Naming your cow is a big deal—it’s not just a tag, it’s a personality! Whether you’re naming a playful calf, a majestic dairy queen, or a laid-back pasture buddy, we’ve got you covered.
In this ultimate list of over 500 cow names, you’ll find inspiration from nature, food, history, pop culture, and even mythology. From “Mooana” to “Daisy,” there’s a perfect name waiting.
Don’t rush—explore this list before you name your cow!
Classic Cow Names
- Ruby
- Lily
- Mabel
- Pearl
- Sadie
- Hazel
- Martha
- Ella
- Bessie
- Daisy
- Molly
- Clara
- Buttercup
- Maggie
- Bella
- Rosie
- Lucy
- Annie
- Grace
- Ellie
Rare Cow Names
- Leocadia
- Nerissa
- Ondine
- Petronella
- Quintessa
- Rhoswen
- Valencia
- Zephyr
- Calypso
- Thalia
- Seraphina
- Odesa
- Isolde
- Calliope
- Eulalia
- Zenobia
- Galadriel
- Elowen
- Saskia
- Aurelia
Cute Cow Names
- Coco
- Lulu
- Dottie
- Muffin
- Taffy
- Pippin
- Waffles
- Jellybean
- Binky
- MooMoo
- Cupcake
- Pudding
- Snickers
- Biscuit
- Honey
- Peaches
- Buttons
- Pumpkin
- Sprinkles
- Nugget
Funny Cow Names
- Moozy
- Mooana Banana
- Moo-lissa
- Moody Blues
- Moo-lan Rouge
- Moo-rio
- Moo-donna
- Moo-solini
- Mooana
- Sir Loin
- Moolan
- Cowabunga
- Moo-dini
- Moana Lisa
- Moo-ther Teresa
- Moo-nicorn
- Moody Cow
- Moo-lah
- Moo-ving Target
- Moo-saic
Unique Cow Names
- Zinnia
- Astra
- Liora
- Saffron
- Marigold
- Indigo
- Solstice
- Nimbus
- Azura
- Cassiopeia
- Freesia
- Lunaria
- Sorrel
- Thistledown
- Zora
- Calantha
- Eira
- Soleil
- Zephyrine
- Alouette
Nature-Inspired Cow Names
- Willow
- Brook
- Sierra
- Fern
- Aspen
- Rain
- Cedar
- Meadow
- Clover
- Storm
- Breeze
- Canyon
- Dune
- Flint
- Hickory
- Ivy
- Juniper
- Lark
- Maple
- Orchid
Cow Names Inspired by Well-Known Characters
- Elsa
- Simba
- Sherlock
- Gandalf
- Hermione
- Yoda
- Ariel
- Frodo
- Leia
- Shrek
- Nemo
- Dory
- Woody
- Merida
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Scooby
- Garfield
- Pikachu
- Winnie
Historical Cow Names
- Cleopatra
- Napoleon
- Joan
- Caesar
- Victoria
- Lincoln
- Amelia
- Churchill
- Rosa
- Leonardo
- Marie
- Gandhi
- Florence
- Napoleon
- Beethoven
- Shakespeare
- Tesla
- Pocahontas
- Marco
- Elizabeth
Modern Cow Names
- Aria
- Luna
- Harper
- Mila
- Ava
- Ella
- Zoe
- Scarlett
- Chloe
- Isla
- Ruby
- Layla
- Hazel
- Stella
- Nora
- Evelyn
- Grace
- Sophia
- Amelia
- Charlotte
Western-Inspired Cow Names
- Tex
- Dakota
- Cheyenne
- Wyatt
- Annie Oakley
- Bandit
- Ranger
- Sundance
- Buck
- Calamity
- Colt
- Dusty
- Hank
- Jesse
- Laredo
- Maverick
- Rio
- Sierra
- Tumbleweed
- Zane
Cow Names Based on Colors
Black Cows
- Onyx
- Midnight
- Shadow
- Raven
- Ebony
White Cows
- Snowflake
- Pearl
- Blizzard
- Ivory
- Coconut
Brown Cows
- Hazel
- Cocoa
- Maple
- Mocha
- Sienna
Red Cows
- Scarlet
- Ruby
- Garnet
- Rose
- Ember
Cow Names Inspired by Food
- Truffle
- Cinnamon
- Pepper
- Mochi
- Brie
- Pistachio
- Caramel
- Basil
- Chai
- Ginger
- Honeydew
- Macaron
- Olive
- Saffron
- Tiramisu
- Wasabi
- Zucchini
- Nougat
- Marzipan
- Churro
Names for Pairs of Cows
- Salt & Pepper
- Bonnie & Clyde
- Peanut & Butter
- Milk & Cookie
- Sunny & Rain
- Mocha & Latte
- Stars & Stripes
- Sugar & Spice
- Thunder & Lightning
- Yin & Yang
- Romeo & Juliet
- Ping & Pong
- Chip & Dale
- Hansel & Gretel
- Milo & Otis
- Tom & Jerry
- Fred & Ginger
- Bert & Ernie
- Mario & Luigi
- Buzz & Woody
Seasonal Cow Names
Winter Cows
- Snowball
- Frosty
- Blizzard
- Icicle
- Polar
Spring Cows
- Blossom
- Raindrop
- Daffodil
- Tulip
- Robin
Summer Cows
- Sunny
- Sandy
- Coral
- Popsicle
- Surf
Autumn Cows
- Maple
- Pumpkin
- Amber
- Harvest
- Cider
Floral Cow Names
- Daisy
- Rose
- Lily
- Poppy
- Iris
- Violet
- Marigold
- Dahlia
- Peony
- Lavender
- Jasmine
- Azalea
- Magnolia
- Zinnia
- Hibiscus
- Camellia
- Orchid
- Sunflower
- Bluebell
- Tulip
Foreign Cow Names
- Sakura
- Amara
- Chiara
- Esme
- Freya
- Kaida
- Leona
- Mira
- Nadia
- Paloma
- Rania
- Sienna
- Talia
- Uma
- Valentina
- Yara
- Zara
- Anika
- Bianca
- Catalina
Mythical Cow Names
- Phoenix
- Unicorn
- Pegasus
- Medusa
- Athena
- Oberon
- Nymph
- Siren
- Griffin
- Chimera
- Selkie
- Kraken
- Fenrir
- Cerberus
- Minotaur
- Calypso
- Leviathan
- Banshee
- Sphinx
- Hydra
Farm-Themed Cow Names
- Barnaby
- Hayley
- Tractor
- Plow
- Harvest
- Meadow
- Pasture
- Silas
- Clover
- Grain
- Chaff
- Straw
- Hitch
- Rowan
- Silo
- Furrow
- Thistle
- Bale
- Cider
- Pitchfork
Pop Culture Cow Names
- Clarabelle
- Mrs. Calloway
- Maggie
- Benny
- Bessie
- Mooana
- Moolan
- Moody
- Moo-solini
- Moo-donna
- Moo-saic
- Moo-dini
- Moo-rio
- Moo-lissa
- Moody Blues
- Moo-lan Rouge
- Moo-ther Teresa
- Moo-nicorn
- Moo-lah
- Moo-ving Target
International Cow Names
- Amara
- Chiara
- Esme
- Freya
- Kaida
- Leona
- Mira
- Nadia
- Paloma
- Rania
- Sienna
- Talia
- Uma
- Valentina
- Yara
- Zara
- Anika
- Bianca
- Catalina
- Sakura