400+ Cute, Cool, & Unique Name Ideas for Cows & Bulls

If you’ve recently gotten a new cow, you’re probably wondering what to name it. Luckily, there are all kinds of cute names for cows, no matter the type, color, or gender. In this article, we’ve gathered all the best cute, popular, and traditional names for cows, as well as great names for specific types of cattle, like Highland and longhorn cows. Plus, get tips on how to choose the perfect name for your new cow.

Great Names for Cows: Quick Ideas

Cute cow names: Honeybun, Buttons, Jellybean, Waffles
Traditional cow names: Daisy, Clarabelle, Bessie, Henrietta
Funny cow names: Moolissa, Dairy Queen, Milkshake, Sir Loin

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Popular Cow Names

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Choose a popular name for an easy option. These cow names are popular for a reason, so they’re a great option if you don’t want to spend a lot of time trying to come up with something. Here are some go-to names for both cows and bulls:^{[1]
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- Agnes
- Beau
- Bluebell
- Bossy
- Bucky
- Butters
- Charlie
- Cowboy
- Daisy May
- Dahlia
- Dolly
- Hank
- Ladybug
- Mabel
- Missy
- Moo
- Mootilda
- Patty
- Pepper
- Petunia
- Tex

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Cute Cow Names

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Choose a sweet name for your adorable cow. Cows are certainly cute animals—especially when they’re babies! Pick a name as endearing and loveable as your pet. You’ll probably get all kinds of “ooh”s and “ahh”s the next time you introduce someone to your cow. Here are some examples:^{[2]
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- Booboo
- Buttons
- Cookie
- Cuddles
- Flower
- Giggles
- Honeybun
- Jellybean
- Muffin
- Nibbles
- Pumpkin
- Pudding
- Snuggles
- Sunshine
- Sweetie
- Snickers
- Tinkerbell
- Twinkle
- Twix
- Waffles

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Classic Cow Names

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Stay classy with a traditional cow name. There are some names that just sound perfect for a cow because they’ve been used for so many years! If you don’t want to go through the hassle of trying to find a unique name for your cow, there’s nothing wrong with picking something tried and true. These names are classics for a reason! Here are some examples:^{[3]
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- Annabelle
- Bessie
- Betty
- Belle
- Bella
- Betsie
- Buttercup
- Clarabelle
- Clara
- Clover
- Daisy
- Elsie
- Flossie
- Gertie
- Henrietta
- Lulu
- Matilda
- Molly
- Nellie
- Rosie

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Modern Cow Names

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Choose a trendy name for your cow. While a lot of popular cow names are old-fashioned, don’t feel like you have to pick a traditional name. People give dogs and cats more modern-sounding names all the time, so why should cows be any different? If you’re feeling stuck, why not pull up a baby name website and see what you can find? Here are some examples:^{[4]
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- Anna
- Bailey
- Chloe
- Daiquiri
- Hannah
- Harper
- Hazel
- Harley
- Holly
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Latte
- Luna
- Maya
- Olive
- Olivia
- Sadie
- Sage
- Stella
- Willow

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Funny Cow Names

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Pick a punny name to make everyone laugh. Lots of people choose funny names for their pets—cows included! There are a ton of cow-inspired puns and jokes to choose from, and it’s easy to slip the word “moo” into several existing names. Here are some examples:^{[5]
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- Big Mac
- Dairy Queen
- Dairy Potter
- Filet Mignon
- Hamburger Helper
- Heifer Locklear
- Kim Cowdashian
- Leonardo Dicowprio
- Milkshake
- Moo-donna
- Moo-la-la
- Moo-lissa
- Mooey Lewis
- Mooana
- Mrs. Buttersworth
- Red Bull
- Sir Loin
- T-Bone
- Winnie the Moo
- Well Done

