156 Popular Horse Names From Stately and Regal to Funny and Whimsical
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A horse is more than just a family pet. It's a cherished part of a family spanning generations, with a presence as large as its stately body. With a life expectancy up to about 30 years — or in some cases far more — a horse grows and evolves with a family, the bond growing ever stronger over a lifetime. So naming one is a weighty commitment. (It can be a fun challenge, too.) Looking for name inspiration? Our list of horse names is here to get you thinking.
What makes a good horse name is one that you just plain “like to say,” says Elizabeth Kaye McCall, author of The Tao of Horses: Exploring How Horses Guide Us on Our Spiritual Path and specialist in the horse industry. "Short — one- or two-syllable names — are easiest for horses and humans to learn."
Often, people choose popular horse names that derive from movies or TV shows — think Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Mister Ed, or even Twilight Sparkle (that last one's from My Little Pony, for the uninitiated). Some names are funny, and others are whimsical or otherwise unique.
Overall, McCall recommends steering clear of names based on passing fads and favors names that “have rhythm and tempo that’s easy to hear when spoken.” In the end, however, every family is different and every horse deserves the name that suits them best.
Our list of horse name ideas includes 156 suggestions for male horses and female horses, from traditional and regal to punchy and lighthearted. Happy naming!
Popular Horse Names
Buddy
Lady
Bella
Luna
Spirit
Ranger
Rusty
Ryder
Lady
Seabiscuit
Secretariat
Smoky
Bucky
Chief
Best Male Horse Names
Apollo
Blaze
Dusty
Beau
Barney
Philippe
Cash
Buster
Buck
Major
Maximus
Atlas
Boone
Wrangler
Spot
Ace
Angus
Alfonso
Ranchy
Champ
Black Jack
Charleston
Khan
Boots
Twain
Major
Rocky
Bronco
Davy
Orion
Majesty
Baron
Best Female Horse Names
Bianca
Sunny
Lola
Daisy
Pearl
Dotty
Honey
Zelda
Goldie
Fancy
Princess
Queenie
Nellie
Duchess
Willow
Dove
Cheyenne
Savannah
Luna
Indigo
Trixie
Black Beauty
Starlight
Sweat Pea
Ember
Rosebud
Dakota
Oakley
Sweetie
Tess
Ebony
Holly
Peaches
Fern
Blondie
Taffy
Athena
Sugar
Violet
Unique Horse Names
Unicorn
Pegasus
Hurricane
Copper
Victory
Troy
Rain
Bullseye
Traveler
Rome
Paris
London
Silver
Comet
Onyx
Thunder Bolt
Freckles
Jet
Lucky
Meadow
Frou Frou
Captain
Halo
Domino
Buttons
Glory
Obsidian
Huck
Juniper
Checkers
Eclipse
Shadow
Bronte
Brownie
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Templado
Moonlight
Nutmeg
Snowy
Gray
Mahogany
Mocha
Chestnut
Chisolm
Patches
Bonfire
Funny Horse Names
Sushi
Butters
Peanut
Bingo
Biggie Smalls
Tinkerbelle
Ninja
Forest Jump
Harry Trotter
Mane Event
Nugget
Dumpling
Biscuit
Muffin
Twilight Sparkle
Fluttershy
Mister Ed
Pumpkin
Bojack
Puddin
Boo Boo
Noodles
Peanut
Jolene
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