Spice Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

Whenever we hear the word "spice" the first thing that most likely comes to mind is cooking. Spices have been used for as long as we can remember to make foods unique and flavorful and there is quite an extensive list of different variations. While a love of the culinary arts may be the most obvious reason for naming a dog after a spice, other forms of inspiration can come from the dog's coloring and personality. Or perhaps you, the owner, just really love to put something like Cinnamon on everything; thus, you name your dog Cinnamon. No matter what reasoning may be behind a spice chosen title, we are sure that it is going to be delightfully perfect in every way!

Spice Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Spice Inspired Name

Dill

Dill the dog was part of a TV show known as The Herbs which was released in 1968. This classic old show highlighted the tales of three animals in an herb garden; Parsley the Lion, Sage the Owl, and Dill the Dog. Together, these friends had adventures in the herb garden of Sir Basil and Lady Rosemary, who supposedly live in a rather large house on the estate where the herb garden sets. While the main character of this TV show seems to be Parsley the Lion, his faithful (and slightly wacky) best friend, Dill the dog, is an unforgettable part of the show.

Dill never seems to be able to hold still and possesses a very hyper-active personality. Although a high energy level is not typical of the breed, Dill's coloring and extremely furry ears could suggest that he may be based off of the King Charles Spaniel. This theory is not confirmed by anyone from the making of the film however, so the exact breed that Dill was molded after is left up to debate and shall forever remain a mystery. Thankfully, the breed does not make the dog, and the fact that we don't know exactly what Dill is doesn't really matter! Children everywhere loved him for his fun, wacky personality and witty banter.

At first, Dill didn't have many speaking lines at all when he made his debut in The Herbs. But after the TV show ended and the high popularity of Parsley the Lion demanded an encore for the lovable cartoon animals, the creators decided to create another show called The Adventures of Parsley. In this series, Dill grows from just a simple character to a complete sidekick and best pal of Parsley the Lion. Just like every character from this particular show, Dill had a couple of special songs that he would sing that perfectly portrayed his personality. Dill's songs were short but catchy and a few examples of them are as follows:

"I'm Dill the dog, I'm a dog called Dill. Though my tail I'd love to get, I've never caught it yet!"

"I'm Dill the dog, I'm a dog called Dill. Though my teeth are sharp and white, I would never, never bite!"

"I"m Dill the dog, I'm a dog called Dill. I'm rather small and furry, and often in a hurry!"

Clearly these songs, while short, help to portray a lot about Dill's personality. He is gentle, friendly, and loves to be on the move. It's easy to see why Dill the dog would be a favorite of children who watched the show, as well as still be a favorite of those who discover him today.

Spice Inspired Dog Name Considerations

If you are looking for a wide variety of names that can work for dogs of all shapes, colors, and sizes, then you have come to the right place. Thanks to the wide variety of different spices in the world, there are so many great options that range from subtle to pungent and spicy to sweet. Because of this, whether you decide to name your dog based on his appearance of his personality, a spice name can provide you with options for both sides of the spectrum. You might have a gorgeous chocolate Lab who is just as sweet as can be, so you decide to name her Anise after the Star Anise spice due to her coloring. That same name can be used for a dog that may not have the same coloring, but tends to have a very confident personality that almost borders on overbearing. No matter how you choose to interpret the name, Anise is beautiful and very unique.

Another great example for a spice named dog would be Pepper. This name would be perfect for a pied dog or one who has a super upbeat and energetic personality. If you are the type of person that tends to see Pepper as the more toned down companion of Salt, you might even decide that the name Pepper is perfect for a more laid-back and even-keeled dog, perhaps older and with a bit of white showing throughout his black fur.

