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Name that cow and win!

Somehow I don’t think this is going to become a crazy popular game show anytime soon.

Imagine with me… a “Price is Right” girl in a spandex jumper leading out a jersey cow, chewing her cud (the cow, not the girl), parading in front of the contestants and audience.  The host points to a girl behind a powder blue podium, crying and jumping up and down out of excitement.  “Alright contestant number three…”  And the audience takes over and yells in unison, “NAME…..THAT…..COW!!”  The girl looks back at her friends and family.  They’re wearing matching magenta t-shirts with her name and picture ironed on the front.  They’re screaming out names, waving their arms and jumping.  Her mom is mopping away tears of pride and taking pictures.  The girl closes her eyes and nervously leans to the microphone.  “Ummmm…..Brittany?”  The audience groans.  Her family hangs their heads.  Her mother cries.  The host gives a sympathetic smile.  “Oh, I’m sorry, but that’s a terrible name for a jersey cow.” 

(I swear I’ve only had my allotted amount of Diet Dr. Pepper today…)

Anyway, back to reality. 

I am the lucky owner of not one, but two cows.  (Both Charolais cows, I’ve been told from some girls with knowledge of Bovine.)  Both painted by very talented, wonderful artists.  The first one is by Laura Dreyer…

…and the second is by Cindy Austin.  I already name her Eulalie (yoo-lay-lee), which seems fitting for a cow.  (Giclee prints are available, so contact Cindy if you’re interested.)
(I love the lashes.  Work it, girl.)

So, that means cow #1 needs a name and I thought it would be fun to bring you (my blog readers) in on it. 

Can you name that cow? 
Here are the rules….
#1 – This is a girl cow.
That is all. 
(I’ll give you a little hint, though…I like classic names.)
Leave a comment with your suggested name and you’ll be entered to win…
…this vintage European grain sack.  Sound like fun?  I’ll accept names through Sunday, August 7 at midnight PST and a winner will be announced on Monday.  Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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  1. Here's what I think her name should be, Elsie. Maybe they are sisters and their parents' had a thing for names that started with the letter E. Elsie & Eulalie. Somewhere out there is a brother named Eugene.

  14. Gertrude…
    My college room-mate and I used it as a name for when we ordered a lunch at a favorite restaurant. We kept a straight face as we spelled it, then laughed all the way back to the dorm!
    And congrats on two fabby cows!! Love the lashes on Eulalie!!

  23. I'm going to suggest Estella! It's similar to "Estrella" in Latin meaning STAR. These cow pictures have become stars on your blog 🙂 Love your blog and the grain sack…Happy Saturday to you!

  34. Bernice was the first thing that popped into my head but I also like Adelaide. I love both the pics but ole Eulalie has stolen my heart! I LURVE that picture! (As soon as I save up enough money, one of those giclee prints is coming home with ME!) 😉

    KFowler

  36. I would name her Laura after the painter. I name things in my house after the person who gives me the item. It reminds me of them when people ask where did you get that.

    Yroberts22@aol.com

  40. I know someone said GerTRUDE, but I think it should be Gerta. Gert or Gertie for short. 🙂

    I don't want the sack, just had to let you know what popped into my head.

  51. She seems like a very sensible, responsible sort of cow; the sort that could always be counted on to bring a main course *plus* two sides to every church potluck. Therefore she deserves a name that suggests reliability, such as "Phyllis".

    This gal is none of your gadabout Violas or Dotties. She gets things done.

  52. Charlotte the Charlois. Really. She is a Charlois, not a jersey.
    Charlois is pronounced (shar-lay)
    If you need a full name, then Charlotte Jane the Charlois Dame. Pretty catchy, huh?????

    Lori L

  56. My daughter, who loves cows and works at the dairy farm down the road, took one look and said, "Snowflake, definitely Snowflake."

  57. Wow. Your readers come up with A LOT of cute names!! I will try to no re-do any of them.

    Trudy Lu

    Marie

    Martha

    Betsy

    May

    Lily

    Sophia

  60. I've gotten to name many cows in my past, but I'll give it a go. I was speaking with my coworker on Friday and she mentioned her grandmothers name from Germany was named Lynna. So that is what I'm going to suggest.

  61. She looks like a Beatrix to me, because she brings you such happiness.

    p.s. doing this for fun ( and because I enjoy your blog).

  65. Ok, she looks white and snow was the first thing that came to me, so how about Snowflake? The next name that came to me was Delilah.

  68. My vote is for Heidi because that is the brand name of the best milk available in Switzerland (known for awesome dairy products the world over).
    Heidi looks like she is a well-cared-for Swiss cow.

  71. The first four that came to my mind that i don't think anyone else mentioned were:

    Genevieve
    Gwendolyn (Gwen for short)
    Hazel
    Ella

    Can't wait to hear which name you pick 🙂

  75. First of all…I love Eulalie (but whew! I am relieved you didn't choose Eulay-LA!) 🙂
    Secondly, I think call moo #2: Emmaline.
    Or Adele. Ya know, because it reminds me of the farmer and the dell tune.

    🙂
    Love your new paintings!
    Lay

  76. oooo old names are fun!

    Maude
    Cecilia
    Norma
    Lucille
    Peggy Sue
    Betsy
    Bessie
    Lunetta (I'm in love with this one, personally)
    Flora
    Francis (like Baby in Dirty Dancing, or the first woman in the Cabinet, which amounts to the same thing)

    love your blog btw…. it makes me wish I had a garage so I could play with furniture and paint!

  79. I would name her Ophelia. Sounds like a great cow name to me. And old-fashioned as well! This was a very popular name from the 1880's!! Good luck with naming her – I love your prints and would really love to win that grain sack as I already have a project in mind!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

  80. I think…Buttercup.
    I remember seeing Princess Bride for the first time as a teenager, and it started out, "Buttercup lived on a farm…" (or something like that), and I thought to myself, "This movie is about a COW???" I'm glad it wasn't. But Buttercup just seems like the perfect cow name to me!

  82. When my children were small we had a wonderful jersey that gave us creamy fresh milk …we named her 'Jemima' after my husbands grandmother….your soulful dreamy cow reminds me of that gentle cow we all loved so much.

  83. Lady Etta….
    Lady (from the artists name La – Laura DY – Dryer) and Etta for lucketts because this last month for you getting a room at Lucketts has been a major milestone/dream reached.

    Whatever you name her – she is one DIVINE BOVINE (sorry, i just couldn't resist)

  85. Lady Etta….
    Lady (from the artists name La – Laura DY – Dryer) and Etta for lucketts because this last month for you getting a room at Lucketts has been a major milestone/dream reached.

    Whatever you name her – she is one DIVINE BOVINE (sorry, i just couldn't resist)

    meggan
    meggan74@gmail.com

  89. Oh this is so exciting, like choosing a name for your newborn.

    I've always loved Lillybet (Elizabeth) and Francesca of course like my little girl but i'm sure you'll know what feels right for your cow.

