Naming a Highland cow is serious business. That shaggy face and those big personalities deserve something better than "Cow." Below are 170 Highland cow name ideas sorted by style, along with a few tips from our team, who just welcomed seven new calves of our own.
Meet The Mini Moo Land Herd
Our baby mini Highland calves were all born this fall, and several of their names have a sweet, chocolatey streak. Meet Hershey, Milo, Biscuit, Cocoa, Mocha, Tipper and Smokey. You can meet them in person in Kissimmee and see if you can tell them apart by the end of your visit.
Tips For Picking A Highland Cow Name
- Look at the coat. Red, yellow, black, dun, white and brindle Highlands all inspire different names.
- Pick a theme for the herd. Desserts, Scottish islands, flowers or coffee drinks make a group of names easy to remember.
- Keep it short. One or two syllables are easiest to call across a pasture.
- Wait a few days. Personalities show up fast. The calf who pushes to the front at every feeding may earn a different name than the shy one.
Scottish And Gaelic Highland Cow Names
Highlands come from the Scottish Highlands and islands, so a Scottish name is a classic choice.
- Angus
- Fergus
- Hamish
- Lachlan
- Callum
- Ewan
- Rory
- Finlay
- Murdo
- Duncan
- Alistair
- Struan
- Isla
- Skye
- Fiona
- Ailsa
- Morag
- Mhairi
- Kirsty
- Maisie
- Elspeth
- Iona
- Eilidh
- Shona
Names Inspired By Scottish Places
Many Highland breeders name animals after islands and glens. The royal family has kept a Highland fold at Balmoral since the 1950s, so that one comes with bragging rights.
- Islay
- Arran
- Harris
- Lewis
- Mull
- Orkney
- Glencoe
- Braemar
- Fife
- Loch Ness (Nessie)
- Inverness
- Balmoral
Sweet Treat Names
Brown, fluffy and impossibly sweet? Name them after dessert. (Hershey, Cocoa, Mocha and Biscuit approve.)
- Hershey
- Cocoa
- Mocha
- Biscuit
- Butterscotch
- Toffee
- Caramel
- Fudge
- Brownie
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Honey
- Maple
- Pudding
- Shortbread
- Scone
- Oatmeal
- Marshmallow
- S'mores
- Pretzel
- Peanut
- Gingersnap
- Snickerdoodle
- Waffles
Names Based On Coat Color
- Ginger
- Rusty
- Copper
- Penny
- Amber
- Saffron
- Goldie
- Sunny
- Smokey
- Ash
- Pepper
- Midnight
- Shadow
- Onyx
- Pearl
- Ivory
- Dusty
- Sandy
- Fawn
- Bramble
- Brindle
- Tiger
Girl Highland Cow Names
- Daisy
- Clover
- Heather
- Bonnie
- Rosie
- Bluebell
- Thistle
- Willow
- Hazel
- Poppy
- Mabel
- Dolly
- Lulu
- Tilly
- Millie
- Bella
- Annie
- Ruby
- Stella
- Luna
- Buttercup
- Magnolia
- Lily
- Maggie
Boy Highland Cow Names
- Milo
- Tipper
- Bruce
- Gus
- Otis
- Ollie
- Teddy
- Winston
- Murphy
- Moose
- Bear
- Chief
- Duke
- Rocky
- Tucker
- Hank
- Boone
- Beau
- Ziggy
- Bubba
- Bodhi
- Wally
- Jasper
- Frankie
Funny Highland Cow Names And Puns
- Moo-riah
- Moozart
- Mooana
- Cowlin
- Cowabunga
- Dairy Parton
- Moo-chelle
- Udderly
- Cowboy
- Moostache
- Hamoosh
- Fringe Benefits
- Lord of the Fringe
- Bangs
- Fluffernutter
- Shaggy
- Fuzz
- Coo-per
Coffee Shop Names
Perfect for a herd in every shade of brown, from latte to espresso.
- Latte
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Macchiato
- Cortado
- Chai
- Frappe
- Americano
- Affogato
- Java
Florida-Inspired Highland Cow Names
For a Highland living a long way from Scotland. Toho is short for Lake Tohopekaliga, right here in Kissimmee.
- Mango
- Coconut
- Key Lime
- Citrus
- Palmetto
- Gator
- Manatee
- Orlando
- Sunshine
- Pelican
- Boggy
- Toho
Fun Fact: What Do You Call A Group Of Highland Cows?
A group of Highland cattle is called a fold. So if you are naming a whole herd, you are technically naming a fold. Want more trivia? Read our Highland cow facts.
Make It A Boggy Creek Day
Mini Moo Land is one stop inside Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice park with more than 9,000 reviews. After you meet the herd, the rest of the park is right there:
- Ride an airboat through the headwaters of the Everglades and look for wild alligators, turtles and wading birds. Choose a one-hour tour, a sunset tour or a night tour under the stars.
- Dig for gems at the 70-foot Prospector Gem Mine, where kids sift for semi-precious stones, fossils and crystals.
- Walk through Lily's Butterfly Garden and its native butterflies and plants.
- Visit the Gator Pond.
- Eat lakeside at Boggy Bottom BBQ.
The easiest way to do it all is the 1-hour airboat ride and Mini Moo Land combo, which costs $10 less than booking both separately.
