200 Food Names for Cats You’ll Eat Right Up

Published on 09/16/2020

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What’s in a name? When it comes to cats, plenty!

Many people are surprised to learn that, just like dogs, cats know their given names. According to a recent study, our feline friends can easily distinguish their monikers from other words—even if they don’t always act like it. (In other words, yes, Mr. Sprinkles is ignoring you.)

Think outside the box and pick something that even the most aloof kitty can’t help but respond to. And what do cats (and people!) like more than food?

Whether you’re looking for a name that’s sweet or salty, spicy or sour, this list of food names for cats will provide endless—and delicious—inspiration.

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There are endless cute food names for cats. Where to start? You can’t go wrong with one of these culinary crowd-pleasers.

Bagel
Bean
Caviar
Chili
Cupcake
Falafel
Gelato
Nacho
Nugget
Pancake
Pop Tart
Ricotta
Sesame
Sprinkles
Taco
Tater Tot
Tuna
Twizzler
Whiskey
Wonton

Food Names for Girl Cats

Looking for a more feminine food-inspired name for your feline? We have you covered with these food names for girl cats.

Ambrosia
BonBon
Candy
Chai
Cinnamon
Cookie
Crumble
Custard
Honey
Juniper
Margarita
Mocha
Mozzarella
Muffin
Nutella
Olive
Penne
Rosemary
Strawberry
Sugar

Food Names for Male Cats

Don’t worry, toms—we have plenty of nom-worthy names for you, too.

Biscuit
Caesar
Dill
Dim Sum
Dumpling
Hoagie
Hot Dog
Lasagna
Lentil
Noodle
Omelet
Pickle
Pumpernickel
Queso
Ravioli
Reuben
Schnitzel
Tabasco
Tofu
Waffle

Sweet Food Names for Cats

If you’d like a sweet name for your sweetie, you’ve come to the right place. These bakery-inspired choices are sugar-coated and honey-dipped.

Butterscotch
Cannoli
Caramel
Cashew
Churro
Cocoa
Croissant
Eclair
Fudge
Granola
Jelly
Macaron
Milkshake
Mousse
Nougat
Pudding
Puff
Sorbet
Strudel
Vanilla

Food Names for Orange Cats

Orange you glad we remembered the gingers? Check out these names for our red-headed furriends.

Apricot
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Cheddar
Cheeto
Clementine
Creamsicle
Dorito
Ginger
Kumquat
Mandarin
Mango
Marmalade
Okra
Peaches
Persimmon
Pumpkin
Saffron
Squash
Sweet Potato

Japanese Food Names for Cats

Symbols of good luck and prosperity, cats have a special place in Japanese culture. Honor the homeland of Hello Kitty with these Japanese food names.

Bento
Chopstick
Dashi
Kani
Matcha
Mirin
Miso
Mochi
Nori
Onigiri
Ramen
Sake
Sashimi
Soba
Sukiyaki
Sushi
Tempura
Tonkatsu
Udon
Wasabi

Candy Names for Cats

With whimsical names and sweet connotations, the candy shop is a natural place to look for cat name inspiration.

Gumdrop
Hershey
Jelly Bean
Licorice
Kit Kat
Marshmallow
Milky Way
Pez
Pixie
Pop Rock
Reese
Riesen
Smartie
Skittles
Snickers
Starburst
Taffy
Tootsie
Twix
Willy Wonka

Fruit Names for Cats

For a healthier approach, the produce world offers a cornucopia of cat names. Check out these fresh fruit cat names.

Applesauce
Apricot
Blackberry
Cherry
Coconut
Cranberry
Currant
Fig
Guava
Huckleberry
Kiwi
Mandarin
Mulberry
Papaya
Peach
Persimmon
Pomelo
Quince
Tamarind
Tangerine

Appetizer Names for Cats

The tasty warm-up to any meal is meant to stimulate the palate. Why not consider an appetizer name for your precious feline? Choose from these fine selections.