    There was a cow in The magic roundabout (a tv show i used to watch as a child) called Ermintrude (could be Trudy for short)

    Christina

  91. Love Her.. my immediate thought was Bella (for beautiful) my daughters name is Grace so I love that. and why not one more… Hattie Mae !!!
    LOVE your blog. I'm here everyday

  92. I like Lula Belle or Blu Belle … she looks like the Belle of the bovine ball 🙂

    Also, BlueBell is my favorite ice cream in the world, and many years ago (before the California Cheese industry stole the concept), BlueBell advertised that their ice cream was so good because the cows thought Brenham was heaven … (Brenham Texas is where BlueBell originates). It was a cute commercial with the cows standing contentedly in a field of bluebonnets in the rolling hills of Texas. The blue background just made me think of that …

    Patty

  99. I love those paintings!!! I've had a thing for cows for years!! 🙂

    The names Ella and Eudora come to mind right away. There's also Belinda, Josephine, Rosalind and Amelia.

    I also have a thing for vintage names!! 🙂

    I'm looking forward to hearing her new moniker!! 🙂

  105. Never had a cow, but I think they are so cute~ I never had girl babies but plenty of girl Kitties and this is one name I haven't used yet, but I really like……Aurelia! You should try calling her by all the names listed and see if any mooooooove her. Sorry, I know. Really Bad!!

  108. I down for Agnes. Just Agnes.

    I had a chicken growing up named Agnes. Appropriately I named all the cows in the field next door, Agnes as well.

  112. I think you should name cow n° 1 Héloise or Eugénie, very classic french names… the perfect match for a very classy cow 🙂
    Have a nice weekend!

  114. Willodean, Quanita Lula, Delia Anne

    These are all names in my very southern family!

    Oh, I also have an aunt, Jimmie Ann and a cousin Mary Mike!

  116. Ok so my grandmother and her sisters had the most old fashioned names I can think of!

    Zelma Beulah, Grandma!
    Goldie Marie
    Myrtle Jessie
    Pearl Elizabeth
    Effie Ora (that one sounds really good!)

    What a fun contest! Can't wait to see what you pick. I love the cows! What talented artists!
    Irene Violet
    Anna Emma

  124. Pooh! I had intended to read all the comments to see if this name was picked but there are so many and my eyes are soooo tired-'nuff whining!! Genevieve is my choice for your beayuuuutiful cow. I adore her!!

  125. I saw her and named her myself.. we are werid like that we name all sorts of objects here in our house.. the pool robot is called Gertrude and the indoor floor sweeping robot is Hester so of course your sweet cow needed a name and I christened her.. Clementine

    Hope you like it!
    Maddie

  126. I'm going to suggest Charla for a few reasons.

    1- my husbands father used to raise Charolais cattle.
    2- my husband recently told me to watch for a Grain sack in my thrifty shopping (seriously…how great is that?!)
    3- my name is Charlene and I'm sure I've been called Charla before……although I'd like to think I'm not a total cow. Hee.

  127. She looks like a Gretchen to me, not sure if it's been mentioned yet or not. Or Gretal {like from the story book}. Or Heidi… I'm going along the lines of a name that reminds me of the European countryside. Giselle… is there a limit to how many names we can mention? Polly-Anna? Hannah? Charlotte? Again not sure if any of these names have been mentioned yet. Good luck picking one out!

    Meg

  135. Because I am an Irish girl, I will give you some Irish names 🙂

    Blaithnaid- pronounced Blaw nid, means Blossom
    Aoibheann- pronounced eve een, means of radiant beauty.
    Rionach- pronounced Re in ock, means queenly
    Radha- pronounced Row ah, means a vision.

    Gorgeous paintings 🙂

  139. Dorene and you could call her Dori.
    or
    Kalyani (kal – yawn – ee).

    good luck! Looks like you have lots of suggestions 🙂
    lindsayronae(at)gmail(dot)com

  145. I thought immediately — Lucky Lou……you got the neat cow pic about the same time you began your wonderful time at Lucketts! What a combo!

  149. wow lots of entries 😉 almost went blind reading them all. I pick Hyacinth because of all of the beautiful back ground colors of the painting. I really got a kick out of Eulalie. have fun with the names!

  154. Wilhelmina. From German origin, meaning "protector".
    But you could call her Wilma, for short. 🙂
    Love that grain sack!!

  156. And because I'm an English Girl I would like to suggest:

    Victoria!

    Regal, gentle, softly spoken yet authoritative, reassuring, strong and productive.

    And a more traditional name it's hard to find!

    She's very beautiful too.

  162. How about Eleanor? You could call her Elle or Ellie. She looks like a very proud cow 🙂

    By the way, Eleanor is my youngest daughter's name. Is it weird that I'm suggesting it for a cow name?

  165. I grew up on a ranch in Wyoming, and we had a great milk cow named Potty. She went potty every time we milked her. However, that is probably not fitting, so I'm liking Petunia or perhaps Matilda McGillacutty.

  169. My suggestion is "Abalone". The colors utilized in the painting are so iridescent, reminding me of the inside of a shell.

  172. Well, Laura gave it to you and it'll probably always remind you of her since it's in your home and meaningful from her. However, "Laura" doesn't sound very "cowish". How about Laurali or Lauralou? Lauralou and Eulalie seem to go well together when you say them out loud!

  175. Daisy is great but someone else had that idea. How about Prudence or Henrietta 🙂
    Greetings from an appreciative lurker 🙂
    Anita

  177. Ok..here we go…….

    This is my middle name which until a few years ago, I had always hated.

    Now I love it! It is classic (Mildred Pierce starring the classic Joan Crawford)
    and old fashioned at the same time. Her nickname could be Millie.

    Love both the painings…enjoy them.

    Janet xox
    http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

  180. I read about halfway through these so as not to repeat and then my 2 children and 1 dog started vying for my attention, so I stopped reading…Sorry if these are repeats but they were the first ones that came to mind:
    Genevieve
    Evelyn, you could call her "Evie"
    Francesca

    Now off to put the kids to bed 🙂

  186. i would pick edelweiss! it flows with her sister's name! love them both! i also love your blog mms!

    danica

    etaemommy at gmail.com

  192. My first thought was "Blue" but now that I know she is a she, I'm going with "Ursula".Beautiful, sexy and vintage all in one…..
    Thanks!
    Robin

  202. How about Moonet (with an accent over the e) The painting's washed, flowing colors remind me of a painting by Monet, so that's where I got the idea =:) Have fun!~Leena~

  205. My husband is a dairy farmer (3rd generation) and we have over 700 head of jersey milk cows 🙂 I would name your cow: Catherine the cow!

    oh and btw, My husband and ALL the workers NAME each and every cow on our farm. The name starts with the first letter of the dam (mom)

  211. I believe her name should be Eunice (sounds good with Eulalie) or Eunial (after my great aunt)! I am probably the 88th person to suggest these names!

  212. I'm pulling this one right out of you know where… but it's the first thing that jumped into my head when I opened this post.

    I'm thinknig her name should be Merla.

  213. My grandmothers' names were Elda and Alma…both old fashioned names. She's a looker, for sure!

  220. I love the name Josephine…
    love both paintings. I want a cow so badly that I have told my painter sister that I want a painting for Christmas..I'll be sure to post pics when it is done..
    tammy
    Tattered

  222. I have to go with Vivian … love it! I am a bit biased though, my youngest daughter's name is Vivianrose <3

  225. It wouldn't let me sign in with my google. Then I realized anon. wouldn't identify me…oops!

    So…Addie-Mae is my entry.

    FeFe (6werners.family@gmail.com)

  234. , I'm partial to Eunice. I'm dipping into the old-timey vaults, but Carol Burnett play "Eunice" in her Momma sketches was pretty funny stuff.

