Do you need a fitting name for your pet bull or plush toy?
You’ve come to the right place! This blog post is packed full of strong and unique bull names. Each one of these monikers has been handpicked for its originality and charm. If you want to find that perfect name for your new bovine friend, read on!
How to choose a name for a bull
Sadly, real-life bulls often end up as beef. Due to animal welfare issues, I can’t support bull rodeo either. The famous Pamplona bull run and bullfighting are cruel traditions too.
Chances are you’re not looking for a name for a real-life bull, though. It’s not exactly a popular pet. But maybe you’re after a name for a fictional bull or even a plush toy.
Choosing a name for your pet (fictional or real) is an exciting and fun process that requires careful consideration. A great name reflects your bull’s personality and makes him stand out in the herd.
First, consider the bull’s breed and characteristics. Think about his color, size, and temperament. Is he a gentle giant, or does he have a fiery personality? These traits can inspire names such as Rufus for a red bull or Thunderbolt for one with high energy.
Second, think about famous bulls from mythology or pop culture. Seek inspiration from fictional characters such as Ferdinand from the children’s book The Story of Ferdinand.
Best bull names
These are the top names for bulls of any age:
| Brutus | A Latin name that means ”heavy”. This macho name has the perfect meaning for a bull! |
| Buck | This Old English name means ”male deer” or ”cowboy”. |
| Bullet | This punny bull name has a strong meaning. |
| Rufus | It means ”red-haired” (Latin). This is a fitting name for a red bull! |
| Taurus | A Latin name meaning ”bull”. A bull name doesn’t get any better than this! |
Strong bull names with meanings
These badass names sound as strong as a bull! They’re inspired by Greek mythology, giants, and Norse gods.
| Aaron | ”Strong” (Hebrew) |
| Alpha | ”Beginning” (Greek) |
| Apollo | ”Destroyer” (Greek). The Greek god of sun and light. |
| Ares | The Greek god of war and courage. |
| Arthur | ”Strong as a bear” (Celtic) |
| Atlas | ”To carry” (Greek) |
| Barack | ”Thunderbolt” (Hebrew) |
| Baron | ”Son of strength” (Hebrew) |
| Blaze | ”Fire” (Latin origin) |
| Bolt | |
| Buffalo | ”Water ox” (Latin origin) |
| Bullet |
| Caesar | “Long-haired” (Latin). This name is famous after the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. |
| Champion | A fitting name for a bull born to be a winner! |
| Chasin | ”Strong” (Hebrew) |
| Dante | ”Enduring” (Italian and Latin origin) |
| Dexter | ”Fortunate” (Latin) |
| Diesel | |
| Domino | It means ”lord” or “master” (Latin). |
| Ethan | ”Strong, enduring” (Hebrew) |
| Everest | |
| Gladiator |
| Goliath | The name of a giant in the Old Testament. |
| Hades | The god of the underworld in Greek mythology. |
| Harvey | ”Battle worthy” (French origin) |
| Hercules | A hero in Greek myths. He’s famous for his strength. |
| Hulk | |
| Jupiter | God of the sky in Roman mythology. |
| Loki | A god in Norse mythology. |
| Mars | The Roman god of war. |
| Maximus | ”Greatest” (Latin) |
| Minos | A king in Greek mythology. He was (kind of) the father of the mythical half-bull Minotaur. |
| Odin | The supreme god of Norse mythology. |
| Olympus | A mountain in Greek myths. The home of the Greek gods. |
| Omega | ”The end” (Greek) |
| Orion | ”Boundary” (Greek) |
| Ox | ”Working cattle” |
| Rex | ”King” (Latin) |
| Rocky | |
| Samson | ”Like the sun” (Hebrew) |
| Saturn | The Roman god of agriculture. |
| Storm | |
| Thor | The Norse god of agriculture, sky, and thunder. |
| Thunder | |
| Titan | A race of giants in Greek mythology. |
| Tornado | |
| Zeus | The supreme god of Greek mythology. |
Famous bull names
We’re listing famous bulls from cartoons, sports teams, and more!
