100+ Horse Names That Are Perfect for Your New Best Friend

Popular horse names are usually inspired by famous books, movies, TV series, or famous racehorses. You probably must have heard some of these names before. Here are some of the popular horse names to consider for your new buddy.

1. Boots

Many horses have white leg markings called stockings. For a cute horse name, you can consider boots.

2. Brownie

A sweet little dessert name for your sweetest brown beauty. 

3. Billy

A simple and common name for a horse is Billy. Famous due to the Old Billy The Barge Horse.

4. Sugar

Sugar is a nice name for a horse as they are sweet and addictive as sugar.

5. Cash

Horses can be expensive to purchase. They are as valuable as hard cash.

6. Chance

Chance represents luck in our lives. Only lucky people get to own a horse.

7. Rebel

Rebel is a strong name for your horse. This name suits best for those horses with an attitude.

8. Star

A beautiful name for your horse can be a star. They have a twinkly eye like a star.

9. Lucky

Similar to chance, lucky has the same meaning to be named for a horse.

10. Black Beauty

This common name is perfect for your beautiful black horse.

11. Dakota

Another famous name in this list is Dakota. This is a great nickname for a horse.

12. Magic

Magic is a majestic name for a majestic animal.

13. Joy

If you find happiness in riding a horse, then the name Joy suits you the best.

14. Brandy

Based on liquor, Brandy is for a horse with a brunette coat. It is also known as 'bay'.

15. Fury

This mighty name for horse suits your big athletic horse that likes to run a lot.

16. Willow

Willow symbolizes the ability to withstand loss, hardship, and difficult emotions.

17. Jasper

Jasper is a masculine name for a male horse that symbolizes treasure.

18. Spirit

This majestic creature embodies the spiritual power of freedom and independence. It's a good name for a horse.

19. Cinnamon

This name is derived from a food spice that adds flavor to dishes. Your horse adds flavor to your life.

20. Dusty

A rough horse name that likes to play and fool around a lot.

21. King

A royal name for a royal friend, King is a nice name for a horse.

22. Ranger 

Ranger name means a forest guardian. It is a nice name for a horse that likes to run in the woods.

 23. Scout

This is a beautiful name for a horse that excels in many competitions.

24. Rose

This beautiful name suits your beautiful female horse. When we hear rose, we automatically relate to beauty.

25. Snowball

A cute name for a white and beautiful horse that resembles a snowball.

Now, here is a list of a few male horse names that perfectly fit your athletic and strong horse. Calling your horse by any of these names will add extra flavor to their personality.

26. Albert

Albert means noble, famous, or bright. This name is also shared by many famous people.

27. Benjamin

Just like Albert, this name is also shared by many famous men.

28. Al

Al is a short version of the name Albert. It is a cute way of referencing the other name.

29. Chuck

Chuck is a nickname for Charles. It represents freedom.

30. Angus

This beautiful name means 'one choice'. It is a good choice for a horse name.

31. Benny

It is derived from a Latin name that translates to 'blessed.' As they say, count your blessings every day.

32. Cooper

This is an English male name given to a 'barrel maker.' Cooper is a common name even for humans.

33. Dennis

It is a boy's name from a Greek origin. Dennis means a 'flower of Dionysus.'

34. Donnie

If you are searching for a mighty horse name, you might want to consider Donnie. It means the ruler of the world.

35. Edward

It is inspired by the old English word 'Ead' that meant fortune or wealth.

36. Jameson

This British-inspired boy name means 'the son of James'.

37. Percy

This is a perfect name for a war horse name which means 'one who pierces the valley.' 

38. Ollie

This Latin name means 'Olive tree.' This horse name can be used for both male and female horses.

39. Tucker

The name Tucker is an uncommonly cool name for a horse that has a lot of personality.

40. Trigger

This name is derived from a Gun. Someone fond of guns can name their horse Trigger.

41. Franklin

Derived from an English word Franklin means a free man. Horses are known to be a free-spirited animal.

42. Tank

A heavy name for a big athletic horse. This is a uniquely chosen name for a horse.

43. Stewie

The name Stewie is an American-origin name that means Steward of the Castle.

44. Sheldon

This is a gender-neutral British name that means 'steeped valley.'

45. Traveler

A unique and fun horse name is Traveler. Horses were used as a mode of transportation for the longest period.

Are you thinking of what to name your gorgeous-looking female horses? Here, we have listed beautiful and fun names that suit your female horses. 

46. Bella

Bella is a feminine Latin origin name that translates to 'beautiful.'

47. Rosie

Derived from the word rose, Rosie is a nice nickname for a horse.

48. Autumn

This is a fall-inspired nickname for a horse that usually has coats like the color of fallen leaves.

49. Annabelle

This Hebrew origin name means 'beauty' or 'favored grace.'

50. Jasmine

This beautiful flower-based name will add more grace to your gorgeous horse.