  235. Can you get any more CLASSIC than the name of the Greek goddess Galatea – Milk-giving Goddess. She Who made the Wheel of the Stars with Her Milk?

    🙂

    Love your cow art!

  238. I came in to say "Jemima", but I like CountryBelle's recommendation "Pearl" better. Have fun!

  245. With 200+ comments, I may be repeating someone's already but when I see the first painting, the thing that jumps out at me most are the colors of the sky (that pastel blue) and the soft white of the cow. So, I'm suggesting "Beryl" which is a synonym for sky blue and/or "Pearl" for the color of the cow. I love "Pearl" (plus a pearl is like a little "seed" inside of an oyster to go along with Miss Mustard Seed. Sweet Pearl, that's a good name for her.
    Can't wait to see what you pick!

  247. Geraldine. She seems like a stoic girl. Proper but can put on a fancy if she needs to. She reminds me of Mrs. Calloway on "Home On The Range." {Can you tell I have little one?} Or maybe that can be your cow's name…Mrs. Calloway.

  249. To make a long story short. My Hubby's ancestor, Jan Bedys Tom was a painter in the 1860's. He painted a cow picture that we have hanging in our living room. We took it to the Antiques road show in 2010@ Atlantic City. It was appraised for over $6,000.00. The painter's name is Jan Bedys Tom. He was from Holland.
    I say, name your cow "Jan Bedys", or " Jan Tom"

    Hugs,
    Pat

  250. I would suggest Cleone after my maternal grandmother, who grew up on a dairy farm in Darlington, Wisconsin. Or she could be Harriet, my other grandma's name. But she was a city girl.

  251. The painting reminds me of a Renaissance painting so I looked up a name I thought would be befitting such a beautiful cow and I picked Romola pronounced RAAMahLah It means strength.

    Wish I had lashes like Eulalie!!!

    xxoo

  253. LOVE both paintings!

    I'm thinkin' Hazy Daisy…it seems to describe her perfectly. I also like Elsie Eileen (how's that for a couple of classical names – smile)?

    Thanks for including us in your decision-making!

  254. As a homage to Jerry Lewis, who is in the news this week, I think we should name her Laaaadeeeeee. Lady.

  257. She's a beauty and must have a beautiful name – Stella Blanca, Angelica, Lily, Winifred, Giunevere, or my Irish grandmother's name Honora, which is my favorite! Can't wait to see what you pick, there's so many great suggestions. Thanks! Maureen in NJ (mb99999@yahoo.com)

  260. Abigail…she looks like that could be her name
    🙂
    Beautiful photos of those pretty cows!
    Love the lashes too! Lol
    And the grain sack…lovely!
    Thnak you for this fun chance to win!!

    Deborah xo

  261. After looking hard and long at this ol' girl, I believe her name is fitting to be:
    "Edelweiss"
    Yes, from the beloved classic, The Sound of Music.

    Meaning:
    Edelweiss is a European mountain flower. The Edelweiss came from German edel (meaning noble) and weiß (meaning white)

  262. How fitting, French Charolais cows for a Francophile! One of the early breeders of the Charolais was Comte Charles Bouile. He started his herd about 1840 and started keeping records for the breed soon after. I think you should call her Comtesse after the Comte. Ann

  267. We just got a yearling heifer two weeks ago and named her Penelope, so that is my vote.

    (I tried posting earlier, but not sure my comment worked. Sorry if this is a repeat comment)

  268. Rose Pearl (the big blonde girl) or Io the young goddess who was turned into a White Heifer by Zeus to save her from Hera's wrath (she would later be re-transformed into a human and become an Egyptian Princess-Goddess).
    Thanks for reading all these name suggestions!
    Jen in the Goat Dairy
    (sorry, only dairy goats at the moment)

  281. She looks like a Genevieve. Strong, confident, classy and yet, gentle, serene and delicate. Sabine would work too.

  282. Have you ever read the classic children's book "Eulalie and The Hopping Head" by David Small? In it, Eulalie is a mischievous toddler frog who takes a walk with her mom, Mother Lumps, a toad. I suggest Mother Lumps since Eulalie didn't have a sister. If you don't like Mother Lumps, ummm….go with Rosalind. 🙂 Megan (megmag70@aol.com)

  286. This is so fun! I was originally going to say Florence, my grandma's name.
    Flossy was her nickname butI believe someone already chose that.
    I have an Aunt Joan who's first name is actually Clothilde, pronounced Klo-TIL-da, which I think will suit her perfectly. She can go by Tilly for short.

  292. Oh my gosh! She HAS TO BE an Ermingtrude!

    I say this for three reasons.

    1. Girl cows are ALWAYS Ermingtrude to me because of the show I watched as a girl. I must admit, I really like the name Eulailee also, it is the 2nd best cow name I have ever heard.

    2. You love vintage and European – the show, Magic Roundabout (google it, and Ermingtrude) is both vintage and European. I am English, living in the USA, I watched the show as a very young girl, that DEFINITELY makes the show vintage!!

    3. Both your cows will have E initials! How cute for them!:-)

    louisedaisy@hotmail.com

  294. Well, good vintage-ey names… Hattie (like one of the characters that was on Avonlea), or Clara?

    I don't think my email address is on my profile, but it is tntblanchard at yahoo (dot) com.

  298. I have to say while looking at the pic, I just wanted to call her Misty, which describes her misty presence in the painting.
    Have fun picking a name for your cow.
    Thanks for adding the grain sack! Love it!
    ~ Julie

  301. She's a cow of French descent so I think she needs a French name. What about Clotilde? She was a French queen married to Clovis.

    Elizabeth

  305. Here are a few off the top of my head:

    Daisy
    Evangeline – my favorite
    Opaline
    Wilamina – next favorite

    Well, I like all the names! What can I say? I'm a sucker for a sweet cow face and it is so easy to want to name her! What a fun post!

    BLkeyesuzi@hotmail.com

  306. The best part of this post is reading what everyone thinks is a good cow name! I'm going with Sylvie. I know you like all things French and the name has a soft quality like the painting.

    Sarah

  313. Speaking as a proud bovine owner (the living, breathing, burping kind that smell bad but are sooo endearing), I can recommend three tried-and-true names:

    Abigail
    Charlotte
    Gertrude

  318. Wow, I tried reading all the names people have submitted, but my vision was blurring! Beautiful suggestions so far. My picks? Orpha, Una, Viola, names of grandmothers and great aunts, but I also like Orange Blossom, that silky white luminescent coat that she has reminds me of the orange blossoms on the trees in the grove behind our house, hope she smells that lovely also! No matter what her name, she is loved.

  320. Edwina. I think that would make a wonderful sister name to Eulalie.

    Edwina and Eulalie were eating delectable daffodils in the morning dew. The sun bounced gleefully across their backs as they……. See! It could work!

    Although I do think Gertie would be a wonderful name for her, but please don't call her Gertrude. We Gertrude's prefer Gertie or Trudy.

    gertie @ The Old Block House

  323. Coquette. It has a sweet ring to it. Also a bonus because it's French! 🙂 (Although I just looked up the definition, and I hope you're ok with her being quite the alluring cow…I see that look in her eye.)

  325. I don't know how classic it sounds, but when I was young I called my grandparents calf, Daisy Moo Cow…..so I propose Daisy….Moo Cow optional!

  329. My favorite southern name is Tillie which would be perfect for your beautiful cow. On a quirky note, you could call her 'Milk Dud' :)….Not very classic, but very cute!

