350 Best Names for Male and Female Goats

If you’ve recently gotten a goat, it’s important to give them a name that you like and that fits their personality. It can sometimes be hard to find the perfect name, but we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ve gathered all the best goat names, including classic, cute, and funny options. Keep reading to find the perfect name for your male or female goat.

Best Names for Goats

Classic: Billy, Daisy, Nanny, Buster
Cute: Munchkin, Sprout, Jellybean, Pumpkin
Funny: Goatzilla, Kebob, Nanny McPhee, Feta Attraction

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Classic Goat Names

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Choose a traditional goat name if you want something simple. These names are classic for a reason; they perfectly capture the rustic vibes associated with owning farm animals. If you struggle to name your pets, a traditional name is a good option because they’re cute and easy to remember. Here are some examples:^{[1]
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- Billy
- Nanny
- Daisy
- Molly
- Buck
- Buster
- Sally
- Ginger
- Maggie
- Sam
- Rusty
- Rosie
- Lulu
- Charlie
- Kid
- Billy Goat Gruff
- Wooly
- Pan
- Tilly
- Minnie
- Clover
- Oscar
- Tom
- Toby
- Penny

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Cute Goat Names

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Name your adorable goat something cute and sweet. Goats can be very cute, especially when they’re babies! If you want everyone to gush over how adorable your new goat is, give them a sweet and endearing name to match. Here are some examples:^{[2]
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- Munchkin
- Sprout
- Lambchop
- Waffles
- Captain Nibbles
- Twinkles
- Gouda
- Snickers
- Cheddar
- Jellybean
- Pecan
- Almond
- Pumpkin
- Acorn
- Speckles
- Radish
- Pudding
- Cookie
- Sunny
- Periwinkle
- Boo
- Popcorn
- Cricket
- Donut
- Freckle

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Funny and Clever Goat Names

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Make a goat-related pun to get everyone laughing. There’s no need to stress about naming your goat something serious. It’s totally okay to give them a funny name! Some of the most popular goat names online are those that make goat-related puns, so try making a pun based on your favorite character, celebrity, or a common phrase. Here are some examples:^{[3]
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- Horn Solo
- Billy the Kidder
- Cap’n Crunch
- Goatzilla
- Baa-njamin Franklin
- Feta Attraction
- Horn of Plenty
- Baa-tman
- Baa-nana Peel
- Wooly Wonka
- Goatee
- Nanny McPhee
- Curry
- Kebob
- Goaton Ramsey
- Baabaa Streisand
- LeBron James (or whoever your GOAT athlete is)
- Totes My Goats
- Machine Goat Kelly
- Capricorn
- Milkman
- Baaba Fett
- Baarack Obaama
- Billy Idol
- Goatzart

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Girl Goat Names

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Pick something feminine for a female goat. Female goats (called “does” or “nannies”) are often more nurturing and protective than their male counterparts, and they tend to be very social creatures. If your female goat has a kind personality, choose a feminine name that’s more dainty. If she’s a bit more stubborn or aggressive, choose a stronger name to match her bold personality. Here are some examples:^{[4]
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- Fiona
- Willow
- Ivy
- Olive
- Sassy
- Petal
- Tara
- Holly
- Ella
- Lila
- Jasmine
- Luna
- Nina
- Piper
- Lola
- Ruby
- Chloe
- Misty
- Meadow
- Juniper
- Doris
- Annabelle
- Darling
- Marjorie
- Jolene

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Boy Goat Names

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Pick a masculine name for a male goat. Male goats (called “bucks” or “billies”) typically have dominant, territorial personalities while still being playful and curious. Observe your male goat’s behaviors and quirks to find a masculine name that fits him. Here are some examples:^{[5]
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- Rex
- Hank
- Ace
- Rust
- Clifford
- Buford
- Gordie
- Beau
- Cornelius
- Gideon
- Roger
- Chester
- Elmer
- Bubba
- Arthur
- Floyd
- Woody
- Colonel
- Jasper
- Ray
- Baxter
- Tobias
- Gary
- Edgar
- Sammie

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Silly Goat Names

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Go for a silly name if you don’t take yourself too seriously. The good thing about naming animals is you can call them whatever you want—literally. Your goat won’t care that you named it something silly, so be as sarcastic or goofy as you want! Here are some examples:^{[6]
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- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Hornswoggler
- Butt-Head
- Vincent Van Goat
- Scape Goat
- Ram-sey
- Buttinsky
- Tin Can
- Buckwheat
- Goatesque
- Nosebleat (like nosebleed)
- Cool Whip
- Selena Goatmez
- G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time)
- Cliffhanger
- Sir Goats-a-Lot
- Dwayne “The Goat” Johnson
- Napoleon Goataparte
- Florence Bleatingale
- Chewbacca
- Goaty McGoatface
- Sherlock Goats
- Mr. Hoofington
- Goatilda
- Bleatlejuice