| Benny the Bull | A red bull mascot for NBA’s Chicago Bulls. |
| Charging Bull | A bronze statue on Broadway, New York. |
| Chewcudda | A cartoon bull in Tiny Toon Adventures. |
| Rocky the Bull | The mascot of the University of South Florida. |
Cartoon bull names from Disney
| Babe the Blue Ox | A character in the animated short film Paul Bunyan. |
| Barry and Bob | Texas Longhorns in the 2004 animated film Home on the Range. |
| Bertie Cow | Clarabelle Cow’s cousin. Bertie is male, but for some reason, he’s called Bertie Cow instead of Bertie Bull. |
| El Toro | A Spanish bull in the Timon & Pumbaa television series. |
| Ferdinand the Bull | A gentle bull who wants to smell flowers instead of bullfighting (can’t blame him!). |
| Pamplona Bulls | A group of bulls in the Mickey Mouse episode ”Al Rojo Vivo”. |
| Taurus Bulba | The antagonist of the animated series Darkwing Duck. |
| Toy Bull | An evil toy bull in the 1945 Disney film The Three Caballeros. |
Bull names in mythology
Many ancient cultures celebrated sacred bull deities. We’ve collected names of mythical bulls from around the world.
| Apis | A sacred bull in ancient Egyptian mythology. |
| Bull of Heaven | A mythical beast in Mesopotamian myths. |
| Camahueto | A bull in Chilote mythology. The unicorn-like creature had a single horn on his forehead. |
| Donn Cuailnge | The Brown Bull in Irish mythology. |
| Finnbhennach | A fertile bull in Irish mythology. The name means ”white-horned” (Finn = ”white”). |
| Kao | A divine bull in ancient Manipuri (northeast Indian) legends. |
| Khalkotauroi | Two fire-breathing bulls in Greek mythology. |
| Kujata | The cosmic bull in medieval Islamic cosmography. The animal is said to have 40,000 horns, legs, eyes, ears, and tongues. |
| Minotaur | A hybrid creature in Greek mythology. Minotaur had a man’s body and the head and tail of a bull. |
| Nandi | The bull vahana (animal vehicle) of the Hindu god Shiva. |
| Ushi-Oni 牛鬼 | An ox demon in Japanese folklore. Ushi-Onis have a head of an ox and a spider-like body with six legs. They spit poison at their victims. |
Funny bull names
These funny and punny ideas allow you to let loose when naming your pet bull:
- Bossy
- Bulldog
- Bulldozer
- Bulletin
- Bullevard
- Burrito
- Cowboy
- Horner
- Mooffin
- Moolah
- Mr. Moo
- Nemoo
- Pit Bull
- Red Bull
- Sheriff
- Tank
Cute bull names
People often give bulls strong names. But bulls aren’t always fierce. They can be cute and gentle as well, especially calves. So feel free to name your pet bull with a cute moniker instead of something that sounds like an action hero!
- Almond
- Angel
- Biscuit
- Buddy
- Champ
- Chestnut
- Chili
- Choco
- Espresso
- Grazer
- Hershey
- Mocha
- Muffin
- Nougat
- Oreo
- Pepper
- Spot
- Walnut
Names that mean bull or cow
These male names literally mean ”bull”. And despite being boys’ names, some of them mean ”cow”.
| Aabheer | ”Cowherd” (Hindi) |
| Birley | ”Meadow with the cow barn” (British) |
| Boyne | ”White cow” (Irish) |
| Fintan | ”White bull” (Irish) |
| Ox | ”Working cattle” |
| Taurus | ”Bull” (Latin origin) |
| Toro | ”Bull” in Spanish. |
| Ushi | ”The ox” (Chinese) |
Good bull names
- Angus
- Anthony
- Asher
- Ashton
- Atticus
- Austin
- Bailey
- Barry
- Bartholomew
- Baxter
- Benjamin
- Bernard
- Bob
- Bruce
- Bruno
- Burt
- Casper
- Felipe
- Fernando
- Florian
- Fortuno
- Fred
- Gabriel
- Hector
- Irwin
- Juno
- Lucas
- Marcus
- Mateo
- Nicholas
- Omar
- Otto
- Rafael
- Ramon
- Richard
- Rubeus
- Samuel
- Timothy
- Thomas
- Token
- Tony
- Valentin
- Valio
- Vincent
Bull FAQ
What do you call a bull?
A male calf is called a calf or a bull calf. Adult male cattle are called bulls. A castrated bull is a steer. A full-grown steer is an ox.
What do bulls symbolize?
Bulls symbolize endurance, strength, determination, and hard work. They’re also associated with fertility.
Do you need a name for your bull’s girlfriend? See our post on the best cow names.
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Did I miss it or did you totally miss Elmer and his son Beauregard? Elmer was Elsie’s (bull)husband and she was the most identifiable icon in the 1940’s…Elsie was the face of the Bordon Milk Company and Elmer, her husband was the icon of the chemical division of Bordon Milk and was the face of their famous glue still in use today.
I’ve never heard of Elmer and Beauregard before. I knew about Elsie (mentioned her in the post about cow names), but I didn’t know she had a husband and son. Thank you so much for letting me know about them!