After more than a thousand entries, our Leicester Longwool triplets officially have names. As we wrap up another successful Sheep Week, we have chosen our winner and we think you’ll agree with our decision!
From history-inspired suggestions to pop culture references, we received the full gamut of entries. Some of them were so creative, even the triplets’ mama, Belle, couldn’t keep from LOLing when we read them to her.
Photo Courtesy: Arden Billings
But in the end, we thought Jamie, Yorkie, and Willie best suited these adorable siblings! All are abbreviated versions of the Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.
Photo Courtesy: Fred Blystone
Congratulations, Trish Fowler! You win two Multiday Passes, our Leicester Longwool Sheep Stuffed animal, a book about our Rare Breeds Program, Colonial Williamsburg tote, and Making History travel coffee mug.
We’d like to extend a very special “thank you” to everyone who entered. It was so much fun to get so many different suggestions. Be sure to join us again next year for Sheep Week and don’t forget to subscribe to our blog so you can get all of our fun Colonial Williamsburg interviews, behind-the-scenes looks at our programs and events, and any future contest announcements!
And for those of you curious whether your entry made it in the running—we’re also including some honorable mentions!
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
Yeti, Netti, and Confetti
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail
Bippity, Boppity, and Boo
Lil, Bo, and Peep
William, Mary, and Virginia
Mutton, Button, and Sutton
Will, Yums, and Burgy
Daffy (Daffodil), Daisy, and Dandy (Dandelion)
Life, Libby (Liberty), and Percy (Pursuit of Happiness)
Coalette, Maiden, and Wig
Perry, Hepburn, and Shaw
Lester, Taz, and Dolly
Liberté, égalité, fraternité
Perfect names for the perfect “Trips” …
Hugs for each one!
We’re glad you like the names, Faith! We hope you make it to visit us soon. Spring is such a beautiful time in the Revolutionary City, with all the blooming gardens and frolicking lambs.
Where exactly can I find these adorable little babies ? I was visiting on Sunday and saw some sheep but none of them were the precious triplets !
Sharon - they are diagonal from Christiana Campbell’s Tavern - at the corner of Nicholson and Waller. Another landmark is the Capitol. This little pasture is behind it - to the far left!
Thank you very much, I am honored that my names were chosen. I can’t wait to meet the babies in July!
Great names!
Trish - congratulations, again! We hope you enjoy your vacation with us. Even if these triplets have moved to another pasture, Elaine says we’re expecting another round of lambs in May so you should still be able to see some of the babies throughout the Historic Area!
Congratulations. Names are wonderful and meaningful.
Congratulations on choosing the winning names! They are perfect! We had to the joy of visiting these three precious babes today. Cuteness overload!!! Karen, Virginia Beach
Outstanding! Can’t wait to see them in October.
Love the new names. They’re perfect!!! Looking forward to next year.
Thank you, Gail. It was a tough decision! There were so many wonderful (and creative) suggestions.