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225+ Food Names For Cats: Ideas For Fresh & Sweet Felines

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By Nicole Cosgrove

Food Names For Cats

If you’re a foodie who loves cats, why not name your feline friend after your favorite gourmet treat? You’ll find an abundance of tasty ideas in our smorgasbord of food names for cats. Food-themed names are fun, evocative, instantly recognizable, and you don’t have to worry about them being too common.

In our mega-list of names, you’ll find options perfect for any feline personality, regardless of whether your kitty’s character is sweet, salty, spicy, or bitter. Another way to choose a unique moniker is to match your cat’s fur to foods of the same hue. Our menu has several excellent names, so work up an appetite, savor the list, and enjoy it thoroughly.

hepper-cat-paw-dividerHow to Name Your Cat

Adopting a cat or kitten can be an exhilarating experience. There is a lot to think about, including where your cat will sleep, what shots they need, who your vet will be, how to begin or master litter training, and much more. There are so many aspects to consider, and on top of all of that, you need to find the perfect name.

It’s tough to find a name that perfectly fits your cat, makes everyone in your household happy, survives the test of time, is easy to say, and doesn’t sound weird when you call your cat in front of guests or neighbors. The uniqueness of your cat lies in their character. Picking a name that reflects your little one’s unique characteristics can solidify their identity in your home.

Your cat’s appearance can help you determine the name. Pumpkin, Tangerine, and Marmalade might work well for orange cats, while Raisin, Choccie, or Brownie might work better for brown cats. The breed and length of your cat’s hair are also essential factors in your cat’s appearance.

Persians and Siberians, who have long and puffy hair, might suit names like Candyfloss or Fluff. Or you could name your cat after your favorite food!

Burmese baby cat eating shredded chicken homemade recipe from bowl
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hepper-cat-paw-dividerWhite Food-Inspired Cat Names

  • Brie
  • Cauliflower
  • Chardonnay
  • Cream
  • Feta
  • Flour
  • Gouda
  • Latte
  • Marshmallow
  • Mayo
  • Milkshake
  • Mojito
  • Mozzarella
  • Onion
  • Ravioli
  • Salty
  • Scone
  • Sugar
  • Swiss
  • Vanilla

Orange Colored Food Names For Cats

  • Apricot
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carrot
  • Cheddar
  • Cheesy
  • Cheeto
  • Clementine
  • Creamsicle
  • Dorito
  • Ginger
  • Ginger ale
  • Mango
  • Marmelade
  • Orangeade
  • Pumpkin
  • Saffron
  • Sweet Potato
  • Tangerine
cat eating boiled eggs and broccoli
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Food Names For Dark Brown Cats

  • Brandy
  • Brown Sugar
  • Brownie
  • Butterscotch
  • Cadbury
  • Cannoli
  • Caramel
  • Carob
  • Cashew
  • Chai
  • Chip
  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Coco
  • Cocoa
  • Fudge
  • Godiva
  • Hazelnut
  • Hershey
  • Kahlua
  • Latte
  • Mocha
  • Nutella
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pumpernickel
  • Raisin
  • Snickers
  • Syrup
  • Tea bag
  • Whiskey

Black Cat Food Names

  • Bean
  • Blackberry
  • Caviar
  • Coffee
  • Cola
  • Espresso
  • Guinness
  • Java
  • Jellybean
  • Kona
  • Licorice
  • Molasses
  • Olive
  • Oreo
  • Pepper
  • Pepsi
  • Stout
  • Treacle
Persian cat eating durian
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Food-Related Names For Blue, Lilac, & Lavender Cats

  • Blueberry
  • Concord
  • Damson
  • Eggplant
  • Elderberry
  • Fig
  • Gatorade
  • Grape
  • Lobster
  • Plum
  • Slushie

Food-Themed Names For Tortoiseshell & Calico Cats

  • Cheesecake
  • Cobbler
  • Coconut
  • Cookie
  • Cookie dough
  • Eclair
  • Fruitcake
  • Gin Fizz
  • Nougat
  • Nutmeg
  • Paprika
  • Peanut
  • Popcorn
  • Sesame
  • S’mores
  • Truffles
cat eating cantaloupe melon
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Food-Inspired Names For Tan & Pointed Cats (Siamese, Burmese, Etc.)

  • Almond
  • Anise
  • Bagel
  • Biscuit
  • Garlic
  • Latte
  • Miso
  • Pancake
  • Potato
  • Rigatoni
  • Tiramisu
  • Wonton

Food-Based Monikers for Gray Cats

  • Anchovy
  • Appenzeller
  • Baba Ganoush
  • Mackerel
  • Mushroom
  • Oatmeal
  • Oyster
red tabby cat eating wet food from a bowl
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Spotted Cat Food Names

  • Basmati
  • Blizzard
  • Chia
  • Cookie
  • Dragon fruit
  • Pilaf
  • Sprinkles

Red & Rusty Colored Cat Food-Themed Names

  • Amaretto
  • Amber
  • Ambrosia
  • Brandy
  • Burgundy
  • Cayenne
  • Chili
  • Copper
  • Hazel
  • Honey
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz

Sweet Food Names For Cats

  • Apple Pie
  • Candy
  • Candyfloss
  • Croissant
  • Doughnut
  • Granola
  • Honey
  • Lollipop
  • Macaron
  • Macaroon
  • Malteser
  • Pudding
  • Sorbet
  • Strudel
  • Waffle
Cat Eating Nuts
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Fruit Names For Cats

  • Apple
  • Applesauce
  • Banana
  • Berry
  • Cherry
  • Citrus
  • Huckleberry
  • Kiwi
  • Papaya
  • Pawpaw
  • Peach
  • Persimmon
  • Quince
  • Tamarind

Candy-Themed Names For Cats

  • Bubblegum
  • Gumdrop
  • Kit Kat
  • Pop Rocks
  • Reese
  • Skittles
  • Taffy
  • Twizzler
  • Wafer

Japanese Food Names For Cats

  • Bento
  • Chopstick
  • Dashi
  • Matcha
  • Mirin
  • Miso
  • Mochi
  • Nori
  • Ramen
  • Sake
  • Sashimi
  • Sushi
  • Wasabi
Cat Eating Lettuce
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Savory Names For Cats

  • Baguette
  • Burger
  • Burrito
  • Butter
  • Camembert
  • Casserole
  • Dill
  • Dim Sum
  • Dumpling
  • Lasagna
  • Lentil
  • Noodle
  • Parmesan
  • Pastrami
  • Pepperoni
  • Pickle
  • Queso
  • Radish
  • Reuben
  • Sandwich
  • Sausage
  • Tabasco
  • Taco
  • Tofu
  • Tuna
  • Zucchini

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hepper-cat-paw-dividerFinal Thoughts

When you adopt a new cat, they provide a lifetime of love and adventure. To celebrate their unique character, you can select a food-related cat name. To find our favorite food-inspired cat names, we perused our pantries, refrigerators, and the grocery store’s aisles. We hope you have enjoyed our selection and have chosen the perfect name for your precious kitty.


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