Male Spice Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
5	Seasame Actually one of the most ancient seed spices used today
5	Wasabi Has an intense heat wave that is aggravating at first, but then dies off quickly
4	Tartar Cream of Tartar is usually gathered from wine making and is used as a stabilizer in cooking
4	Cubeb An exotic spice that is similar to pepper and frequently used as a substitute
4	Dill Smells similar to caraway, but has a very clean and strong smell like anise
4	Sumac A deep red spice that is almost purple
4	Cumin Very earthy with a pretty tan color and a strong aroma
3	Arrow Short for Arrowroot which is used for a base in things such as sauces and gravies
3	Fenugreek A caramel colored seed that, once ground, has a strong and spicy smell with hints of butterscotch and a sweet nut
3	Tomatillo Used in Mexican dishes, primarily sauces, and has a slightly sour flavor
3	Bay Very mild and used to flavor soups or roasts
3	Fennel The ground fennel seed has a grassy, sweet flavor that tastes like licorice
2	Agar Taken from seaweed and used as a gelling agent
2	Aleppo A fruit chilly flake with a pretty, deep red color
2	Chervil Similar to parsley in appearance but smells and tastes more like anise
1	Allspice Discovered in Jamaica by Columbus while he was visiting the New World for the second time
1	Amchur A spice made from dried mangos
1	Caraway Grown for its seeds which are used in baking and offers a licorice flavor
1	Celery The smallest of all seeds to be used for seasoning
1	Coriander The plant for this seed is Cilantro
1	Basil Possesses a sweet and earthy flavor
1	Chili Short for chili powder which is made from ground chilies
0	Peppercorn Considered the King of spice and is slightly hot with a bit of a bite and very subtle sweetness
0	Coconut Shredded, unsweetened coconut is used for spicing up all kinds of different baking recipes
0	Molasses Granulated molasses is a natural sweetener that is taken from ripe sugar cane
0	Mustard Thought to have first been cultivated in the year 3,000 B.C. from India
0	Turmeric Ranges in color from yellow, deep orange, and brown
-1	Tamarind Highly concentrated spice that has a sour, yet sweet, flavor
-2	Mace Comes from the same tree as nutmeg and is actually a very thin covering that is found laced over the nutmeg seed
-2	Sichuan Also known as Chinese Pepper

Female Spice Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
8	Poppy These seeds are taken from the Poppy flower and have a nutty flavor
6	Morita The Morita chipotle pepper is a pretty red color and has a moderate heat level
5	Lemon Lemon peel is dehydrated, becoming brown in color, and is then used in baking
5	Nutmeg Has a piney aroma with a spicy and sweet flavor that is similar to clove
5	Sugar Besides baking, brown sugar is also frequently used in flavoring meats
4	Cinnamon Lovely brown color with a spicy note
4	Honey Granulated honey is used in rub blends and is a subtle yellow hue
4	Nigella Also known as Black Caraway Seed
4	Piri Short for the Piri-Piri Chili Peppers which are also known as African Red Devil due to their high heat level
4	Oregano A Greek seasoning that has a very bright and sweet flavor with a hint of lemon
4	Licorice Dried licorice root is very sweet and pungent
3	Tangerine The peel of the Tangerine, like the lemon, is dehydrated and becomes a lovely light orange color
3	Cassia Unopened flowers of the cassia, or cinnamon, tree that have an earthy and floral taste with a hint of cinnamon
2	Ginger Spicy and pungent with a very light, tan color
2	Juniper The berries of the Juniper plant are dried and ground, and were initially used for medicinal purposes
2	Star Short for Star Anise, which is similar to Anise seed, but more pungent
2	Marjoram Sweet smelling with a hint of fruit flavoring
2	Cocoa Although not traditionally thought of as a spice, the cocoa seed deserves to be thought of as one due to it's aromatic, medicinal, and flavorful properties
1	Anise Has a licorice smell with a fruity taste
1	Clove Harvested from the clove tree's buds
1	Aji A golden yellow powder created with the Aji Amarillo Peruvian Chile
1	Sage Once it was believed that the healing properties of sage were so strong they could bring someone back to life
0	Saffron Gorgeous dark red color and considered the world's most expensive spice
0	Tarragon A French spice with a bittersweet flavor
0	Thyme Has a very hearty taste with lot of versatility
-1	Vanilla The vanilla bean is used for flavoring sweet foods
-1	Tellicherry A small pepper from the Malabar Coast in India
-1	Rosemary Ground from rosemary needles and extremely potent
-1	Maple Maple sugar is made from Wisconsin maple sap and significantly more sweet than cane sugar
-1	Epazote Similar to that or oregano and fennel, with a minty and pine aroma