Horses have been our steeds, our helpers, and our companions for many, many centuries, and they’ve won a special place in the hearts of humans the world over. Anyone fortunate enough to own or care for a horse (such as yourself) understands how precious and soulful these beautiful animals truly are. Your horse deserves a name that reflects their unique beauty and personality, and since horses can live well into their 30s, that name needs to hold up against the tests of time as well.
Fortunately, over the many millennia humans and horses have lived side by side, we’ve come up with countless beautiful, awe-inspiring, and straight-up cool horse names that go from best horse names to fantasy horse names to cowboy horse names and even classic and elegant horse names. So, no matter if you have a swift, agile racehorse, a sleepy, mellowed-out mare, or a miniature horse we can help you find the perfect name to suit your cute pet horse.
Classic and Elegant Horse Names
What makes a “classic” horse name can vary widely between cultures, but we think this list encompasses at least a few of the best horse names. From names borrowed from famous fictional horses to endearing, homey nicknames full of pastoral charm, these timeless horse names are fit for mares, stallions, and foals alike!
- Blossom
- Leroy
- Cisco
- Pinto
- Thunderbolt
- Beau
- Torrent
- Stepper
- Misty
- Spirit
- Flicka
- Dixon
- Dorado
- Stardust
- Butch
- Napoleon
- Daisy
- Florian
- Whinney
- Bandit
- Merry
- Arroyo
- Zephyr
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Beauty
- Emperor
- Boxer
- Duke
- Molly
- Louisa
- Destiny
- Frost
- Callie
- Mystery
- Goliath
- Buck
- Dancer
Cool Cowboy-Inspired Horse Names
Without horses, cowboy culture as we know it would never have existed. What’s a cowboy (or cowgirl) without a valiant steed to ride on? Most of these cowboy-inspired names were borrowed from the iconic Wonder Horses, the famous equine companions of cowboy movie stars and Western icons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We bet a few of them will probably ring a bell if you’re a classic cowboy movie buff!
- Feather
- Loco
- Cochise
- Black Jack
- Cactus
- Amigo
- Raider
- Thunder
- Rush
- Dollor
- Fritz
- Silver
- Comet
- Falcon
- White Eagle
- White Flash
- King
- Baron
- Starlight
- Topper
- Tony
- Ringeye
- Champion
- Mutt
- Black Diamond
- Scout
- Raider
- Shamrock
- Lightning
- Dice
- Pie
- Tarzan
- Buttermilk
- Sonny
- Rebel
- Silver Bullet
- Cyclone
- Knight
Fantasy and Mythical Horse Names
As much as horses have shaped the course of human history from its very beginning, it’s no surprise that they’re highly venerated in our mythologies and folklore. This list is comprised of both legendary mythical horse names from mythologies around the world and fantasy horse names from fictional works like The Lord of the Rings, The Legend of Zelda, and more.
- Skinfaxi
- Nuckelavee
- Asfaloth
- Bayard
- Falhofnir
- Sterope
- Dub Sainglend
- Arroch
- Balius
- Phaetheon
- Tikbalang
- Rocinante
- Qianlima
- Arondiel
- Achilles
- Dyaus
- Hengroen
- Hippocampus
- Pegasus
- Enbarr
- Windfola
- Argo
- Bucephalus
- Shadowfax
- Sir Chess
- Gullfaxi
- Llamrei
- Xanthos
- Puca
- Roheryn
- Epona
- Liath Macha
- Snowmane
- Equuleus
- Hrimfaxi
- Artax
- Keshi
- Red Hare/Chi Tu
Black Horse Names
From The Black Stallion to Black Beauty, black horses have entranced us with their unique air of mystery and magic. These elegant black horse names are as dark as midnight, as smooth as velvet, and full of enchanting charm.
- Midnight
- Noir
- Black Gold
- Kali
- Nyeusi
- Schwartz
- Gunpowder
- Eclipse
- Ghost
- Mortis
- Karuppu
- Black Beauty
- Phantom
- Onyx
- Velvet
- Specter
- Aswad
- Hitam
- Zorro
- Stormy
- Dracula
- Shade
- Raven
- Nero
- Twilight
- Diablo
- Shadow
- Kuro
- Omega
- Demon
- Hades
- Dragon
- Shadowmere
- Nova
- Soot
- Persephone
- Chernobog
- Obsidian
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White Horse Names
A pure white horse is a rare but beautiful sight, and is worthy of a marvelous, magical name to fit their unique coat. Whether your horse is a “true white” horse or merely has a pale coat, these bright and beautiful names will fit them just the same.
- Nimbus
- Hikari
- Yuki
- Elsa
- Apollo
- Sirius
- Angelica
- Bai
- Avalon
- Solas
- Stella
- Diamond
- Pearl
- Luna
- Akira
- Phoenix
- Alba
- Aurora
- Opal
- Frost
- Sunshine
- Cloud
- Anwar
- Noor
- Ivory
- Bianca
- Chantilly
- Tsuki
- Bialy
- Darius
- Lux
- Shiro
- Crystal
- Cielo
- Beyaz
- Orion
- Bolt
- Arjun
Chestnut Horse Names
The rich, comforting beauty of a chestnut horse’s red-brown coat is a sight for sore eyes. These elegant horses need no help standing out from the crowd, but a stylish name befitting their beautiful coat couldn’t hurt!
- Marron
- Whiskey
- Autumn
- Acorn
- Chestnut
- Magpie
- Ginger
- Applejack
- Forest
- Hawk
- Copper
- Robin
- Nutmeg
- Henna
- Umber
- Bloom
- Hawthorne
- Sienna
- Blaze
- Bruin
- Dunn
- Rusty
- Tobacco
- Magnolia
- Ruby
- Rojo
- Chili
- Paprika
- Caramel
- Mars
- Latte
- Cafe
- Fury
- Hazel
- Sorrel
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa
- Brandy
- Pepper
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Dappled Horse Names
Dapples can add extra color and beauty to your horse’s coat, and while dappling is partially caused by genetics, they’re also considered a sign of good health and nutrition in horses! If your horse has a dappled, freckled, or speckled coat, then consider some of these fun and fabulous names for them:
- Fleck
- Dottie
- Dapple
- Jasmine
- Polka
- Comet
- Sparky
- Starburst
- Tinkerbell
- Kaleidoscope
- Pollock
- Confetti
- Popcorn
- Bubbles
- Checkers
- Apache
- Paloma
- Marble
- Sprinkle
- Galaxy
- Hidalgo
- Athena
- Palomino
- Cheetah
- Moonshine
- Speckle
- Domino
- Boba
- Mosaic
- Dusty
- Freckle
- Adobe
- Rainbow
- Patchouli
- Poppy
- Tora
- Powder
- Blizzard
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