What is a group of pigs called?
A drove
of pigs
a drovea herda drift
| Animal | Pigs |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Drove, Herd, Drift |
| Baby name | Piglet |
💡 A litter of piglets is a litter; a moving group is a drove.
FAQ
What is a group of pigs called?
A group of pigs is called a drove. Other accepted terms include a herd, a drift.
Are there other names for a group of pigs?
Yes — besides a “drove,” you may see “herd”, “drift”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby pig called?
A baby pig is called a piglet.
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.”