Goats are vibrant animals that you will not get bored watching them climb over surfaces and jump from one corner to another. Due to their overly active nature, people will think that these creatures need a large space in order to keep them as pets, which is not the case. Without a small space, you can choose to rear the small goat breeds. Unlike other pets like dogs, birds, and cats, these animals come with other merits. You get a wonderful companion from them as well as healthy meals like milk and cheese.
When you bring a goat, or any pet for that matter, into your home, it is only fair that you make them feel like a part of the family. Giving your goat a pet name not only means that you have treasured them, but it also helps to bond with them. Some people would find it funny naming a goat due to the mentality that goats not intelligent and therefore will not learn their names. This is not the case. Goats are smart and continuously calling them by their names and with training, they are definitely going to learn their names.
Best Goat Names
- Billy
- Nanny
- Grover
- Maple
- Pan
- Lambert
- Bo Peep
- Ramsey
- Wilson
- Goatsy
- Ziggy
- Koko
- Bossy
- Remy
- Hazel Lorraine
- Daffodil
- Fuzzy
- Satyr
- Gandalf
- Princess
- Tony
- Charles
- Tara
- Sassafras
- Reed
- Wilder
- George
- Lorraine
- Daisy
- Snowy
- Smokey
- Snowball
- Dumbledore
Top 10 Goat Names
If you are a movie, cartoon, or anime lover, you have certainly heard one or all these goat names. You can definitely use them on your goat pet
- Gruff
- Lupe
- Soothsayer
- Grover
- Philoctetes
- Jeb
- Morgan
- Gompers
- Pleasant goat
- Mr. Tumnus
Cute Goat Names
One of the names from the list below will suit your cute and adorable your kid running up and down your compound
- Boo
- Swifty
- Clover
- Pecan
- Hershey
- Pinecone
- Spook
- Giggles
- Spot
- Sunny
- Juniper
- Pumpkin
- Speckles
- Donut
- Cookie
- Olive
- Radish
- Butternut
- Sprout
- Pudding
- Cosmo
- Heinz
- Cricket
Funny Goat Names
If you are looking for a funny name for your goat pet, this list should help you;
- Zygoat
- Goaten
- Jerky
- Kid
- Kebob
- Goatzilla
- Milkman
- Scapegoat
- Butt
- Satyr
- Tin can
Girl Goat Names
- Rue
- Parsley
- Stevia
- Yarrow
- Wallow
- Tansy
- Laurel
- Ginseng
- Fennel
- Basil
- Mona
- Mickey
- Snowy
- Snow white
- Merida
- Tiana
- Maui
- Hercules
- Minnie
- Jessie
- Dale
- Maple
- Spruce
- Tupelo
- Birch
- Alder
- Magnolia
Boy Goat Names
If you recently brought a boy goat to your home and are finding it difficult to get a suitable name for it, pick one from this list;
- Hank
- Rupert
- Joey
- Woody
- Arthur
- Grover
- Gilbert
- Edgar
- Ralph
- Scruff
- Homer
- Sammie
- Leonard
- Finn
- Beau
- Joker
- Tobias
- Phoenix
- Pogo
- Rocco
- Jasper
- Frances
- Toby
- Angus
- Milo
Mountain Goat Names
- Peak
- Alaska
- Ridge
- Glazier
- Alps
- Ande
- Knoll
- Meadow
- Summit
- Everest
- Matterhorn
- Mounty
- Dike
- Ledge
- Thunder
- Climber
- Alberta
- Montana
- Cascade
- Stepper
- Surefoot
- Atlas
- Boulder
- Pinnacle
Farm Goat Names
- Ellie
- Gabby
- Remy
- Hazel
- Amber
- Shadow
- Sandy
- Fluffy
- Curly
- Bruce
- Gary
- Koko
- Bossy
- Marigold
- Tony
- Tara
- Clover
- Inez
- Zora
Male Goat Names
- Miguel
- Colonel
- Baxter
- Roger
- Turbo
- Barry
- Dodger
- Jethro
- Buford
- Smalls
- Buckley
- Gordie
- Gary
- Peabody
Female Goat Names
With a beautiful young goat in your compound, it is not fair that you have not picked out a name for her yet. Use our list to get the most beautiful female goat name for your pet.