    Jeannebell@AOL.com

  330. My G'ma, Bernita, wanted to name my mother Susie before she gave birth. My Great G'ma hated the name Susie…so before G'ma Bernita gave birth…….my Great G'ma named her cow Susie. So, in honor of my Grandma or Great Grandma's little spat…….could you please name your beautiful cow…..Susie!!! 🙂

    Jeanie
    jkauffman2@kc.rr.com

  337. It said mine posted, but then it glitched, and I don't see it, so just in case, here it is again… I think Ida Mae would be a good name, don't you?

  345. I believe Eulalie (a name I often toss out there to pregnant friends) needs a sister whose name is Eudora (after the fabulous Eudora Welty (Why I Live at the PO, etc.) If that doesn't suit you, I have a few others:

    Eugenia (very French and really goes well with
    Eulalie…in French, prounced
    Eh-jzu-nay-uh or yoo-JEEN-yah)
    Euphemia (very vintage and a bit ethereal)

  346. My grandma who lived in Detroit in the early 1900's had a cow who became her pet. She needed a cow since she had 8 children! The cow's name was Bossie! My grandma loved that cow and until her death at age 87 – she spoke lovingly of Bossie like it was her pet dog!

  349. I vote for Ervaline or Emmaline….or how about Imogene? That was my grandmother's name and friend's called her Imey for short. 🙂

  357. Well, if you ask me, she looks like a bit of a "gossip"…. so I'd name her "Fineeva" which means —-> A gabby woman.

  358. How about "MeLaiLe"? So there is one for mee and one for yoo, get it? (Me-lay-lee and You-lay-lee) Okay, maybe it's me that has surpassed my maximum allotment for Diet Dr. Pepper…
    gtwoolwine@gmail.com

  360. My Grandpa's dairy barn always had the names of soaps above each stanchen (sp?); names like Duz, Snowy, Ivory. Although Ivory would be a great name for this buxon blonde, I think you should call her Joy because it obviously brings you joy having her in your home….Corey ( coreenbaxter@gmail.com )

  362. My grandmother and my best friend in school were named Alice…I should have named my daughter that…have always regretted it…

  365. Ester or Easter….both were the names of the two housekeepers my mother-in-law had. Easter was the first one…lasted about 15 yrs. Then Ester took her place and lasted for the same amount of time, until my mother-in-law's death. Both were EXTREMELY STRONG WOMEN…to have lasted that long…if you get my drift. Your cow is a symbol of strength.

  367. in HS, my 4 best friends and I gave each other "old lady" names for when we were still bff's in our retirement years. Mine was Eunice. It goes well with Eulalie, don't ya think?

  369. Wow…who knew you'd be getting so many comments about naming a painting….but I can't help but join in the fun too! 😉

    I'd name her "Dolly" after the cow in one of my all-time favorite books. 😉

    Blessings!
    Gail

  371. So at our cottage there's a leather moose foot stool. A little boy, who was visiting once, decided it was to be called Rome the Cow. So I think Rome the Cow is a great name in honor of Jonny my sweet little friend with inventive names. And if Rome is too masculine, then Roma would be cute. 🙂

  374. Bevin Moire or Alice White. Bevin if she is a moody cow and Alice if she is a fourth right kind of gal, she looks like she could be both, lol.

  375. I wish you had done this when I was pregnant for my last daughter…so many pretty names!!! I immediately thought the cow looks like a Celeste. Doesn't she?

  378. Though you could name her Shady Snow (my grandmothers first & middle names), I somehow think the name of one of her sisters would suit better. My suggestion is therefore Euphalia (ph = f sound). (As an aside, one of their brothers was Forrest Grove)

  379. I think her name should be Henrietta. It was the first name that came to me when I saw her.
    amybertdavisatgmaildotcom

  382. Mamie was the first classic name that came to mind………………
    However, I think it'd be fun to have a name more befitting of a lady called Miss Mustartd Seed, therefore, I shall call your cow "Mussee". (pronounced muss-ie, but spelled as MUStard SEEd). Cute, clever, and fitting.

  386. I love old classic names. My grandmothers names were: Eva Irene, Margaret aka Maggie, Iris, Violet and Ella May….I'm sure your lovely "cow" would wear any of these names proudly..

  389. How about Cleo? Short & sweet, plus "The Adventures of Cleo & Eulalie" sounds just perfect.

    Good luck choosing – there have been so many wonderful suggestions!!

  393. I just tweeted this to you (I always feel so stupid saying something like that) but Molly seems to be a farm stock staple. (I just noticed someone suggested "Miss Molly" which is what my students used to call me – ha!)

  394. I haven't read through all the comments, so I don't know if anyone has suggested this name yet, but she looks like a Lulabelle to me.

  402. I am pretty sure her name is Esmeralda Maude. When I was a little girl, my Grandmother and I called each other these secret names. I thought she was amazing, just like your cow!

  406. I would name her "Montserrat" after the Caribbean island and also an art school in Mass.
    Seems to me as though she needs a sophisticated name because she's a real lady!

    hugs
    Sissie

  409. Couldn't help myself ~ Lucille!!! Aug 6th would have been Lucille Ball's 100th birthday ~ it also happened to be my birthday!

    Allison B.

  412. Oh, I thought of a good name in the night, but I see someone has already mentioned part of it, but here it is anyway… Miss Eloise Miniver Huffington. You see she is very regal and came from good blood. Her mother even won 1st prize in a county fair. 😀

  413. Chantilly…

    As in chantilly sweet cream in a wonderful pastry!

    bsd(at)tampabay.rr.com

  419. Hortensia, Luella, Ida Belle, Nellie Ruth, Mattie Mae, Ethel Mae, or Ida Rose…all names from my family tree 🙂 They'd be honored.

    Deb from Texas

  420. I think she looks like ~Ophelia~. I adore Eulalie! She is beautiful and her name suits her so well. Enjoy both of your wonderful cows!!

  422. My first thought was Bessie…seems I met cows named that before. But other names that came to me as I stared at her picture were Daisy, Grace, Petunia and Martha. Can't wait to find out what it actually is.

  423. I see her as "Annabelle." Annabelle is a French name, meaning "grace" and "beauty." I think it fits perfectly because it is soft and flowing, just as she appears in the painting.

  427. Well since I was driving through the Lorraine region of France the other week & saw all these pretty white cows which reminded me of your paintings I think that fits. Some others that came to mind right away were Mirabelle, Isabeau, Chantal, Rochelle, Emille, Madeline. Good luck choosing.

  428. I would vote for Margie, I really think she could be a Margie, so cute! Thanks!
    molly (dot) stump (at) gmail (dot) com

  443. I think Eulalie needs a sister named Eula Mae — (U-luh Mae) — that was my Great Grandmother's name. She was always so much fun, had such a great sense of humor… she would have loved having a cow named after her!

  444. OK my sister would kill me if she ever read this, but how about Florence Marie. That is my sister's name and she has hated it her whole life, but really it is a pretty name and I think very fitting for such a beautiful bovine.

  448. I have two sons, and always liked the name Esther(ES-TER) for a pretty little girl.
    ♥ Becky in SC ♥

  470. Eloise. You need to pronounce this name in a french accent to soften it up a little though.

    It is my moms name and she has always hated it. Last year we went out shopping and a french sales lady helped my mom and raved about how beautiful her name was. With her french accent Eloise sounded very beautiful. It made my moms day. 🙂

    Michelle

  476. Was going to say Mildred (as that was my grandmother's name), but a few have already used it.

    Her sister's name was Edna, so I'll add that.

