Increasing the number of goat herds is a great opportunity for the owner to show his imagination and choose interesting names for newborn goats. However, choosing a nickname is not such a simple task, but it is even more difficult to remember it and then distinguish between similar animals, whose nicknames are too simple and do not reflect the individuality of each individual.
In order not to get confused and to give the kids the most appropriate names, you can use ready-made sonorous options or come up with them yourself, based on the external features of the animals, character traits and other characteristic parameters.
Depending on the time of year
Goats can be called a simple and, at the same time, beautiful name, based on the time in which they were born, for example, those born in July will be Yulik, Yulka, in August - August or Augustina (Augusta), in November - Noah , Noah.
Nicknames given in honor of a certain natural period - Spring, Vesnyanka, Summer - will sound no less beautiful.
Universal options
Universal options for nicknames for kids include the names of various brands. For example, quite often animals are named after automobile brands and concerns (Ford, Toyota, Mazda, Bentley, Ferrari), names of popular products (Bounty, Twix, Pepsi). Such options have become widespread for the reason that in most cases they can be used in relation to kids of both sexes.
Here we should also mention the funniest nicknames for kids, which are often used by livestock breeders with a special sense of humor.
Examples in this case include such nicknames as Bucks, Chervonets, Shilling, Tugrik, Sugar, Curd, Whiskey, Schnaps, Raisin, Fantomas, Belka, Dereza, Karabas Barabas, Ivan Ivanovich, Nestor Petrovich, Eclair (Eclair), Marshmallow (Marshmallow), Caramel, Ice cream, Matryoshka.
Affectionate universal options for names for kids include such as Bunny (Zaya, Zayusha), Rybka, Kitty, Sunny, Button, Sladushka (Sladusik). However, when planning to give your baby a similar nickname, you should take into account that the animal will grow over time, and its name will begin to sound somewhat funny. For example, the nickname “Baby”, which belongs to a large goat weighing 70-80 kilograms, will not make a rare person smile.
By appearance
Quite often, a nickname is selected based on the breed or external characteristics of horned animals.
Thus, black, red, gray, white and spotted individuals can become: Bagheera, Gypsy, Night, Chernushka, Squirrel, Beige, Smoke, Ryzhik, Snowball, Jackdaw, Brown, Gray or White.
A spotted goat would be named Flower, and a goat with a spot on its forehead or an intricate pattern on its body would be called Star or Rose.
According to specific external characteristics, individuals of different sexes can become an Old Lady or a Bearded Man (if the animals have a long beard) or a Fashionista, a Fashionista, a Beauty, a Dapper (in the case of pronounced growths in the ears, similar to earrings).
In addition, kids are often born with an original “tie” on the neck, curly hair, a dark spot around the eyes and other characteristic features of a certain breed.
In this case, the following nicknames are suitable for animals: Spot, Tail, Bow, Nose, Ushastik (Eared), Fluff, Curly.
Characteristics of weight or height also play an important role. For a large male, suitable names are: Giant, Champion, Strong, and a decorative small individual can be called Masya, Malysh or Krosh (Kroshka).
Coat color
What would be a good name for a baby goat if it was born pure black? Gypsy, Gypsy, Ugolek, Chernysh, Chernyshka, Black or Blackie.
A newborn with white fur can become White, Snow White, Snowflake, Snow, Blonde or Blonde, White.
Was the baby goat born colorful? Pestrun or Pestrushka.
Special patterns on the fur, unusually shaped spots or stripes? Star, Rose, Month, Moon, Diamond, Circle, Stripe.
A gray goat or kid can be called Smoke or Dymka, Gray or Gray.
Suitable names for red goats would be Ryzhan, Ryzhana, Ryzhik, Ryzhka, Redd or Redda.
Have you thought of a name for the baby goat yet? There's no need to rush. Watch him for a few weeks. Based on character traits, you can come up with many names.
Is the little goat cocky? Tends to butt heads? Bully, Hangover, Butthole,
Does he play all the time? Igrun, Igrunya.
Plays pranks, but at the same time doesn’t get cocky? Naughty, Naughty, Prankster, Hooligan, Hooligan, Naughty, Naughty, Robber, Robber.
Affectionate and timid baby? Laskushka, Laskunya, Laska, Baby, Nezhenka, Nezhik, Laskun, Masik, Baby.
The nature
Focusing on the animal’s disposition, you can easily choose a lot of cute names that accurately characterize your horned pet.
Important! It is not recommended to call pets by nicknames with a negative connotation - Plague, Trouble, Picky, Sorrow or Trickster.
