Or how about celebrities Aristotle, Einstein, or Thurgood Marshall? If you have several cows, name them after the characters of the infamous O. Classic examples are Elvis, Jordan, and Winona. Music, sports, or movie stars are a great source. (A foreign name will add spice to any pasteurized cow.)Īnother easy approach to cow christening is naming your creature after a famous or inspiring figure. Other common European names include Peppo, Maxi, Moriz, and Marla. For instance, I found that Brunhilde, Lore, Lotte, Rosa, Thilde, and Lisa are commonly given to cows in Germany. Also keep in mind that traditional names vary geographically. So if you own a traditional cow, name her Bossy, or Bessy, or Daisy, or Lulu, or Buttercup, or Bertha, or Bubba, or Beauregard. If your cow is a rich brown color, name it Chocolate, or if your cow habitually flies into the sun with wax wings, name it Icarus. Try naming your bovine after an obvious characteristic or physical feature. Another person might like a more traditional name like Daisy or Buttercup. I might like a bizarre name like Sink, Horse, or Unhalangami, depending on the personality of my cow. That should play a big part in the naming process, and spending time with your animal creates a better bond and gives insight to a proper name for the creature. Both you and your cow have distinctive attributes that distinguish either of you from others. Cows are just too damn difficult to distinguish from each other when they are in large groups, and you just plain run out of names.Ĭow connoisseurs usually begin with one or two cows and are therefore able to relate to their cows on a more personal level. They couldn’t keep track of them, and the family became mean, bitter people. I once knew a family in Loma Rica that tried to name all their many cows. Such docile animals have now become a part of the family, and owning but a few cows has eased the problem of naming a vast herd of cattle. They have put down their steak knives and decided to dine with them, not on them. Their cows have become welcome household pets. Most cow lovers need not worry about any of this. It may be true that cattle should not be named because a growing attachment to your cow may hinder economic gain-if you plan to eat your cow, don’t name it. While some claim to be well versed in bovine nomenclature, many first-time cow owners are not. I will applaud Alex and his “Quick and Easy Guide” until the cows come home. His little essay is full of wit, style, and surprise. But not Alexander Elko, who proved himself a master of the tour de cow. Instructor’s comment: My first assignment in English 104C, Article Writing, is normally a “featurette” or a “column.” While I always list some possible topics, I have never suggested “How to Name a Cow.” Most students lack the bovine background for such ruminant rumination. I think I was playing with the concept that if cows were not a commodity, they would be driven close to extinction because they make lousy house pets. Writer’s comment: I do not exactly remember what inspired me to write about this topic.
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