You can’t say you don’t like goats. I for one consider them awesome creatures with all of their cuteness and fluffiness. If you also find goats cool and you want to have one as a pet, then I have made a list of great goat names you can pick from. You’ll have all kinds of names, from funny to cute, grouped in decently sized lists. You will find a name regardless of your goat’s gender, type, and personality.
If you’ve ever interacted with a goat, you surely know that they are always full of life, very adorable and endearing creatures. These are the types of creatures that will surely make you laugh with their vibrant personalities and their bouncy tricks.
Goats are considered the world’s oldest domesticated animals. They were first used for their agricultural benefits, their milk, and dairy production, but in time started to be raised as pets as well.
Goats are becoming more and more visible in backyards and a lot of people have just now started to consider them great pets. Owning one as a pet will show you that they are in fact great companions that can also offer the occasional milk and cheese if you like the taste.
Goats are among the most intelligent animals, and this can be proven by the fact that they can learn their own name. They will even learn to come when you call them by their name. This is why it is important to name them something nice, something you’d enjoy yelling all day long.
Cute Goat Names
You can’t argue the fact that goats are pretty cute creatures, especially while they are babies. They are not only friendly but also very playful. Below you will find some of the cutest goat names I could come up with.
- Wild
- White Knights
- Trouble
- Swifty
- Sunny
- Stella
- Sprout
- Sprinkles
- Speckles
- Snowball
- Pumpkin
- Pudding
- Priscilla
- Popcorn
- Plum
- Pickles
- Periwinkle
- Patricius
- Patience
- Olive
- Napoleon
- Mr. Goatface
- Moth
- Minnie
- Max
- Juniper
- Hoofer
- Herrmann
- Harriet
- Glinda
- Giggles
- Fredrick
- Fred
- Freckle
- Fatty
- Fanny
- Fang
- Esther
- Ella
- Duncan
- Dr. Who
- Dorkas
- Dolly
- Dollie
- Delilah
- Daphne
- Curious
- Cosmo
- Cordula
- Cordelia
- Cookie
- Cocoa
- Clover
- Chunk
- Cheyenne
- Chandra
- Butterscotch
- Butternut
- Bumper
- Bubbles
- Booo
- Bones
- Bob
- Billy
- Betty
- Betty
- Bessie
- Benedict
- Beatrice
- Apollo
- Apolline
- Anatole
- Anatasia
- Alphie
- Alfalfa
- Agnes
- Adelphus
- Adelphe
Funny Goat Names
It might be hard to find the perfect name for a goat. Especially because they aren’t very common pets to own.
You might also like my articles with lists of names for frogs, skunks, or monkeys.
Below you will find some of the funniest and most unconventional names for a goat.
- Goatfather – Coming from the popular Godfather, the movie.
- Great Goatsby – A great pun name from the popular classic novel will make any goat stand out when called.
- Selena Goat-mez – If you’re a fan of the pop singer Selena Gomez, then getting a female goat and naming it Selena Goat-mez will surely make everyone laugh.
- Ryan Goat-ling – This is for the Ryan Gosling fans that love to make puns out of celebrity names.
- Vincent Van Goat – One of the funniest names I could come with involving an artist’s name.
- Tinkerbell – If you have a really bouncy female goat, then naming it Tinkerbell is really appropriate.
- Jerky – An agile goat that is always jumping and jolting should be named Jerky.
- Milkman – This name is appropriate if you like to drink goat milk. Else, it isn’t all that special.
- Baaa-tman – You should find this name funy if you like Batman.
- Goatzilla – ONly for Godzilla fans, but then again, who doesn’t like Godzilla?
Below you will find some more funny names to pick from:
- Zygoat
- Tin Can
- Scapegoat
- Satyr
- NoseBleat
- Milkshake
- McGoatface
- Kebob
- Jumping Jack
- Goatsucker
- Goatesque
- Goaten
- Goatee
- Flank
- Feta
- Curry
- Capricorn
- Buckwheat
- Billy the Kid
- Billy
Girl Goat Names
Do you know for sure that your baby goat is a girl and want to find the perfect name for a female goat? Check out the list below:
- Yellow
- Thistle
- Tabitha
- Star
- Sophie
- Sky
- Sally
- Sabrina
- Ruby
- Priscilla
- Polly
- Petunia
- Pearl
- Opal
- Norma
- Nora
- Nanny
- Millie
- Maxi
- Matilda
- Marjorie
- Lola
- Little Miss Daisy
- Linda
- Lily
- Jolene
- Jean
- Jasmine
- Irma
- Iris
- Ida
- Heather
- Gwen
- Gretchen
- Goldie
- Gigi
- Gabby
- Flora
- Fawn
- Edna
- Doris
- Dixie
- Darling
- Dandelion
- Charlene
- Bonnet
- Bluebell
- Betsy
- Barbie
- Annabelle
Boy Goat Names
If you know for sure that your goat is a boy, then the list below will give you some ideas for great male goat names.
