400+ nicknames for goats and goats – a list of beautiful, interesting names for boys and girls

Selecting the ideal name for your child or goat can be an enjoyable and imaginative undertaking. A pet’s personality can be captured and their sense of specialness increased with the right name, whether you’re going for something traditional, adorable, or unusual.

Choosing the ideal name can be difficult with so many choices available. To help you choose the best fit, we’ve put together a list of over 400 lovely and intriguing names for goats, both male and female.

This list has names for every kind of goat, from cute and silly to powerful and sophisticated. Examine each of these ideas slowly to determine which one best suits your new pet.

Boy Names Girl Names
Buddy Daisy
Max Rosie
Rocky Luna
Leo Bella
Jack Lucy
Ollie Willow
Buster Lily
Finn Stella
Thor Molly
Sam Ruby
Toby Hazel
Rex Poppy

Goats originate in the Middle East. Emperor Charles V of Habsburg brought the first Angora goats to Europe in the middle of the 16th century. After 300 years, these adorable creatures made their way to America. Doctor of Science James Davis, who was given seven goats as a gift by Turkish Sultan Abdul-Mecid, brought them.

This is a fascinating tale. The words "goat" and "goat" have come to mean the same thing over the centuries, which is why there are 55 common English nicknames for them:

  1. Amber – Amber;
  2. Baaarack – Baaarak;
  3. Baaartok – Baaartok;
  4. Bear – Bear;
  5. Billy (Billy goats) – Billy;
  6. Billy the Kid – Billy the Kid;
  7. Black Sheep – Black Sheep;
  8. Blockhead – Blockhead;
  9. Bo Peep – Boo Peep;
  10. Brownie – Brownie;
  11. Buck – Buck;
  12. Butter – Butter;
  13. Butt-Head – Butt Head;
  14. Buttinsky – Butinsky;
  15. Caramel – Caramel;
  16. Cinnamon – Cinnamon;
  17. Cloud – Cloud;
  18. Cocoa – Koukou;
  19. Coffee – Kofi;
  20. Cream – Cream;
  21. Cuddles – Cuddles;
  22. Curly – Curly;
  23. Daisy – Daisy;
  24. Dumbledore – Dumbledore;
  25. Faun – Fan;
  26. Fluffers – Fluffers;
  27. Fluffy – Fluffy;
  28. Fuzzy – Fuzzy;
  29. Gandalf – Gandalf;
  30. Gruff – Gruff;
  31. Lambert – Lambert;
  32. Latte – Latte;
  33. Licorice – Licorice;
  34. Mephistopheles (or Lucifer) – Mephistotle;
  35. Midnight – Midnight;
  36. Milky – Milky;
  37. Mocha – MOcha;
  38. Nanny – Nanny;
  39. Pan – Pan;
  40. Ramsey – Ramsey;
  41. Salamander – Salamander;
  42. Sandy – Sandy;
  43. Satyr – Satyr;
  44. Scape Goat – Scape Goat;
  45. Shadow – Shadow;
  46. Smokey – Smokey;
  47. Snow White – Snow White;
  48. Snowball – Snowball;
  49. Snowflake – Snowflake;
  50. Snowy – Snowy;
  51. Sow – Sow;
  52. Stormy – Stormy;
  53. Toffee – Toffee;
  54. Vincent van Goat – Vincent Van Gogh;
  55. Wooly – Wooly.

Nicknames in foreign languages

Let’s see what the names for goats and children are in French, German, and Spanish.

First, let’s talk about the cheeky French goats:

  1. Adieu;
  2. Ajour;
  3. Baldua;
  4. Bezier;
  5. Bernard;
  6. Bertram;
  7. Beaumont;
  8. Bordeaux;
  9. Vivi;
  10. Garnerry;
  11. Garson;
  12. Gaston;
  13. Guillaume;
  14. Glenna;
  15. Gautier;
  16. Hoffmann;
  17. Gregois;
  18. Gilena;
  19. Gillesse;
  20. Carnegie;
  21. Kramer;
  22. Melena;
  23. Pia;
  24. Rouchard;
  25. Cesar.

