300+ Food Baby Names

  1. Naaman
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "sweet herbs"
    • Description:

      The double a makes it special.
  2. Frazier
    • Origin:

      Variation of Fraser
    • Meaning:

      "strawberry"
    • Description:

      Stylish way to name your son after basketball great Walt -- though Walt is sounding fresh again too.
  3. Enav
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "grape"
    • Description:

      Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.
  4. Hadar
    • Origin:

      Israeli place name or Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "fruit or glory"
    • Description:

      Also a city near Tel Aviv, Hadar is a name found primarily in Israel. There is also a citrus fruit associated with the holiday of Sukkat the Torah calls the "hadar fruit".
  5. Mory
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "dark skinned, mulberry"
    • Description:

      A French nickname and surname deriving from Maurice, or possibly from the French word for mulberry tree, mûrier.
  6. Craven
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "garlic place"
    • Description:

      Since this is a word that pertains to cowardice, not the most appealing choice. Raven, Arven, and Haven might be more positive options for those drawn to the name by its sound.
  7. Thyme
    • Origin:

      English herb name
    • Description:

      Not time yet for Thyme.
  8. Darva
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "honeybee"
    • Description:

      The first bride on "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire." -- not the classiest of names.
  9. Canela
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "cinnamon"
    • Description:

      We've long been a fan of spice and herb names -- Saffron, Sage, Juniper -- and Spanish word names are starting to feel very right, so Canela has legs. It has a long history as a Latina first name, and Nell would be a great -- and easy -- nickname.
  10. Tarragon
    • Origin:

      Latin herb name
    • Description:

      Aromatic but also problematic.
  11. Persimmon
    • Origin:

      American fruit name from Powhatan
    • Meaning:

      "a dry fruit"
    • Description:

      We've adopted Plum, Cherry, and even Apple as baby names, so why not Persimmon? It lends itself to the charming nicknames Percy or Persy.
  12. Bourbon
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Not even for Brandy's twin brother.
  13. Cayenne
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Spicy.
  14. Kuol
    • Origin:

      African fruit name
    • Description:

      The name of a bitter African fruit, as well as a name used for boys. Akuol is the feminine variation.
  15. Omena
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "apple"
    • Description:

      A covert fruit name for non-Finnish speakers.
  16. Minto
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "mint"
    • Description:

      Minto is used for both sexes in Japan, commonly with the kanji combination equating to the word for "mint."
  17. Rosamel
    • Origin:

      Spanish and French
    • Meaning:

      "rose and honey"
    • Description:

      A French surname turned Spanish masculine given name, Rosamel likely derives from the combination of rose + Greek mel "honey".
  18. Barden
    • Origin:

      English "barley valley"
    • Meaning:

      "barley valley"
    • Description:

      Rarely heard last-name-first choice with nice gardenlike feel.
  19. Dijon
    • Origin:

      French place-name
    • Description:

      Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France, famed for its wine and yes, its mustard. As a first name, it's been brought to wider attention by a few prominent musicians and could grow in use.
  20. Pomme
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "apple"
    • Description:

      Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.