Food Names for Cats

Food Names for Cats

Food names for cats are more creative than food names for babies. While you might not want to name your child Calzone or Potato, they are excellent options for your newly-adopted cat or kitten.

If you or your cat is a foodie, you may want to consider cat names that are foods. Check out 300+ options below.

Top Food Names for Cats

These cute food names for cats top pet parents' lists. The top food name for girl cats is Olive, currently ranked at Number 14, and the top food name for boy cats is Oreo at Number 25. Oreo also ranks Number 47 for girl cats. Other food names make the Top 100 for girl and boy cats include Pepper, Pumpkin, Bean, and Peanut.

Here, popular cat names that are connected to food:

Fruit and Vegetable Names for Cats

Fruit names for cats and vegetable names for cats include common fruit baby names, such as Clementine and Olive, along with unique fruit names better suited for pets, such as Gooseberry and Sprouts.

Below, cat names inspired by fruit, vegetables, and herbs.

  • Acai

  • Allium

  • Apple

  • Apricot

  • Artichoke

  • Arugula

  • Avocado

  • Banana

  • Basil

  • Berry

  • Cayenne

  • Celery

  • Cherry

  • Chicory

  • Chili

  • Chipotle

  • Cilantro

  • Citron

  • Clementine

  • Coriander

  • Cranberry

  • Daikon

  • Dandelion

  • Dill

  • Durian

  • Edamame

  • Fennel

  • Fig

  • Ginger

  • Gogi

  • Gooseberry

  • Guava

  • Haricot

  • Herb

  • Honeydew

  • Huckleberry

  • Kale

  • Kiwi

  • Kohlrabi

  • Kumquat

  • Lemon

  • Lychee

  • Mango

  • Marjoram

  • Mint

  • Nectarine

  • Okra

  • Olive

  • Orange

  • Papaya

  • Parsley

  • Peach

  • Peaches

  • Pear

  • Pepper

  • Persimmon

  • Pickle

  • Plum

  • Pomegranate

  • Pomelo

  • Potato

  • Pumpkin

  • Radicchio

  • Radish

  • Rhubarb

  • Romaine

  • Rosemary

  • Rutabaga

  • Sage

  • Spinach

  • Sprouts

  • Strawberry

  • Tamarind

  • Tangerine

  • Taro

  • Tarragon

  • Thyme

  • Turnip

  • Yarrow

Drink Names for Cats

A favorite beverage may inspire a name for your cat or kitten. Whether you prefer Whiskey, Espresso, or Horchata, there's a drink name for cats to quench your thirst.

  • Absinthe

  • Affogato

  • Bacardi

  • Bellini

  • Bourbon

  • Brandy

  • Campari

  • Chai

  • Chamomile

  • Chardonnay

  • Cider

  • Cognac

  • Cola

  • Dr. Pepper

  • Eggnog

  • Espresso

  • Fanta

  • Frappuccino

  • Grenadine

  • Horchata

  • Java

  • Kahlua

  • Kombucha

  • La Croix

  • Latte

  • Lillet

  • Limoncello

  • Margarita

  • Marsala

  • Martini

  • Mescal

  • Midori

  • Milkshake

  • Mimosa

  • Mocha

  • Mr. Pibb

  • Negroni

  • Orangina

  • Paloma

  • Pepsi

  • Pilsner

  • Pimm

  • Pinot

  • Prosecco

  • Riesling

  • Scotch

  • Seltzer

  • Sherry

  • Smoothie

  • Swiss Miss

  • Tea

  • Tequila

  • Vermouth

  • Whiskey

Unique Food Names for Cats

Unique food names for cats come from every food group. There are cheese names for cats such as Cheddar and Havarti, dessert names for cats including Gelato and Meringue, and names inspired by entire dishes, such as Burrito and Stroganoff.

Let your favorite food guide your cat's name, or browse our list of unique food names for cats below.

