300+ Perfect Cow Names

Written by Crystal
Published: December 7, 2023
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Picking a name for your cow is a big deal—it’s a title that could last a while. Considering the natural life expectancy for a cow ranges between 15 to 20 years, you’ll want to choose a name you love!

Scroll through our list of cow names, and try saying some out loud. Notice which names just sound right, and make a note of it. Whether you’re leaning towards a classic title like Betsy, or something out of the box like Demodog, this list has everything you need.

What should you call your cow? Let’s see! Follow along to uncover the best cow names around.

Classic Cow Names

A picture of a field of Guernsey cows

A classic cow deserves a classic name like Betsy or Bessie.

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Give your cow the classic name they deserve such as Prince or Princess.

  • Betsy
  • Bessie
  • Betty Sue
  • Emma
  • Lucky Girl
  • Princess
  • Prince
  • Bonnie
  • Judy
  • Clarabelle
  • Ella-Jean
  • Henrietta
  • Ella
  • Penelope
  • Nettie
  • Anna
  • Bella
  • Annabelle
  • Dorothy
  • Gertie
  • Monet
  • Francine
  • Talulah
  • Winnie
  • Dottie
  • Frank
  • Guinness
  • Magic
  • Nellie
  • Missy
  • Bossy
  • Clara
  • Dixie
  • Annie Grace
  • Harmony
  • Ace
  • Elsie
  • Clover
  • Maisy
  • Hopscotch
  • Tank
  • Scout
  • Buttercup
  • Cloud
  • Lucky
  • Max
  • Lucy
  • Willow
  • Bella
  • Jack
  • Charlie
  • Aagie

Rare Cow Names

Mature cow, black and white curious gentle surprised look

If you want your cow to stand out from the crowd, give them a rare name like Neptune.

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Help your cow stand out from the herd with a rare name like Pilot or Ina.

  • Enchanted
  • Pilot
  • Neptune
  • Fellow
  • Harley
  • Alistair
  • Sultan
  • Goose (Silly Goose)
  • Regent
  • Floxy
  • Ina
  • Charm
  • Archer
  • Briar
  • Emery
  • Maverick
  • Mystic
  • Ceres
  • Saturn
  • Effie
  • Badger
  • Domino
  • Bentley
  • Ciaran
  • Joey
  • Farley
  • Cricket
  • Geoffery 
  • River
  • Andy
  • Kat
  • Helios
  • Brek
  • Ellerie
  • Elvis
  • Kelvin
  • Potion
  • Merlin
  • Oname
  • Coral Czar
  • Charm
  • Shuba
  • Ivan
  • Gibson
  • Pilot
  • King Arthur
  • Merlin
  • Deacon

Funny Names

black and white cows in green grassy meadow under blue sky near amersfoort in holland

Unleash your playful side with a silly cow name like Youngin or Fun-Size.

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Who said cow names have to be serious? They can be as silly as you want! Consider titles like Youngin, Merry Moo, or Fun-Size.

  • Chica
  • Chum
  • Goober
  • Sir Fancy Pants
  • Sunny Brooke
  • Red Bull
  • Youngin
  • Gal
  • Chum-Chum
  • Coach
  • Missy
  • Merry Moo
  • Pretty Pretty Princess
  • Fun-Size
  • Cowgirl
  • Chew
  • Beef Jerky
  • Elvis
  • Kitty Cat
  • Deja-moo
  • Clown
  • My Guy
  • Hamp
  • Cocoa
  • Firecracker
  • Girlfriend
  • Gal
  • Cowboy
  • Buck
  • Beef Cake
  • Egghead
  • Pal
  • Bessie
  • Summer
  • Amigo
  • Chuckles
  • Sport
  • Bro
  • Goofball
  • Mini Me
  • Little Leftie

Cute Names

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Ladybug is the perfect name for an adorable cow or calf.

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Is your cow the cutest in the world? Then give them a properly cute title like Sprinkle or Gigi.