The polite German children came next:

  1. Ada;
  2. Burke;
  3. Banks;
  4. Wilfold;
  5. Hildebrand;
  6. Dana;
  7. Indira;
  8. Karen;
  9. Coralie;
  10. Lord;
  11. Lotta;
  12. Morpheus;
  13. Nide;
  14. Nimbus;
  15. Noisette;
  16. Paulette;
  17. Rosemary;
  18. Roxey;
  19. Sarah;
  20. Hilton;
  21. Scheit;
  22. Chardon;
  23. Schwartzitta;
  24. Sherry;
  25. Excalibur.

The insane Spanish goats in the climax:

  1. Avalon;
  2. Azazel;
  3. Altair;
  4. Annette;
  5. Atilla;
  6. Atia;
  7. Belladonna;
  8. Zamba;
  9. Ziggy;
  10. Lavigno;
  11. Lionel;
  12. Larsik;
  13. Livia;
  14. Lilianna;
  15. Maximilian;
  16. Nanty;
  17. Nessie;
  18. Puff;
  19. Salami;
  20. Frederico;
  21. Chich;
  22. Charlotte;
  23. Sharmel;
  24. Ellagros;
  25. Emilio.

Characteristic nicknames for goats

Goats are tidy and highly intelligent animals. They can’t stand dirt and puddles, they can faint, and even after a protracted separation, they can still recognize their child’s voice.

In light of these kind animals’ nature, we have chosen lovely names for female goats:

  • Abbess;
  • Aria;
  • Africa;
  • Babette;
  • Bomb;
  • Waffle;
  • Will;
  • Grace;
  • Guria;
  • Daniel;
  • Virgo;
  • Child;
  • Eva;
  • Yozhka;
  • Zhalya;
  • Sleepyhead;
  • Istoma;
  • Kaora;
  • Kafka;
  • Cat;
  • Sweetheart;
  • Lenina;
  • Lizok;
  • Lioness;
  • Luxia;
  • Mom;
  • Mora;
  • Murka;
  • Mink;
  • Nuria;
  • Obloko;
  • Parma;
  • Pulcheria;
  • Radmilla;
  • Ruth;
  • Sambo;
  • Sahara;
  • Sayuri;
  • Tata;
  • Tuta;
  • Ulfia;
  • Porcelain;
  • Khokhlushka;
  • Celsius;
  • Tsypa;
  • Chutney;
  • Charm;
  • Pike;
  • Yulia;
  • Berry.

Characteristic nicknames for goats

Goats possess a challenging disposition. On their own, they are able to oversee a herd of fifty goats and generate an enormous progeny. We have chosen sonorous names for growing playful kids and stubborn goats:

  • Anchor;
  • Bubble;
  • Bubblegum;
  • Varvar;
  • Whiskers;
  • Wulf;
  • Gamadril;
  • Google;
  • Dariy;
  • Drim;
  • Derik;
  • Eger;
  • Ezhen;
  • Zhangizur;
  • Singer;
  • Zurim;
  • Ivrit;
  • Yoga;
  • Karey;
  • Klakson;
  • Kuk;
  • Laskovyy;
  • Ludwig;
  • Mamay;
  • Mister;
  • Mouflon;
  • Nafan;
  • Nickel;
  • Nelson;
  • Dangerous;
  • Opus;
  • Rafik;
  • Burdock;
  • Rudny;
  • Saslan;
  • Silvano;
  • Taran;
  • Terek;
  • Urman;
  • Ushly;
  • Finbar;
  • Hirsch;
  • Chars;
  • Chuk;
  • Checkers;
  • Edgar;
  • Yungar;
  • Yuren;
  • Janis;
  • Yary.

Nicknames in Russian

A goat by the name of Malysh rose to international fame. He spearheaded a military procession in May 2019 and turned into a partisan icon for the liberation movement.

