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300+ Food Baby Names

  1. Maki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko.
  2. Cayenne

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spicy.
  3. Petrushka

    • Origin:

      Russian

    • Meaning:

      "little stone, parsley"

    • Description:

      Russian diminutive from Pyotr (Peter), a very familiar form generally used only for small children, pets or close family members. It's also the Russian word for the herb parsley.
  4. Ham

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "hot, warm"

    • Description:

      Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.
  5. Minttu

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "mint"

    • Description:

      The Finnish word for "mint" is a popular name in Finland, comparable to the Danish Mynte.
  6. Ioulo

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "grain sheaf; corn sheaf"

    • Description:

      Ioulo is an epithet of Demeter, primarily used in depictions of the goddess carrying a sheaf.
  7. Chili

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spicy but insubstantial nickname name.
  8. Almond

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple has opened the world of botanical names beyond flowers to trees, herbs, fruits, and — why not — nuts. Cayley and Brandon Jenner have a daughter named Joan Almond.
  9. Acai

    • Origin:

      Brazilian Portuguese fruit and tree name

    • Description:

      Fad fruit name or a trendy syllable smash? We aren't certain, but we have noticed a number of babies name Acai on the US charts. Spelled Açai, with a cedilla, it's the name of a Brazilian palm that produces açai berries, known for their use in smoothie bowls. But parents may be using Acai as a variation of Kai or Malachi, pronounced as written.
  10. Minto

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "mint"

    • Description:

      Minto is used for both sexes in Japan, commonly with the kanji combination equating to the word for "mint."
  11. Tequila

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "liquor distilled from the agave plant"

    • Description:

      Mexican national drink, not to be served as a name to a baby.
  12. Taro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "great (or eldest) son"

    • Description:

      An energetic Japanese name that would make for an on-trend choice in the English-speaking world. Especially appropriate for a first-born son.
  13. Anzu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "apricot"

    • Description:

      A representative Japanese name with a meaning symbolizing ripeness.
  14. Aletris

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "corn grinder"

    • Description:

      The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name derives from Greek aletris — an enslaved woman who ground corn — because of the mealy texture of the flowers.
  15. Ainar

    • Origin:

      Kazakh

    • Meaning:

      "fire moon or pomegranate moon"

    • Description:

      Unlike its identical male counterpart, Ainar as a feminine name derives from Kazakh ay "moon" plus either a Persian element meaning "pomegranate" or an Arabic word meaning "fire".
  16. Herb

    • Description:

      Herb is a masculine name that originated as a shortened form of Herbert, which comes from Germanic elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' Primarily used in English-speaking countries, Herb peaked in popularity in the United States during the early 20th century. The name has a friendly, unpretentious quality that reflects its association with everyday herbs and plants, despite its martial etymological origins. Herb gained cultural recognition through notable bearers like American bandleader Herb Alpert and basketball player Herb Williams. While rarely given as a formal name to newborns today, it retains a warm, vintage charm that evokes the mid-century era. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation give it an accessible, down-to-earth character.
  17. Romaine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "a Roman"

    • Description:

      In this country, likely to conjure up visions of leafy lettuce.
  18. Millet

    • Description:

      Millet is an uncommon masculine name with origins as an occupational surname. Historically, it referred to someone who grew or worked with millet grain. The name derives from the Old French 'milet' or the Latin 'milium,' both referring to the cereal crop. As a first name, Millet has maintained a rare status throughout history, never reaching widespread popularity. It offers a distinctive quality with connections to agricultural heritage and natural elements. The name has a soft, somewhat delicate sound while still maintaining a masculine edge. Millet might appeal to parents looking for a unique name with historical roots, perhaps those with connections to farming traditions or those drawn to uncommon nature-inspired names.

  19. Dill

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Dillon, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "loyal"

    • Description:

      Diminutive of Dillon
  20. Momoko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "peach child"

    • Description:

      Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.