    But I also like Cordelia.

  477. Wow! What a response! I didn't check to see if this name has been listed yet, but I woke up at 3:00 this morning and the name Ethel popped into my head. I knew immediately that name was meant for your cow. Call me crazy! ha ha

  478. Well, looks like my suggestions of Edna and Cordelia were also already mentioned, so I'll add my mother's name: Dorothy. (I don't think anyone said that yet!?)

  481. I'm thinking that all of God's creatures are full of individual beauty and grace, so that's what I'd name her…GRACE!

  482. I choose ESME, meaning "esteemed" or "loved" in old French. This name was first recorded in the 16th century!

    Beth B.
    Final Touches Redesign

  484. She looks like an "Esther". Very ethereal and the blue in the background kinda swirls like water…maybe something in my brain clicked and thought of Esther Williams 🙂

  487. Trying to think of something strong and proud but graceful and classic, and the first thing I thought of was Eloise. I looked up the name meaning: famous warrior. Sounds just right!

    Aloha,
    Charlie

  495. Your blog is the best, most inspiring site in blogland. Thank you so much for all of the hard work and attention you give your readers.
    I think the cow's name should be Miss Moo-stard Seed. Just sayin…. 🙂

  498. I know that cow, and her name is Beulah!

    Also, want to hear the coolest thing since ice cream? I got to go to Lucketts yesterday! It's a big deal, trust me.

    We live in Ohio. We had to go to D.C. on a spur of the minute emergency personal business trip. While in our hotel I looked to see if I could find Annie Sloan chalk paint anywhere along my journey so I could see real colors and get my stuff without the hassle of shipping. What do you know?! Lucketts, which I thought was in the midwest, was just a little bit out of the way for the trip home.

    It was by the skin of my teeth that I made it, let me tell you. We got to Lucketts at 4:55 PM, after stopping at the place with the polka dots to buy the paint.

    I got to see your room way up on the third floor! It was such a big deal to me, to get to see it, even if everyone managed to swoop in and buy up so much of your stuff before I got there! The piano rolls are genius! Fantastic idea!

    Thanks for sharing so much with all of us and inspiring me with so many of your lovely ideas.

  499. I know you like classic names, but the first thing that popped into my head was "Whisper". she looks like a Whisper to me. Love your style and beautiful blog.

  506. Holy cow (pun intended!) there are a lot of comments on here so I am probably repeating something someone already said, but here goes! I would have to name her Lucille, the choice is twofold. First of all you posted this on the 6th and that date marked the 100th birthday of Lucille Ball. And secondly, Lucille was a popular name in the 1940s and that was the time period that this breed of cow was introduced into the US from France. Plus, who wouldn't want a cow that was as hilarious as Lucille Ball… I mean really?! I'm so logical some days it scares me! 😉

    Happy naming and thanks for the chance to win!

    Kat 🙂

  507. "Mackecknie"

    If you've seen that great classic "The Music Man" you may remember the mayor's wife was named Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn. She was a funny and memorable character.

  509. Klugh Ethel or just Ethel
    Klugh is pronouced like clue..
    I had a Calf once I named Susie-Q but she doesnt
    Really look like a Susie.

  511. I think ELISE would be a good name! Not ELSIE, but ELISE. She just looks like a sexy lil' cow sittin' there with her long eye lashes, I can just see her battin' those eyes at Eulalie!!!

  515. Miss Maybeline — her eyelashes are probably just as long and pretty as the other cow, we just can't see them. 🙂
    Ruthie
    thechristiangirlscottage.blogspot.com

  516. I would name her "Yula Dell" after my grandmother. She was a farmer and named all the animals on the farm. She always gave them really unique names. She was one of 13 kids and all the kids had really different sounding names. I guess you have to get creative when you have that many.

  523. My grandpa (who lived to be 100 years old) called every cow he ever owned Bessie…of course, my grandmother's name was Bess…coincidence?

  527. I like Pearl or Eunice or Mabel/Maybelle. Those cows are beautiful!

    pez9375(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  530. I have to redo because my chosen was already suggested…..

    Your beautiful Bovine shall be named Bernadine. I love Bernadine.

  531. Ah, man… Blue Belle was taken already (in some form) and I love that (so many adorable names up there) but given my past history with bovine? and her sturdy stance? She LOOKS like an Odele to me. Regardless, I think she really wants for the grain sack to come to Columbus, Ohio. 😉

  533. Maidean or Ethel. Both very classic names. These are the names of two women from my family. Ethel being the matriarch and the cow looks like a matriarch!

  538. My dear sweet grandma's name was Rosey Flossie. She would be honored!! So would her daughters Aunt Beulah and Marcella!! I love them all

  543. I can't wait to hear what you pick! There are too many great choices. Don't add me into the drawing. But, have fun picking.

  544. My grandmother and great Aunt always had a argument over what their given names were…neither had birth certificates.
    My grandmother said my great Aunt was…Nina Mae, and my grandmother insisted she was named Mary Winnie. Aunt Nina swore that she was Mary Nina and that my grandmother was Winnie Mae. We never found out the truth, but I think they should have claimed the "Mae" name myself..
    so I suggesting Nina Mae or Winnie Mae.

  546. Nephelae – these are the nymphs of clouds and rain. Well, I think this cow looks like a big fluffy cloud so I would give her a name to honor the the clouds! And it kinda goes with Eulalie.

  558. When I was little I always wanted to have a cow and name her Bessie……love that name 🙂

    Melanie

    mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

  562. Since that breed began in France, I found translations for several words that were appropriate, but only one that I thought is lady-like, because the picture seems to depict a very feminine cow. Laitiers is the name I chose. It is "dairy" in French. (A lot of words, like milkshake are identical in English and French!)

  566. Nephelae – these are the nymphs of clouds and rain and I think she looks like a cloud! And it goes with Eulalie. (You might get this comment twice – I hit something weird and got an error message)

  568. Sophie or Chloe would be classic names that match the soft whispery feeling of the painting. In my house though all cows are "Bossy Cow" in honer of my grandfather who raised cows in Iowa. I remember going to the farm as a child and hearing him call the cows in from the field with "mmmmmmmmm boss, mmmmmmmmmmm boss, bossy, bossy, here bossy cow"

  575. Marilla – She reminds me of Marilla in Anne of Green Gables – a non-nonsense, sensible, yet tender at times (tender…ha, ha – get it!) cow.

    That's my kind of gal!

  576. I didn't read any of the other 580, except for Elsie….and I know it's already there…but I think the perfect name would be Charlotte!!! 😉

  577. How about Xiolise (pronounced SEE-OH-LEASE) which my cousin named her daughter? it compliments Eulalie very well =)

  578. Hi! What a lovely cow that seems as though
    she is in a mist of dreamlike happiness. My
    great-grandmother from France was named
    Felistas Mary Barnard…I adore the name
    Felistas for your cow painting.
    Merci bien!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  579. As for the cow, I'd like to suggest my beloved 4 year old's name, Greta. Or you could use her full name, "Greta Belle", which I'm particularly fond of. I'm in love with vintage sounding names and used Greta Garbo's picture as a muse when name hunting 🙂

    Christen

  589. Oh, I think she looks like an "Edelweiss" to me, like the song/flower from the Sound of Music. Can't you just see calling her Sweet Edelweiss?

