Choosing the perfect name for your fluffy friend can be challenging, but have no fear. Today, our Meadow Vista vets provide ewe (and ram) with some baa-rilliant suggestions. From famous sheep in history, to just plain silly, here are a few good sheep names.
Picking a Sheep's Name Can be Shear Delight
Have you got a new wooly friend in need of a name? It can be challenging to choose a great name for your sheep. Where should you even start? Let's run through some famous sheep in history to inspire you, then move into some fun and cute names to consider.
Famous Wool Babies
Fiona the World's Loneliest Sheep - At first glance, Fiona's solitude may sound sad; after all, sheep are very social creatures. But having been trapped all alone for more than two years at the bottom of a cliff in Scotland, we think that Fiona showed both strength of character and resilience in the way she not only survived, but thrived. Way to go Fiona!
Dolly - Dolly is arguably the most famous sheep who has ever lived. Named after country singer Dolly Parton, Dolly the sheep was the first cloned mammal created from an adult cell. The announcement of Dolly's birth on 22 February 1997 caused enormous excitement with the press and scientific communities worldwide.
Shaun the Sheep - Possibly the only sheep with enough notoriety to challenge Dolly's fame is T.V. and movie legend Shaun. He is a cheeky and mischievous sheep who spends his time playing pranks on Farmer X and guide dog Bitzer at Mossy Bottom farm. With two movies and countless television episodes under his fleece, Shaun is ready to keep the world laughing.
Shrek, New Zealand's Wooly Champion of Hide and Seek - Shrek became a media sensation in 2004 after evading shearing for six years! The shearing of Shrek, when it finally took place, was such a big deal that it was broadcast on New Zealand national television. His fleece weighed sixty pounds and contained enough wool to make about 20 large men's suits!
Montauciel the Great Aviation Pioneer - In 18th-century France, hot air balloons were a new and terrifying invention. To test the safety of these amazing flying machines, inventors Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier sent farm animals up into the air. Montauciel the sheep, whose name means “climb-to-the-sky”, was used as a guinea pig for one of the balloon’s earliest voyages over Paris. NOTE: No animals were harmed in the testing of these early flights. All creatures returned home safely, if bemused, by the experience.
Names That Refer to Sheep-Related Things, Visual Characteristics & Events
Often, naming a sheep is easiest to do if you can name them after something, such as how they look, what they act like or when they were born. Perhaps one of these names will suit your fluff friend:
Jumper
Spring
Cupcake
Marshmallow
Starbright
Shadow
Shear Luck
Celest
Clover
Cloudy
Joy
Sweater Weather
Fluffy
Stormy
Wooly
Marshmallow
Solstice
Smudge
Rocky
Snowball
Happy
Sunshine
Shep/Shepherd
Casper
Winter
Cute Names for Ewes
Sometimes, just looking into the adorable face of your ewe or lamb whilst rhyming off a few names can help you find the perfect fit for your wooly wonder. How about:
Pearl
Joleen
Cleopatra
Ewe-nice
Lamb Chop (the puppet, not the food)
Alexi
Rebecca
Fifi
Maple
Wilma
Jen
Sarah
Trixi
Lisa
Carlie
Katie
Peony
Pearl
Buttercup
Pixie
Fun Names for the Rams
Male sheep can be funny, friendly, bossy or downright bullies. Which name suits your fluffy dude best? How about:
Aries
Pete
Rambo
Prince Wooliam
Doug
Samual
Maverick
Kasey
Dave
Samuel
Buddy
Lambert
Ace the Chase
Brian
Dash
Finn MacCool
Thor
Vincent
Baaaaaa-d Boy Billy
Michael
Dobby
Derby
Ewelysses (OK, ewes are female but your ram will never know)
Rameses
Dave
Shamus
Murphy
Silly (Almost) Celebrity Names
Feel like adding a little star power to your flock? How about these celebrity-inspired names:
Baaaa-rbara Streisand
Ed Shear-an
Annie Lamb-ox
Woolie Nelson
Shearlock Holmes
Kenny Rogers (The Gambol-er!)
Fleece Witherspoon
Ewen McGregor
Meryl Sheep
Lady BaaBaa
Anne Hathawool
ABBA
Just Plain Silly Names for Sheep
No list of outstanding sheep names would be complete without a completely silly list. Here are a few that we love:
Cream Puff
Q-Tip
Cool Whip
Wookie
Yeti
Ram-bunctious
Bleat-Box
Cotton Candy
Ewok
Mareep
Tribble
Skittles
Wooly Warrior
Lord & Lady Fluffington
Grumpy Bear
Woolwind
Cuddle Bundle
Bounder
Cutie Pie
Wooly Wonka
Lamball
Note: The advice provided in this post is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice regarding pets. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, please make an appointment with your vet.
Whatever the name of your wooly friend, our Meadow Vista livestock veterinarians can help your sheep to thrive. Contact Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic today to book an examination for your fluffy friend.