  • Acorn

  • Agave

  • Aioli

  • Almond

  • Ambrosia

  • Anise

  • Arepa

  • Babka

  • Bagel

  • Barley

  • Bean

  • Beignet

  • Biscotti

  • Biscuit

  • Blondie

  • Brie

  • Brioche

  • Brownie

  • Bruschetta

  • Buckwheat

  • Burrito

  • Butter

  • Calzone

  • Camembert

  • Candy

  • Caramel

  • Caraway

  • Carbonara

  • Cassava

  • Cassia

  • Cavatappi

  • Caviar

  • Cheddar

  • Chestnut

  • Chia

  • Chickpea

  • Chimichurri

  • Chorizo

  • Chowder

  • Churro

  • Chutney

  • Ciabatta

  • Cinnamon

  • Clafoutis

  • Clove

  • Cobbler

  • Cocoa

  • Coleslaw

  • Congee

  • Cookie

  • Croissant

  • Crouton

  • Crumpet

  • Cupcake

  • Curry

  • Custard

  • Dijon

  • Donut

  • Dumpling

  • Duxelle

  • Eclair

  • Enchilada

  • Falafel

  • Fava

  • Feta

  • Fideo

  • Fishcake

  • Fondue

  • Frittata

  • Fudge

  • Galette

  • Gazpacho

  • Gelato

  • Gingersnap

  • Gnocchi

  • Gorgonzola

  • Gouda

  • Granola

  • Gravy

  • Guacamole

  • Gumbo

  • Haggis

  • Halloumi

  • Halva

  • Ham

  • Harissa

  • Havarti

  • Hazelnut

  • Honey

  • Idli

  • Jambalaya

  • Jello

  • Jelly

  • Kebob

  • Kefir

  • Kimchi

  • Kringle

  • Kulfi

  • Lasagna

  • Latke

  • Lentil

  • Lolly

  • Lox

  • Macadamia

  • Macaron

  • Macaroni

  • Madeleine

  • Maki

  • Maple

  • Marmalade

  • Marmite

  • Marscapone

  • Marshmallow

  • Marzipan

  • Matzo

  • Meatball

  • Meatloaf

  • Meringue

  • Miso

  • Mochi

  • Molasses

  • Muffin

  • Mustard

  • Nacho

  • Nigella

  • Noodle

  • Nori

  • Nougat

  • Nugget

  • Nutella

  • Oatmeal

  • Omelet

  • Oreo

  • Orzo

  • Oyster

  • Pancake

  • Paneer

  • Pastrami

  • Pavlova

  • Peanut

  • Pesto

  • Pierogi

  • Pilaf

  • Pinto

  • Pistachio

  • Pita

  • Pizza

  • Polenta

  • Popcorn

  • Poptart

  • Poutine

  • Pretzel

  • Profiterole

  • Provolone

  • Pumpernickel

  • Quesadilla

  • Queso

  • Quiche

  • Quince

  • Quinoa

  • Ragu

  • Ravioli

  • Ricotta

  • Rigatoni

  • Risotto

  • Roe

  • Roquefort

  • Roti

  • Rugelach

  • Rye

  • Saffron

  • Salmon

  • Samosa

  • Sandwich

  • Sauerkraut

  • Scampi

  • Schmear

  • Schnitzel

  • Sesame

  • Shawarma

  • Shrimp

  • Skyr

  • Snickerdoodle

  • Souffle

  • Sriracha

  • Stroganoff

  • Stroopwafel

  • Strudel

  • Sugar

  • Sushi

  • Tabasco

  • Tabbouleh

  • Taco

  • Taffy

  • Tahini

  • Tamale

  • Tapenade

  • Tapioca

  • Tater Tot

  • Tiramisu

  • Toast

  • Toffee

  • Tofu

  • Tortellini

  • Tortilla

  • Truffle

  • Tuna

  • Udon

  • Vanilla

  • Waffle

  • Walnut

  • Wonton

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Sophie Kihm

Sophie Kihm

Sophie Kihm has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She has contributed stories on the top 2020s names, Gen Z names, and cottagecore baby names. Sophie is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. She also manages the Nameberry Instagram and Pinterest.

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