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A good donkey name is short, sonorous and suits their character. Whether classic like Emma and Anton, funny like Krümel or historical like Cleopatra: here you will find 120 name ideas for mares, geldings and pairs of donkeys – and a few tips to help your donkey recognize their name.
Tips for choosing a name
- Keep it short: One- or two-syllable names are easy to call.
- Make them easy to tell apart: Names in the same stable should sound different – so not Lotte and Lotti.
- Observe their character: Sometimes the name becomes obvious after a few days.
- Consider the equine passport: The registered name may differ from the name used when calling them.
- Test the sound: Does the name sound good when called across the pasture?
Names for donkey mares
Anna, Bella, Berta, Carla, Clara, Dora, Ella, Emma, Fanny, Frieda, Greta, Hanni, Hilde, Ida, Jule, Karla, Lena, Lilli, Lotte, Luna, Mathilda, Mia, Mimi, Nelli, Nora, Paula, Pepita, Resi, Rosalie, Rosi.
Names for donkey geldings and stallions
Anton, Benno, Bruno, Carlo, Eddi, Emil, Felix, Fritz, Hannes, Hugo, Jakob, Jonas, Karl, Leo, Ludwig, Max, Moritz, Oskar, Otto, Paul, Pepe, Rudi, Sepp, Theo, Toni, Valentin, Walter, Willi, Xaver, Ziggy.
Funny and cute donkey names
Brummbär, Erbse, Flocke, Graupe, Keks, Kekschen, Knopf, Krümel, Lakritz, Locke, Moppel, Muffin, Nougat, Pfefferminz, Puschel, Rübe, Schnuffel, Socke, Strubbel, Wuschel, Zottel, Zimtstern.
Italian and Spanish donkey names
Donkeys have a long tradition in the Mediterranean – donkey milk too:
Alba, Bianca, Chiara, Gina, Lucia, Nina, Rosa, Sofia – Bruno, Chico, Enzo, Gino, Luigi, Paco, Pepito, Rocco.
Historical and noble names
Augustus, Caesar, Cleo, Hippocrates, Josephine, Kaiserin, Cleopatra, Nero, Poppaea, Sissi.
Many of them actually have to do with donkeys: According to legend, Cleopatra bathed in donkey milk, and Poppaea, Emperor Nero's wife, is also said to have used donkey milk for her skincare. Find out more in Cleopatra and donkey milk baths.
Names for pairs of donkeys
Donkeys should not live alone – so you will often need two names:
| Pair | Suits |
|---|---|
| Max & Moritz | two little rascals |
| Zimt & Zucker | a sweet duo |
| Salz & Pfeffer | a light-coloured and a dark donkey |
| Romeo & Julia | an inseparable pair |
| Bonnie & Clyde | two escape artists |
| Pat & Patachon | a big and a small donkey |
| Kaffee & Kuchen | two cosy ones |
| Ebbe & Flut | a calm one and a whirlwind |
Before the name: the donkey
Anyone thinking about getting their own donkey should clarify a few things beforehand: space, companionship, feed, care and costs. You can find a guide in Donkeys as pets and How much does a donkey cost?
No donkey of your own? Then at least have its milk.
Donkey milk from European partner farms, hand-milked, laboratory-tested and delivered frozen. The Mini Duo is available to try.
Frequently asked questions
Do donkeys recognise their name?
Many donkeys respond to their name, especially if it is called regularly and in connection with something positive.
Can I rename a donkey?
Yes. The name used when calling them may differ from the name in the equine passport. A new name will take some getting used to.
What name suits a grey donkey?
For example, Graupe, Flocke, Silber or Nebel.
What names suit a miniature donkey?
Short, playful names like Knopf, Krümel or Erbse. Find out more about the little ones in Miniature donkeys.