- Woody
- Turbo
- Toby
- Tobias
- Sunstar
- Shorty
- Scruff
- Sammie
- Rupert
- Roger
- Rocco
- Ringo
- Ralph
- Pogo
- Pheonix
- Peabody
- Ozzy
- Oliver
- Milo
- Miguel
- Joey
- Jethro
- Jasper
- Huckleberry
- Homer
- Herbert
- Hank
- Grover
- Gordie
- Gilbert
- Gideon
- Gary
- Floyd
- Finn
- Elmer
- Edgar
- Dodger
- Danny Boy
- Comrade
- Colonel
- Chester
- Calvin
- Buford
- Buckley
- Bubba
- Beau
- Baxter
- Barry
- Angus
Decent Goat Names
I also have a list of decent goat names, names that would surely make you say “yes, this is what I want to call my goat”.
Of course, your goat’s looks and general personality traits will be the ones to dictate the perfect name for it, but here are some ideas:
- Mocha – For goats that look like a soft coffee
- Thunder – This is for active, fast goats, that are never twice in the same place.
- Head Banger – Some goats will love to bang their heads on anything they see in front of them.
- Gypsy – Most goats have a nomad spirit, a quality that many gypsies also have. For goats with a wandering spirit
- Cherry – This name will suit your goat if it has a rusty brown coat.
- Murphy – This name usually expresses curiosity, but also naughtiness, two of the main qualities of any playful goat.
- Bright Eyes – If you don’t understand why this name is great, then take a closer look at your goat’s eyes. They are always shiny and clear.
- Cloud – If you have a heart, white goat, the name Cloud will surely be fit.
Mountain Goat Names
Below you will find a list of names that are perfect for the mountain goat breeds.
- Surefoot
- Summit
- Stepper
- Sierra
- Saddle
- Rocky
- Ridge
- Pinnacle
- Mounty
- Montana
- Misty
- Meadow
- Matterhorn
- Ledge
- Knoll
- Glazier
- Everest
- Dike
- Denali
- Colorado
- Climber
- Cliffors
- Cascade
- Canyon
- Boulder
- Atlas
- Altitude
- Alps
- Alpine
- Alberta
Baby Goat Names
If it’s the first time you’re the owner of a goat it might seem pretty challenging to find a perfect name for it. Seeing that you don’t know how it will look when it reaches adulthood, what its personality will be, and so on, you’d be better off finding a strong,g culturally relevant, and bold name.
Here are some great name ideas for young goats:
- Wonder
- Twinkie
- Toffee
- Sweetface
- Speedy
- Sparkles
- Shelly
- Scruffers
- Ray
- Milkyway
- Max
- Lizzy
- Lexie
- Furball
- Frosty
- Emma
- Crystal
- Chipmunk
- Casper
- Caramel
- Billy Juni
Farm Goat Names
I have also gathered a list of great goat names from different farms because I believe that the best names for domestic animals are still found on farms.
Do you have a small farm and want to find some names for a few goats? Then this list will be perfect for you.
- Twiggy
- Sunny
- Ramsey
- Priscilla
- Penelope
- Oak
- Nitrous
- Mutton Chops
- Muffin
- Maggie
- Jiggles
- Horn Head
- Honey Bun
- Fluffernutter
- Diesel
- Cooper
- Cinnamon
- Chew Chew
- Butter
- Bouncy
- Bob
Do Goats Make Good Pets?
Let’s go through a few things that are important if you’re thinking of getting a pet goat or you’ve already made this step and want an opinion on how having a goat will change your life.
Are you allowed to keep a goat?
Most people keep goats on farms and they are considered livestock animals. This means that you’ll have no problem owning a goat if you also have a farm. Things are slightly different if you live in a highly populated urban setting. You should check your city’s laws and your neighborhood’s rules on keeping farm animals as well before adding putting a goat in your backyard.
The reason why you will have to check with your local authorities is that some places have very strict rules when it comes to the size of pets or the maximum number of pets you can own.
Best Goat Breeds to Keep as Pets
Some of the most popular pet goats are the popular pygmy goats. These goats won’t produce any milk but they are very small, making them perfect as pets for more crowded places.
On the other hand, if you want a small goat that also produces milk, then the Nigerian dwarf goat will be perfect for you.
Aside from these, other goat breeds that are preferred by people are the Kinder, Pygoras, and Mini Alpine.
How Much Space Does Your Goat Require?
If you get a smaller breed of goat, it won’t need a lot of space. You should get a maximum of250 square feet of space per smaller-size goat.
Most people get anywhere between 3 and 10 goats, and a little over one acre of land should be enough to house them. Goats love eating grass and will spend a big part of the day just looking for something to eat, so the amount of grass on your land will also be important when figuring out how much land you actually need.
How Many Goats are Too Many Goats?
Although you might prefer to get just one goat, you should know that these are herd animals, so they will like it the most when they are among others of their kind. If you can’t host more, you should at least get two goats.
If you can’t house two goats, then you should know that they will also get along pretty well with other pets, so instead of a second goat, at least get either a cat or a dog. Keeping them together with other pets will be almost just as good as having more goats. They will make a herd with whatever friends they can find around.
Final Words
Goats are great animals to own, regardless of whether you want to keep them as farm animals for their dairy products or as your close companion pets. If you want to find the perfect name for your goat, then you will surely find something you like.
If you have any other suggestions or you found a name you really like from my lists, please leave a comment below.