And how about "Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka," a fairy tale? The hero there disregarded his sister’s advice, drank from a puddle, and changed into a child. To honor the characters from fairy tales, we have gathered Russian names for goats and goats:

  • Agnia;
  • Aska;
  • Babanya;
  • Varvara;
  • Wind;
  • Gvozdik;
  • Glazunya;
  • Gulena;
  • Lady;
  • Darling;
  • Ermolai;
  • Zhuzhu;
  • Zainka;
  • Zoryana;
  • Zulya;
  • Oriole;
  • Kalina;
  • Cedar;
  • Courage;
  • Laska;
  • Lusha;
  • Malina;
  • Marafet;
  • Marfa;
  • Normandy;
  • Oda;
  • Paranya;
  • Peony;
  • Pitosha;
  • Princess;
  • Ratatouille;
  • Rzhevsky;
  • Rombik;
  • Savva;
  • Salt;
  • Tobacco;
  • Tomka;
  • Umka;
  • Faya;
  • Fevronia;
  • Fedya;
  • Fairy;
  • Khabar;
  • Khvostik;
  • Charminsa;
  • Chapito;
  • Sharik;
  • Dandy;
  • Yunaya;
  • Yarilo.

"Human" names

Next, view this list of lovely "human" names for male and female goats from all over the world:

  1. Azazel;
  2. Amiran;
  3. Anet;
  4. Annabelle;
  5. Bob;
  6. Verona;
  7. Harry;
  8. Dampshire;
  9. Jockoster;
  10. Jow;
  11. Jus;
  12. Jaco;
  13. Zola;
  14. Idyllia;
  15. Irma;
  16. Kant;
  17. Cassandra;
  18. Coco;
  19. Kurt;
  20. Lamia;
  21. Lilith;
  22. Malcolm;
  23. Nana;
  24. Nef;
  25. One;
  1. Paulo;
  2. Peyton;
  3. Raja;
  4. Samantha;
  5. Silver;
  6. Cindy;
  7. Tatin;
  8. Tweety;
  9. Terney;
  10. Toby;
  11. Uriy;
  12. Fora;
  13. Fancy-Fancy;
  14. Haina;
  15. Hugo;
  16. Celia;
  17. Chaplin;
  18. Sharikov;
  19. Ellada;
  20. Enrico;
  21. Ernesta;
  22. Yucatan;
  23. Yukha;
  24. Yakuza;
  25. Yanir.

Nicknames by breed

What moniker is appropriate for an Abkhaz breed goat? Naturally, Caucasian:

  1. Araz;
  2. Armen;
  3. Aurika;
  4. Bokha;
  5. Valekh;
  6. Goga;
  7. Isa;
  8. Soso;
  9. Queen Tamara;
  10. Shota.

Turkish-sounding monikers work well for Angora goats:

  1. Aisha;
  2. Bekir;
  3. Gyulya;
  4. Dolunay;
  5. Zeinab;
  6. Kadir;
  7. Mahmuth;
  8. Metin;
  9. Musa;
  10. Chilak.

Then, African pygmies, who are tiny male and female goats, go by the following nicknames:

  1. Zamba;
  2. Kamai;
  3. Cliff;
  4. Marika;
  5. Nancy;
  6. Rain;
  7. Royce;
  8. Tibor;
  9. Sean;
  10. Yutsilii.

The world’s tiniest goats are Cameroon tree goats, standing no taller than 55 cm at the withers. They climb trees with skill and are incredibly sociable, kind, and low maintenance!

Bright Asian nicknames that we have chosen for Albasov, the Mongolian goat:

Additional names for Gorno-Altai goats in red and black include:

  1. Bump;
  2. Dessti;
  3. Yesenia;
  4. Zotik;
  5. Iney;
  6. Marko;
  7. Sonj;
  8. Totil;
  9. Ugyr;
  10. Erinia.

Nicknames by color

A white goat is a traditional Russian fairy tale symbol of innocence and purity. Take a look at some nicknames that fit a goat with white, fluffy skin:

  • Iceberg;
  • Meringue;
  • Pearl;
  • Kefir;
  • Lotus;
  • Plombir;
  • North;
  • Snow Maiden;
  • Frost;
  • Phantom.

Then there are lovely names for goats that are gray:

  • Arkan;
  • Balloon;
  • Cardinal;
  • Battleship;
  • Mansell;
  • Nickel;
  • Platinum;
  • Silver;
  • Tuman;
  • Tucha.

What moniker works well for a black buck or goat?

