50 Best Food Baby Names To Inspire You‌

Georgia Stone
Dec 12, 2023 By Georgia Stone
Originally Published on Nov 05, 2020
Portrait of a newborn baby boy

With‌ ‌each‌ ‌passing‌ ‌day,‌ ‌people‌ ‌are‌ ‌becoming‌ ‌more‌ ‌creative‌ ‌with‌ ‌baby‌ ‌names.

In‌ ‌recent‌ ‌times,‌ ‌baby‌ ‌names‌ ‌have‌ ‌taken‌ ‌a‌ ‌new‌ ‌twist.‌ ‌People‌ ‌are‌ ‌experimenting‌ ‌and‌ ‌being‌ ‌creative‌ ‌in‌ ‌coming‌ ‌up‌ ‌with‌ food names for babies.‌ ‌

We‌ ‌have‌ ‌a‌ ‌certain‌ ‌group‌ ‌of‌ ‌people‌ ‌to‌ ‌thank‌ ‌for‌ ‌this‌ ‌unconventional‌ ‌name‌ ‌choice‌ ‌for‌ ‌children--celebrities.‌ ‌They‌ ‌go‌ ‌all‌ ‌out‌ ‌when‌ ‌giving‌ ‌their‌ ‌babies‌ ‌unique‌ baby names inspired by food‌ ‌that‌ ‌are‌ ‌different‌ ‌from‌ ‌what‌ ‌we‌ ‌are‌ ‌used‌ ‌to‌ ‌hearing.‌ ‌

‌There are cute names inspired by food that you can give your baby girl or boy.

There are no limits as baby names inspired by food, drinks, and spices are widely becoming popular.

Say‌ ‌goodbye‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌boring‌ ‌old‌ ‌conventional‌ ‌names‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌baby.‌ ‌Food‌ ‌lover‌ ‌or‌ ‌not,‌ ‌you‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌inspired‌ by ‌your‌ ‌favorite‌ ‌meals,‌ ‌drinks,‌ ‌or‌ ‌fruits‌ ‌when‌ ‌thinking‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌perfect‌ ‌name‌ ‌for‌ ‌your‌ ‌baby.‌  A few good baby names that are inspired by food include Coco, Angelica, Olive, and so many more.

‌This‌ ‌list‌ ‌is‌ ‌here‌ ‌to‌ help‌ ‌you‌ ‌with‌ ‌some‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌best‌ ‌baby names inspired by food.‌ ‌

For more baby name inspiration which might be a little outside the box, take a look at Celebrity Baby Boy Names and Edgy Girls Names.

Girls Fruit Names‌ ‌ ‌

We all love fruits because of the sweet taste we get from them. Fruit names for girls are ideal because it suits their delicate nature and personality.

Your baby's name does not have to follow the traditional route. You can make them stand out by the uniqueness of their name.

When it comes to a name inspired by fruits, you are never out of options.

If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌expecting‌ ‌a‌ ‌baby‌ ‌girl‌ ‌you‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌ ‌pick‌ ‌the‌ ‌sweetest food inspired girl‌ ‌names‌ ‌for‌ ‌your‌ ‌little‌ baby girl ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌way.‌ You‌ ‌can‌ ‌go‌ ‌with‌ ‌fruit names for girls‌ or a spicy baby name.‌ There are so many fruits that all you have to do is choose one, or take it a step further by combining a few fruits together.

1. Anara (Persian origin) "pomegranate" in English. Also, an Indian model and beauty pageant winner.

2. Apple (English origin) a nutrition-dense fruit, also the name of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's daughter.

3. Almond‌‌ ‌(English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌a‌ ‌dry fruit found within the kernel. It's a popular surname in the U.S.

4. Anjou‌ ‌(French‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌pear.‌ ‌

5. Apricot (Arabic origin) an orange-colored fruit.

6. Banana (Arabic origin) yellow-colored fruit with tiny seeds. The name because more famous ever since the Cameroonian footballer Banana Yaya made it to the limelight. Now a popular name for girls as well.

