Horses are majestic, intelligent animals. Learn about the best horse names for beautiful, unique ideas for your new equine.
Congratulations on your new horse. You’re now one of the two million American households that own a horse.
Naming a horse can be exciting, challenging, and a great way to bond with them.
Consider your horse’s personality to come up with a unique name. You could take inspiration from literature, history, mythology, your favorite movie, or song.
The following is a collection of unique and beautiful horse names for your new equine friend.
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Male horse names
If you want to give your horse a male name, the following are the best male options.
Ace: If your horse is a winning stallion, give it this confidence-boosting name.
Alex: A Greek name meaning “defender of mankind,” a fitting choice for your favorite horse.
Alfie: An Old English name meaning “counsel” of “wise.”
Apache: Meaning “warrior” and “chief”, a fitting name for a Stallion.
Apollo: A masculine name meaning “destroyer” in Greek mythology.
Badger: An English name meaning “traveling peddler.”
Bandit: An American name meaning “thief,” perfect for a challenging horse that keeps you on your toes.
Barnaby: A version of Barbabas, a great option for a horse with plenty of energy.
Beamer: An Old English name meaning “trumpet player.”
Beast: A great option for a large, confident horse.
Billy: Inspired by Old Billy, the longest-living horse on record.
Blaze: A fitting option for a beautiful, chestnut-colored horse.
Blue: A great option for a blue roan.
Bo: A simple name for your new charismatic, equestrian friend.
Bob: Inspired by Old Bob, a driving horse used by Abraham Lincoln during his presidency of the United States.
Bolt: A fitting name for a fast horse, inspired by Usain Bolt.
Buddy: One of the most common horse names.
Buck: If your horse has a propensity to buck, this might be a fitting name.
Buster: A solid pick for a trusty horse inspired by Buster the Horse from Sesame Street.
Buzz: Short form of Busby, a word meaning to audibly vibrate. Also inspired by the American astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
Captain: A great option for a racehorse that deserves a name as cool as his speed and agility.
Chance: A celestial option for your first horse.
Charlie: In honor of Charlie Brown, this is a fun name for a brown horse.
Cocoa: A sweet option for a chocolate-brown companion.
Colt: A word used to describe a young male horse. Why not make it your horse’s name?
Comet: A celestial option for a speedy horse.
Cupid: You love your horse, give it a name that’s close to your heart.
Dale: Inspired by a rare pony breed in the mountains of England.
Domino: A perfect choice for a spotted horse with a playful personality.
Duke: Inspired by the American actor John Wayne’s horse.
Dusty: For a palomino horse with beauty and charm.
Ebony: An elegant name for a black horse.
Edward: Inspired by King Edward, an Olympic champion horse.
Elvis: Inspired by Elvis Presley, who owned around 20 horses during his lifetime.
Harley: Meaning “hare’s meadow” of British origin.
Harvey: A fitting name of Celtic origin meaning “battle worthy.” A great option for a horse with resilience and endurance.
Henrietta: A German name meaning “ruler of the household.”
Jack: A simple, cool option for your new equestrian friend.
Jasper: A trendy name meaning “treasurer” or “bringer of treasure.”
Jet: A speedy name for a high-speed running horse.
Kallippos: A Greek name meaning “beautiful horse.”
Major: A military name inspired by the significant role of horses in battles throughout history.
Napoleon: In honor of the French miliary leader who’s frequently depicted on his horse, Marengo.
Newton: A British name meaning “new town.”
Pirate: A fitting choise for a horse with patch marking around their eyes.
Randolph: An English name meaning “shielf” or “wolf”, a fitting name for a strong, protective horse.
Ranger: A classic equine name.
Rembrandt: An artistic pick for patterned coats. Rembrandt featured horses in his artwork.
Rio: A Spanish name meaning “from the river.”
Rocky: In honor of the American sports drama film.
Romeo: In honor of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Thunder: An American name meaning “loud noise in sky.”
Toby: A Hebrew name meaning “God is good.”
Whisper: If you have a great rapport with your horse, this name is a great option.
Willie: A German word meaning “resolute protector.”
Yoshi: Inspired by the well-known Yoshi, an ally of Mario in the video games by Nintendo.
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Female horse names
If you want to give your horse a female name, the following are the best feminine options.
1. Abby
2. Adelaide
3. Adira
4. Alani
5. Alexia
6. Amelia
7. Annabell
8. Annie
9. Anya
10. April
11. Arabella
12. Arwen
13. Athena
14. Autumn
15. Bailey
16. Beauty
17. Bella
18. Brandy
19. Brit
20. Bubbles
21. Buttercup
22. Cadence
23. Carolina
24. Centauride
25. Chai
26. Cheyenne
27. Cleo
28. Clover
29. Czarina
30. Daisy
31. Dakota
32. Demi
33. Dream
34. Duchess
35. Eden
36. Fancy
37. Freckles
38. Giada
39. Ginger
40. Gypsey
41. Honey
42. Isabelle
43. Jasmine
44. Jewel
45. Juliet
46. Khaleesi
47. Lady
48. Layla
49. Lily
50. Maggie
51. Melody
52. Millie
53. Misty
54. Molly
55. Mona
56. Montana
57. NaiNai
58. Nituna
59. Peggy
60. Rhonda
61. Rosemary
62. Rosie
63. Sally
64. Shelby
65. Shiloh
66. Star
67. Sugar
68. Swift
69. Willow
70. Winnie
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Gender-neutral horse names
If you want to give your horse a gender-neutral name, the following are the best options.