  • Ladybug
  • Riot
  • Dara
  • Carly
  • Sprinkle
  • Remington
  • River
  • Chloe
  • Reggie
  • Pinky
  • Riot
  • Gigi
  • Winston
  • Boba
  • Rumor
  • Harry
  • Cambria
  • Ranger
  • Henrietta
  • Riley
  • Prada
  • Loki
  • Moriah
  • Sammy
  • Gus
  • Rumor
  • Jasper
  • Wylie
  • Ula
  • Cedar
  • Holstein
  • Neville
  • Piper
  • Fifi
  • Ruby
  • Elwynne
  • Penny
  • Heifer
  • Neville
  • Fauna
  • Pears
  • Hank
  • Minnie
  • Riot
  • Bobo
  • Daelyn
  • Boots
  • Navya
  • Guillermo
  • Roxie

Tough Sounding Names

South Devon Cow Dartmoor, Devon

Show off just how tough your cow is with a cool-sounding name like Crusher.

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When your cows are as tough as nails, they deserve powerful names like Tank or Crusher.

  • Gorilla
  • Jax
  • Brutus
  • Conan
  • Dominic
  • Zero
  • Wolverine
  • Bullet
  • Magnum
  • Spartan
  • Tank
  • Savage
  • Crusher
  • Lightstrike
  • Rogue
  • Fernando
  • Butch
  • Steel
  • Josey
  • Devil
  • Destroyer
  • Daniel
  • Sway
  • Grizzle
  • Bane
  • The Director
  • Barbarian
  • Hugo
  • Rooster
  • Maximus
  • Wyatt
  • Gollum
  • Major
  • Big Man
  • Warlord
  • Ironman
  • Chow
  • Hercules
  • Duke
  • Dr. Doom
  • Alpha
  • Gawain
  • Gunner
  • Punisher
  • Mighty One
  • Trigger
  • Gabriel
  • Fist
  • Rogue

Names Based on Personality

Misty Fog Surrounds a Cow Pasture in Western Washington. Cattle in western Washington state are surrounded by a misty fog layer during a lovely sunrise.

Spend some time watching how your cow behaves so you can pick the perfect personality-themed name.

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Name a lazy cow Slow-Poke, and an energetic cow Zany. Personality-based names are a great way to show off just how unique each member of your cattle is.

  • Slow-Poke
  • Goodie-Two-Shoes
  • Smarty
  • Giver
  • Thinker
  • Buzzer
  • Bliss
  • Menace
  • Speedster
  • Old Wise One
  • Whimsy
  • Genius
  • Zany
  • Jitterbug
  • Trouble
  • Keen
  • Lover
  • Hero
  • Mischief
  • Havoc
  • Noble
  • Cha-Cha
  • Bully
  • Sweetheart
  • Witty
  • Glee
  • Busy-Body
  • Happy
  • Dreamer
  • Airy
  • Perky
  • Caper
  • Sassy
  • Dozer
  • Logic
  • Gritty
  • Busy
  • Flash
  • Clever
  • Whiner
  • Butterbean
  • Grumpy
  • Savvy
  • Logic
  • Troublemaker
  • Butterball
  • Eeyore

1900s Girl Names for Cows

Girl with a cow

Distinguish your cow as a household member by giving them a real person’s name.

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Give a throwback to some of the most popular names over the last century. Maybe your cow’s destined to be a Mary or Ellen.

  • Mary
  • Ellen
  • Blanche
  • Clara
  • Stella
  • Mae
  • Ruby
  • Flora
  • Martha
  • Lucille
  • Lillie
  • Velma
  • Catherine
  • Alma
  • Lula
  • Minnie
  • Sadie
  • Myrtle
  • Viola
  • Anne
  • Estelle
  • Carrie
  • Thelma
  • Hattie
  • Agnes
  • Emily
  • Leona
  • Nellie
  • Mae
  • Willie
  • Marguerite
  • Kathryn
  • Georgia
  • Beulah
  • Eleanor
  • Pearl
  • Marion
  • Josephine
  • Lois
  • Theresa
  • Nora
  • Beatrice
  • Evelyn
  • Jessie
  • Edith
  • Charlotte
  • Ellen
  • Maude
  • Louise
  • Inez
  • Evelyn
  • Ada
  • Ruth
  • Julia
  • Cora
  • Ida
  • Jennie
  • Carrie
  • Laura
  • Emily
  • Susie
  • Doris
  • Gertrude
  • Anne
  • Lena
  • Virginia
  • Marguerite
  • Lillie
  • Thelma
  • Rosa
  • Marjorie
  • Katie
  • Ellen
  • Inez
  • Evelyn

Best Black Cow Names

A black angus cow and calf graze on a green meadow. Agriculture, cattle breeding.

