Giving sheep and goats names can be a fun, exciting, and tough process because you may not know where to start or draw inspiration from. Fortunately, factors like color, unique features, and personality can help you pick out a moniker for your lovable farm animal. We've curated multiple lists that you can browse through and pick out an option that resonates with your furry friend!

Classic Sheep and Goat Names

Goats and sheep have been domesticated for centuries, so naturally, there are plenty of time-tested names for the critters. Here are some of the classics.

1. Billy: All male goats are "billy goats"
2. Billy Goat Gruff: From the famous tale "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
3. Bo Peep: Though Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, her name is inextricably tied to all sheep for all time.
4. Kid: Get it? Like Billy the Kid.
5. Lambert: A sheep name from a Disney short
6. Nanny: All female goats are "nanny goats"
7. Pan: Pan, the Greek and Roman god of nature, looked a great deal like a goat
8. Wooly: Another Disney sheep name with an obvious provenance

Silly Goat Names

The word "goat" is terrific for puns, as are goat behaviors (head-butting) and the word for baby goats (kids). Punny names are a lot of fun!

1. Billy the Kid
2. Butter
   
3. Butt-Head
4. Buttinsky
5. Goatee
6. Lambchop
7. Ramsey
   
8. Scape Goat
9. Vincent van Goat
   

Silly Sheep Names

The "baa-ing" sound that sheep make provides a great starting point for some punny and funny sheep names. Here are some to consider.

1. Baaachus
2. Baaalthazar
   
3. Baaarack
4. Baaa-rbra Anne
5. Baaarnabas
6. Baaartholemew
   
7. Baaartok
   

Sheep and Goat Names Based on Appearance

Goats and sheep are usually one color. While the majority are white or black, some are gray, brown, or reddish. Goats have horns, and Billy goats have little "beards." Sheep have curly fleeces. Based on your pet's appearance, you may want to choose one of these options.

White Sheep and Goat Names

White sheep and goats can be named for almost anything, well, white. Snowy, milk, and cream are just a few possibilities.

1. Cloud
   
2. Cream
   
3. Daisy
4. Milky, Milky White, or Milky Way
   
5. Snowball
   
6. Snowflake
   
7. Snow White
8. Snowy
9. Vanilla Bean

Black Sheep and Goat Names

Black sheep and goats are unusually beautiful, so it seems right to select a gorgeous moniker based on their color. There are many black things in nature, but these are a few names to get you started.

1. Ebony
2. Jet
3. Licorice
4. Midnight
5. Onyx
6. Shadow
7. Smokey
8. Stormy

Brown or Tan Sheep and Goat Names

It's amazing how many pets are named for foods, especially when they're brown or tan. Here are just a few of the many "brown food" options that might be right for your pet, along with a few others just for good measure.

1. Amber
   
2. Brownie
   
3. Caramel
   
4. Cinnamon
   
5. Cocoa
6. Coffee
7. Latte
8. Mocha
9. Sandy
   
10. Toffee

Names for Sheep With Curly Fleeces

Pretty much all sheep have soft curly fleeces, so it makes sense to choose a name that reflects their most important feature.

1. Curly
2. Cuddles
3. Cotton
4. Cool Whip
5. Fluffy
6. Fluffers
7. Fuzzy
8. Merino
9. Q-Tip
   

Names for Goats With Horns and/or Beards

Do goat horns and beards make you think of the devil? If so, you're not alone. Many depictions of the devil make him look an awful lot like a cross between a person and a goat. Devil-related pet names aren't for everyone, but they're certainly unusual and stylish. Here are a few along with other horn and beard-related possibilities.

1. Dumbledore
2. Faun
3. Gandalf
   
4. Mephistopheles (or Lucifer)
5. Satyr