  • Atrum;
  • Raven;
  • Galka;
  • Goth;
  • Sorcerer;
  • Cosmos;
  • Sapphire;
  • Twilight;
  • Coal;
  • Queen.

Some creative names for red and brown goats are as follows:

  • Amur;
  • Velvet;
  • Iskra;
  • Cocoa;
  • Excellent;
  • Pepper;
  • Dawn;
  • Ruby;
  • Sakura;
  • Torch.

And musical monikers for goats with spots:

  • Africa;
  • Birch;
  • Gamma;
  • Graffiti;
  • Camouflage;
  • Cobra;
  • Panda;
  • Prism;
  • Fairy tale;
  • Tricolor.

Moving forward and singing!

Nicknames by "dimensions"

We now give you the following monikers for goat girls, both small and large:

  • Acacia;
  • Flea;
  • Bomb;
  • Valkyrie;
  • Galaxy;
  • Gigantika;
  • Grace;
  • Eurasia;
  • Drop;
  • Queen;
  • Baby;
  • Avalanche;
  • Little fry;
  • Micro;
  • Mini;
  • Bird;
  • Bullet;
  • Dust;
  • Chubby;
  • Dewdrop;
  • Sequoia;
  • Rock;
  • Tora;
  • Fujiyama;
  • Tsunami.

Next, the names of the male goats, both small and large:

  • Big Man;
  • Athlete;
  • Atom;
  • Baobab;
  • Hippopotamus;
  • Beads;
  • Giant;
  • Hercules;
  • Gnome;
  • Gram;
  • Gulliver;
  • Drift;
  • Giant;
  • Kruglyash;
  • Hammer;
  • Ant;
  • Obelisk;
  • Plankton;
  • Bubble;
  • Navel;
  • Titan;
  • Titanic;
  • Fat Man;
  • Hagrid;
  • Shaitan.

Switzerland is home to the largest Saanen goat breeds. Males can reach up to 85 cm in height and 110 kg on average at the withers.

Fashionable village nicknames

Avoid passing by and take note of this list of popular names for young goats in rural areas:

  • Assol;
  • Burya;
  • Glasha;
  • Dereza;
  • Dushka;
  • Eva;
  • Zabava;
  • Zima;
  • Klusha;
  • Lyalya;
  • Malyshka;
  • Tender;
  • Nyusha;
  • Octava;
  • Pushinka;
  • Sibir;
  • Sivka;
  • Smirnaya;
  • Tikhonya;
  • Udacha;
  • Clever;
  • Mistress;
  • Tsatsa;
  • Shunya;
  • Yashma.

Here are a few village names for brazen horned goats:

  • Altai;
  • Archik;
  • Baikal;
  • Barmaley;
  • Bogatyr;
  • Bublik;
  • Grumpy;
  • Druzhok;
  • Zvonok;
  • Zenit;
  • Raisin;
  • Izya;
  • Frost;
  • Dogwood;
  • Prince;
  • Strongman;
  • Dodger;
  • Frost;
  • Senya;
  • Umka;
  • Fomka;
  • Tsarevich;
  • Sherbet;
  • Yakov;
  • Amber.

Are you trying to think of the ideal name for your goat or goatling? This article provides a wide range of over 400 original, endearing, and imaginative goat names for males and females. You are guaranteed to find the perfect name that fits your goat’s style and personality, whether you are looking for something elegant, funny, or cute!

Natural nicknames in honor of flowers and plants

Plant and flower nicknames that work well for both savage and gentle goats are as follows:

  1. Agave;
  2. Azalea;
  3. Antipus;
  4. Asparagus;
  5. Aster;
  6. Aphelandra;
  7. Begonia;
  8. Cornflower;
  9. Venus;
  10. Willow;
  11. Heather;
  12. Bindweed;
  13. Dahlia;
  14. Geranium;
  15. Gynura;
  16. Gladiolus;
  17. Pomegranate;
  18. Dracaena;
  19. Iris;
  20. Cactus;
  21. Calendula;
  22. Viburnum;
  23. Clover;
  24. Lily of the valley;
  25. Buttercup;

Domestic goats love to eat nettle young, but beware of the sting.