For a black cow, consider a striking name like Midnight or Raven.

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When you’re naming an all-black cow you can choose from fun names like Stormy or Vader.

  • Black Widow
  • Ebony
  • Midnight
  • Black Heron
  • Zanzibar
  • Noir
  • Raven
  • Poppy
  • Vader
  • Black Rhino or Rhino
  • Blackboard
  • Domino
  • Sabrina
  • Quartz
  • Galaxy
  • Morticia
  • Graphite
  • Stormy
  • Obsidian
  • Black Rose
  • Darth
  • Thunder
  • Luna
  • Milo
  • Cosmos
  • Tea
  • Puma
  • Batman
  • Angus
  • Jasper
  • Lucy
  • Pepper
  • Sand
  • Eclipse
  • Cleo
  • Ash
  • Lily
  • Emery
  • Inky
  • Sapphire
  • Darkness
  • Galaxy
  • Jet Black
  • Panther
  • Licorice
  • Coffee
  • Anise
  • Coffee
  • Melanite
  • Melody
  • Caviar
  • Graphite
  • Ophelia
  • Coal
  • Nightmare
  • Cinder
  • Olive
  • Eclipse
  • Sand
  • Bear
  • Bat
  • Black Sands

Best White Cow Names

Picture of a beautiful white cow in the pasture!(Bos taurus indicus)

Honor your cow’s gorgeous white coat with a thoughtful name like Pearl or Cloud.

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Embrace your cow’s white coat with a fun name like Blizzard or Aspen. Or for a more regal approach try calling them Pearl.

  • Falcor
  • Nova
  • Whiteboard
  • Blizzard
  • Blank Slate
  • Aspen
  • Storm
  • Arctic
  • Clarity
  • Peace
  • Opal
  • Shimmer
  • Mother of pearl
  • Riko
  • Milky
  • Cloudy
  • Iris
  • Q-Tip
  • Glacier
  • Whitney
  • Ivory
  • Glacier
  • Alaska
  • Diamond
  • Charmin
  • Jasmine
  • Nimbus
  • Candy
  • Arctic
  • Feather
  • Crystal
  • Storm
  • Pegasus
  • Starlight
  • Marsh
  • Bianca
  • Stardust
  • Cloud
  • Chardonnay
  • Celeste
  • Chalky
  • Gem
  • Dove
  • Daisy

Best Brown Cow Names

Brown Cow

There are a lot of great titles for a brown cow such as Goldie, Toast, Chestnut, and Sandy.

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Imagine calling out to Sandy or Chestnut, your adorable brown-colored cow. Or maybe you’ll give them a fun food name like Toast or Tootsie.

  • Java
  • Tootsie
  • Reese
  • Peanut
  • Chestnut
  • Rusty
  • Lincoln Log
  • Woody
  • Timber
  • Forest
  • Toast
  • Goldie
  • Rolo
  • Hershey
  • Ember
  • Cocoa
  • Fawn
  • Saddle
  • Muddy
  • Pine
  • Caramel
  • Oatmeal
  • S’mores
  • Sandy
  • Sunny
  • Nutmeg
  • Umber
  • Copper
  • Gingerbread
  • Ginger Snap
  • Taffy
  • Truffle
  • Walnut
  • Cola
  • Mochi
  • Fluffy
  • Mushroom
  • Sahara
  • Camel
  • Chesnut
  • Maple
  • Cedar
  • Desert
  • Hicky
  • Mocha
  • Nougat
  • Cookie
  • Biscuit
  • Nougat
  • Oakley
  • Moose
  • Beaver
  • Butterscotch
  • Peaches
  • Oak
  • Tawny
  • Espresso
  • Pumpkin
  • Brownie
  • Hazel
  • Dusty
  • Fawn
  • Brown Sugar
  • Fudge
  • Sierra
  • Nutella
  • Cello

Best Black and White Cow Names

Young black and white calf at dairy farm. Newborn baby cow

If you have a black and white cow, why not name them Polkadot?