It is believed that their name, character and behavior are mystically interconnected, and after such treatment the animal may dislike the owner or constantly demonstrate inappropriate behavior to him.
Positive names for goats, based on character:
- Sultan;
- Tsarevich;
- Baron;
- Tikhon;
- Stoyan;
- Bear;
- Mammoth;
- Typhoon;
- Spinning top.
For goats:
- Zhdana;
- Weasel;
- Nezha;
- Mila;
- Fox (Lisichka);
- Bunny;
- Khavrosha;
- Igrunya;
- Singer or Opera.
Funny Nicknames
Funny names reflect not only the character of the animals and their behavior, but also the warm, sincere attitude of the owner. We have chosen for you more than a hundred nicknames that combine notes of fun, simplicity and great love.
For girls:
- String bag;
- Acapulca;
- Africa;
- Bodayka;
- Bun;
- Wafer;
- Fork;
- Help;
- Geisha;
- Glucose;
- Boxthorn;
- Dulcinea;
- Fidget;
- Echidna;
- Christmas tree;
- Jojoba;
- Ground beetle;
- Splinter;
- Caprice;
- Cosette;
- Yoke;
- Sausage;
- Lambada;
- Blade;
- Coot;
- Macarena;
- Matryoshka;
- Mulka;
- Slowly;
- Nyusha;
- Individual;
- Charming;
- Bun;
- Pompeza;
- Bullet;
- Knuckle;
- Ryushka;
- Sivukha;
- Scops Owl;
- Tropicana;
- Cabinet;
- Threat;
- Phobia;
- Sweatshirt;
- Freebie;
- Tchotchke;
- Chixa;
- Skoda;
- Shushpanchik;
- Yumba;
- Yakuza.
For boys:
- Apricot;
- Aspirin;
- Barmaley
- Bandit;
- Belyash;
- Can;
- Valenok;
- Veselchak;
- Grumpy;
- Vupsen;
- Godzilla;
- Daemon;
- Jedi;
- DJ;
- Eurek;
- Bully;
- Itching;
- Izya;
- Yeti;
- Zucchini;
- Cake;
- Dogwood;
- Kutsyi;
- Pita;
- Lunatic;
- Quirk;
- Lumpen;
- Major;
- Mentos;
- Minotaur;
- Moomintroll;
- Nafanya;
- Nurik;
- Bonehead;
- Pixel;
- Pirate;
- Dumpling;
- Bagel;
- Sancho;
- Tank;
- Teletubby;
- Hoe;
- Smart ass;
- Fantômas;
- Philosopher;
- Sly;
- Tail;
- Candied fruit;
- Cheburek;
- Chupa Chups;
- Shpuntik;
- Schumacher;
- Popsicle;
- Yurets;
- Yakut.
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Foreign nicknames
Many people love sonorous foreign names, which are also perfect for domestic goats:
- English options: Robert (Robik), Bobby, Billy, Mary, Julia, Stone, Jesse, Ema (Amy), Fiona, Lola, Laura, Charlie;
- French: Jean, Paul, Brigitte, Richard;
- other options: Time, High, Knight, Love, Big, Gray, Hope.
How to choose a name for a goat?
Choosing a name for an animal seems like a simple task to many, but don’t forget about the saying: “As you name a ship, so it will sail.” Your relationship with the animal will primarily depend on the name - an affectionate nickname that is pleasant to the ear will also have a positive effect on productivity.
But it’s not just phonetic perception that you should pay attention to. We should not forget that the main function of any names is to define personality. The name of the goat allows:
- conduct breeding work;
- conduct productivity accounting;
- select the best stock for the herd.
Therefore, the name should not be chosen just like that. If you do not have a dual system (number + nickname), then the goat can be named taking into account its ancestors, which simplifies tracking the productivity of descendants, which is important in breeding work. The easiest way is to select nicknames that include the first letter from the father's name and the last letter from the mother's name. But this method is simple for tracing a pedigree, but not at all simple for choosing a nickname.
What can influence the choice of nickname:
- time of birth – Martha, Augustine or goat Yulik;
- coat color, markings – Belyanka, Chernysh;
- character of the coat – Fur Coat, Kudrenysh, Bearded Man;
- the presence of horns, their size and shape;
- the character of the animal - call the violent goat Typhoon, the cute goat - Weasel. If a goat bleats often, you can call it a Singer or a Screamer.
They don’t choose a name for the kids right away, wait a couple of months. During this time, the character of the animals will fully manifest itself, molting will occur - the baby fur will be replaced. Sometimes the name can be changed for adult animals.
