For those who have a whole herd of cattle to attend to, naming your cows might not seem like a big deal, but let’s face it—every rancher knows a well-named cow has the best character.
Okay, Ladd might not go around naming all his cattle on Drummond Ranch, but Ree certainly does... kinda. She once wrote,"We have a cow. What do you mean you have a cow, Ree? You live on a cattle ranch. You have many cows. Okay, you’re right. Let me rephrase: We have a cow who believes she is a dog. She lives in our yard and eats our freshly mowed grass and comes and goes as she pleases. Her name is Daisy."
See? Name a cow and give it character! But whether you’re calling them in for feeding or talking to them like they’re part of the family (Ree gets it!), the right name can make all the difference. From Beau to Bessie, we’ve got a roundup of the best cow names for all your heifers and steers that’ll have them mooing with approval.
Ree Drummond's Cow Names
- Daisy
- Winifred
- Blackie
The Best Cow Names
- Bessie
- Annabelle
- Beau
- Betsy
- Missy
- Brownie
- Hank
- Gertie
- Buttercup
- Henrietta
- Milky
- Belle
- Dottie
- Betty
- Taurus
- Butters
- Moo
- Spot
Famous Cow Names
- Clarabelle
- Elsie
- Elmer
- Molly
- Caroline
- Maggie
- Grace
- Abigail
- Otis
- Ben
- Bessy
- Babe
- Mrs. Calloway
- Ferdinand
- Charlie
Cow Names for Girls
- Sadie
- Nellie
- Millie
- Moon
- Dolly
- Faith
- Norma
- Honeybun
- Flossie
- Mabel
- Agatha
- Minnie
- Bossy
- Lois
- Bella
- Meg
- Dahlia
- Darla
- Margie
- Jane
- Brandy
- Penelope
- Nettie
- Sue
- Annie
- Sunshine
- Greta
- Ella
- Lulu
Cow Names for Boys
- Homer
- Angus
- Bruno
- Bully
- Frank
- Patches
- Tux
- Bubba
- Tank
- Duke
- Earl
- Hickory
- Cowboy
- Bandit
- Jasper
- Maverick
- Sampson
- Horns
- Armor
- Brodie
- Sir Loin
- Cash
- Tabasco
- Biggie
- Bullseye
- Diesel
- Iron
- Moe
Color-Inspired Cow Names
- Amber
- Ivory
- Onyx
- Ebony
- Auburn
- Red
- Molasses
- Penny
- Blue
- Pearl
- Ruby
- Domino
- Goldie
- Crimson
- Speckles
- Polka Dot
- Lilac
- Pinky
Food-Inspired Cow Names
- Oreo
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Sugar
- Peach
- Cocoa
- Nutmeg
- Butterscotch
- Mocha
- Hershey
- Cayenne
- Coconut
- Popcorn
- Muffin
- Marshmallow
- Barley
- Apple
- Plum
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