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Black and white cows can enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to choosing a name. Maybe your cow’s destined to be a Zebra or perhaps they’re more of a Mickey.

  • Shade
  • Ziggy
  • Dabble
  • Inky
  • Nova
  • Pongo
  • Twiggy
  • Boggle
  • Zebra
  • Greta
  • Chess
  • Penny Black
  • Motley
  • Smudge
  • Mischief
  • Lucky
  • Charlie
  • Aurora
  • Mickey
  • Night Sky
  • Half-Moon
  • Ms. Messy
  • Piano Keys or Keys
  • Day Walker
  • Great Divide
  • White Tiger
  • Inkblot
  • Old Timer
  • Socks or Sox
  • Magic
  • Polkadot
  • Burnt Marshmallow
  • Dalmatian
  • Howlite
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Speck
  • Polka
  • Speckle
  • Freckles
  • Sylvester
  • Orca
  • Stripes
  • Odd Ball

Food-Inspired Names

Brown Beef cattle Hereford cow in countryside

Choose a food-inspired cow name like Bacon to remind you of your favorite snack.

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Foodies will love choosing a name based on one of their favorite snacks. With titles like Cheeto, Bacon, and Cheddar; there are plenty of tasty choices.

  • Milkshake
  • Calamari
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Brussel Sprout
  • Vittles
  • Grub
  • Nosh
  • Chow
  • Chowder
  • Cheeto
  • Chive
  • Curdy
  • Bacon
  • Mustard
  • Sour Cream
  • Ketchup
  • Dijon
  • Bruschetta
  • Cracker Pack
  • Horseradish Relish
  • Noms
  • Cheese-Steer 
  • Guava Jelly
  • Ramen
  • Mango Chutney
  • Snack Pack
  • Cilantro
  • Pickapeppa
  • Thyme 
  • Pineapple
  • Ginger Jam
  • Sunflower or Seeds
  • Fig Bar
  • Smoked Sprats
  • Cauliflower
  • Jasmine
  • Cumin
  • Chili
  • Alfredo
  • Tortilla
  • Mayonaise
  • Feta
  • Asiago Mushroom
  • Mint
  • Cheese Cake
  • Blackberry
  • Huckleberry
  • Polenta
  • Babaganoush
  • Plain Bagel 
  • Everything Bagel
  • Cream Cheese
  • Butter
  • Zesty
  • Spam
  • Tuna
  • Barley
  • Clove
  • Curry
  • Sprouts
  • Ham
  • Noodles
  • Tumeric
  • Leftovers
  • Cobbler
  • Crumbles
  • Kiwi
  • Pepper
  • Chalupa
  • Lemon
  • Pistachio
  • Char (Short for Charcuterie)
  • Bubblegum
  • Cherry Pie
  • Pancake
  • Colby
  • Taco
  • Waffles
  • Cheesecake
  • Banana Pudding
  • Pastry
  • Pudding Cup
  • S’mores
  • Tater Tot
  • Kimchi
  • Falafel
  • Sweety
  • Frittata
  • Chia Seeds
  • Sweet Potato
  • Lasagna
  • Lentils
  • Breakfast Bowl
  • Yuca
  • Oats
  • Smoothie
  • Avocado Toast
  • Hashbrown
  • Tofu Scramble
  • Ginger Jam
  • Marzipan
  • Lambchop
  • Kielbasa
  • Squab
  • Parsnip
  • Grits
  • Compotes
  • Scrod
  • Chocolate 
  • Vanilla
  • Crème Brûlée
  • Blintzes
  • Creamy
  • Tutti-Frutti
  • Yam
  • Meringue
  • Macaroon
  • Gizzard
  • Puff Pastry
  • Garbanzo Beans
  • Quesadilla
  • Ziti
  • Sashimi
  • Gumbo
  • Fry

Cartoon Characters

Cows at sunset in La Pampa, Argentina

Bring smiles with your cartoon-themed cow’s name like Pumba or Pooh Bear.

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Do you have a favorite cartoon character? Then use their name when naming your cow! You could be the proud owner of a SpongeBob SquarePants, or a Donald Duck.