List of nicknames in alphabetical order
The list of the most popular names presented below will help guide even the most picky and scrupulous farmer.
For goat girls
The most popular nicknames for goats today:
- A - Aurora, Agatha, Azalea, Amelia, Cupid, Anfisa, Orange, Ariadne, Ariel.
- B - Bohemia, Begonia, Squirrel, Snow White, Bertha, Businka, Bambi, Brenda.
- B - Vanessa, Vanilla, Viola.
- G - Galaxy, Carnation, Grace, Gretta.
- D - Dakota, Delta, Delphine, Diana, Diva, Dora, Dunya.
- E - Eve, Eurasia.
- Yo - Christmas tree.
- F - Giselle, Geneva.
- Z - Bunny, Zlata, Zolotinka, Zoya.
- And - Ilana, Iva, India.
- K - Carmen, Caramel, Carmelia, Cranberry, Sweetie.
- L - Laguna, Lada, Lola, Lyalya.
- M - Marquise, Matryoshka, Lightning.
- N - Naomi, Forget-me-not, Nicole, Nougat.
- O - Olympia, Orchid.
- P - Palette, Pelageya, Victory.
- R - Raquel, Rainbow.
- S - Sakura, Sandra, Sylvia, Smetana, Snezha, Stella.
- T - Tara, Tavria (Tavra), Tess.
- U - Good luck, Ulya.
- F - Faya, Fima, Fortuna, Frida, Frosya.
- X - Chloe, Honda.
- C - Tsunami, Zinni.
- Ch - Charka, Cherry, Blueberry.
- Sh - Charlotte, Sharma, Shura.
- E - Ellie, Eliza.
- Yu - Yukka, Yully.
- I am Yagodka, Yalta.
For baby goats
Names for boys are not inferior in their sonority and beauty:
- A - August, Apricot, Artemon.
- B - Bill, Hangover, Bublik, Budulai, Bonya, Boatswain.
- B - Jack, Volik, Grumpy.
- G - Gvozdik, Grisha.
- D - John, Jean, Smokey, Drake.
- E - Emelya.
- Yo - Hedgehog.
- F - Zhorik.
- Z - Zach, Zeus, Zeke.
- And - Ivasek.
- K - Krikun (Screamer).
- L - Jigsaw.
- M - Michael, Marquis, Mars, Mitrofan.
- N - Nipple, Neptune, Nordic.
- O - Oliver, Oris.
- P - Patrick, Perun, Donut, Pusik.
- R - Rashid, Rogalik, Rodik, Rocky.
- S - Savva, Stanley.
- T - Tiger, Cake.
- U - Umka.
- F - Faun, Fedor.
- X - Hard, Piggy.
- C - Tsar, Gypsy.
- Ch - Chaplin, Chernysh.
- Sh - Sage, Bumblebee.
- E - Ellic.
- Yu - Yuliy, Yurok.
- I am Yasha.
Important! Just like humans, pets react not just to their name, but to the intonation with which it was pronounced.
If you want to praise your pet, for example, for milk, you should speak to her kindly, using not just a nickname, but a diminutive nickname.
When scolding a naughty goat, on the contrary, you need to pronounce the name in a stern and confident tone.
Classification
At first glance, it seems that choosing a nickname for bulls and cows is a simple matter. However, sometimes this process becomes difficult and lengthy. This is possible in cases where all numerous family members take part in the choice. Then the older generation wants to give preference to names that have a serious meaning, the middle generation prioritizes originality, and the younger generation even insists on diminutive nicknames.
In such ambiguous situations, one should rely on the classification according to which the names of cows are selected.
According to behavioral characteristics
In this case, choosing the name of an adult is much easier, since the habits and behavior of the animal are already known. And, on the contrary, it is quite difficult to name a newborn baby. There are two ways to do this:
- choose a name in accordance with other characteristics;
- wait until the cow's character manifests itself.
The easy selection of names for adult animals is determined by the vivid expression of their character. For example, in case of increased activity, the names Shustrik or Buyan are suitable for a bull, and Buinaya, Nimble, Svobodnaya for a heifer. If, on the contrary, a calm and sweet disposition is noted, then Tender, Laska and others are excellent options.
By external signs
The choice of name, according to this classification, is considered the most common and easily accessible. Here you can start from:
- cow color: Blackie, Ryzhik, Burka;
- eye color: Brown-eyed, Green-eyed;
- distinctive external features: Oblique, Ushastik, Beauty.
