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    Home » Making A Sourdough Starter

    140+ Best Sourdough Starter Name Ideas

    Published: Jan 10, 2021 · Modified: Nov 8, 2022 by The Pantry Mama This post may contain affiliate links.

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    BEST NAME FOR SOURDOUGH STARTER

    Have you named your sourdough starter?

    I've put together the biggest list of names for your sourdough starter on the internet!

    There are over 140 names on the list and it's growing! Seriously, there is so much choice.

    I'd love to know what you've called your sourdough starter?

    Make sure you leave a comment to let us know what you've decided on!

    BEST NAME FOR SOURDOUGH STARTER

    Sourdough Starter Names

    If you're reading this, chances are you've recently created your first sourdough starter. Or perhaps you've been gifted one from a friend?

    However you've become a "sourdough parent", chances are you'll want to name your new bubbly best friend! It's a great way to add an element of fun to your sourdough journey.

    Plus, you'll be feeding your starter twice a day for a considerable amount of time - you may as well make it fun, right?

    If you're looking for easy instructions on how to create a sourdough starter, head here.

    I've put together a huge list of sourdough starter names - the biggest list you'll find anywhere! There's sure to be the perfect name for your sourdough starter here.

    Maybe you've called your starter something that's not on the list? I'd love to hear it so make sure you comment below.

    140+ Sourdough Starter Names - The Biggest List Ever!

    Celebrity Sourdough Names

    1. Bread Sheeran
    2. Shannon Dougherty
    3. Bridget Bar-dough
    4. Clint Yeastwood
    5. Carrie Breadshaw
    6. Adam Levain
    7. Avril Levain
    8. Breadney Spears
    9. Sheena Yeaston
    10. Taylor Sift
    11. Ryean Seecrust
    12. Emilio Yeastevez
    13. Doughis Day
    14. Yeast Witherspoon
    15. Emilio Yeastevez
    16. Ringo Starter
    17. Doughy Parton
    18. Dolly Start'n
    19. Ayeasta Franklin
    20. Rise-a Minelli
    21. Breadie White
    22. Ryean Reynolds
    23. Danny Doughvito
    24. Bread Sullivan
    25. Bread Pitt
    26. Bill Murrye
    27. Breadie Mercury
    28. Engelbert Pumpernickel
    29. Olivia Gluten John
    30. Leonardough Di Caprio
    31. Yeastie Boys
    32. Sir Rise A Lot
    33. Angelina Doughli
    34. Winona Ryeder
    35. Dough Pesci
    36. Puff Daddy
    37. Wheatney Houston
    38. Maddoughna
    39. Dough Jay Kaloaf
    40. Post Doughlone
    41. Ryehanna
    42. Bun Jovi
    43. Jennifer Doughpez (J Dough)
    44. Yeast 17
    45. Yeaston Blumenthal
    46. Breadstreet Boys
    47. Elon Crust
    48. Sharon Scone
    49. Jason Doughrulo
    50. Eddy Breader
    51. Bread Zepplin
    52. Marlon Brandough
    53. Bread Paisley
    54. Elon Crust
    55. Doughpra
    Best Sourdough Starter Names - Over 80+ starter names including celebrity sourdough starter names

    Historical Sourdough Names

    1. Thomas Breadison
    2. Thomas Loaferson
    3. Edgar Allan Dough
    4. Leonardough Da Vinci
    5. Vincent Van Dough
    6. Isaac Gluten
    7. Albert Ryenstein
    8. Alexander Hamilton (Rise Up)
    9. Dough Biden
    10. Sourdough Doughmingo
    11. Herculyeast

    Classical Sourdough Names

    1. Florence (it means to flourish or blossom)
    2. Elvis
    3. Patience
    4. Mabel
    5. Hope
    6. Albert
    7. Myrtle
    8. Milton
    9. Ruby
    10. Betty
    11. Blanche
    12. Victoria
    13. Bob
    14. Oscar
    15. Nancy
    16. Boris
    17. Rose (because it rises)
    18. Frannie (like San Francisco)

    Corona Sourdough Names

    1. Quarantina
    2. Corona
    3. Rona
    4. Doughvid-19
    5. Covina
    6. Domicron

    TV/Movie Character Sourdough Names

    1. Doughy Tribiani
    2. Will Wheaton
    3. Leonard Hoffbreader
    4. Albus Dumbledough
    5. Hermione Grain-ger
    6. Madoughlorean
    7. Sevengrain Snape
    8. Austin Flours
    9. Luke Ryewalker
    10. Doughba Fett
    11. Judge Bread
    12. The Minions
    13. The Child
    14. Ferment the Frog
    15. Frodough Breadins
    16. Captain Jack Sparrough
    17. Optimus Rise
    18. Little Bread Rising Hood
    19. Gremlins
    20. Bread Watch
    21. The GodFlour
    22. Days of Our Loaves
    23. 3CP-Dough
    24. Wicked Witch of the Yeast
    25. Austin Sour
    26. Rye Hard
    27. Frankenstarter
    28. Doughafee (Dorothy)
    29. Bread Flintstone
    30. Cruella Doughville
    31. Breadward Cullen