  590. My grandaughter says her name should be Misty Dawn Blue Belle just like her Char. Bottle Calf.. We just call her Belle or Baby B.. But Misty Dawn Blue Belle because of her color and the sky when she stands in the field so Proud and majestic.

  595. My first thought was Genevieve… But some already said that… Then I got tired of reading ALL of the comments that you have flooding in… So not sure if this name has been said… But I love the name :

    VIVIAN

    Or PATTY (get it.)

    Thanks, Kelly
    Starr45@gmail.com

  600. I think should be an "E" name so the first name that came to mind was Eunice (Victorious) or spell it Eunis. Or:

    Erzsebet -Devoted to God
    Esperanza – Hope
    Eudora – delightful gift

  602. Georgilene (Georg-uh-leen), Myrlene, Earlene, or Alvalene…names of some aunts. By adding "lene" to any man's name it became a girls name, apparently. LOL

    Dean

  605. I suggest Charlatte, pronounced shar-laht-tay.

    You could add a hyphen, Char-latte

    from Barbara

  608. Princess Ella Mae. She looks very regal to me 🙂
    And I LOVE the grain sack!
    Cheers,
    Amber daSilva

  610. I choose Zuleika (pronounced zoo-like-uh). I heard that name on one of The Waltons episodes. She was a colorful lady just like this cow. Vicki Moody

  611. You did say she was a JERSEY cow – how about Snooki???? However, I don't think it is a very classic (or classy for that matter) name. LOL

  612. I had trouble trying to post so sorry if this is a duplicate. I picked Zuleika (pronounced zoo-like-uh). I heard that name on an episode of The Waltons. She was a colorful lady just like this cow. vickimoody@sofha.net

  617. I had three thoughts for your newest bovine: Emmeline, Cecily, or Deorwynn meaning "dear delight", which seemed appropriate. I've recently stumbled upon your blog and am really enjoying it. Thanks for sharing!

  623. Two names came to mind – Celia (she is a Charolais)……..and Elsbeth which is the name of an intelligent (like the cows) woman who is a ghost (white) and a twin (to the other painting) in and Audrey Niffenegger book I am reading!

  624. Per the 17th & 18th-c custom of naming girls after a virtue, I would name your cow "Patience" and I will tell you why…I was at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday and after the changing of the guards ceremony I needed to use the Ladies Room. While in there, I heard a woman yelling repeatedly at her about-6-yr-old son, "Don't you move, Don't you dare move." I could not help but juxtapose this woman's words and her mean tone to her son with our surroundings – the graves of hundreds of thousands of boys/sons who would never move again – and think what each one of their mother's would not give to take back a moment of lost patience with her son and trade that for a chance to hug him one last time. Thus, could not we all use a beautiful, serene, reminder – like your cow painting – to have more "Patience" with our children. Also, if you choose this name, please give the grain sack to someone with a son or daughter who has/is serving our country as a tribute and a thanks.

  627. Eunice… I like that the beginning goes with the second cow's name and it flows when one says them together…Eulalie and Eunice! Someone else wrote they NeeD the grain sack… Well, I just plain WanT it!!!!

  628. When I was growing up, my mom had a friend named Wanda who looked just like your cow. She was a nice lady, but she had a very loud voice.
    She was married to a little man named Sylvester. I think your cow's name is Wanda.

  630. I think she looks like MATILDA the milk cow. Or you could name her ORPHA which is an old name. My gradmother ORPHA passed at age 96 and her and my grandfather lived on an old dairy farm in Indiana. I use to help in the milking parlor at a young age and I remember a cow that looked just like this lovely one.

  632. Sabine (Sa-bean) was my name in my college French class, and I am pretty sure I will be naming a daughter Sabine as well. Sooo maybe you should name your cow that?

    Or Delilah. For some reason, Delilah popped in my head when I was thinking about your little cow!

    -Abby

  636. Wow! Surely you'll find a wonderful name for your beautiful new cow!!

    I like the name Sadie…

    I do have to mention that when I was growing up, we lived next door to my uncle: he had 2 cows. I would walk down to the barn nearly everyday to talk to my big friends. I would stand on one of the fence rails so I could see over the top – I was probably around 4 or 5 yrs. old… I named one of them after my mom: Gracie!

  639. My first thought for a name was Mazie. I am a big lover of cows of all types. This print would make me soooo happy. When I was young we had a favorite cow names June. Do either of these appeal to you? Thanks for the change to win.

  640. I have become addicted to cow prints after seeing these. My Great-Grandma owned a dairy and they always had one cow named Bossie….but I like the name Agnes too. Good luck on the choices there are many!
    Blessings!

  642. Lady Guinevere….love these paintings, you are very lucky to have them! ~Jody K.

  643. She looks just like a Beulah to me!! A very popular name in the early 1900's, and means bride! She looks like a bride cow – in white! 😉

  646. Oh my, how will you ever decide between all these wonderful names?!? – such character! I like Charlotte, which has a quiet dignity that really suits a cow, I think. Plus it goes with the whole "Charolais cow" bit. But I'm sure I'll love whatever you choose!

    (maybe you need more cow paintings to go with those names… hehe)

  648. how about Sweet Pea….I was going to enter
    Jessebelle until I saw someone had already entered something similar..Jezzabell…

    sorry if this is a duplicate…but I can't seem to see my post…

  649. Bossie (or Bossy) — growing up in Montana, we had several cows at different times. All named Bossie. When they would be called to milk my dad or my uncle would say, "Here Boss, Boss, Bossie." They were worth their weight in cream!!!

  651. Grande Vache de Fille! or Miss Mustard Seeds Grande Vache de Fille!

    Ok, here's a classic, they are a breed from Southern France best known for Milk, Beef and they are a robust utility cow. Grande Vache de Fille translates to Large Girl Cow in French~

    Like?? I like vache de fille~

    Huggs, Nancy

  652. Deirdre. Pronounced Dear-dree. On a trip to Scotland my grandparents met a waitress in a village that only spoke gaelic. My grandpa must have liked her. He wanted to name one of his daughters Deirdre but my granny wouldn't let him. I think its a lovely name. I hope it hasn't been given already.

  670. I tried to read them all to make sure this wasn't a duplicate but there are so many, I feel sorry for you that you have to read all of them lol. My pick is Loralei (like from the Gilmore Girls)
    jamier76@gmail.com

  675. The picture kinda reminds me of an opal…so how's about Opal?

    puregraceward@qDOTcom

  676. I don't know if my post went through, I have been having so trouble today with blogger. If it has please ignore the double post.

    How about-

    IVY, CLEMENTINE, FANNIE, FLOSSIE OR PEONIE, SHE LOOKS LIKE A WHITE PEONIE WITH JUST A LITTLE PINK.

    Sue

  677. Sadie is a cute name. If she is a Southern Belle, she will need a middle name – maybe not so classic, but whimsical… like Boo! (I love Boo Radley in Gone With The Wind)

    Sadie Boo, she
    likes to Moo!

    I know you didn't want us to write a poem, but I am so good at it, I couldn't resist -Har! : )

    Rhonda

  680. *** Welllllll, girlfriend, her surroundings are BLUE, and she probably must wear a BELL, annnnnnnd I LOVE ***BLUE BELL*** (yep, like that ICE CREAM!!!!!!)…

    Wow! Lotsa entires (Was GOING to say BLANCHE after my G'ma, but, happily, I noticed it was "ALREADY taken"… I actually liked this so much better, too!