1. Apple
2. Arrow
3. Avenger
4. Babe
5. Bold
6. Brave
7. Bullet
8. Buttons
9. Challenger
10. Chili
11. Colorado
12. Constance
13. Cookie
14. Desert Gold
15. Dots N Dashes
16. Dreamer
17. Dusty
18. Firebolt
19. Flurry
20. Freckles
21. Ivory
22. Jamie
23. Jewel
24. Jigsaw
25. Lucky
26. Magic
27. Marshmallow
28. Midnight
29. Misty
30. Muffin
31. Night Raid
32. Noble
33. Nutmeg
34. Peanut
35. Pebbles
36. Pheonix
37. Rain
38. Raven
39. Rebel
40. Riley
41. Rocket
42. Royal
43. Ruby
44. Rush
45. Silver Spoon
46. Smartie
47. Spirit
48. Spot
49. Star Dancer
50. Stardust
51. Steel Dust
52. Storm Cat
53. Stormy
54. Sunny
55. Sunstorm
56. Sweets
57. Tater Trot
58. Trigger
59. Tornado
60. Trubel
61. Tsunami
62. Typhoon
63. Vancouver
64. Victory
65. Whiskers
66. Whisper
67. White Flash
68. Winning Colors
69. Wings
70. Wonder
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Best horse names by color
Naming your horse based on color is a great way to pick a unique name. Color names can be meaningful, creative, and easy to remember and help you bond with your horse.
It can also help differentiate your horse from other horses of the same breed or color.
Black horse names
1. Ash
2. Batman
3. Black Diamond
4. Blackberry
5. Blackjack
6. Carbon
7. Charcoal
8. Chez Noir
9. Coal
10. Cola
11. Crow
12. Dahlia
13. Dark Knight
14. Dracula
15. Ebony
16. Godiva
17. Graphite
18. Guinness
19. Licorice
20. Midnight
21. Nebula
22. Nero
23. Noir
24. Obsidian
25. Onyx
26. Oreo
27. Pepper
28. Phantom
29. Raven
30. Sable
31. Shadow
32. Smoke
33. Sooty
34. Storm
35. Twilight
36. Vader
37. Voldemort
38. VooDoo
39. Winchester
40. Zorro
Brown, Chestnut, Bay, and Sorrel horse names
1. Almond
2. Amber
3. Autumn
4. Bagel
5. Bean
6. Biscuit
7. Brown Sugar
8. Brownie
9. Cappuccino
10. Caramel
11. Cinnamon
12. Chestnut
13. Chocolate
14. Cocoa
15. Coconut
16. Coffee
17. Copper
18. Cora
19. Cookie
20. Cork
21. Diesel
22. Espresso
23. Fawn
24. Gingerbread
25. Hershey
26. Kahlua
27. Maple
28. Mocha
29. Mushroom
30. Nutella
31. Nutty
32. Peanut
33. Poppy
34. Roo
35. Rusty
36. Syrup
37. Teddy
38. Toffee
39. Walnut
40. Wheat
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Grey horse names
1. Angel
2. Annabelle
3. Arctic Star
4. Asher
5. Aurora
6. Blizzard
7. Breeze
8. Cloud
9. Crystal
10. Diamond
11. Dusty Moon
12. Earl
13. Ghost
14. Grayson
15. Greystone
16. Guinevere
17. Icicle
18. Luna
19. Misty
20. Moonshine
21. Moonwater
22. Nickle
23. Oscar
24. Pearl
25. Pegasus
26. Pewter
27. Phantom
28. Powder
29. Rain
30. River
31. Shades
32. Skyfall
33. Slate
34. Smoky
35. Snow
36. Snowstorm
37. Spirit
38. Steele
39. Stormy
40. Winter
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Palomino horse names
1. Almond Blonde
2. Aurelia
3. Aurora
4. Blondie
5. Butter
6. Butterscotch
7. Cappuccino
8. Cinderella
9. Custard
10. Daffodil
11. Dusty
12. Flame
13. Goldfish
14. Golden Ticket
15. Goldie
16. Goldie Locks
17. Honey
18. Latte
19. Malibu
20. Marigold
21. Mellow Yellow
22. Mustard
23. Nugget
24. Paloma
25. Peaches
26. Penny
27. Platinum
28. Rose Gold
30. Saffron
31. Sandy
32. Smiley
33. Sunburst
34. Sundrop
35. Sunflower
36. Sunny
37. Sunshine
38. Tawny
39. Yellow Flower
40. Zehavi
Good luck choosing the perfect name for your horse.
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