Here Are the Best Horse Names for Your New Pony Pal

People often say dogs are a man’s best friend, but horse around the ranch for a day, and your opinion is sure to change! Ree Drummond’s evolving relationship with horses is a case in point.

The self-proclaimed “non-horsey girl” found an unexpected ally in Ladd’s horse, L.B. (short for Little Buddy,) who has lived on the ranch for the past 23 years—almost as long as Ree has! “There is something unquestionably spiritual about the magnificent beasts,” Ree wrote in a blog post. “They have personalities and quirks, and sometimes they're very funny.” Sounds like the ultimate “Little Buddy,” if we’ve ever heard of one!

Like the many members of the Drummond family, the horses on the Drummond ranch have names that fit their unique personalities and quirks. Take Ladd’s main horse, Snip, named for the white snip on his nose, for one. While the best horse names can describe its physical characteristics, they’re more than just labels—they're declarations of character, heritage, and the bond between horse and rider!

Whether your stallion is more of a fiery Forte or Trigger or a gentle River or Bluebell, there are horse names on this list that fit every steed. There are even plenty of racehorse names and famous horse names from pop culture, like Secretariat and Seabiscuit, that pay homage to some of those world-famous horses. Read on for more of the best horse names that are sure to leave a hoofprint on your heart!

Boy Horse Names

• L.B. (Little Buddy)

• Bandit

• Thunder

• Scout

• Rowdy

• Cash

• Levi

• Fury

• Tex

• Winston

• Finn

• Jasper

• Colt

• Ryder

• Blaze

• Shadow

• Duke

• Maverick

• Tucker

• Blue Jeans

• Dash

• Jax

• Ranger

• Storm

• Teddy

• Boone

• Dusty

• Felix

• Gatsby

• Chip

• Elvis

• Russell

• Leo

• Billy

• Harley

• Ace

• Tank

• Gus

• Champ

• Rusty

• Bo

• Buddy

• Trigger

• Oakley

• Pal

• Amigo

• Ed
  

Girl Horse Names

• Rosebud

• Dolly

• Lady

• Nelly

• Molly

• Dakota

• Penny

• Wanda

• Rosie

• Pearl

• Star

• Ruby

• Sunny

• Juliet

• Lucy

• Navy

• Chica

• Willow

• Magic

• River

• Meadow

• Juliet

• Ellie

• Daisy

• Berta

• Princess

• Dixie

• Eve

• Sienna

• Fancy

• Orion

• Traveller

• Jewel

• Betsy

• Belle

• Flo

• Piper

• Wynonna

• Fiona

• Muriel

• Big Mama

• Sadie

• Carolina

• Esmerelda

• Snowball

Unique Horse Names

• Camelot

• Zelda

• Marengo

• Quincy

• Clover

• Wilbur

• Bluebell

• Dallas

• Pandora

• Rocco

• Moon

• Noir

• Beau

• Hoover

• Saint

• Graze

• Domino

• Snip

• Peso

• Rio

• Blue

• Phoenix

• Moxie

• Houdini

• Rebel

• Cupid

• Sparky

• Kasida
  

Racehorse Names

• Apollo

• Kelso

• Seabiscuit

• Black Caviar

• Eclipse

• Winx

• American Pharoah

• Citation

• Zenyatta

• Forte

• Justify

• Churchill

• Ladybird

• Barbaro

• Wisteria

• Frankel
  

Horse Names Inspired by Food

• Toffee

• Mocha

• Cinnamon

• Whiskey

• Nutmeg

• Brandy

• Ginger

• Honey

• Turnip

• Tootsie

• Marmalade

• Peanut

• Sugar

• Beans

• Strawberry

• Brownie

• Nacho

• Pepper

• Kahlua

• Biscuit

• Bagel
  

Famous Horse Names from TV and Film

• Spirit

• Shadowfax

• Black Beauty

• Wildfire

• Li'l Sebastian

• Silver

• Pegasus

• Hidalgo

• Cisco

• Ringo

• Flame

• Gunpowder

• Secretariat

• Rocket

• Dover

• Maximus

• Captain

• Flicka

• Cochise

• Roach

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