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Unique Goat Names

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Pick a name that stands out from the crowd. Traditional goat names are sometimes overused to the point of seeming cheesy, so if that’s not your thing, think outside of the box. There are no rules saying you have to give your goat a classic name, so feel free to pick something more modern. Here are some examples:
- Ziggy
- Tornado
- Zephyr
- Vortex
- Rumble
- Blitzen
- Yodel
- Sprig
- Caper
- Artemis
- Nebula
- Astra
- Aurora
- Echo
- Quasar
- Nova
- Solstice
- Wren
- Indigo
- Kismet
- Seraph
- Sable
- Titan
- Fable
- Cyrus

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Fictional Goat Names

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Pay homage to your favorite fictional goat. Think of some of your favorite goat (or goat-like) characters from books, movies, TV shows, and folklore. This can be a great place to start when trying to come up with a name for your new goat. Here are a few popular fictional goats to draw inspiration from:^{[7]
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- Gruff (from “Three Billy Goats Gruff”)
- Lupe (from Ferdinand)
- Djali (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
- Soothsayer (from Kung Fu Panda)
- Jeb (from Home on the Range)
- Pleasant Goat (from Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf)
- Gompers (from Gravity Falls)
- Philoctetes/Phil (from Hercules)
- Mr. Tumnus (from The Chronicles of Narnia)
- Grover (from Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
- Black Phillip (from The Witch)
- Doctor Dillamond (from Wicked)
- Gabby Goat (from Looney Tunes)
- Discord (from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
- Chi Chi (from The Amazing World of Gumball)
- Garbie (from Paw Patrol)
- Toriel (from Undertale)
- Gertie the Goat (from 64 Zoo Lane)
- Gobo the Goat (from Big Barn Farm)
- Reo (from Puppy Dog Pals)
- Rock Hardcase (from Looney Tunes)
- Valentino (from Wish)
- Nibbly-Quibbly (from Ukranian folktales)
- Bill the Goat (United States Naval Academy mascot)
- Beatrice (from Beatrice’s Goat)

Section 9 of 16:

White Goat Names

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Match your goat’s name to its color. A simple way to name your goat is to choose a word associated with the color of its fur. The color white is usually associated with innocence, so choose something cute and dreamy, or name your goat after something white found in nature, like snow or ice. Here are some examples:^{[8]
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- Cloud
- Cream
- Milky
- Milky Way
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Snow White
- Snowy
- Vanilla Bean
- Blizzard
- Coconut
- Cotton
- Arctic
- Dove
- Casper
- Marshmallow
- Pearl
- Crystal
- Glacier
- Angel
- Alabaster
- Ivory
- Bones
- Q-Tip
- Sundae

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Black Goat Names

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Choose a name that matches your goat’s sleek black coat. Think of names and words that are associated with the color black. Keep things simple with a name like Midnight or Shadow, or go for something more elaborate, like Onyx or Obsidian. You can also name your goat after your favorite character who wears black. Here are some examples:^{[9]
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- Midnight
- Jet
- Ebony
- Licorice
- Onyx
- Shadow
- Storm
- Stormy
- Smokey
- Nyx
- Tux
- Cosmo
- Raven
- Guinness
- Morticia
- Batman
- Coal
- Pepper
- Eclipse
- Ash
- Blackberry
- Noir
- Ink
- Obsidian
- Cinder

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Brown/Tan Goat Names

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Name your tan goat after something brown. Because so many yummy treats are brown, there are lots of adorable names for brown or tan goats. Name your goat after your favorite sweet, or opt for something based in nature, like different types of wood. Here are some examples:^{[10]
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- Cocoa
- Hershey
- Pinecone
- Butternut
- Cinnamon
- Brownie
- Caramel
- Coffee
- Latte
- Sandy
- Toffee
- Mocha
- Hazelnut
- Fudge
- Chestnut
- Honeybun
- Bean
- Mahogany
- Autumn
- Maple
- Chocolate Chip
- S’more
- Java
- Whiskey
- Nutmeg

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Names for Goats with Horns & Beards

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Highlight your goat’s key features in their name. Some goats have noteworthy features, like long, silky beards or strong horns. If this is the case with your goat, consider naming them after a fictional character or mythological creature known for their horns or beards. If you’re not afraid to take a walk on the dark side, goats are also associated with the devil in some religions, so consider basing your goat’s name on that mythology. Here are some examples:^{[11]
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- Dumbledore
- Gandalf
- Faun
- Satyr
- Mephistopheles
- Lucifer
- Baalthazar
- Baacchus
- Odin
- Hermes
- Hercules
- Hagrid
- Maleficent
- Spyro
- Baphomet
- Jack Sparrow
- Pai Mei
- Hellboy
- Bowser
- Diablo
- Loki
- Chernabog
- Odysseus
- Hades
- Jupiter

