When naming animals, the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society follows a system based on the matriarchy in the breed. All animals are named by giving reference to their dams’ family. For more information, please see below:
| Official Initial(s) for Naming | Naming Rules | Family Name | Foundation Cow |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (A). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Annuity | Annuity 10975 |
| B | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (B) but not the word (Black). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Bluebell of Easter Tulloch | Bluebell of Easter Tulloch 1027 |
| Black | Animal must be named beginning with the word (Black). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Blackbird | Blackbird of Corskie 1704 |
| C | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (C). A second name may be used beginning with any initial except (B). | Coquette | Coquette 1417 |
| C.B. | Animal must be named two words beginning with the initials (C. B.). No other names may be added. | Cherry Blossom | Craigo 2nd of Strichen 5544 |
| D | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (D). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Daffodil Duchess | Duchess of Westertown 927 |
| E | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (E). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Erica | Erica 843 |
| F | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (F). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Fanny of Kinnaird | Fanny of Kinnaird 330 |
| G | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (G). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Gammer | Duchess of Hillhead 29616 |
| H | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (H). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Heather Blossom | Heather Bell of Rothiemay 816 |
| I | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (I).. A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Isabella of Morlich | Isabella of Morlich 2077 |
| J | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (J). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Jilt | Jilt 973 |
| J. Eric(a) | Animal must be named two words first name must begin with the initial (J) the second must be (ERIC) for males and (ERICA) for females. No other names may be added. | Juana Erica | Juana Erica 36285 |
| K | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (K). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Kindness Pride | Kindness of Ballindalloch 1412 |
| L | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (L). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Lucy of Portlethen | Lucy of Portlethen 287 |
| Lord / Lady E | Animal must be named two words first name must be (LORD) for males and (LADY) for females. Second name must begin with the initial (E). No other names may be added. | Lady Elizabeth of The Manor | Lady Elizabeth of The Manor 7407 |
| Lord / Lady H | Animal must be named two words first name must be (LORD) for males and (LADY) for females. Second name must begin with the initial (H). No other names may be added. | Lady Haddo | Lady Haddo 2161 |
| Lord / Lady I | Animal must be named two words first name must be (LORD) for males and (LADY) for females. Second name must begin with the initial (I). No other names may be added. | Lady Ida | Lady Ida 1021 |
| Lord / Lady J | Animal must be named two words first name must be (LORD) for males and (LADY) for females. Second name must begin with the initial (J). No other names may be added. | Lady Jane of Blessington | Lady Jane of Blessington 5889 |
| Lord / Lady M | Animal must be named two words first name must be (LORD) for males and (LADY) for females. Second name must begin with the initial (M). No other names may be added. | Lady of the Manor | Lady Mary of The Manor 9027 |
| Lord / Lady T | Animal must be named two words first name must be (LORD) for males and (LADY) for females. Second name must begin with the initial (T). No other names may be added. | Lady Tawse | Lady Tawse 18265 |
| M | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (M). A second name may be used beginning with any initial except (B) or (P). | Mayflower of Easter Tulloch | Mayflower of Easter Tulloch 3519 |
| M.B. | Animal must be named two words beginning with the initials (M. B.). No other names may be added. | Miss Burgess | Miss Burgess 1198 |
| M.P. | Animal must be named two words beginning with the initials (M. P.). No other names may be added. | Mabel Pride | Mabel 1801 |
| N | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (N). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Norah of Lissadell | Nora of Lissadell 33788 |
| P | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (P). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Pride of Aberdeen | Pride of Aberdeen 581 |
| Q | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (Q). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Queen Mother | Queen Mother 348 |
| R | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (R). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Ruth of Tillyfour | Ruth of Tillyfour 1169 |
| S | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (S). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Stumpie | Stumpie 2297 |
| V | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (V). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Vine Tillyfour | Vine of Tillyfour 1167 |
| W | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (W). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Witch of Endor | Witch of Endor 2nd 6092 and Witch of Endor 3rd |
| Z | Animal must be named beginning with the initial (Z). A second name may be used beginning with any initial. | Zara | Zara 1228 |