I got my first sourdough starter from a local home baker, and she texted me the following day: “So, did you narrow down some sourdough starter names and pick one?” “Um, what?” I thought.
I didn’t realize that neglecting to name your starter as if it’s a pet, or perhaps more aptly, a child, is sacrilege in the sourdough community. (I’m kidding – the naming thing really is for fun.)
These are names of real starters sourced from Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, and friends. So if you think any of them are bizarre, don’t look at me!! If nothing else, I hope you get a kick out of reading these names, and of course, comment your starter’s name!
– Jane Dough – John Dough – Doughlores – Jarlene – Ricardough – Scooby Dooby Dough – The Yeasty Boys – Dough-ra the Explorer – Doughlene – Doughrine – Livin’ Lavidough Loca – Andy Doughfrain – Bready or Not – Dopan – Potbelly Pete – Cam Gluten – Sam Wheat – Frankendough – Doughboy
– Mr. Sourpants – Bready – Stinky – Stretch – George – Old Man Sour