When you're raising a baby sheep that you intend to keep as a family pet, it all starts with the name. But how do you come up with a perfect baby sheep name that fits the playful, gentle nature of your sheep? From funny names (like 'Ewe Jackman') to cute names (like 'Dewdrop'), this list has it all.
Here are a few considerations when coming up with a name for your pet sheep:
- Is it a ewe lamb or a ram lamb?
- Is it an adult sheep?
- The appearance of the sheep’s wool.
- Breed of sheep
- Personality
- Distinguishing marks or characteristics
Like you, the baby sheep is stuck with that name forever. Choose something that is meaningful to you and can help you to foster a strong bond with your baby lamb.
Table of Contents
Male Sheep
- Chex
- Prince
- Freddie
- Willy
- Amos
- David
- Norman
- Shep
- Washington
- Barry
- Jack
- Lawrence
- Moses
- King
- Noah
- Max
- Cooper
- Dutch
- Jasper
- Raymond
- Peabody
- Frans
- Mack
- Rolph
- Winter
- Casper
- Barley
- Holland
- Shepherd
- Levi
- Goober
- Beau
- Lloyd
- Macintosh
- Abber
- Willis
- Wickham
- Bear
- Moe
- Seamus
- Ferdinand
- Duncan
- Goliath
- Lancelot
Female Names
- Mary
- Fannie
- Emma
- Liliana
- Dahlia
- Maple
- Sophie
- Chloe
- Wilma
- Madeline
- Buttercup
- Dolly
- Precious
- Pixie
- Blossom
- Aster
- Meadow
- Freesia
- Grace
- Destiny
- Rosemary
- Autumn
- Tulip
- Dawn
- Lady
- Edelweiss
- Cinderella
- Sweet Pea
- Apricot
- Gloria
- Rosette
- Pearl
- Peony
- Annabel
- Margaret
- Amber
- Jade
- Ariel
- Bella
- Rebecca
- Aurora
- Julia
- Petal
- Tinker Bell
- April
- Luna
- Bunny
- Magnolia
- Shanna
- Patience
- Charity
Funny Names
- Serta
- Lambchops
- Sweater
- Mutton
- Wooly
- Lambert
- Simpleton
- Whitebeard
- Curly
- Merino
- Sheepfaced
- Gyro
- Sheepdog
- Q-Tip
- Shepherd
- Cotton Ball
- Cool Whip
- Fleece Machine
- Mr. Fuzzyface
- InfLAMBable
- Dolt
- Lanolin
- Roquefort
- Shearly
- Black Sheep
- Holy Sheep
- Rammstein
- Pirate Sheep
- Wooly Bully
- Mike Donnelly
- Cool Whip
- Sherpa
- The Baa Baa Bandit
- Bo Peep
- Shaun
- Christmas Dinner
“Ewe” Names
- Ewe Hefner
- Ewelia Roberts
- Ewe Jackman
- Ewenique
- Ewenity
- Ewe Grant
- Ewelia Childs
- Ewelie Andrews
- Jewedy
- Jewel
- Trewedy
- Sewezie
- Jewedy Garland
- Drewe Baahrymore
- Lewena
- Lewecy
- Petewenia
- Eweliette
Cute Names
- Little One
- Dewdrop
- Sunshine
- Twinkle
- Happy
- Downy
- Sugar Pie
- Whisper
- Cream Puff
- Socks
- Sherbert
- Snowflake
- Bashful
- Cupcake
- Cottonball
- Vanilla Bean
- Lamby
- Mittens
- Skittles
- Frappuccino
- Baby
- Winnie
- Frosty
- Pookie
- Felt
- BahBah
- Bug
- Buttercream
- Flannel
- Fleece
- Lambkin
- Dancer
- Biscuit
- Gizmo
- Simon
- Sy
- Mack
- Twinkie
- Valery
- Vanilla
- Flower
- Chex
- Carmen
- Ziva
- Gigi
- Amber
- Woolma
- Spot
Black Sheep Names
- Velvet
- Espresso
- Minky
- Ganache
- Shadow
- Midnight
- Liquorice
- Onyx
- Blackie
- Dark Chocolate
- Coffee Bean
- Ebony
- Smokey
- Oreo
- Domino
- Raven
- Bean
- Charcoal
- Soot
- Pepper
- Black Jack
- Blacksmith
- Black Beauty
- Jet
Famous Sheep Names
Montauciel
Montauciel, a sheep, was part of a historical hot air balloon flight in France during the 18th century.
Methuselina
Domestic sheep live between 10-12 years, but Methuselina lived to a ripe old age of 25, almost 26. That far exceeds the lifespan of the average domestic sheep. Methuselina is the oldest known sheep in history.
Shrek
The male Merino sheep avoided the shears for 6 years resulting in a fleece that weighed 60 pounds when they finally got him under the cutters.
Lance Corporal Derby XXX
The Swaledale ram earned top honors in the British Army by becoming the highest-ranking sheep in the outfit.
Dolly
Dolly is renowned as the first mammal cloned.
Baby Sheep Names in Cartoons and Movies
- Shaun
- Sheep
- Samuel the Sheep
- Bellweather
- Doug
- Woolter
- Jesse
- Lambie
- Billie
- Goat
- Gruff
- Mr Woolensworth
- Mrs Sheep
Picking the perfect baby sheep name
Now that you have a dictionary of names for your fluffy little lamb, you’re on the right track to finding a name that suits your baby sheep perfectly.