By time of year of birth
In this case, the choice is limited to 12 months:
- Yanvarina;
- Februaryina;
- Martha;
- April;
- Mike;
- June;
- July;
- Augustinka;
- September;
- Oktyabrina;
- Noyabrinka;
- Decembrina.
According to the time of year in which the cow or bull was born:
- Summer;
- Autumn;
- Winter;
- Freckle.
Sometimes the daily time of birth is also taken into account:
- Lunar or simply Moon;
- Zorka;
- Night.
According to the weather conditions that existed at the time of birth
Often the birth of calves is accompanied by unfavorable weather conditions. Then the bulls are given names:
- Wind;
- Snowball;
- Buran;
- Fog.
Chicks have more euphonious and beautiful names:
- Rainbow;
- Lightning;
- Snowflake.
In reality, there are many more options to choose from. Associated circumstances can contribute to the selection of a nickname. However, in order to avoid awkward situations in the future in the process of choosing, it is necessary to adhere to traditionalism and avoid originality.
By geographical names
It is not uncommon to find cows and bulls named after geographical features. This could simply be the name of a favorite place or the location where the baby was born. Eg:
- Karakum;
- Ararat;
- Danube;
- Milan.
By names of flowers and plants
Among farmers there are flora lovers who name their pets after the names of various flowers and plants:
- Forget-me-not;
- Buttercup;
- Violet;
- Birch.
Human names
Calling cows by human names is not recommended. There are several reasons for this:
- Religion. The name of a person has its own church patron, for which reason naming an animal with such a nickname can be regarded by believers as blasphemy.
- Ethics. The chosen human name may also coincide with the name of friends or neighbors living nearby. Even if there is no special intention of the owner to name the cattle in their honor, this can be regarded as a personal insult or insult.
- The likelihood of absurd situations. Farmers often conduct conversations with animals or loudly call them. At such moments, a person with a similar name may be nearby and think that the appeal was addressed to him.
However, for many owners the listed reasons remain prejudices. Most often they call their cattle by the following human names:
- Borka;
- Lucy;
- Masha.
By the names of the sea inhabitants of the underwater kingdom
One of the most common marine nicknames for cows is Fish. However, there are other equally worthy alternatives in the form of: Crab, Clam, Pike. The wide choice is due to the great diversity of the marine world, but a reasoned approach is still needed, taking into account the appearance or character traits of the animal.
Cows are often named after other animals, so sometimes you can find:
- Kitty;
- Bunny;
- Squirrel;
- Dove.
The names of very exotic and rarely found plants or animals are also used:
- Edelwes;
- Passion fruit;
- Lotus.
Human names
You can choose any name for your goat, but despite excellent hearing, it is better to choose one-syllable or two-syllable nicknames, which are easier to remember.
As for human names, things are not so simple. On the one hand, such names are beautiful and simple, on the other hand, the bearer of such a name may be someone from the immediate environment, so giving a similar nickname to a kid would not be entirely ethical.
Diminutive forms of human names are allowed , but calling an animal by its full name is not recommended.
The influence of the number of kids in the litter on the choice of names
If your pet brings kids constantly, from year to year, then in order not to get confused in the litters, you can name each of them according to some system.
For example, there are beautiful names for kids, given:
- In alphabetical order: Alpha (the so-called strong goat boys), Alga, Brest, Bark, Volya, Van, Gel, Gasya, Dread, Dag, Elya, Yenik, Zhilya. Bug.
- By the name of stars or constellations: Gamal, Shirotan, Aldebaran, Castor, Pollux, Regulus, Zosma, Zuben, Ras, Khan, Sabik, Spica
- According to the notes: House, Dora, Dol; Rem, Raya, Rug; Mina, Peace, Mile; Fanya, Fai, Pharaoh; Salt, Juice, Owl; Lyamur, Lyasha, Lyarik; Blue, Syrup, Strength; Nona, Note, Zero.
To keep track of sires and avoid inbreeding, names may be given using the first letter of the father's name and the last letter of the mother's name. Remember that a goat has a highly developed organism, so you need to avoid inbreeding. This can result in severe genetic disorders in the offspring that cannot be treated.
Tips for choosing a nickname
When choosing a suitable nickname for the kids, it is advisable to focus on words that carry a positive attitude.
Livestock breeders do not recommend calling pets by nicknames that have negative connotations (for example, Coward, Aggressor, Sneaky, Scoundrel, Slick, Schemer).
It is believed that names that carry a negative message can negatively affect the character of the pet.