7. Berry (Scottish origin) bright-red colored fruit. Also, the last name of actress Halle Berry.

8. Cherry (English origin) bright red-colored medicinal fruit. Also, the name of Ed Sheeran's wife.

9. Fig (Arabic origin) an antioxidant-rich fruit.

10. Lemon (Persian origin) referring to citrus yellow fruit. This fruit is sour but your baby girl doesn't have to be!

11. Malina (Slavic origin) meaning "raspberry", it is the first name of guitarist Maline Moye. Also the name of a 1991 movie featuring Isabelle Huppert.

12. Mirabelle (French origin) a type of plum, is the first name of Indian actor Mirabel Stuart.

13. Olive (English origin) name made famous by the popular character Olive Oyl in the cartoon TV show "Popeye".

14. Peaches (Persian origin) first name of popular British columnist the late Peaches Geldof.

15. Clementine (Latin origin) a citrus fruit. Also the name of Ethan Hawke's daughter.

16. Plum (Old English origin) first name of novelist Plum Sykes.

17. Prune (French origin) a perhaps less popular fruit but a cute name nonetheless. Also, the first name of artist Prune Nourry.

18. Quince (Turkish origin) last name of a popular character from Shakespeare's " A Midsummer Night's Dream".

19. Strawberry (unknown origin) last name of a popular former baseball player Darryl Strawberry.

Spice Baby Names‌ ‌ ‌

Baby‌ ‌name‌ ‌trends‌ ‌are‌ ‌moving‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌different‌ ‌direction.‌ ‌If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌a‌ ‌lover‌ ‌of‌ ‌spices‌ ‌and‌ ‌you‌ ‌would‌ ‌like‌ ‌to‌ ‌try‌ ‌something‌ ‌new,‌ ‌then‌ ‌this‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌list‌ ‌you‌ ‌should‌ ‌definitely‌ ‌consider.‌ Spice baby names are certainly making their way up the name ladder.

‌A‌ ‌lot‌ ‌more‌ ‌people‌ ‌are‌ ‌beginning‌ ‌to‌ ‌consider‌ ‌spice as names‌ ‌for‌ ‌their‌ ‌babies.‌ There is always something unique about people with spices as names.

‌There are food names for boys and girls and unisex names on this list.

20. Ajwain‌‌ (U) ‌(Indian‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌‌ ‌spice‌ ‌and‌ ‌seed‌ ‌used‌ ‌in‌ ‌cooking‌ ‌in‌ ‌India.‌ ‌

21. Amandine‌ (F) ‌(French‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌"much‌ ‌loved", one of the popular girl names.  

22. Basil‌ ‌ (M) (English‌ ‌origin) ‌meaning‌ ‌"royal"‌ ‌or‌ ‌"kingly," a leafy green herb used to season meals because of its scent. ‌

23. Bay‌ ‌(U) (English‌ ‌origin) ‌derived‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌herb spice bay leaf used in seasoning meals, and it has lots of health benefits.‌

24. Caraway (F) ‌(English origin)‌ ‌used‌ ‌in‌ ‌either‌ ‌seed‌ ‌or‌ ‌plant‌ ‌form‌ ‌for‌ ‌cooking.‌ ‌

25. Cassia‌‌ (F) ‌(Greek‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌also‌ ‌means‌ ‌"cinnamon", another of the common girl names.