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Names for Female Cows

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Select a feminine name for a female cow. Often, cows have normal “human” names, so it’s not surprising for a female cow to have an old-fashioned female name. If you’re struggling to come up with a name, consider looking up popular girls’ names from the early 1900s and choose one you like! Here are some examples:^{[6]
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- Arabella
- Blossom
- Cinnamon
- Clementine
- Ella
- Florence
- Frida
- Greta
- Hope
- Josephine
- Lucy
- Lottie
- Melody
- Minnie
- Mavis
- Nora
- Opal
- Penelope
- Pearl
- Sally

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Names for Male Cows

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Pick a masculine name for a bull. Typically, male cows (bulls) will have more masculine names than female cows, although you can choose any name you want. Many bulls have regular male human names while others may be named after Greek gods. Here are some examples:^{[7]
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- Apollo
- Bruno
- Bullseye
- Bubba
- Chester
- Diesel
- Duke
- Earl
- Elvis
- Ferdinand
- Herbie
- Hercules
- Jasper
- Maverick
- Neptune
- Oliver
- Orson
- Pluto
- Samson
- Winston

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Names for Black Cows

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Choose a name inspired by your cow’s sleek, dark coat. Black is typically considered a very elegant color, and there are plenty of elegant names to match. Keep things simple or go for something more mysterious. Here are some examples:^{[8]
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- Angus
- Ash
- Blackberry
- Black Beauty
- Blackjack
- Cinder
- Charcoal
- Domino
- Ebony
- Emery
- Espresso
- Eclipse
- Licorice
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Storm
- Shadow
- Sable
- Thunder
- Velvet

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Names for Black and White Cows

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Think of other two-colored things to name your cow after. One cute idea is to name your black and white cow after another black and white animal, like a penguin or a panda. Or, think of names inspired by the cow’s spotted pattern. Here are some examples:^{[9]
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- Chocolate Chip
- Cookies and Cream
- Dot
- Dottie
- Freckles
- Inkblot
- Magpie
- Oreo
- Panda
- Patches
- Penguin
- Polka Dot
- Salt ‘n Pepper
- Speckles
- Spot
- Sprinkles
- Smudge
- Snoopy
- Tux/Tuxedo
- Zig Zag

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Names for White Cows

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Match your cow’s name to its white coat. There are a ton of cute names for a white cow, and many are based on nature! Think of all the white things you could name your cow after, including snow, clouds, and even marshmallows. Here are some examples:^{[10]
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- Angel
- Alabaster
- Blizzard
- Coconut
- Crystal
- Cloud
- Cotton
- Casper
- Cream
- Diamond
- Dove
- Frosty
- Ivory
- Icicle
- Marshmallow
- Milky
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Sugar
- Winter

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Names for Brown Cows

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Keep things simple and name your cow after its color. If you’re struggling to come up with a good name for your cow, remember that it doesn’t have to be something complicated! Choose a cute name based on other brown things—yummy desserts are always a good option! Here are some examples:^{[11]
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- Acorn
- Brownie
- Butterscotch
- Bourbon
- Chestnut
- Cocoa
- Fudge
- Hershey
- Honey
- Hazel
- Maple
- Mocha
- Molasses
- Nutella
- Pecan
- Rusty
- Truffle
- Toffee
- Woody
- Walnut

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Names for Red Cows

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Pick a name inspired by a shade of red. While red cows are technically more of a reddish brown than true red, it’s pretty common to name them after different red things. Name your cow after a red fruit, a red gem, or anything you want. Here are some examples:^{[12]
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- Autumn
- Auburn
- Brandy
- Blaze
- Cayenne
- Copper
- Cherry
- Crimson
- Ember
- Foxy
- Fireball
- Ginger
- Garnet
- Peaches
- Penny
- Paprika
- Ruby
- Rowan
- Scarlet
- Strawberry