  • Pumba
  • Timon
  • Peggy Hill
  • Yogi Bear
  • Boo-Boo
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Bugs Bunny
  • Plankton
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
  • Bubbles
  • Blossom
  • Buttercup
  • Curious George
  • Dee Dee
  • Dexter
  • Daria
  • Pooh Bear
  • Tigger
  • Piglet
  • Scrooge McDuck
  • Donald Duck
  • Scooby-Doo
  • Shaggy
  • Hello Kitty
  • Daffy Duck
  • Aladdin
  • Pikachu
  • Charzar
  • Jiggly Puff
  • Gengar
  • Snorlax
  • Miltank
  • Road Runner
  • Fred Flintstone
  • Betty Rubble
  • Betty Boop
  • Goofy
  • Popeye the Sailor Man
  • Olive Oyl
  • Woody Woodpecker
  • Darkwing Duck
  • Kuzco
  • Magica De Spell
  • Space Ghost
  • Bookworm
  • Felix the Cat
  • Magilla Gorilla
  • Fred Jones
  • Wally Gator
  • Witch Hazel
  • Jiminy Cricket
  • Ariel
  • Sebastian
  • Flounder
  • Ed, Edd, or Eddy
  • Courage 
  • Walleye
  • Rocky
  • Bullwinkle
  • Eeyore
  • Belcher
  • Spike Bulldog
  • Mighty Mouse
  • Huey
  • Dewey
  • Louie
  • Yosemite Sam
  • Muttley
  • Charlie Brown
  • Homer Simpson
  • Penelope Pitstop
  • Mojojojo
  • Mr. Magoo
  • Bart Simpson
  • Superman
  • Stitch
  • Moana
  • Pinky and the Brain
  • Porky Pig
  • Rabbit
  • Hong Kong Phooey
  • Thumper
  • Speed Buggy
  • Jonny Quest
  • Snow White 
  • Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 
  • Tweety Bird
  • Chip
  • Dale
  • Bolt

Nature-Inspired Cow Names

Montbeliarde

Boost your cow’s charm with a nature-inspired name like Grass.

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When you love all things nature, your cow’s name should reflect that. Choosing a name like Lilac or River is sure to bring a smile to your face.

  • Grass
  • River
  • Adair
  • Callus
  • Cove
  • Amaranth
  • Alder
  • Silver
  • Primrose
  • Daffodil
  • Winter
  • Grover
  • Zinnia
  • Banyan
  • Lilac
  • Iris
  • Rowan
  • Clay
  • Elowen
  • Magnolia
  • Autumn
  • Hazel
  • Forest
  • Maple
  • Chalk
  • Nebula
  • Holly
  • Loam
  • Lily
  • Peet
  • Oleander
  • Lauro
  • Calyx
  • Airie
  • Jasmine
  • Aster
  • Silver
  • Salix
  • Billow
  • Cassia
  • Cedar
  • Summer
  • Camelot
  • Bruce
  • Dahlia
  • Ackley
  • Cypress
  • Lindens
  • Acacia
  • Juniper
  • Rowan
  • Amaranth
  • Beech
  • Stone
  • Ruby
  • Gardenia
  • Aspen
  • Boreal
  • Forest
  • Elliptic

Weather Specific Names

Jersey cattle

Give each member of your herd a weather-inspired name like Rain or Lightning.

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Rain or shine; there’s never a shortage of weather-inspired cow names. For an all-white cow, consider naming them Frost or Snow. For a black cow, you can look into titles like Sea Smoke and Sleet.

  • Rain
  • Snappy
  • Arctic
  • Sunshine 
  • Bright
  • Gelid
  • Frost or Frosty
  • Wind
  • Vortex
  • Breeze
  • Bitter
  • Shivers
  • Dusky
  • Snow Day
  • Downpour
  • Torrent
  • Radar
  • Drouth
  • Polar
  • Sea Smoke
  • Biting
  • Nado
  • Sleet
  • Chaser
  • Overcast
  • Haboob
  • Dew
  • Drought
  • Misty
  • Thundersnow
  • Yule
  • Gusty
  • Sky
  • Cyclone
  • Brumal
  • Flurry
  • Swullock
  • Bolt
  • Squall
  • Rainbow
  • Muggy
  • Windy or Wendy
  • Shower
  • Pressure
  • Avalanche
  • Frost
  • Forecast
  • Blinky
  • Cold
  • Heat
  • Gust
  • Dry
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
  • Eve
  • Light
Cow looking directly at camera

Sail away with a nautical cow name like Captain or Dinghy.

