Sheep names can be as charming, lively, affectionate or aloof as your pet sheep are! Pet sheep are fabulous if you have lots of space and a well secured large backyard. The ewes on our smallholding are Flora, Betty and Abigail, but you can go a lot less traditional than that for your wooly pals. Today I’ll share hundreds of cute sheep names that’ll be sure to have your sheep running to you! From unique ideas to characters and cool trending topics.
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The humble sheep is no longer just a barnyard animal, they can be a true family friend.
Best Sheep Names
Popular sheep names include monikers that refer to all things sheep related! Whether that’s their wool, the areas they come from or even the meals that can be made from them! Our favorite sheep names are also pretty cute too.
- Astrid
- Azalea
- Angus
- Artie
- Bea
- Beryl
- Barry
- Bruce
- Clementine
- Cecile
- Clyde
- Colin
- Delilah
- DeeDee
- Dom
- Dodger
- Ethel
- Eliza
- Eric
- Ernie
- Fliss
- Flora
- Frank
- Fergus
- Georgina
- Gertrude
- Grimes
- Gooch
- Heidi
- Hester
- Horace
- Harry
- Ingrid
- Ilsa
- Iain
- Iggy
- Jessie
- Jane
- Jonas
- Jolly
- Kate
- Kimmie
- Kurt
- Kit
- Lucy
- Lorelei
- Lucas
- Logan
- Morgan
- Marjorie
- Monty
- Max
- Nellie
- Norma
- Nicky
- Niles
- Ophelia
- Orla
- Oliver
- Otis
- Prunella
- Pat
- Percy
- Pig
- Quesadilla
- Quentin
- Rosie
- Rita
- Rudy
- Roger
- Rollo
- Sylvia
- Softie
- Solveg
- Shoop
- Steve
- Tamsin
- Tish
- Tom
- Terence
- Ursula
- Undine
- Uri
- Usk
- Vera
- Violet
- Virva
- Victor
- Valentino
- Wanda
- Willa
- Westley
- Wobble
- Xanthe
- Xavier
- Yara
- Yuri
- Zelda
- Zinc
Celebrity Sheep
Sheep have their own special place in human culture and history. The first mammal ever cloned was Dolly the sheep. Shawn the sheep is a beloved children’s TV character. Choosing one of the ideas below makes your sheep part of an enduring pop culture phenomenon.
These ideas are sure to secure your sheep in your family’s history. As well as being a cute reference! Though there aren’t that many famous sheep to choose from, we all recognise these famous fuzzy friends.
- Dolly
- Larry
- Shawn
- Bellweather
- Doug
- Hazel
- Derek
- Timmy
- Shirley
- Pete
- Lambie
Cool Sheep Names
Sheep can be cool too! With these awesome ideas you’re guaranteed to have the coolest sheep in town.
- Cloud
- Wool
- Dream
- Steam
- Smoke
- Snow
- Storm
- Blizzard
- Fog
- Mist
- Seafoam
- Gossamer
- Ramraid
- Derby
- Deuce
- Hector
- Horatio
- Ultron
- Morpheus
- Justice
Cute Ideas
When thinking about sheep, cool might not be the first word that comes to mind. If you see these animals as the majestic creatures they are, though, you’re going to want a name as striking as they are. We might not all think of sheep as cool, but most of us agree they’re very cute!
- Fluffy
- Jelly
- Pillow
- Cotton
- Cuddles
- Fuzzy
- Candy Floss
- Lamb
- Puff
- Buddy
- Marshmallow
- Dumpling
- Meatball
- Buttons
- Goo
- Petal
- Fleecy
- Mary
- Bo
- Dizzy
Male Sheep Names
You are only likely to name one ram at a time, so it can feel like a much higher pressure decision. You want a name that shows off his bold nature, gorgeous looks or cool attitude. Want a more human name for your sheep? Giving your sheep a more classic name can help you see them more as part of the family.
- Alex
- Adam
- Bob
- Bill
- Charlie
- Chris
- Dave
- Dan
- Ernest
- Emmett
- Francis
- Fred
- Gary
- Graham
- Hans
- Henry
- Lenny
- Lorcan
- Mark
- Matthew
- Norse
- Nugget
- Stig
- Roger
- Terry
- Tom
- Serge
- Sylvan
- Wiley
- Wayne
Female Sheep Names
Ewes make up the bulk of any gorgeous sheep flock. You will probably be picking at least two or three names for your girl sheep at any one time.
- Alice
- Amber
- Betty
- Barbara
- Clarisse
- Camilla
- Debby
- Doris
- Ellie
- Emily
- Fran
- Felicity
- Gilly
- Gloria
- Hilda
- Hetty
- Jessica
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Millicent
- Nicole
- Nadia
- Olive
- Sally
- Sula
- Tess
- Tina
- Una
- Verity
- Zizi
