your own boisterous pup.

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Chickpea

Looking to get creative while naming your pup? Chickpea might be the choice for you. Although you'll name your dog after a legume, Chickpea is just as sweet as any dessert-inspired name.

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Caviar

Caviar is the cutest bougie food-inspired dog name for people who enjoy the finer things in life. In fact, we're surprised our favourite Real Housewives haven't taken this chic name for their adorable pets.

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Shrimp

The bigger the dog, the better this seafood-inspired name works. Can't you picture a bouncing St. Bernard answering to this delightful name?

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Squash

If you want a name that's simple and a little bit silly, why not name your sweetie Squash? Possible nicknames include Sasquatch and Squish.

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Boba

Nothing beats cold bubble tea on a hot summer day. Name your pup Boba or Bo after this beloved Tawinanese drink for an adorable food-inspired name that's sure to make you smile.

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Rigatoni

Everybody loves Italian food, and a pup named after your favourite pasta shape is a no-fail way to name your fur baby. If you go this route, we're partial to Rigatoni (Riggs is a great nickname), but other honourable mentions include Tortellini, Ziti and Linguini.

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Chowder

Technically not a soup or a stew, Chowder is a hearty and comforting dish that makes for a strong and powerful name for your pup.

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Miso

If Japanese food is your jam, why not name your pup after this traditional seasoning? After all, Mimi or Soso make cute nicknames, too.

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Pancakes

Fans of The OC know that Pancakes is one of the best food-inspired dog names out there. Pancakes has continued to be an adorable pick since Summer Roberts named her bunny after this brunch favourite.

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Mochi

Easy to pronounce and fun to say, you'll never regret naming your sweet pup after this Japanese rice cake dessert.

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Salsa

Whether you're a fan of Taco Tuesday or have an affinity for Latin dancing, Salsa is a fun and snappy name that's perfect for a sassy pup.

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Kale

As one of the trendiest vegetables and a common nickname of a Top 100 Boy Name (Caleb), we're predicting this short and strong name to be a classic foodie-inspired dog name for years to come.