    Play on Words

    1. Doughlene
    2. Weirdough
    3. Fernandough
    4. Theodough
    5. Doughlores
    6. Angedough
    7. Pillsbury Dough Boy
    8. The Yeast of My Worries
    9. Doughbert
    10. Dough Rye Me
    11. Fi-Dough
    12. John Dough
    13. Jane Dough
    14. Eduardough
    15. Romedough
    16. Doughadeer
    17. Zebreadiah

    Other Starter Name Ideas

    1. Kneady
    2. Dimples
    3. Bubbles
    4. Puffy
    5. Malferment
    6. Rise One
    7. Sour Pants
    8. Phoenix
    9. Polar (cos it lives in the fridge)
    10. Our Flour Child
    11. Hoochie Mama (because it will produce hooch).

    Other Ideas for Naming Your Sourdough Starter

    If none of the above take your fancy, there are lots of other ways you could name your sourdough starter. Here are a few ideas:

    • Are you using a certain jar to grow your starter (ie pasta, coffee, salsa etc). Name your starter after what was in the jar originally. For example Tostitos Joe or Napolitana.
    • Name your sourdough starter after your favorite place in the world.
    • Name your sourdough starter after the place you live (can be town, street, locality etc) - since the local yeast is what makes it unique.
    • Name your starter to remember someone special or someone who perhaps gave you your sourdough starter.

    Why Name Your Sourdough Starter?

    Many people view their sourdough starter as simply a tool for making sourdough bread. But for many sourdough bakers it's so much more - so why shouldn't it have a name?

    Your sourdough starter is actually a living collection of yeast and bacteria. It needs regular feeding and maintenance. It's just like having a pet really.

    And in fact, many sourdough bakers say their sourdough starter has its own unique personality.

    This living element is what propels many people to name their scoby (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). It endears their sourdough starter and creates a familiar culture around the daily ritual of feeding.

    Do you have a reason for naming your starter? I'd love to know, make sure you comment below.

    I hope this guide to the best sourdough starter names has helped you to name your own sourdough starter. Come and join in the fun in our Facebook Group.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why do you name a sourdough starter?

    Your starter is a unique colony of yeast and bacteria. It's alive and needs regular feeding - just like you! Many sourdough bakers give their sourdough starter a name to differentiate it from other starters. It also brings an element of fun to what can be a tedious and long process.

    How do you feed your sourdough starter in the fridge?

    You can't store your sourdough starter in the fridge until it's mature. You really need to leave it on the counter and feed it twice a day during the establishment phase. Once it's mature, you can store it in the fridge and feed it more infrequently. You'll find a full guide to storing your starter in the fridge here.

    Does older sourdough starter taste better?

    A more mature sourdough starter can definitely bring a more diverse flavor profile to a loaf of sourdough. However, a 12 month old starter can bring just as a robust flavor as a 20 year old starter. A starter that is less than 12 months old will not have developed a full bodied flavor. You'll definitely taste the difference between a younger starter and an older one - especially if the younger one isn't mature.

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    Comments

    1. Tracy England

      April 04, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      I have 1 called Phoenix and 1 called Bad Moon. Because they are both rising.

      Reply
    2. Karen Oswald

      May 10, 2021 at 6:39 am

      My son suggested Power Puff Girls.

      Reply
    3. AA

      October 10, 2021 at 2:11 am

      I named mine Steve, but afterwards I realized it was a missed opportunity-i should've named it Turner (Turner and Hooch)

      Reply
      • Mark Cox

        July 01, 2022 at 7:18 am

        I named mine starter “Wilberforce” after my favorite character from my favorite television show.
        Only because I have never known anyone with the name. It may sound silly, but helps “force” me to remember to feed my starter.

        Reply
    4. Debbie

      February 05, 2022 at 8:20 am

      Mine is “Beauty and the yeast”.

      Reply
    5. Purl

      February 16, 2022 at 3:28 am

      After finding my abandoned starter in the back of the fridge, and luckily reviving it, I named mine Lazarus - because it rose from the dead.

      Reply
    6. Maggie

      March 10, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      How about Scoby Doughby Doo (Scooby Dooby Doo)?!

      Reply
    7. Gracie

      April 14, 2022 at 6:26 am

      Daisy Dough

      Reply
    8. Charlynn

      April 16, 2022 at 2:04 am

      My husband helped me with the name. Marilyn Mondough. I love it!!!💗

      Reply
    9. Betty

      August 11, 2022 at 10:33 am

      Doughkey Pokey. It had such a slow start!

      My new one is Bubblelicious, it’s just so cute and bubbly!

      Reply
    10. Penny-Laine

      September 18, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      My son named ours Mr hungry! Seemed appropriate!

      Reply
    11. Jodi

      November 04, 2022 at 11:24 am

      I’m going to name mine Amy Farrah Flour (The Big Bang Theory sitcom).

      Reply

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