250+ Awesome Horse & Racehorse Names
Horses are one of the most majestic creatures to ever run on this planet. If you have ever been up close to one, you would know just what I’m talking about. If you’ve ever ridden on a horse, then you know all about the amazing bond that can exist between human and equine.
It’s almost as if they can understand you, and you can understand them once you get to know a new horse. There is this communication that cannot be heard, rather it is understood.
While you’re brushing their mane, feeding them their favorite treats, and talking into their ear, they snort back at you out of acknowledgement and pure pleasure. There’s just nothing like it!
Choosing the Right Name
Horses all have very different personalities, so when you take a deep look into those sweet, pretty eyes, what do you see?
Using their personalities can really help when trying to think of perfect horse names. Really pay close attention to their behavior and mannerisms, the noises they make, how they respond to you, and so on.
If you need some inspiration for horse names and you have already established a riding bond with the horse, saddle up and giddy up! Free your mind on a horse ride, let the breeze flow through your hair, cuddle that sweet horse closely while the mane brushes your cheek; the name will come to you...
Or...
You can browse through this giant list of horse name ideas!
Male Horse Names
Stallions are majestic animals who deserve a classic, masculine name. Think big, think brave, and think strong!
Male Horse Names
President
| Sheriff
| Deputy
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|---|---|---|
Lucky
| Pecos
| Colt
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Horseshoe
| Barley
| Bronco
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Blazer
| Wilbur
| Buck
|
Franklin
| Kentucky
| Trigger
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Blacksmith
| Buckeye
| Bolt
|
Washington
| Connecticut
| Ironclad
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King
| Jockey
| Clydesdale
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Wrangler
| Jupiter
| Tennessee
|
Texas
| Diesel
| Tank
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Colorado
| Ridgeline
| Quarterback
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Shoelace
| Colonel
| Lincoln
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Steeltoe
| Officer
| Rushmore
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Female Horse Names
Horses are beautiful, elegant creatures, so when choosing a name for your mare, focus on the things that are most beautiful... Flowers are a good place to start.
Female Horse Names
Marigold
| Sapphire
| Pearl
|
|---|---|---|
Hayley
| Ellie
| Peanut
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River
| Marmalade
| Nutmeg
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Piper
| Gypsy
| Butterscotch
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Clover
| Sadie
| Sassy
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Bailey
| Skydancer
| Daisy
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Strawberry
| Kennedy
| Morgan
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Nightmare
| Magnolia
| Mustang Sally
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Hollyhock
| Aster
| Molly
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Willow
| Meadow
| Ladybird
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Carolina
| Wisteria
| Cherish
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Rosette
| Midsummer
| Amethyst
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Eleanor
| Juliet
| Jasmine
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Velvet
| Big Mama
| Temperance
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Racehorse Names
Not all horses are as fast as these famous Kentucky Derby winners, but they certainly can inspire you to think of a name fit for a champion!
Kentucky Derby Racehorse Names
Sir Barton
| Gallant Fox
| Omaha
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|---|---|---|
Big Brown
| Barbaro
| Secretariat
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War Admiral
| Canonero II
| Unbridled
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Grindstone
| War Emblem
| Joe Cotton
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Jet Pilot
| Apollo
| Buchanan
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Lord Murphy
| Lieut. Gibson
| His Eminence
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Elwood
| Wintergreen
| Flying Ebony
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Exterminator
| Whirlaway
| Twenty Grand
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Stone Street
| American Pharoah
| Judge Himes
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Citation
| Seattle Slew
| Assault
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Famous Horse Names
Whether they were part of an animated cartoon or a classic film, these famous fictional horses were awesome, just like their names!