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Names for Highland Cows

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Choose a Scottish-inspired name for a Highland cow. Known for their shaggy coat and long horns, Highland cows have become a very popular breed. Because these cows originated in the Scottish Highlands, choosing a Scottish name is often fitting. Here are some examples:^{[13]
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- Alastair
- Blair
- Bonnie
- Brodie
- Calum
- Duncan
- Dougal
- Ewan
- Fergus
- Finlay
- Fiona
- Greer
- Hamish
- Isla
- Lachlan
- Morag
- Moira
- Nessie
- Piper
- Rona

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Names for Longhorn Cows

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Choose a strong name for a longhorn cow. Longhorn cattle are, as their name suggests, known for their long horns, and they can look pretty intimidating. While you can choose any name you want for your cow, consider picking a tough name to match their appearance. Here are some examples:
- Atlas
- Avalanche
- Baron
- Biggie
- Brutus
- Caesar
- Canyon
- Chief
- Frank
- Guinness
- Goliath
- Hickory
- King
- Mercury
- Moose
- Orion
- Summit
- Tank
- Whiskey
- Zeus

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Famous Cow Names

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Set your cow up for greatness with a famous name. There are a lot of famous cows from history, cartoons, and folklore, so you’re sure to find one that fits yours. Who knows—maybe your cow will become a mascot for a company, too! Here are some examples of names inspired by famous cows:^{[14]
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- Annabelle (from the movie Annabelle’s Wish)
- Babe (Babe the Blue Ox from the Paul Bunyan folktales)
- Chatty Belle (the World’s Largest Talking Cow tourist attraction)
- Cincinnati (Cincinnati Freedom, a famous cow who escaped a slaughterhouse)
- Clarabelle (Clarabelle Cow, Disney cartoon character)
- Elmer (Elmer’s Glue mascot)
- Elsie (Elsie the Cow, mascot of the Borden Dairy Company)
- Ferdinand (from the children’s book The Story of Ferdinand)
- Georgia O’Keefe (artist known for her painting of a cow skull)
- Maudine (Maudine Ormsby, a cow elected Homecoming Queen at Ohio State University in 1926)
- Milky White (from the musical Into the Woods)
- Minnie Moo (Minnie Moo Cow, mascot for a petting zoo at Walt Disney World)
- Molly (Molly Moo-Cow, cartoon character in Rainbow Parade)
- Mrs. O’Leary (Mrs. O’Leary’s cow, blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871)
- Ollie (Elm Farm Ollie, the first cow to fly in an airplane)
- Otis (from the movie Barnyard)
- Pauline (Pauline Wayne, a cow that belonged to President Taft)
- Toro (Toro the Bull, Warner Bros. cartoon character)
- Wayne (another name inspired by Pauline Wayne)
- Yakkity Yak (Yakkity Yak, cartoon character)

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Unique Cow Names

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Pick a name that will allow your cow to stand out. If you’re tired of seeing the same old names for every cow, shake things up and try something different! Choose a unique name that better aligns with your personal tastes and personality. You’ll likely get compliments for choosing something unique! Here are some examples:^{[15]
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- Athena
- Calypso
- Calamity Jane
- Cosmo
- Echo
- Fawn
- Homer
- Icarus
- Java
- Juno
- Mirage
- Nomad
- Odyssey
- Rune
- Saga
- Taurus
- Talon
- Tabasco
- Thor
- Zephyr

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Cool Cow Names

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Choose an edgy name if you want something a little different. Many traditional cow names are nature-based, and it’s totally okay if that’s not your thing! Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and choose something that doesn’t necessarily seem like a “cow name.” Here are some cool examples:^{[16]
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- Ace
- Bandit
- Blade
- Colt
- Flash
- Ghost
- Hawk
- Jett
- Nebula
- Nitro
- Obsidian
- Rebel
- Rocket
- Solstice
- Spike
- Striker
- Steel
- Turbo
- Viper
- Vortex

