Most popular male, female and famous horse names

Published: 18 May 2020

Most popular male, female and famous horse names

As you already know, horses are beautiful and majestic creatures. They create special bonds between their own kind and their owners. If you have decided you want to get a horse (good choice!) then choosing their name is the next big thing.

We recommend spending some time with your new companion, see what personality traits they have, are they soft, goofy, energetic? Going for a ride will also help for inspiration, see if anything catches your eye within the nature around you.

If you’re still stuck, don’t fret! We have compiled a list of names for male, female horses and famous horse names.

Male horse names

President

For a horse who runs the place

Barley

A perfect name for a light brown coloured horse

Washington

Just like President – this name holds power and grace

King

Fit for a king

Jack

For a horse that is a jack of all trades

Alfie

Is he a bit of a ladies man? Alfie might just be the perfect name!

Charlie

Maybe you want more of a human name for your horse?

Bailey

Bailey means bailiff/steward

Albatross

Just like the albatross, this horse can go for miles

Ace

Because he’s just the best!

Apple

A bit of a different name – nonetheless still cute

Bandit

Is he a bit cheeky? This name might just suit him perfectly

Beau

Short for beautiful

Braveheart

Only for the brave!

Champion

Is he a winner – this name could be perfect for him

Colonel

For the one who calls the shots

Felix

Felix means happy or lucky

Midnight

Perfect for a horse who has a coat as dark as midnight

Prince Charming

For a gentleman through and through

Rusty ​

Perfect name for a chestnut coloured horse

Female horse names

Lady

For a horse who is just the perfect little lady

Lily

Named after the beautiful flower

Daisy

Again, named after the sweet flower

Rosemary

A fragrant evergreen herb

Bonnie

Perfect for a cheeky missy

Lovely

Is she just the nicest horse ever?

Star

The one who shines the brightest

Sunshine

The horse that brightens up everyone’s day

Willow

Willow means slender and graceful, just like the willow tree’s branches and tress

Misty

Lovely name for a grey horse

Honey

As sweet as honey

Coco

Perfect for a darker coloured horse

Annie

English origin meaning grace

Luna

Luna (goddess) is the divine embodiment of the Moon

Magic

Is she perfect and almost ethereal looking?

Whisper

Perfect for a quieter/shy horse

Bella

Bella is related to the Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese and Latin words for beautiful

Asia

In Arabic the meaning of the name Asia is: Lively and the rising sun

Athena

Athena is the Goddess of War

Dreamer ​

Is her head in the clouds?

Famous horse names

Black Beauty

One of the best horse films about a beautiful black stallion

Spirit

A lovely animated film about a wild stallion who travels across the frontiers of the Old West

Flicka

A story about love and strength

Pegasus

A mythical winged horse and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology

Alfonso

Just like the King Alfonso

Blackjack

He was the riderless horse in more than 1,000 Armed Forces Full Honors Funerals

Ginger

A companion of Black Beauty, she is named for her chestnut color and her habit of biting.

Joey

From the emotional film War Horse

Merrylegs

Merrylegs is the third horse in the happy little Birtwick trio that includes Black Beauty and Ginger.

Pilgirmage

Pilgrimage was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old she was only defeated once and won the Dewhurst Plate.

Gulliver

Like the racehorse

Silver Blaze

The Adventure of Silver Blaze was one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories

Arod

In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, Arod is played by a white stallion named Percy

Dover

Like the big white horse made out of chalk in Dover

Flash

A brilliant 1997 film

Maximus

A palace horse for the Royal Guard in the Disney film Tangled

Philip

Philip was a talking Narnian horse, who served Aslan and his army during the Winter Revolution

Silver

Silver is the Lone Ranger’s great white stallion

Angus

Angus is a Shire horse who is Merida’s faithful companion in the Disney film Brave

Bullseye ​

Woody’s horse in the Toy Story films

 

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