Food Inspired Baby Names

Craving a baby name? Then look no further as we have compiled a list of food inspired baby names just for you! We hope you find one that you like and if you do, remember to let us know!

Caesar

Caesar not only refers to the last name of the famous Roman emperor, but it also lends its name to the popular salad found the world over.

Cherry

Cherry, a short form of Charity, is now a name in its own right. Of course, it is also the same word as the popular red fruit that is typically found on top of sundaes.

Ginger

This name is taken from the spicy, root vegetable that is used in many dishes around the world, especially in Asian cooking.

Mac

Mac can be the short form of names such as Mackenzie, but it is also a type of pasta most typically used in Mac n’ Cheese.

Madeleine

Madeleine derives from the French form of Magdalene which means ‘from Magdala.’ Magdala was the birth place of Mary Magdalene, found in the Bible. The name was brought over from France in the 12th century. It is also the name of a delicate French cake.

Olive

Olive refers to the Mediterranean fruit and the olive branch is considered a symbol of peace.

Rosemary

The name Rosemary was coined in the 19th century. Rosemary is a fragrant herb, however the girl’s name was derived from the Latin words ‘ros marinus,’ meaning ‘sea dew.’ The name carries both of these meanings.

Saffron

Saffron is an English name that is also the name of a rare and highly sought after yellow spice.

Sage

Sage is a lovely herb inspired name that would be great for both boys and girls. It comes from the aromatic herb of the same name, but also has connotations of wisdom and knowledge.

Wellington

This was the name of the man who defeated Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo, but also the name of a popular dish – beef wellington.