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Ahoy matey! Naming your cow after a nautical term is a fun way to go. You might become the owner of a Captain, or maybe your cow’s more of a First Mate.

  • Captain
  • First Mate
  • Capsize
  • Furl
  • Yarr
  • Yawl
  • Aye, Aye
  • Wake
  • Cleat
  • Groggy
  • Dinghy
  • Genoa
  • Dead Run
  • Drogue
  • Avast
  • Awash
  • Berth
  • Cringle
  • Backstay
  • Hunky-Dory
  • Jib
  • Vang
  • Ship-Shape
  • Strop
  • Gooseneck
  • Bilge
  • Bowsprit
  • Booby Hatch
  • Loose Cannon
  • Jury
  • Barque
  • Flotsam and Jetsam
  • Freeboard
  • Ahoy
  • Windward and Leeward
  • Yawl
  • Ketch
  • Clipper
  • Bunting Tosser
  • Bumpkin
  • Binnacle
  • Schooner

Enchanting Cow Names Using Magical Creatures

Fleckvieh Cattle

Add a touch of mystery to your cow with a fantasy-inspired name like Rudolph or Demodog.

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Below you’ll find a list of fantasy-based creatures, including monsters like Krampus and the Beholder. These titles are a great way to distinguish your cow from the herd, while also acknowledging your favorite fantasy worlds.

  • Pixie
  • Gnome
  • Satyr
  • Niffler 
  • Scylla
  • Jack Frost
  • Rudolph
  • Krampus
  • Grinch
  • Karakasa
  • Aboleth
  • Beholder
  • Nuckelavee
  • Orc
  • Giant
  • Halfling
  • Cthugha
  • Makara
  • Gorgon
  • Demodog
  • Kelpie
  • Kitsune
  • Night-Gaunt
  • Abhartach
  • Ifrit
  • Chamrosh
  • Dullahan
  • Nyarlathotep
  • Mind Flayer
  • Charybdis
  • Balor (Balor of the Evil eye)
  • Leviathan
  • Phoenix
  • Gancanagh
  • Jersey Devil
  • Popobawa
  • Nymph
  • Sphinx
  • Dagon
  • Roc
  • Yara-Ma-Yha-Who
  • Veela
  • Ogre
  • Tsathoggua
  • Kamaitachi
  • Namungumi
  • Abcán
  • Yumboes
  • Rompo
  • Ninki Nanka
  • Fear Gorta
  • Basilisk
  • Chimera
  • Jackalope
  • Minotaur
  • Ahool
  • Wendigo
  • Ghatanothoa
  • Simurgh
  • Snake
  • Acromantula
  • Yig
  • Huldra
  • Umibōzu
  • Manticore
  • Leprechaun
  • Qilin
  • Far Darrig
  • Kaupe
  • Chipique
  • Grootslang
  • Elf
  • Grindylow
  • Charybdis
  • Flobberworm
  • Mi-Go
  • Selkie
  • Thestral
  • Quetzalcoatl
  • Hippogriff
  • Changeling
  • Feng Huang
  • Bakunawa
  • Niffler
  • Yog-Sothoth
  • Fenrir
  • Yeti
  • Yowie
  • Wyvern
  • Merman
  • Gargoyle
  • Impundulu
  • Huldra
  • Lethifold
  • Aos Sí
  • Agogwe
  • Ziz
  • Tengu
  • Dragon
  • Peryton
  • Demogorgon
  • Merrow
  • Qallupilluit
  • Jormungandr
  • Banshee
  • Qilin
  • Chupacabra
  • Ahool
  • Karakasa

One-Syllable Cow Names

Simmental cow and calf in field

Make calling your cow easy with a one-syllable cow name like Kim or Nik.

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Make life easy by choosing a one-syllable cow name like Vale, Ume, or May. For a more playful approach, choose a name like Loop.