26. Cayenne‌ ‌(U) (French‌ ‌origin) ‌meaning‌ ‌"hot‌ ‌spice," a type of pepper used to cook.

27. Cinnamon‌ ‌(F) (English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌and‌ ‌it‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌popular‌ ‌spice.‌ ‌

28. Fennel‌ ‌(M) (English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌herb‌ ‌used‌ ‌in‌ ‌seasoning.‌ ‌

29. Ginger‌ ‌(F) (English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌it‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌spice‌ ‌and‌ ‌the‌ ‌occupational‌ ‌name‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌dealer‌ ‌in‌ ‌spices.‌ ‌

30. Marjoram‌ (F)‌ ‌(Middle-eastern‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌synonymous‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌spice‌ ‌oregano.‌ ‌

31. Meg‌ ‌(F) (Greek‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌“pear".

32. Pepper (F) (Roman origin) name made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow's role as Pepper Pots in the "Iron Man" franchise.

33. Poppy‌‌ ‌(U) (Latin‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌name‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌flower whose seeds can be used for cooking.‌ ‌

34. Rosemary‌‌ (F) ‌(English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌a‌ ‌herb‌ ‌used‌ ‌in‌ ‌cooking, it's one of the common spice names for a girl.

Unique Non-Binary Names Inspired By Food‌ ‌ ‌

Because‌ ‌food‌ ‌names‌ ‌were‌ ‌not‌ ‌originally‌ ‌meant‌ ‌as‌ ‌baby‌ ‌names,‌ ‌they‌ ‌provide‌ ‌the‌ ‌perfect‌ ‌gender-neutral‌ ‌names‌ ‌for‌ ‌your‌ ‌baby.‌ ‌Different‌ ‌spices,‌ ‌drinks,‌ ‌and‌ ‌meals‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌used‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌ideal‌ ‌non-binary‌ ‌name‌ ‌for‌ ‌your‌ ‌child.‌ Each name carries deep meaning even though they are gotten from food.

They are all very distinctive and can go both ways for either a boy of a girl. If you are not big on a gender reveal but would still like to pick a name based on food, then this is the best choice for choosing a name.

‌These‌ ‌names‌ ‌are‌ ‌simple,‌ ‌sweet,‌ ‌and‌ ‌spicy‌ ‌all‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌same‌ ‌time, and they are all inspired by food.‌ ‌ ‌

35. Abalone‌ ‌(Spanish‌ ‌origin) means "a group of ‌large‌ ‌sea‌ ‌molluscs that are edible,"‌ a type of seafood.‌

36. Anise‌‌ ‌(Latin‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌a‌ ‌name‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌licorice‌ ‌plant.‌ ‌

37. Barley‌ ‌(English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌this‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌grain mostly used to brew beer.‌ ‌

38. Bran‌ (Welsh‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌“raven".

39. Chai‌ ‌(Hebrew‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌“living,”‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌spiced‌ ‌tea.‌ ‌

40. Colby‌ ‌(American ‌origin)‌ ‌is a type of cheese that's popular in the US. It's among popular food-inspired name baby names.

41. Clove‌‌ ‌(German‌ ‌origin),‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌“a‌ ‌nail”,‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌spice.‌ ‌

42. Coco (Portuguese origin) means "coconut", and quite popular among parents.

43. Dijon‌ ‌(French‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌is a type of mustard that originated in France.‌ ‌

44. Fig‌ ‌(English‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌this‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌fruit‌ ‌tree.‌ ‌

45. Juniper‌ ‌(Latin‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌berry.‌ ‌

46. Nori‌ ‌(Japanese‌ ‌origin)  ‌it‌ ‌is‌ an edible species of‌‌ ‌seaweed.‌

47. Honey (English origin) name of Jack Nicholson's daughter.

48. Reese‌ (Welsh‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌“confident".‌ ‌

49. Roe‌ ‌(English‌ ‌origin) ‌meaning‌ ‌“red hair," can be given to a child with red hair.

50. Sage‌‌ ‌(Latin‌ ‌origin)‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌"wise,"‌ ‌and‌ ‌it's‌ ‌a‌ ‌type‌ ‌of‌ ‌spice.‌

Kidadl has lots of great baby names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Food Baby Names then why not take a look at Names That Mean Water, or for something different take a look at Saiyan Names.

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Written by Georgia Stone

Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

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Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.

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