300+ Food Names for Cats
Stuck on kitty name ideas? Don’t worry—we’ve cooked up some food for thought. Whether you’re a fanatical foodie or your new furball can’t put the treats down, we’ve got a delicious selection of food names for cats that’ll hit the spot.
The FurPetVo 2023 Pet Names Study found that 13% of cats are named after a food or drink item. That’s a lot of cats! The best thing about these name ideas is they suit cats of all sizes, shapes, colors, and genders. In short, they tick every box on the menu!
From Chinese cuisine to delectable desserts, our pet-naming chefs have served up over 300 food-inspired cat names for your ins-purr-ation. By the end, we guarantee your hunger for names will be purr-fectly satiated.
Food Names for Male Cats
From popular picks like Peanut to more unexpected options like Crouton, the world of food offers plenty of savory inspiration. Here’s a starting menu of food names for male cats:
- Biscuit
- Nacho
- Peanut
- Waffles
- Pretzel
- Oreo
- Bagel
- Muffin
- Macaroni
- Caramel
- Marshmallow
- Tater
- Barley
- Rye
- Basil
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Sushi
- Cashew
- Pistachio
- Wasabi
- Peppermint
- Fig
- Quinoa
- Lentil
- Popcorn
- Crouton
- Dumpling
- Meatball
- Jambalaya
- Churro
- Burrito
- Tofu
- Kimchi
- Bacon
- Espresso
- Guinness
- Whiskey
Food Names for Female Cats
On our specials board today, we’ve curated the very best food names for female cats—including sweet mains and spicy sides:
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Honey
- Mochi
- Pumpkin
- Pancake
- Caramel
- Sugar
- Cherry
- Sprinkle
- Pudding
- Candy
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Lychee
- Blueberry
- Raspberry
- Tiramisu
- Noodle
- Latte
- Chai
- Chardonnay
- Saffron
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Peach
- Apricot
- Plum
- Olive
- Champagne
- Margarita
- Martini
- Cosmo
- Bellini
- Sangria
- Shiraz
Cute Food-Themed Cat Names
Does your kitty make your heart feel warm like a cupcake? Are they as sweet as Caramel? Whatever the reason, one thing we can agree on is that kittens are simply adorable. So, why not pick one of these cute food-inspired names?
- Muffin
- Cupcake
- Sprinkles
- Jellybean
- Marshmallow
- Cookie
- Nibbles
- Pickles
- Snickers
- Toffee
- Gummy
- Biscuit
- Sugar
- Peanut
- Pudding
- Truffle
- Cupid
- Fudge
- Caramel
- Butterscotch
- Peaches
- Dumpling
- Mochi
- Bean
- M&M
- Jelly
- Pancake
- Tater Tot
- Noodle
- Olive
- Macaroni
- Taffy
- Cheesecake
- Brownie
- Tiramisu
- Popcorn
- Honeydew
- Popsicle
- Waffles
- Cotton Candy
Unique Food-Inspired Cat Names
Intolerant to boring names? We understand. That’s why we’ve curated this special menu of unique food names for cats—from Saffron to Sashimi, we’ve got all the interesting ideas you need to name your special furball:
- Saffron
- Kale
- Sushi
- Paprika
- Wasabi
- Basil
- Quinoa
- Lychee
- Apricot
- Plum
- Pistachio
- Ginger
- Kiwi
- Fig
- Raspberry
- Chardonnay
- Espresso
- Martini
- Caviar
- Sashimi
- Guava
- Cashew
- Risotto
- Truffle
- Chai
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Tofu
- Tamarind
- Nutmeg
- Sumac
- Pesto
- Arugula
- Caramelized
- Mozzarella
- Zucchini
- Shallot
- Croissant
- Dijon
- Miso
Dessert Names for Cats
Think your kitty’s sweet enough? Well, of course they are—but you can add even more cuteness with one of these dessert-inspired names:
- Sundae
- Caramel
- Sugarplum
- Pudding
- Muffin
- Cupcake
- Donut
- Truffle
- Brownie
- Cookie
- Jellybean
- Marshmallow
- Sprinkles
- Toffee
- Cinnamon
- Nutella
- Macaron
- Mochi
- Parfait
- Sherbet
- Churro
- Sorbet
- Cheesecake
- Cannoli
- Biscotti
- Tiramisu
- Popsicle
- Bonbon
- Soufflé
- Éclair
- Caramel Apple
- Fudge
- Butterscotch
- Pistachio
- Scone
- Waffle
- Croissant
- Gelato
- Créme Brûlée
- Honeycomb
- Custard
- Caramel Corn
Spicy Food Cat Names
Cats spice up our lives—whether by making us laugh, swoon, or cry tears of joy (or all three!). So why not go big and give your kitty one of these bold, flavorful names?
- Pepper
- Cayenne
- Tabasco
- Chipotle
- Chili
- Curry
- Paprika
- Ginger
- Wasabi
- Salsa
- Habanero
- Sriracha
- Cumin
- Jalapeño
- Turmeric
- Tandoori
- Masala
- Ancho
- Chili Bean
- Szechuan
- Harissa
- Ghost Pepper
- Red Pepper
- Scorpion
- Spicy
Funny Food Names for Cats
Foodie? Punny? If you love playing with ingredients—and words—you’re in for a treat. Our cat-naming cooks have dished up a selection of funny food-inspired names that’ll have you laughing and rubbing your belly with excitement:
- Whisker Biscuit
- Meowshmallow
- Furry Frittata
- Captain Crunch
- Admiral Snackbar
- Colonel Custard
- Lord Macaroni
- Baron von Burrito
- Noodle Noodleface
- General Taters
- Mr. Waffleton
- Sergeant Sprinkles
- Miss Meatball
- Lady Flapjack
- Queen Quinoa
- Marquis Muffin
- Emperor Espresso
- Baroness Bagel
- Sir Sushi
- Duke Dumpling
- Princess Popcorn
Japanese Food Names for Cats
Whether you’ve adopted a Japanese Bobtail or not, say konnichiwa to our favorite Japanese food names for cats. From Sushi to Sakura, we’ve got all the bite-sized names you’ll ever need:
- Sushi
- Miso
- Ramen
- Wasabi
- Tofu
- Sakura
- Teriyaki
- Matcha
- Tempura
- Nori
- Udon
- Yakitori
- Gyoza
- Mochi
- Soba
- Bento
- Sake
- Daikon
- Onigiri
- Tonkatsu
- Yuzu
- Tobiko
- Furikake
- Chashu
- Kabocha
- Tamago
- Unagi
- Sashimi
- Dango
- Okonomiyaki
- Karashi
American Food Names for Cats
A recent study of our members at furpetvo.com found that the top food-related cat names vary by region. While Bean, Beanie, and Beans reign supreme in Seattle—the country’s coffee capital—Louisiana’s favorites draw from Southern, Cajun, and Creole French cuisine. California boasts some of the most distinctive food-inspired names, and Texas’ top picks include Pepp…