    FUN! Thanks,
    Linda in AZ *
    bellesmom1234@comcast.net
    (*Belle is our German Shorthaired Pointer's name, too!)…

  687. She looks like an "Esmeralda" to me…
    Nice paintings… Please enter me into the drawing.. I'd love to win!
    Thank you
    Sandy

  691. Here's my picks Adelaide, Delilah, Ellamae, and Luella. These were some of the names I had for my grandparents cows, they had holstein cows.I used to love mooing at them when I was little, I had such good memories of those cows.

  693. Hermione – the child of a Greek mythological god and goddess since she looks rather ethereal.

  702. Eugenia! Keeping with the E thing, and is also the name of a Bona Fide princess… Charolais are beautiful cows and she needs a beautiful name!

  708. Gosh, haven't read ALL the comments, but she definitely looks like a Sophie to me. It's perfect, calling out, Soooooo-feeeeeee, and imagine her trotting towards you. Makes one smile!

  709. I nominate Charlotte Blanche since the name Charlotte in French signifies
    strong as her breed is known to be and blanche as it means white in French, thus strong and white. On an everyday basis I would probably call her Charlie as an endearment and Charlotte Blanch!! when I was aggravated with her (just as my mother used my middle name with my first name when I was getting to be too much for her).

    salliepeteferg@att.net

  714. You will never see this, not with over 700 entries, but I am still compelled to enter.

    Her name is Saphronia.
    My great grandmother had a cow named Saphronia many moons ago, and I just think it fits. 🙂

    XO,
    Anne

  718. Okay, I have a cow name story to go along with the name I'm suggesting. My grandmother was with her little sister one day and someone asked her little sister what her name was. She replied "Bessie". They said, "Bessie! That's a cow's name!" So my choice for your cows name is Bessie. 🙂

  721. Oh what a great contest! How about Katholeen? Or Marnie the Cow? Or Georgia? Or Leslie? Or Autumn? Or Laura? You didn't say how many names you could submit 🙂 I hope I win! Good luck choosing! Laura

  722. I think for such a"classy" cow she should be named after a classy lady….Ingrid.

  724. Oh what a great contest! I put in a comment a bit ago, but it hasn't shown up so I'm posting it again. How about Katholeen? Or Marnie? Or Autumn? Or Laura? Or Faith? Good luck choosing a name you love. Laura

  726. This isn't related to this post but I need to ask you a question. I don't have a default email account set up so when I click the email me button it doesn't let me and I don't see an email address anywhere else. I have a question about your pneumatic staple gun. I wanted to know which one you got and the size staples it takes. I just bought one from Home Depot and the size of the staples are 18 GA 1/2 inch. 1/4 crown. I stapled it the the base wood of the seat (the part that screws off and it penetrates through to the other side (facing foam). The wood is less the 1/2"(obviously), I found upholstery staplers online that use 3/8 inch. I guess my question is should I just keep this one and work with the the nails popping through, or go with the upholstery one.I am sure they won't end up poking through on the chair. Knowing what you use will also make my decision easier.. Thanks!

    P.S. I think her name is Prudence, Pru for short!
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  733. My first instinct was Miss but since you like classic names I think Mabelle or Matilda.

    Mabelle – Latin orgin "lovable"
    Matilda – German orgin "Mighty in Battle"

    Each sound like a name with meaning worthy of Miss Mustard Seed.

  736. At first I liked Eloise, but then a few other girls put that on here. So, I did a little research and decided on Ohitekah, which is Sioux and means "brave".

  741. There's a favorite story that I love to relate about the faith and determination that woman can show. It's about Mary Fielding Smith. And it's located here: http://adversity.ldsblogs.com/7021/mary-fielding-smith-mormon-pioneer
    You can read it if you like. It's a great short true story. Because of this I would name your cow Mary, in memory of that great lady as well as others with the same name.
    The grain sack would look lovely in my home, as we have similar tastes.
    -Paulette

  744. Well, we have beef cattle & my favorite cow (yes, I have a favorite) is named Sarah. She is the sweetest cow. She loves to come up to the fence to get scraps of veggies & fruits from us. Since your cow is also a girl I think that she could be Sarah too! Enjoy you new giclee…it is very nice!

  749. Classic cow name, how about Clara Bella 🙂 Clara is a classic cow name, but had to add the Bella because it sounds even better. There is also Clara Belle. 🙂

  750. How about Cordula Rose, that is my husband's mother's name. She was called Corky for short. I would also love to win that grain sack. Always enjoy your blog and have loved your cow paintings. Have fun deciding on her new name. There are lots of great suggestions.

  753. I am a follower of yours and have been so in love with the paintings that you now own…Being classic i thought that Annabell would fit just right. Hope that I hear from you…

    le_ngchang@yahoo.com just in case…wishing myself luck!

  755. This is Kim Fink and I love your blog. I have three ideas: 1.) Esther (as in Esther of the Bible. She was one brave woman!) 2.) Florrie (my grandmother's given name and another brave woman). 3.) Flossie (my grandfather's petname for my grandmother!) kimfink@tctelco.net

  760. After gazing at her she reminded me of a nice piece of linen so Lavinnia came to mind .

  765. She looks so quiet and dignified, I thought of Elizabeth (Betty for short) but then I thought, no Queen Victoria was more the thing. SO you could go with Victoria, Vicky, or even Queeny as the mood changed. Actually just thinking, wouldn't "Dreamy Queeny" be sweet?
    Ruth

  769. I'm probably too late…..9:45p here in AZ. She looks like a Matilda to me. Can't wait to hear what you've picked.

  772. Hi, my favourite cow on my Grandpas farm was ~ Maizy~ I also like Ulynda
    great blog
    Lori

  774. I know this is a little late and not really a classic name, but a cute one for a cow, Milky Way!

  779. the cow my husband milked as a young man can only be remembered at "That Damn Cow". She wasn't like YOUR cow at all!

    Call her Euphemia.

  780. Dear Miss Mustard Seed;

    Since you have a lovely French cow here, perhaps an equally lovely French name, perhaps Honoré?

    My 2 pence,

    JoClare

  782. A few people said Delilah, but I think she's a Deila (deel-ya)

    Lou is awesome too.

  783. Mooloola (Moo-loo-la). Now to me that sounds like a cows name although not a classic, sorry! I think it sounds like it belongs with Eulalie – you know how people pick names for their children that are similar…B:)

  787. this was my mother's name -born in Oklahoma – and you can see why she changed it to Joanne when she moved to PA : Beulah Gal! Great cow name, not so good girl name.

  791. I like Perle french orgin meaning pearl or Esmee french(Esmae)meaning esteemed, loved and because they both flow with Eulalie or opal or opale…love these paintings!! Both artists did an amazing job!

  792. Taking a cue from the grain sack. . .how about Udella Mae? Lovely name for a lovely cow.

    Mary @ mverburg at aol.com

  793. I thought I had commented, so if this is a duplicate, please delete it- I think Phoenicia would be a classy name for a classy cow! 🙂

  794. I am new to postings and am wondering if the one I sent last night disappeared? Any tips for a newbe?

  797. OK I happen to love cows too. So much that I named my cat Claribel.(Cow name right) The Chorolais cow originated from France. So I think that Claribel would be perfect! But Claribel says Black and white cow to me. So, The perfect French name for your little missy is Blanche.(french for white) hope you like it and good luck.
    Karen
    Karen

  798. So many great names! You may want to get more cow pictures after this! LOL!
    I love the names Midora, (after my Grandmother)
    Junebug, or
    Savannah

    I bet your cow is quite content at your home.

