Names a Foodie Would Love

Clove
- Origin:
  Nature name
- Description:
  Clove is one of a whole tantalizing genre of spice names that might work for a boy. Clovis could be considered a long form.
Cookie
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "cookie"
- Description:
  Cookie is most often used as a dog name, and it should stay that way.

Melba
- Origin:
  Modern invented name
- Description:
  Australian opera singer Nellie Melba—self-named for her hometown of Melbourne—inspired this now-dated name more associated today with a peach dessert and dietetic toast.
Sugar
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  You can call your daughter Sugar, but it's probably best to keep it as a term of endearment. For sweet names, you try Dulcie, Honey, Mitsu, Amai, Sherine, Melita, Eulalia, or Melina, but Sugar does work as a generic nickname.
Florentin
- Description:
  Florentin is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name 'Florentinus,' which means 'flowering' or 'flourishing.' It is related to the ancient Roman name Florentius and the city of Florence, Italy. The name carries connotations of prosperity, growth, and blossoming potential. Florentin is particularly popular in France, Romania, and other European countries, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions. Its elegant sound and positive associations make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a name with classical roots. Variations include Florent, Florian, and the feminine form Florentina.

Paprika
- Origin:
  Nature name
- Description:
  A red spice made from dried bell peppers.
  As a name, notable bearers include Danish actress Paprika Steen (born Kirsteen), and Paprika from the children's TV show Blue's Clues
Cayenne
- Origin:
  Word name, English from Tupi
- Meaning:
  "pepper"
- Description:
  Spicy.
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.

Orange
- Origin:
  Fruit or color name
- Description:
  An unlikely choice, but in this era of Apple, Navy, Golden, and Mint, you never know. In fact, Orange does have some historical grounding as a feminine name, appearing in Medieval times as Orange, Orenge, and Orengia, possibly after the French place name, which was named for a Celtic water god, Arausio, meaning "cheek, temple".
Coriander
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "bed bug"
- Description:
  This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
Curry
- Origin:
  Variation of Ó Comhraidhe or Ó Corra, Irish surname, or English word name
- Meaning:
  "descendant of Comhraidhe; descandant of Corra; curry"
- Description:
  Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

Rye
- Origin:
  English, diminutive of Riley; word name; British surname
- Meaning:
  "cavalryman, messenger"
- Description:
  Sweet short form of Riley. Nature lovers and whiskey fans alike can appreciate the androgynous simplicity of Rye. It is also the name of a town in England.
Tarragon
- Origin:
  Latin herb name
- Description:
  Aromatic but also problematic.
Alfalfa

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