It is also important to take into account the fact that you should assign a name to an animal only if it is not planned to be raised for slaughter in the future.
Psychologists say that forced separation from such an animal after fattening can cause severe emotional shock.
When an animal is given a permanent name, it ceases to be an impersonal individual and often turns into a family pet.
When choosing a suitable nickname, livestock breeders recommend focusing on simple and short options that are easy to pronounce.
In particular, this recommendation should be heeded in the case when there are not one or two kids in the farmstead, but several.
It has been noticed that breeders of any animals that initially bear long and complex nicknames eventually begin to use their abbreviated forms (for example, Marvanna instead of Maria Ivanovna).
After choosing a nickname for the kid, you need to make some efforts so that the animal remembers its name.
To do this, livestock breeders recommend calling your pet by name more often, pronouncing it in the same form.
It is undesirable to distort the original version of the nickname (for example, pronounce Mashulya instead of Mash), since this will only complicate the process of remembering the animal’s name.
It is believed that kids remember their names faster when they are addressed during feeding.
In this case, the animal develops a stable connection between recognizing its name and receiving a treat.
Interesting Facts
It is generally accepted that goats are not highly intelligent and cannot be trained or otherwise trained. This is partly true. However, as for the name, goats remember it much faster than other ungulates. Moreover, kids are able to respond and respond to your calls. They are sensitive to intonations of address. Thanks to this, it is easy to explain to the goats what you require of them: to designate the territory allotted to them, to wean them from conflicts, to determine the feeding regime and to adapt them to milking. The only thing worth remembering is that it is better to address them the same way, either always by their full name, or always in an abbreviated version.
The goat's name is a combination of the farmer's imagination and the characteristics of the animal itself. Don't know what to name your baby goat? Just watch him carefully, let the horned one express himself, and everything will become clear. A good nickname is not only beautiful, but also very informative, telling about the character of the goat or the time of his birth. Which of these indicators to pay more attention to is up to you to decide.
Herd marking on large farms
When a household contains one or several individuals, it is much easier to name and train them than for a whole herd.
If there are large livestock, owners get out of the situation in two ways:
- assign each individual a tag or collar;
- The animal is branded or microchipped.
The latter option has begun to be used much more often recently, because an assigned number or an embedded chip allows you to track important goat indicators: weight gain, decrease or increase in milk yield, health status, etc.
However, this method does not prevent you from giving a name to each kid from a large herd; for this you should select and then transfer the name to an individual collar.
Criteria for choosing a name for kids
First of all, you need to decide whether you are keeping the kid for fattening or planning to slaughter it for dairy. In the second case, there is no need to give nicknames, as you can name a goat or choose a name for the kids if they go to a barbecue. A person is designed in such a way that he naturally gets used to and becomes attached to his pets. The named animal is already perceived as a family member and therefore there may be psychological problems with eating the meat of such an artiodactyl.
List of main criteria when choosing a nickname for a young goat:
- animal breed and appearance;
- timing of lambing season;
- number of cubs in one litter.
Many goat owners believe that a well-chosen nickname can affect the taste of meat and milk. This belief also has a scientific explanation. A cow or goat is largely guided not by the phrases that are awarded to the animal, but by the intonation of a person. The farmer will pronounce a good nickname affectionately, which will allow the artiodactyl to relax and eat well. The milk from such animals usually has a pleasant taste and is rich in nutrients. Calling a goat a rude name, pronounced with a harsh intonation, exposes the animal to stress, which may cause it to stop eating. In this situation, the animal's milk may become watery, and in some cases, disappear completely. That is why, before the milk yield, experienced cattle breeders pet the artiodactyls, and afterward they thank them with warm words and delicious food. Such simple actions endear the pet to the person.
The kid's nickname should not contain many growling or hissing sounds; diminutive names are used. You should not rename the artiodactyl - goats quickly get used to their nicknames and can get confused. It is desirable that it be loud, in this case it is easier to call the animal from a walk.
How are goats distinguished on large farms?
With a small number of heads, animal owners will not get confused and can easily distinguish one goat from another. But when the number of goats exceeds several tens or hundreds of goats, it becomes difficult not only to distinguish between animals, but also to come up with nicknames for them.
To identify goats on large farms, a number system is used:
- tags;
- collars;
- Branding with liquid nitrogen.
The number on a goat makes it easy to recognize the animal, which is necessary in zootechnical work - recording weight gain, productivity, and offspring. The number is also required when carrying out veterinary activities: treating an animal, taking blood and feces samples, vaccinating goats.