    Jan

  801. I know I'm too late for this. I wasn't able to get online this weekend. I would have suggested "Angeline" because she looks so angelic. Whatever name you choose will make someone a very happy person with that prize.

  810. I have been following your cow trail with great interest – I adore cows. I have three names to suggest, Octavia, Ophelia, and Madelaine. Each name is a classic. Octavia was the name of my mother in law, she was a country girl and had a special love of cows. Ophelia is a classics classic name and suits the other-worldly feel of the lovely cow, and Madelaine pays tribute to the country of origin of her breed.

  811. I think I'm too late but I had to write in for this one. Her name should be "Nefertiti." Nefertiti means beautiful in ancient Egyptian (you can't get more classic than that!) and there is that famous bust of her in the museum in Berlin. When I saw this gorgeous bovine peering through the mist, I immediately thought of the queen of beauty!

  813. Francine. Just liked that name. Sounds refined yet sassy. (I did not read all the comments to see if someone else picked it, so I hope I am not repeating someone else's choice.)

  818. IRIS, her colors are so pretty and you could find them all in a bed of blooming iris.
    or, LAURA LUCILLE, this is my cousins name, after my grandmother.

  820. Lucy-Belle or Tessie-Mae

    (Both were beloved cows from my childhood)

    Gloria from Illinois

  824. Wow, I can't believe how many people have commented on the post "Name my cow" I know I'm late, but I would name her "Gertrude" or "Gertrudis" in spanish, I think is a lovely name for a cow.
    XXX Ido

  825. How about Alisande? (I apologize if this has already been suggested – am at work and can't read through all the posts!)

  826. Isabel
    Victoriana
    Adelaide
    Dorlisa (and just in case she reads your blog..No Aunt Lisa, I am NOT calling you a cow! LOL)
    Susannah
    Delilah

  827. You have so many great names here, I don't know how you're going to choose. Of course, I have to add mine: Burgess. Why Burgess? Well, it's in honor of my favorite poem, The Purple Cow:

    I never saw a purple cow
    I never hope to see one;
    But I can tell you anyhow,

    😀

    Lynne
    I'd rather see than be one.

  828. …and of course, in my last comment, I forgot to add that it was Gelett Burgess who wrote, "The Purple Cow," and that the name would, of course, represent poetic license, since your cow isn't … technically… purple.. 😀

  829. Two names popped into my head. Delilah Rose and Zeffie Mae. Zeffie was my Mother's given name. She was named after her GrandMother and did not like it. We tease her all the time.

    Anita

  830. How 'bout "Lucinda"? Or maybe "Cindy Lou"? I have two ceramic kitty cats on my porch. My neighbor lady (Miss Julie) who has down syndrone named them "Lacy" and "Gracie". I thought those were cool names, especially since Miss Julie chose the names. I had not even though of naming them. I am sure whatever name you choose will be perfect.

    Debbie

  831. To begin with, I couldn't decide between my grandma's name (Nelma Jean) and something that seemed classic to me (Eunice). Perhaps both are classic…and I'm totally not saying my grandma is a cow for the record. And then, in the end, I concluded she must be a "Gwendolyn." Yep. She's kinda a fancy cow like that. Gwendolyn. 🙂

  832. My husband is 100% German and (although I love my sister-in-law to death, and she is a very tall, thin, and a beautiful classy woman), I think her name would suit your cow to a tee. So, therefore I would name her Hildegard Ursula. Yes, that really is my one of my sister-in-laws names! Sorry Hil.

  833. How 'bout "Lucinda"? Or maybe "Cindy Lou" or maybe "Irene"? My neighbor lady (Miss Julie) who has down syndrone named two ceramic kitty cats that are on my porch, "Lacy" and "Gracie". I thought those were cool names, especially since Miss Julie chose the names. I had not even thought of naming them. I am sure whatever name you choose will be perfect for your cow.

  836. Now I'm getting obsessive. Are we allowed to make more than one suggestion? It's difficult to see in all the other comments if any of these were already suggested, but here goes:

    Dhol: In India, folklore attributing the white cow who carries the world on it's horns.

    Europa: a Phoenician maiden who was desired by Zeus. Jealous Hera turned her into a white cow & chased her to the west (hence the name of Europe for that region).

    Mrs. O'Leary's Cow: the famous cow that supposedly started the 1871 Great Chicago Fire – now believed to have been made up (the cow got a bum rap!)

    Moo-Saic: Austin has an annual CowParade, a worldwide public art event of just – well, cows created by artists, of course. Moo-Saic was/is an awesome multi-colored mosiac cow submitted this year. This annual event benefits the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and the Superhero Kids Fund. Fantastic!

    …and I'll even add Laughing Cow – in honor of my favorite low fat cheese, hahahaha!!

  837. One more!! (I can't stop – do I have a problem?)

    Shelby!! And here's a video where she tells you why you should pick her, lol (actually a commercial for Real California Milk):

    http://tiny.cc/pc9ql

    There's also Chatty Belle, the world's largest talking cow, lol, in Neillsville, WI. And right there in Georgia is Kadie the Cow, in Columbus, GA, standing on a hill next to a Best Buy, apparently the only remains of a dairy that was torn down for the Best Buy.

  838. Going along with the classical name idea, I would have to suggest ~ Hermoine.

    We also are going to be have a name contest soon at a friendly bbq. We need to find a name for the wood Indian Runner duck that will grace our kitchen island.

    Love your cows! Patty/BC

  841. Obviously I missed out on this one, but had a funny cow story. We recently went to our local county fair. Of course my 3 year old daughter wanted to see all the animals. We got there in time to watch the local vet judge a bunch of cows. I got the giggles watching him try to come up with fabulous things to say about each cow. He'd say something like this " now this Heifer here in the middle, she has everything you wanna see in a cow. Good legs, fine shaped head, heavy flanks, a bit smaller than some others, but a fine specimen." He'd look at the next cow and say "Now this one is a bit beefier than the last, not as fine featured, but still has everything you want to see in a good heifer." We heard this over and over. It made me feel a bit sorry for the poor guy, he judged about 20 cows and had to find something nice to say about all of them! I just got the giggles thinking about how he described them. Hope your cow found a great name!

  847. I use to know two widowed sisters , their names were Ivadell and Evanele , They will be rolling over in their graves to hear me say that they sound like cow names !

  849. #1 Cow's name is definitely Mable. She's an intelligent classic gal who gives a quality product from her contented life in a peaceful pasture.

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  855. Hi Marion,

    One of my favorite stories is about Ferdinand the bull, He didn’t want to fight, he just wanted to smell the flowers. So how about the female equivalent – Fernanda.
    BTW the name means “peace through bravery”.

    Too bad she’s not a Jersey cow, you could name her Snookie. :o)

  865. Gentain and Trillium are beautifyl native perennials in Indiana. They may also be in your state, too. I think either name would be unique for your beautiful friend.

  866. I googled these cows and where to find them , it led me to you!! I want copies of these prints. How can I get them??!!

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