What food-related name should I give my kitten?

We chose PLUM!

Pip,or Pipsqueak

Alright Sarah, enough is enough! Name the cat already! We all await the big announcement. :-)

We have a cat named Beansy, and I used to have one named Callalloo.

I'm starting to have dreams about this! I was jolted awake at 1:15am with the name I haven't seen yet, and quite honestly, I call my dog this endearing name in addition to her given name. PEANUT! As in my "Cute little Peanut!" Ok, that's my last suggestion, unless I dream about it again tonight LOL!

Sushi, Gyro, Burrito (Ritto for short), Beignet (Beni for short), Chili, Corn Flake, Cheerio

Sweet Pea if a boy, Olive Oil if a girl, Seitan if evil, "Hey You" if it doesn't have a reservation, Toad in a Hole if you want it to grow up neurotic- the possibilities defy imagination or reason.

Sweet Pea if a boy, Olive Oil if a girl, Seitan if evil, "Hey You" if it doesn't have a reservation, Toad in a Hole if you want it to grow up neurotic- the possibilities defy imagination or reason.

Meow Siam (Mee Siam is Siamese noodles)
Tamarind
Coconut Curry (just cuz I love that)

Just read an interesting article on pet names. First, the name should be one or two syllables in length, it should not be a name/word they hear everyday and the best advice? It should be a name that makes YOU smile when you say it. I'd say you have a lot of choices, Sarah! Maybe these tips will help you narrow down your selection.

Vitameatavegamin (Vita or Min, for short)
Cannoli
Shichimi or Togarashi

I would lean toward an Italian or French name, perhaps after a historical figure in cooking like Pellegrino, Rossini, or maybe after a cheese, like Picadou or Rasco (the latter sounds a lot like "rascal").

For a non-food name, I'd pick Marzocco, the heraldic lion of the Florentine Republic as it emerged in the late 1300s from the darkness and turmoil that permeated that century.

Poppyseed; Blueberry; Muffin;

Whiskey

After seeing the beautiful photo I'm still thinking Gumbo would be a good name. :)

Latke !

While irrelevant, I will share that my favorite cat name comes from a pair of fashion bloggers who've named a kitty "Miss Miu Miu". 5 brownie points if you get the jokes.

Mine are named Oatmeal and Eggs Benedict (Oats and Eggy). Their whole litter was breakfast items, and the next litter was Vodka brands.

We always named our cats after breakfast cereals. The last was "Bix," for the Queen's favorite, Weetabix.

From the noodle type suggestions above I thought more specifically Carbonara (cat-like reflexes can be needed to get the texture of the egg perfect) or Cacio e Pepe (cat-cio e pepe).

OR for something simpler: Sesame, a magic-y implication that's fun for a cat plus the seeds comes mostly in white but also sometimes black.

Berger--after the Baltimore cookie

"white body and a black face".....Sushi? Oreo?

Cocoa puff?

Cocoa puff?

kobe, burdock or shoyu. short and sweet and won't be confused at vet or boarding like my dear, late cat max (massimo) was.

Ponzu
Miso
Kibbee
Kubideh
Jumbo

Approaching this at a somewhat oblique angle . . . .

I had a male dog (rescue, darling, smart) when I was a teenager who I named "ChouChou" - pronounced like "shoe shoe" -- which is a French diminutive meaning someone who is quite dear to you. That term is in turn derived from the French "choux", meaning cabbage head, which is also a term of endearment (typically, "mon petit choux").

It was a wonderful pet name - a fun conversation starter, too - which I'd use again, if I had the chance.

And then I had a male cat who I named "Mr. Doolittle" because it described him perfectly. ;o)

Sumatra. Darjeeling. Ok I'm getting carried away. finished!

Brownie, Mug Cakes

Brandy, Ganache, Nutella

Waffles, Butterball, Mr. Chips, Dr. Pepper.

Macadamia, Pepper, Cashew (Cash for short), Brim (fish), Poblano, Basil....

When will we find out the name, Sarah?

Escoffier, Pumpernickel, Count of Monte Christo (double reference: literary character and sandwich)

And the there's rochetta...

James (as in Beard)

Oh and S'More

Anton Ego (Ratatouille), Deli (short for Deli Cat-essen), Whiskey, AffoGATO, Whisker Biscuit (not food related), Whoopie Pie/GOB, Eggcream, Hydrox (the oreo precursor).

Matcha, Confit, Lentil (I like that one!), Germain, Sweet Pickle, Moon Pie

Kit-Kat
Chairman Meow
Skittles
Beetnik
Beany

Kugel, Pho, Basil and Dim Sum

We named our kitten "Miette" after the San Francisco bakery.

Grazie Rachel

Okay I will give it a shot then... Since he is a ragdoll which go limp when you pick them up, how about Noodles? Or maybe you should name it after that leafy green that you drove every nuts over? I am really looking for Godfather status.

He's got vanilla fur with a chocolate face... how about Klondike?

Fluffernutter (like the Fluffernutter sandwich... marshmallow fluff and peanut butter) also comes to mind as a top contender ;)

Let us know what you decide!

Is this a Food52 sponsored contest and is there a prize for the winning name?

Also—Tom Collins!

Kimchi (maybe better for a girl), Vadouvan, Ras el Hanout ;)

biscuit

Curry, kimchee

White body (black-face) related: tofu, mushroom, donut, Oreo(!), hotcakes, garlick, Hershey (cookies and creme version), pasta, Anglaise...

truffle, nugget...

Scampi -- for a little guy, Pesto -- excessively affectionate, Gazpacho -- red/orange colored

Chai, Nutmeg, Gumbo or Kiwi

or maybe Sloppy Joe

LENTIL FOREVER

What color is he?

Taco, Cheddar, Mr. Biscuit, Mac (short for macaroni) Fritter, Alfredo...General Meows...
OK, I know that last one was a stretch.