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Baby Cow Names

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Choose an adorable name for a little calf. If you only intend to keep a cow while it’s still a baby, give it an affectionate nickname to match its little size. If you intend to keep the cow as an adult, these names will still work, but some may seem a bit ironic since the cow won’t be small! Here are some examples:^{[17]
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- Bean
- Biscuit
- Bubbles
- Chip
- Cupcake
- Fluffy
- Gizmo
- Munchkin
- Nugget
- Pebble
- Peanut
- Pippin
- Puff
- Sprout
- Squirt
- Sweetie Pie
- Sweetpea
- Tiny
- Tootsie
- Wiggles

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Cultural Cow Names

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Choose a name based on your cultural background. Names can be a great way to honor your culture, and this includes names for pets! Consider whether there are any important cows in your culture’s folklore or mythology, or simply choose a name that sounds pretty in that culture’s language. Here are some examples of popular cow names across the world:^{[18]
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- Berta (common cow name in Germany)
- Búkolla (cow in an Icelandic fairytale)
- Guernsey (a breed of cattle on the Channel Islands)
- Joiana (popular name for cows in Romania)
- Kikuyu (Kenyan tribe known for cattle herding)
- Lakshmi (Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity)
- Malhada (Portuguese for “spotted”)
- Mansikki (common cow name in Finland)
- Margarita (popular cow name in Spain)
- Marguerite (French term for an ox-eye daisy)
- Maren (popular name for cows in Denmark)
- Marta (common cow name in Russia)
- Mayimbe (Spanish for “chief” or “leader”)
- Milka (popular cow name in Serbia)
- Mustik (Estonian for “blueberry”)
- Nandi (bull ridden by the Hindu god Shiva)
- Nora Malkeko (Danish translation of Disney’s Clarabelle Cow)
- Rosa (Swedish for “pink”)
- Stjärna (Swedish for “star”)
- Taurine/Taurino (Spanish for “like a bull”)
- Yuki (Japanese for “snow”)

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Stardew Valley Cow Names

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Choose funny names for your virtual cows. Stardew Valley is a popular farming simulator game in which players can name their farm animals. Coming up with unique names can sometimes be tough, but many Stardew Valley fans don’t take themselves too seriously and end up choosing funny names for their cows. Here are some examples:^{[19]
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- Beef Wellington
- Cheeseburger
- New York Strip
- Moona Lisa
- Nicki Moonaj
- Doja Cow
- Dairy Berry
- Spare Rib
- Whopper
- Moolificent
- Wagyu
- Moochelle
- Whataburger
- Oat Milk
- Cowtherine
- Cheesesteak
- Cow Chocula
- Chocolate Milk
- Baconator
- Hugh Heifer

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Tips for Naming a Cow

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Consider the cow’s gender and color. You may prefer to give a bull (male) a more masculine name and a heifer (female) a more feminine name. If you prefer a more gender-neutral name, consider selecting a name based on the cow’s color (like Midnight for a black cow, or Hershey for a brown one).
- For reference, Angus cows are usually black, Holsteins are black and white, and Jersey cows are brown.
Even if you intend to just keep the cow as a pet, is it a dairy cow or a beef cow? A good name for a dairy cow might be something like Milkshake or Chocolate Milk, while a funny name for a beef cow would be something like Hamburger or Big Mac. Or, choose your cow’s name based on its origins—a Highland cow may have a Scottish name, for example.^{[20]
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Think about how many cows you have. If you have multiple cows, consider choosing a theme to easily name them all. For example, choose names based on cartoon characters, flowers, or types of food. Consider choosing names that rhyme or that start with the same letter, as well.
- For example, if you choose a flower theme, your cows could be Daisy, Rose, and Lavender.
- Try not to stress about whether the name you choose is too common or if it’s a good “fit” for a cow. Just choose something you like!

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For a cow that's "hip but conservative," choose names that blend classic charm with a modern vibe. Female: Daisy Mae, Clementine, Willow, Hazel, Opal, Penelope. Male: Maverick, Hank, Oliver, Jasper, Clyde, Theo, Samson, Finn. These names are timeless yet stylish, capturing both tradition and a contemporary edge.

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