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Mountain Goat Names

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Name a mountain goat after their natural habitat. Mountain goats are strong, rugged creatures able to scale near-vertical cliffs, so give them a name that matches their terrain. Name them after a specific mountain or type of rock, or choose an option that sounds tough. Here are some examples:^{[12]
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- Avalanche
- Everest
- Rocky
- Tundra
- Ridge
- Aspen
- Denver
- Denali
- Majesty
- Sierra
- Thor
- Zeus
- Tank
- Ranger
- Scout
- Mounty
- Atlas
- Boone
- Spike
- Maverick
- Summit
- Matterhorn
- Granite
- Marble
- Montana

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Twin Goat Names

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Name twin goats after a dynamic duo. Goats often give birth to twins, so don’t be surprised if you have to come up with two names instead of one! While you can name twin goats whatever you want, a clever idea is to name them after an iconic duo, like salt and pepper or Bonnie and Clyde. Here are some examples:^{[13]
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- Sugar and Spice
- Thelma and Louise
- Jack and Coke
- Ren and Stimpy
- Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
- Laverne and Shirley
- Chip and Dale
- Hope and Faith
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Ketchup and Mustard
- Hansel and Gretel
- Peter Pan and Tinker Bell
- Lemon and Lime
- Itchy and Scratchy
- Five and Dime
- Salt and Pepper
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Lewis and Clark
- Bert and Ernie
- Pinky and the Brain
- Gumby and Pokey
- Julius and Caesar
- Cupcake and Muffin
- Princess and Duchess
- Rocky and Bullwinkle

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How to Name a Goat

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Consider your goat’s personality. If you want your goat’s name to fit their personality, don’t name them right away. Observe their behaviors for a few days. What are some of their quirks and habits? Are they more shy and introverted or outgoing and adventurous? Use your goat’s most notable traits to pick a name that fits their personality.
- For example, if your goat is calm and quiet, a name like Daisy or Meadow might fit. If they’re always getting into trouble, go for something a bit wilder, like Blaze or Tornado.
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Name them after their physical characteristics. Choose a name that matches your goat’s appearance. For example, pick a name that matches the color of their fur. A white goat could be Snowflake or Vanilla, while a black goat could be Midnight or Onyx. Look for notable patterns, as well. If they have a spot in the shape of a star, for instance, you could name them Star or Galaxy.^{[14]
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Decide if you want a masculine or feminine name. While you can name your goat whatever you want regardless of their gender, some names are traditionally masculine while others are traditionally feminine. Consider giving your female goat a name like Rose or Sassy and your male goat a name like Billy or Hank.

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Raising Goats FAQs

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Are you allowed to have a pet goat? Yes, you can keep a goat as a pet. Goats are considered livestock, but many people who live on hobby farms keep them as outdoor pets. If you live in an urban area, however, first check with your city or neighborhood’s rules about keeping farm animals as pets. Some places may not allow you to keep a goat, or they may only allow small breeds up to a certain size.^{[15]
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- Be sure to properly identify the goat’s breed before buying it. Make sure you have enough space to properly care for it.
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Can goats be house pets? Goats don’t usually make good house pets, regardless of their size. They’re often destructive and difficult to housebreak. They also need lots of space and require access to pasture and grazing, so they’re best kept outdoors.^{[16]
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What are the smallest goat breeds? The Nigerian Dwarf is one of the smallest breeds of goat, known for being great milk producers. The African Pygmy goat is another small breed. They weigh slightly more than Nigerian Dwarfs because they’re a stocky breed meant for meat. Both of these breeds are often raised as pets or companion animals.^{[17]
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- When caring for a Pygmy goat, make sure to feed it the proper amount of food for its size and give it adequate amounts of space for shelter and play.
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How much space does a goat need? Goats don’t require that much space compared to other farm animals, but they need enough room to eat, rest, exercise, and explore in comfort. In general, it is recommended that you have 16 sq ft per goat for resting, plus an additional 25-50 sq ft in an activity area. Feeding stations generally require 16 inches per goat.^{[18]
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Do goats need companions? Goats are herd animals, so they’re usually happiest when they’re with other goats. However, this doesn’t mean you have to buy multiple goats right away. Goats get along with most other animals, including sheep, horses, donkeys, and even cats and dogs.^{[19]
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