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Food names for dogs increased in popularity in 2018

ByKimberley Spinney|
SOUTH SHIELDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: A dog enjoys an ice cream with his owner as they take part in the Great North Dog Walk on June 4, 2017 in South Shields, England. Founded in 1990 by former teacher and two times UK Fundraiser of the Year Tony Carlisle the event helps raise thousands of pounds for charity. The event is internationally recognised and currently holds the world record as the largest dog walk ever held. This year there were reported to be over 28,000 dogs represented by 128 breeds. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
SOUTH SHIELDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: A dog enjoys an ice cream with his owner as they take part in the Great North Dog Walk on June 4, 2017 in South Shields, England. Founded in 1990 by former teacher and two times UK Fundraiser of the Year Tony Carlisle the event helps raise thousands of pounds for charity. The event is internationally recognised and currently holds the world record as the largest dog walk ever held. This year there were reported to be over 28,000 dogs represented by 128 breeds. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

When it comes to naming our pups, we either try to be creative or we stick to more common options. But in 2018 food names increased in popularity.

From human inspired names to the old-fashioned favorites, there were some interesting names topping the list of dog names in 2018. However, what may surprise you (or not if you named your pup this way) is the fact that food names for dogs increased in popularity last year.

And while these names may not have made the top of the list when it comes to popular dog names, we think these food names are super creative and adorable. We can’t imagine naming a pup after our favorite meals or dishes. But for some people, these delicious foods are also the perfect name for their furry friends.

Bustle even pulled together 19 food based names grouped by meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert), and using some very interesting criteria that makes perfect sense. They chose names that were silly and cute, as well as popular for dogs, and even popular as the food dishes themselves.

And yes, these names did make Rover’s list of popular dog names, with a breakdown explaining the percentage of names are inspired by foods, as well as including names inspired by alcohol and other drinks. According to their infographic on food related names, Rover said that 5 percent of dogs are named after food.

Brunch related names increased by 12 percent, and included such offerings as Muffin, Cinnamon, Biscuit, and Waffles. Alcoholic names increased an impressive 17 percent, with some of the popular names being Whiskey, Guinness, and Brandy. And if you are looking for unique names that are on the rise, there are such fascinating options as Cheetos, Ramen, and Crisco.

But if you are looking for more cute and creative food names, we like these options:

  • Pancake or Flapjack (The same dish with two different names, so either option works for a pup.)
  • Sausage (We think this could be perfect for a dachshund, and funny for other dogs too.)
  • Nacho (If you love cheese, this could be a perfect choice.)
  • Noodle (We get a kick out the idea of a poodle named Noodle.)
  • Cupcake (Sure, this is a cute nickname, but why not make it a pup’s actual name?)
  • Sugar (This is a sweet name for a sweet pup.)
  • Salsa (If your pup is spicy, why not go with a favorite dip?)

We are definitely looking forward to seeing what names increase in popularity in 2019. And we are interested to see which food names climb the rankings throughout the year.

What do you think about naming your dog after food? Do you think this trend will increase in popularity this year? Tell us what you think in the comments.

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