What is a group of camels called?
A caravan
of camels
a caravana flocka traina herd
| Animal | Camels |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Caravan, Flock, Train, Herd |
| Baby name | Calf |
💡 “Caravan” comes from camels’ long history carrying goods across deserts.
FAQ
What is a group of camels called?
A group of camels is called a caravan. Other accepted terms include a flock, a train, a herd.
Are there other names for a group of camels?
Yes — besides a “caravan,” you may see “flock”, “train”, “herd”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby camel called?
A baby camel is called a calf.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”