  • Quail
  • Firth
  • Bjork
  • Vale
  • Beast
  • Moon
  • Jazz
  • Sole
  • Fowl
  • Ume
  • Zeke
  • Shrimp
  • Loop
  • Brooke
  • Nik
  • May
  • Gab
  • Kim
  • Shark
  • Pig
  • Blaine
  • Greer
  • Kate
  • Flor
  • Joss
  • True
  • Liz
  • Cho
  • Lark
  • Maj
  • Blake
  • Fawn
  • Jude
  • Fern
  • Blyth
  • Mae
  • Spot
  • Faye
  • Scar
  • Trix
  • Foal
  • Jes
  • Pug
  • Wren
  • Jean
  • Bliss
  • Hawk
  • Cass
  • Pip
  • Gal
  • Sue
  • Paz
  • Jam
  • Cher
  • Fern
  • Hound
  • Jake
  • Val
  • Belle
  • Maude
  • Brant
  • Nan
  • Owl
  • White
  • Blanche
  • Jez
  • Elle
  • Flo
  • New
  • Mink
  • Neve
  • Fran
  • Jai
  • Chip
  • Myr
  • Song
  • Doe
  • Guan
  • Kiang
  • Bao
  • Kit
  • Thor
  • Dane
  • Styx
  • Cat
  • Bess
  • Trill
  • Monk
  • Dawn
  • Nyx
  • Charm
  • Nell
  • Dom
  • Clove
  • Oak
  • Fritz
  • Quake
  • Bex
  • Plum
  • Bea
  • Calf
  • Gail
  • Nit
  • Bryn
  • Duff
  • Cod
  • Skunk
  • Lux
  • Eve
  • Fleur
  • Stitch
  • Neve
  • Midge
  • Dog
  • Red
  • Chance
  • Liv
  • Roux
  • Claude
  • Faith
  • Bits
  • Koi
  • Pam
  • Ki
  • Ash
  • Gwen
  • Nell
  • Quip
  • Spike
  • Mare
  • Kay
  • Bee
  • Dune
  • Meg
  • Vale
  • Zen

Animal Inspired Names

portrait of a wagyu cow of Japanese origin

You can never go wrong with an animal-themed cow name like

Panda

or Beetle.

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Animal-inspired names are a great choice for animal lovers, and they also can reflect your cow’s personality. If your cow’s always on the move, then Lizard could be the perfect name for them. Or if your cow’s tough as a tank, you might name them Rhino.

  • Sparrow
  • Gecko
  • Toad
  • Emu
  • Minnow
  • Wolf
  • Osprey
  • Doe
  • Mule
  • Ferret
  • Mariposa (Butterfly in Spanish)
  • Panda
  • Squirrel
  • Froggy
  • Quail
  • Lynx
  • Hawk
  • Ox
  • Rhino
  • Mink
  • Shrew
  • Hyena
  • Llama
  • Dove
  • Robin
  • Rat
  • Moose
  • Quill
  • Puma
  • Giraffe
  • Magpie
  • Crab
  • Fawn
  • Dingo
  • Roo 
  • Sloth
  • Wasp
  • Opossum
  • Falcon
  • Croc
  • Otter
  • Oyster
  • Donkey
  • Dodo
  • Starling
  • Gazelle
  • Lobo
  • Leopard
  • Lobster
  • Rabbit
  • Hippo
  • Goose
  • Impala
  • Lemming
  • Egret
  • Katydid
  • Gator
  • Finch
  • Peacock
  • Sable
  • Nematode
  • Koala
  • Newt
  • Ibex
  • Viper
  • Jackal
  • Panther
  • Puffer
  • Ibis
  • Weasel
  • Gopher
  • Ducky
  • Shrimp
  • Slug
  • Gorilla
  • Lion
  • Polar
  • Mouse
  • Grizzly
  • Puffin
  • Muskrat
  • Fennec
  • Guppy
  • Talon
  • Eagle
  • Dog
  • Puppy
  • Meerkat
  • Rooster
  • Crow
  • Spider 
  • Leech
  • Turtle
  • Rattler

Names That Rhyme With Moo

Portrait of Bazadaise cow and calf on a farm, Gironde, France

Make mooing fun with a rhyming cow name like Sue or Drew.

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There are so many cow names that rhyme with moo! Boo, True, Shoo, Sue, Coo, Woo; and the list goes on. See which silly name brings the biggest smile to your face.

