What is the female of goat?

The female of a goat is called a doe or nanny. Goats are common domestic animals, and their gender terms are widely used in farming. While the male goat is called a buck or billy, the female is called a doe (formal term) or nanny (informal term). Baby goats are called kids.

Comparison of goat gender terms

Examples

• The nanny goat produced plenty of milk for the farm.
• A buck goat is often kept for breeding, while a doe is raised for milk and kids.

So, the female of a goat is either called a doe (formal) or a nanny (informal), depending on the context.