The Kona Historical Society needs help naming a new member of its family.

A 6-month-old female donkey arrived Tuesday to Kona Coffee Living History Farm, the society’s 5.5-acre historic farm in Captain Cook.

She is the result of the society’s first-ever crowdfunding campaign, which sought a companion for the farm’s 30-year-old donkey, Charlie.

The baby donkey was donated by Yamagata Farms, a South Kona family farm started in 1898.

She will undergo training to eventually demonstrate some of the jobs donkeys performed on coffee farms in the early 20th century, such as hauling coffee and other farm goods.

But first, she needs a name, and on Tuesday, the five finalist names were chosen by a committee:Florence (“Flo”)Nominated by John Gavelek, Cathy Watkins, Terri Olsem, Balbi Brooks, and Leilehua Yuen

Kona’s coffee farm donkeys are known worldwide as “Kona Nightingales” for their distinctive “song.” Another famous Nightingale is Florence Nightingale, a social reformer and founder of modern nursing. Perhaps the new donkey will demonstrate the same compassion as her human Nightingale predecessor.LucyNominated by Mary K. Soria and and Jody Holman Webster

In Charles Shultz’s beloved comic strip “Peanuts,” Lucy van Pelt is one of Charlie Brown’s closest friends. She’s often temperamental, bossy, and opinionated … which happens to be a pretty good description for a stubborn donkey as well! Hopefully, our Charlie will find the new donkey’s advice a little more useful that what can be found at Lucy van Pelt’s Psychiatric Booth.ManiniNominated by Lindsay Sieberg

Manini are small fish that can be found in Hawaii’s coral reefs and are a favorite among local kupuna. They are distinctive for their narrow black stripes, similar to the stripe on our donkeys’ shoulders. To avoid predators, manini live in large schools. With the addition of the new donkey, we’re happy to have our own “school” – or herd – of donkeys.MeleNominated by Cindy Wittemore, Ashley Chamberlain, Donna S. Starr, and Jiraphon G

“Many Kona coffee farmers used Mele as their name for female donkeys,” says Miki Izu, a local kupuna and long-time coffee farmer. Mele also refers to the chants, poems, and songs of Native Hawaiians. Maybe the new donkey’s braying song will remind us of Kona’s rich traditions.ShizuNominated by Pixie Navas and Leslie Christman

In Japanese, “shizu” means quiet and clear, and is the nickname for a few of Kona’s residents. Shizuka Uchida was a proud daughter of the Kona Coffee Living History Farm’s founding family. Shizuko Teshima was a long-lived, devoted businesswoman who established Kona’s famed Teshima’s Restaurant. Shizu Kahikina was a dedicated woman who worked on Pu`u Wa`awa`a Ranch. The name Shizu is a testament to Kona’s humble and hardworking women.

Now you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite name by making a $1 donation at the farm or on Kona Historical Society’s website. There is no limit to the number of times you can vote.

All donations will be used for the support and care of animals at the farm. Any donations in excess will go towards supporting Kona Historical Society’s educational programs and other needs.

Voting closes on Monday, Feb. 27, and the donkey will be named on Wednesday, March 1.