  • Hullabaloo
  • Lou
  • Boo
  • True
  • Tofu
  • Rue
  • Kazu
  • Glue
  • Shoo
  • Sue
  • Mu
  • Bamboo
  • Sioux
  • Woo
  • Drew
  • Taboo
  • Coo
  • Knew
  • Stew
  • Chew
  • Q
  • Malibu
  • Clue
  • Flu
  • Crew
  • Peru

Names for Highland Cattle

Highland cattle - mother and calf at a green pasture

Celebrate your Highland cattle’s Scottish roots with a name like Isla or Blair.

©Guenter Guni/iStock via Getty Images

Highland cattle have been living for centuries in remote Scottish Highlands. If you’re lucky enough to own one, consider giving them a name that celebrates their Scottish roots. James, Rory, Jack, and Isla are a few of the more popular names. But there’s plenty more than that to choose from.

  • Sunndach – Cheerful
  • Banarach – Milkmaid
  • Fionnghal – Fiona
  • Brogach – Sturdy Boy
  • Nìghneag – Little Girl
  • Gille nan Gleann – Boy of the Glen
  • Nadurrach – Natural
  • Raibeart – Robert
  • Prionnsa – Prince
  • Cairistìona – Christina
  • Bodach – Old Man
  • Syme – Simon
  • Murdoch – Sea battle
  • Morairean – Lord
  • Samhach – Quiet
  • Ronald
  • Fraoch – Heather
  • Èiteag – Fair Maid
  • Socair – Gentle
  • Peanaidh – Penny
  • Oighre – Heir
  • Eilid – Hind/Deer
  • Muiller – Miller
  • Fiochag – Little Angry One
  • Saighdear – Soldier
  • Neo-Abhaisteach – Unusual
  • Rabbie – Robert
  • Ealasaid – Elizabeth
  • Strachan – Poet
  • Ainslie – One Meadow
  • Seòras – George
  • Peallach – Shaggy
  • Prìomhaire – Prime Minister/President
  • Friseal – Fraser
  • Gealbhan – White one
  • Faoilte – Delight
  • Murchadh – Murdo
  • Fionnlagh – Finlay
  • Neartmhor – Powerful
  • Sitheil – Peaceful
  • Raghnailt – Rachel
  • Ciorstaidh – Kirsty
  • Mairead – Margaret
  • Maighdeann – Maiden
  • Fear-cinnidh – Kinsman
  • Ronan – Little Seal
  • Ridir – Knight
  • Rummle – Rumble
  • Cailean – Colin
  • Caraid – Friend
  • Eachann – Hector
  • Misneach – Courage
  • Gilleasbaig – Archie
  • Somalta – Placid
  • Seumas – James
  • Magaidh – Maggie
  • Solta – Docile
  • Craobhag – Small Tree
  • Cruinneag – Young Woman
  • Oganach – Young Man
  • Lasgaire – Champion
  • Banrigh – Queen
  • Macaulay – Son of the Phantom
  • Prionnsa na Rainich – Prince of the Ferns
  • Canach – Bog Cotton
  • Tormod – Norman
  • Oisean – Ossian
  • Ramsay – Lively
  • Balach – Boy
  • Ialainn – Honeysuckle
  • Caileag – Girl
  • Quillan – Beautiful Shape
  • Proaig – Broad Bay
  • Feòrag – Squirrel
  • Ranald
  • Gaisgeach – Hero
  • Aila/Ailie – Bird and Rival
  • Saighdear – Soldier
  • Quine – Young Unmarried Woman or Girl
  • Sinclair – Holy Light
  • Roared – Rory
  • Rab
  • Curaidh – Hero
  • Romney – Curving River
  • Scott – Person of Scotland
  • Ceannard – Chief
  • Sassunnach – Jovial Name
  • Seamas – James
  • Tadhg – Poet
  • Smachdail – Bossylittle
  • Dosan – Hair on Fairhead
  • Nissien – Peaceful
  • Ruadhri – Redhead
  • Oisin – Little deer
  • Ramsey – Raven’s island
  • Sandaidh – Sandy

The photo featured at the top of this post is © Clara Bastian/iStock via Getty Images


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