Famous Horse Names from TV and Film
Shadowfax
| Roheryn
| Flame
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|---|---|---|
Flicka
| Rocket
| Black Beauty
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Spirit
| Artax
| Dover
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Angus
| Maximus
| Cochise
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Hidalgo
| Gunpowder
| Lucky Number Slevin
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Pepper
| Li'l Sebastian
| Mister Ed
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Pokey
| Silver
| Wildfire
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Bullseye
| Khan
| Captain
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Pegasus
| Ringo
| Pie-O-My
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Champian
| Scout
| Fury
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Funny Horse Names
Anyone who has ever owned a horse knows that they can have big, funny personalities! Embrace their 'goofballness' with a one of these amusing monikers!
Funny Horse Names
Gomer
| Donkey
| Radio Flyer
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|---|---|---|
Hoofer
| Lostma Cowboy
| Klip Klop
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Foalovit
| Clodhopper
| Waffle House
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Ed
| Bartholomew
| LumberJack
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Bucktooth
| Loco
| Sir Topham Hatt
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General Tso
| Carrots
| Hall & Oats
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Overbite
| Sprinkles
| Bandito
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Lollygagger
| Heisenberg
| Hemi
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Frankenstein
| Horsepower
| Moose
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Bing Bong
| Rainbow Unicorn
| Rusty Saddle
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Transmission
| Crouching Tiger
| Cowboy
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Jalopy
| Stable Boy
| Foxtrot
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Native American Indian Horse Names
Horses were brought to America by the Spanish in the 1600s, and spread through the plains. They revolutionized life for Native American tribes, making hunting, traveling, and trading much faster and easier.
Native American Indian Horse Names
Lakota
| Sitting Bull
| Tonto
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|---|---|---|
Crazy Horse
| Pocahontas
| Sacagawea
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Cheyenne
| Red Cloud
| Chief
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Geronimo
| Apache
| Navajo
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Comanche
| Squanto
| Cherokee
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Onatah
| Iroquois
| Pelipa
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Souix
| Of the Wind
| Star Dancer
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Suni
| Dakota
| Nevada
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Sequoia
| White Hawk
| Running River
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Alcohol-Inspired Horse Names
Because why not? Many of these alcohol-inspired names easily fit the criteria of a horse name, while their novelty makes them particularly amusing!
Horse Names Inspired by Alcohol
Anheuser
| Amaretto
| Schnaps
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|---|---|---|
Sam Adams
| Black and Tan
| Whisky Sour
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Old Fashioned
| Rusty Nail
| Irish Car Bomb
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Riesling
| Godfather
| Yuengling
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Crown Royal
| Guinness
| Gold Rush
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Boilermaker
| Stout
| Lager
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Irish Red
| Dos Equis
| Hot Toddy
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Mint Julep
| Pale Ale
| Tequila Sunrise
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Cabernet
| Bloody Mary
| Highball
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Boulevardier
| Margarita
| Grey Goose
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Moonshine
| Barcardi
| Jack
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Unique Horse Names
While many of the names on this page are unique, these ones are inspired by the animal itself, and the sound it makes!
Unique Names Inspired by Horses Themselves
Chardonneigh
| Shaneighneigh
| Galloper
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|---|---|---|
Neighme
| Noneighme
| Gallo
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Neighzle
| Hoofington
| Equus
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Funneigh
| Trotter
| Marey
|
Neighbor
| Trotti
| Filly
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Let Your Horse Choose His Own Name
Horses are smart, but they probably won't be telling you directly which name they like best... however there are some fun ways to get them involved in the naming process. You'll be able to say "My horse chose his/her own name!' and will make for a great story to share!
Munching Carrots
Tie a string with a name on it to the top of each carrot, then offer them to your horse. Whichever carrot he or she crunches down on first is the winner.
Floating Balloons
Write down names on strips of paper and place one in each balloon. Blow up the balloons with helium and tie them to the fence. Then get your horse to poke a balloon with it's nose. Cut the string and watch it float away. Repeat until there is only one balloon left. Pop the balloon to reveal the winning name.
Horsing Around
You've seen those videos of horses playing with giant balls, right? Have some hoola hoops laid out around the paddock, each one designating a different name. Toss the horse the ball and see which hoop it gets closest to and choose that name.