- Dixie
- Flora
- Goldie
- Millie
- Fawn
- Opal
- Gwen
- Maiden
- Heather
- Bonnet
- Ida
- Maxi
- Jean
- Jasmine
- Sky
- Lily
- Nanny
- Gabby
- Irma
- Petunia
- Linda
- Polly
- Charlene
- Star
- Iris
- Sabrina
- Jolene
- Barbie
- Betsy
- Sally
Baby Goat Names
You are not doing justice to your young beautiful and adorable kid if you have not picked a name for it yet. Here are some baby goat names that you pick from.
- Fir
- Aspen
- Oak
- Cedar
- Daisy
- Elena
- Elsa
- Goofy
- Chip
- Anna
- Belle
- Woody
- Tinker
- Pinocchio
- Mulan
- Stitch
- Winnie
- Pluto
- Dill
- Bay
- Aloe
- Catnip
- Cayenne
- Chives
- Ginger
- Nettle
- Mint
- Sage
- Stevia
Tips to use when naming your goat
Picking names for pets can be straightforward for some and quite challenging for others. Whether you have a goat at your compound or are thinking of getting one, these tips will definitely help you get a name for them.
Use a famous name
Get your goat pet a name from a famous pet. Names like Benji and Rover are well known pet names for historical pets. Pick one for your pet and who knows? Maybe your pet will live to be remembered.
From the pet’s character
Many pet owners have used this method. Observe your pet for a while and learn its most attractive feature or character and name them after it. For instance, if you own a white goat, you can name it Snowy or Speedy if it is fast.
Choose names with a hard consonant sound
Names with hard consonant sounds are easy for the pet to learn and even hear when they are being called compared to names beginning with a vowel. Names beginning with letters like B, T, D, K, and S should be considered the most.
Pick a short name
A name with one or two syllables is the best. They are easy to learn and also brings out some authority in them. Such names include Pickle, Cookie, and Cosmo.
Source from the internet
The Internet is the source of all information you need. You do not have a name in mind, the internet will never disappoint you. All you need to do is type in your search and relax and wait for the results.
Things to avoid when naming your goat
Be careful not to give your goat pet a name that sounds similar to that of a command. Names sound similar in their pronunciation with names like sit, eat, sleep, no, should be avoided. It is always nice to give your pet a name that has a positive meaning or associated with their likable behavior. some names will portray hate or disliking towards the animal.
Best goat breeds to keep as pets
Pygmy
Pygmies are the commonest goat breeds kept as pets in the world. They are friendly and very likable animals which thrive in almost all climates. Their erect ears and medium-sized hair on their coats bring out all the beauty in them. They come in different colors and can have caramel, black, and agouti patterns.
Mini Toggenburgs
This is the oldest goat breed in history. They are mostly brown in color with some white strips on either side of their face, tail knees, and below their hocks. They are making very good pets and would not get bored spending time with a herd of this breed.
Mini myotonic
This goat can grow to be up to 25 inches tall and 150 pounds heavy. They mostly come in white and black colors but also have other color markings and patterns too. They are friendly and also to keep pets which makes them common pets in many homes. Unlike other gats, they are kept for their meat and not the milk. Read more here.
Nigerian dwarf
Nigerian dwarfs are reared for their milk and meat, which tend to be more nutritious compared to that of other breeds. They are beautiful and intelligent pets with medium-sized erect ears. They are fairly tall at 17-22 inches and weighing about 80 pounds.
Mini alpines
Mini alpines are 30 inches tall and are adapted to thrive in any climate. They might have a white neck or have grey or black markings on their heads. Their heavy milk production is what makes them popular in many homes. With proper feedings, these goats can produce up to 2400 pounds of milk annually. They are friendly and quite hyperactive and therefore need a bigger space to survive.
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