A humorous, but informative, article on naming cows.

2. 75 Classic Cow Names
• Bovines fall into two categories: beef or dairy. Of course, that’s
not all that they are. Many cows and bulls become members of the
family and deserve a good name! Cows and bulls have some of the
biggest personalities on the farm, but cows in particular are loaded
with character. Coming up with the right name for your cow will be a
fun task once you've have some ideas.

3. Naming Cattle (1/2)
When coming up with great names for cows, take a good look at the
breed, attitude (yes, cows have attitude!), and purpose that the
animal serves on your farm.
• Angus: Who doesn’t enjoy a good angus burger? Angus are the
top meat-producing cows. They are used for commercial
purposes and make up over 50 percent of the total commercial
cow population! Angus cattle are all black, do not have horns, and
have a wide forehead and slim muzzle.

4. Naming Cattle (2/2)
• Hereford: Also a big beef producer, the Hereford is always all red
and white, but the shades of red can vary. They normally have a
small white mane running from the top of the head down to their
hindquarters. Though they are not as muscular as other bulls, they
have a “blocky” appearance.
• Holstein-Friesian: The most common dairy cow, and probably the
cow that you picture when you think of “cow.” This is the black and
white cow that you see on many farms. Although only one of the
five most common dairy cows, this one is a very popular breed
because it produces the most milk.

5. Cow Name Ideas (1/3)
Now that we’ve gone over a few of the most common types of bovine
found on a farm, how about a few naming tips?
• Do not name a cow that you plan to slaughter. When you give
something a name, you create a personal relationship, so naming a
cow that you plan to turn into food can make it harder on you or
your family when the time comes.

6. Cow Name Ideas (2/3)
• If you have a lot of cows, create a theme for their names, such as
different flowers, countries, dairy/beef products, famous artists, or
cartoon characters.
• What color is the cow? There are many names to be made with
colors! Snowdrop, Ginger, Licorice, and Chocolate to name a few.
• Puns are great! The word “cow” is hidden in many other words and
can be turned into a cleverly humorous name. Cowntess!

7. Cow Name Ideas (3/3)
• Giving them names that indicate “small” is pretty good for cow
names as cows are a whole 1,000 pounds of small!
• Think of names that emphasize their features: spots of color, tufts
of hair, or long eyelashes.

8. Manly Bull Names
Bully Duke Hydro
Homer Earl Diesel
Horns Armor Bob
Sampson Tank Kristof
Angus Midnight Nitrous

9. Girly Cow Names
Rose Darla Meg
Dahlia Margie Lois
Flower Maggie Jasmine
Minnie Esmeralda Bella
Daisy Shelly Candie

10. Traditional Cow Names
Bessie Clarabelle Betty Sue
Emma Henrietta Ella
Penelope Nettie Anna
Bella Annabelle Dorothy
Molly Gertie Annie

11. Cute Cow Names
Honeybun Cookie Pinky
Sweetie Sunny Blue
LovaBull Sunshine Sugar
Cupcake Cocoa Booboo
Baby Muffin Princess

12. Funny Cow Names
Big Mac Moscow MooMoo
Madonna Mud Pie Cowlick
Bertha Shrimp Ineda Bunn
Waffles Brown Cow Mickey D.
Hamburger Humphry Heifer

13. Choosing a Mooarvaleous
Name (1/2)
Coming up with a great cow name all depends on your personality,
your cow or bull’s personality, and your relationship with the beloved
bovine.
Some farmers will name every cow when they have many, and
remember each name while others will only name the ones that are
their favorites. It’s entirely up to you! Lucky for you, cows won’t get
jealous if you call one by a name, and refer to others as simply a
number.

14. Choosing a Mooarvaleous
Name (2/2)
When coming up with cow names, keep a pen and some paper nearby
so you can jot down the good ones as they come to you. You never
know when you will find inspiration.
In the meantime, try serenading your cows by playing a guitar and
singing their favorite song: “Home on the Range.”

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