  1. Poppy;
  2. Raspberry;
  3. Mimosa;
  4. Mint;
  5. Daffodil;
  6. Dandelion;
  7. Alder;
  8. Orchid;
  9. Parsley;
  10. Peony;
  11. Purslane;
  12. Rosemary;
  13. Arugula;
  14. Rowan;
  15. Lilac;
  16. Thyme;
  17. Thuja;
  18. Tulip;
  19. Fennel;
  20. Violet;
  21. Ficus;
  22. Phlox;
  23. Citrus;
  24. Sage;
  25. Ash.

Circus names by letters of the alphabet

The fable "Fire, Water, and Copper Pipes" comes to mind. It contained Squirrel, a trained goat. We have compiled a list of clever goats’ and goats’ alphabetical circus nicknames in her honor:

  • Acrobat;
  • Arena;
  • Blesk;
  • Glare;
  • Waltz;
  • Turntable;
  • Funchak;
  • Du salts;
  • Eralash;
  • Juggler;
  • Star;
  • Illusion;
  • Caramel;
  • Carnival;
  • Stuntman;
  • Comedy;
  • Lollipop;
  • Ray;
  • Marmalade;
  • Melody;
  • Dream;
  • Cartoon;
  • Nougat;
  • Nuts;
  • Pixel;
  • Popcorn;
  • Prima;
  • Joy;
  • Rainbow;
  • Firework;
  • Strongman;
  • Surprise;
  • Toamada;
  • Trophy;
  • Smile;
  • Fantasy;
  • Fantik;
  • Extravaganza;
  • Focus;
  • Dandy;
  • CLAP;
  • Flower;
  • Gypsy;
  • Champion;
  • Eccentric;
  • Shapito;
  • Ball;
  • Showman;
  • Eclair;
  • Humorist.

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Unusual funny and amusing nicknames

Let’s add some humor and compile amusing names for female goats:

  • Avoska;
  • Akapulka;
  • Vata;
  • Vilka;
  • Gayka;
  • Glazyuka;
  • Glucose;
  • Echidna;
  • Jojoba;
  • Zadira;
  • Sour;
  • Button;
  • Coquette;
  • Masyanya;
  • Fashionista;
  • Mushka;
  • Rulka;
  • Salsa;
  • Smeshinka;
  • Fifa;
  • Fishka;
  • Chiksa;
  • Chukcha;
  • Chunga-Changa;
  • Yula.

Here are some amusing names for young goats:

  • Apricot;
  • Belyash;
  • Bodun;
  • Valik;
  • Vintik;
  • Vorchun;
  • Vupsen;
  • Gvozdik;
  • Eggnogol;
  • Danone;
  • Dobby;
  • Ginseng;
  • Julien;
  • Karabas;
  • Lavash;
  • Nafanya;
  • Pelmen;
  • Reis;
  • Sakharok;
  • Telepuzik;
  • Funtik;
  • Khokhotun;
  • Chip;
  • Shaltai;
  • Shket.

Names by time of birth

Newborns are frequently given names based on the time of year or even the weather on the day of their joyous arrival. For instance, there are goats that snowball and storm, as well as children that go by these nicknames:

  1. Arctic;
  2. Buran;
  3. Spring;
  4. Wind;
  5. Sunrise;
  6. Volcano;
  7. Blizzard;
  8. Winter;
  9. June;
  10. Gimp;
  11. Drops;
  12. Avalanche;
  13. Summer;
  14. Lettes;
  15. Shower;
  16. Sheet;
  17. Leaf fall;
  18. May;
  19. Blizzard;
  20. Lightning;
  21. October;
  22. Autumn;
  23. Noon;
  24. Midnight;
  25. Polar;
  26. Tornado;
  27. Snowflake;
  28. Snowdrift;
  29. Harvest;
  30. Southerner.

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Selecting the ideal name for your goat can be an enjoyable and imaginative undertaking. Your furry friend gains personality and charm with the right name, whether you want something traditional, unusual, or quirky.

You’re sure to find a name that works for both male and female goats with over 400 options. There is plenty of choice, with names derived from mythology, the natural world, or even your favorite television programs.

A great name is, after all, one that both you and your goat feel comfortable with. Choose a name that brings you joy each time you give them; take your time and enjoy the process!

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