When thinking of a baby name for a little bundle of joy that is on the way, there are so many things that can inspire a name choice. From fairy tales to celebrities to movies, baby name ideas can come from so many different places. A cute name can even come from food — or more specifically, dessert! With all of the sweet candies, pastries, and sugary ingredients out there, it is actually not surprising that some of them make pretty adorable names for a baby girl or boy. So for a new mama who has a major sweet tooth, she may just get some name inspiration the next time she has a pregnancy craving.
From the names of candy bars to international treats to things we keep in the house every day, there are tons of super sweet options for a dessert-inspired name. Some are more common names like Mike and Joy. Others are creative, like Ambrosia, Sundae, and Moloko. But no matter if a mom-to-be wants something unusual, something simple, something short, or something complicated, there is a lot of names to be discovered when thinking about our favorite sugary treats. Even some famous people have dessert-like names. For example, the famous French fashion designer Coco Chanel and NBA player Carmelo Anthony. Although looking through this list may make someone start to crave their favorite candy, they will likely be surprised by how adorable some of these names are. Here are 20 dessert-inspired baby names for a new little sweetheart.
SUNDAE
Almost everyone loves a good sundae! The ice cream treat also makes an adorable name for a little girl.
ANGEL
Angel food cake is delicious — and Angel makes an adorable name for a girl or a boy. It has a Greek origin and the meaning of it is "divine messenger."
GINGER
According to Baby Name Wizard, Ginger was originally a nickname for someone with red hair, but is now sometimes used as a diminutive form of Virginia ("spring-like, flourishing"). Ginger is also the name of the spice used in delicious gingerbread cookies and gingersnaps.
HEATH
A Heath bar is full of yummy chocolate and toffee. Heath also makes an adorable name for a sweet little boy. It's an English name that peaked in popularity in the US in the 1970s.
KIT
Kit, like a Kit Kat chocolate bar, is a name used for both baby boys and girls. The name has a Greek origin and it can also serve as a boy's nickname for Christopher.
AMBROSIA
In Greek mythology, it is said that Ambrosia was the food of the gods. Ambrosia salad is a dish of sweetened fruits, whipped topping, marshmallows, and coconut. It also makes a super cute name for a baby girl.
GRAHAM
Graham, like a graham cracker, is a great name for a little man. The name peaked in popularity in the US in 2012.
COCO
Cocoa beans are what chocolate is made of. The name Coco is a short and sweet choice for a baby girl. It is often used as a nickname. It was the nickname of famous French fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.
REESE
Reese, like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, is a pretty cool name for a baby boy. It rose in popularity in the US in 2005. It's a Welsh name with the meaning "ardent" or "enthusiastic."
RUTH
Ruth, like a delicious Baby Ruth candy bar, is a classic name that was popular in the 1910s. It's a Hebrew name with the meaning "mercy."
NAPOLEON
Napoleons are sour candies, and also the name of a fancy pastry. Napoleon is also a pretty cute name for a baby boy. It is a compound Greek name meaning "lion of the city."
CANDY
Candy is of course a super sweet name for a baby girl. It is often short for Candace, but can still be used as an independent name. It peaked in popularity in the 1970s.
CHIP
Chip, like a chocolate chip cookie, is short and sweet. It's a little boy name that has often been a nickname for Christopher or Charles. It is also commonly used in reference to the saying "a chip off the old block," meaning a son who takes after his father.
JOY
Joy, like an Almond Joy candy bar, is a happy name for a new baby girl. Joy means "delight" or "great pleasure."
DULCE
The name Dulce is of Latin origin and it means "sweet." The baby girl name gained popularity in the US in 2007.
HONEY
Honey is a sweet topping and a sweet name for a baby girl. Although it's a common nickname, it's more rare to see as a first name.
MOLOKO
Ptichye Moloko is a soft chocolate-covered Russian candy. Moloko is a really cute and unusual name for a baby girl.
MIKE
Mike, like a Mike and Ike candy, is often short for Michael. It's a biblical name that peaked in popularity in the 1960s.
CARMELO
A Caramello is a delicious chocolate bar with a caramel filling. Is is also similar to the name of NBA player Carmelo Anthony. The name Carmelo peaked in popularity in 2012.
MADELEINE
A madeleine is a small French cake. It also makes a pretty name for a baby girl. The name Madeleine rose in popularity in 2008.
