
Goat is a very popular farm animal, even among people who don't have them. They're adorable, fun to watch climb and jump, and can be great pets if you have room for them. Getting the perfect names for these pets might be somewhat stressful. Luckily, there are plenty of ideas from other goat owners to inspire you. Check out this list of goat names to find the best fit for your pet. And if you've already named your goat, find out if their name is on the list!
Classic Goat Names
Goats have been domesticated for centuries. So naturally, there are plenty of proven creature names. Here are a few:
1. Billy Goat Gruff: excerpt from the famous tale "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
2. Pan: Pan, the Greek and Roman god of nature, looked a lot like a goat
3. Nanny: All goats are “goats”
4. Billy: All goats are "goats"
Stupid Goat Names
The word "goat" is great for puns, as are goat behaviors (headbutting) and the word for goats (kids). Puns names are great fun! Here are a few, most of which are from the Ranker website.
1. Billy the kid
2. Vincent van Goat
3. Buttinsky
4. goat scape
5. Ramsey
6. End to end
7. Butter
Names based on your pet's appearance
Goats usually have one color. Although the majority are black or white, some are reddish, brown or gray. Goats have horns and Billy goats have small "beards". Depending on your pet's appearance, you can choose one of these names.
White goats
White goats can be named for almost anything white in color. Here are some examples.
1. Snowy
2. White as snow
3. Daisy
4. Snowflake
5. Cloud
6. Milky, milky white or milky way
7. Cream
8. Snowball
Black goats
Black goats are exceptionally beautiful, so it seems a good idea to choose a beautiful name based on their color. There are a lot of black things in nature, but these are a few names to get you started.
1. Stormy
2. Shadow
3. Midnight
4. Licorice
5. Smokey
Brown or tan goats
It's amazing how many animals are named for foods, especially when they're brown or tan. Here are just a few of the many “dark food” names that might work for your pet, along with a few other options, for good measure.
1. Elf
2. Toffee
3. amber
4. Cocoa
5. Sandy
6. latte
7. Coffee
8. Caramel
9. Cinnamon
10. Mocha
Goats with horns and/or beards
Do goat horns and beards make you think of the devil? If so, you are not alone. Numerous depictions of the devil, as well as stories and paintings, make him look eerily similar to a cross between a person and a goat. Not everyone fancies calling their goats a devil-like name, however, they seem cool and stylish. Here are some of them, as well as other possibilities related to the horn and the beard.
1. Gandalf
2. Satyr
3. Wildlife
4. Mephistopheles (or Lucifer)
5. Dumbledore
A Final Word on Choosing a Name for Your Goat
It can take time to choose that perfect name. Get to know your goat for a little while. Observe him, find out what he likes to eat, whether he is active or shy. You will think of a name or find one that you like eventually.