51. Lady Bird

Ladybird is a nice little name for a cute female horse with a bird-like personality.

52. Marigold

Another flower-based nickname for a horse with a lot of grace and beauty.

53. Meadow

Meadow is a nature-inspired female horse name that means 'vegetation' or 'grass'

54. Nancy

Nancy is a traditional girl name with a traditional undertone. Nancy means 'grace.'

55. Eleanor

Another inspiring name for a horse is Eleanor. This name translates to 'shining light.'

56. Flo

Flo is a short form of flower. There are a lot of flower-based names to choose for your female horse.

57. Hailey

Hailey is a British name that means hay's meadow. It is a trending name for a female.

58. Lucy

A common horse's name is Lucy. Lucy means light.

59. Jenny

Another beautiful name for a horse can be Jenny. Jenny is a pet name of Jennifer, which means 'lady of the people.'

60. Juliet

A romance-inspired nickname for a female horse if you love her dearly.

61. Martha

Martha means 'Lady.' It is a name for a horse with a lady-like attitude.

62. Piper

Piper is a pipe player or a flute player. This melodious name symbolizes your poetic relationship with your horse.

63. Queen

 This name for a gracious horse does not need any explanation.

64. Rosebud

The bud of a rose describes a new life about to blossom into a beautiful person.

65. Valerie

It is a female name that translates to 'brave' or 'strong.' A Perfect name for a horse that is powerful and healthy.

This list contains horse names that have achieved great things in the past. They are perfectly suitable for those horses used in horse racing. These racehorse-inspired names are the most creative horse names.

66. Jet Pilot

This name is inspired by the speed of a jet. Jet pilot is a cool nickname for your speedy horse.

67. American Pharaoh

This real-life racehorse won the American Triple Crown and Breeders Cup classic in 2015.

68. Big Brown

This horse's name is for a big brown muscular racehorse.

69. Sir Barton

Sir Barton is a thoroughbred racehorse that won the first-ever American Triple Crown.

70. Apollo

This is another famous champion racehorse that won the Kentucky Derby in 1882. This name can inspire your horse to achieve the same feat as well.

71. Seabiscuit

Another on the list of winners racehorse is Seabiscuit. It surprised everyone after 17 losses and went on to win a series of matches against all odds.

72. Canonero II

It translates to 'Gunner II'. This horse was a Venezuelan champion racehorse.

73. Gallant Fox

This famous red-headed horse was a winner of a  Belmont Stakes.

74. Omaha

Omaha won his 9 out of 22 career races. It was also a thoroughbred American racehorse.

75. Wintergreen

This racehorse was famous for winning the 1909 Kentucky Derby and being the first horse bred in Ohio.

76. Twenty Grand

This was the 52-ranked racehorse among the top hundred during the 20th century. It is an innovative horse name.

77. War Emblem

This 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness stakes champion horse has a unique name.

78. Joe Cotton

Another thoroughbred American racehorse is famous for winning the 1885 Kentucky Derby. Joe Cotton is a good name for a horse.

79. Secretariat

Also known as Big Red, this racehorse was the ninth winner of the American Triple Crown. It still holds the fastest time recorded in the competition.

80. Whirlaway

It was an American thoroughbred racehorse champion who was the fifth winner of the American Triple Crown.

This list contains random horse name ideas that are cool and different. These name options are well-thought-out for your silky and fast friend.

81. Toffee

A dark or chocolate-colored horse can be named a toffee.

82. Ebony

A deep black wood is called ebony and has a Latin origin. This is a perfect name for a black shining horse.

83. Jaguar

Like a dark black jungle predator, it is a deadly horse name.

84. Pepper

This can be a spicy female horse name that originated from 'Hot Spice.' This name will suit your grey-colored horse.

85. Nutmeg

This is a brown-colored horse name that means an aromatic spice used in cooking.

86. Arya

Based on the web series Game Of Thrones, Arya Stark used to ride a mysterious white horse.

87. Blondie

A great name for a horse sporting a golden mane. 

88. Night Rider

Dark Horse can be named Night Rider. This is a fun horse name.

89. BoJack

This funny horse's name is inspired by the cartoon TV show BoJack Horseman.

90. Bucky 

It refers to when a horse lowers its head and kicks their back legs into the air.

91. Rusty

This cute name is suitable for brown or chestnut-colored male horses.

92. Ferrari

We all know Ferraris are famous and fast. This name reference is ideal for our speedster horse.

93. Flames

This name itself speaks fire. It suits best for horses with a red warm coat.

94. Goliath

It is more suitable for big horse breeds like Clydesdales that can reach up to 2400 pounds.

95. Honey

The sweetest name for your new best friend. The name honey speaks of a sweet bond between yourself and the horse.

96. Luna

Luna means moon in Latin. A perfectly fitting horse name for a white female horse.

97. Marshall

This old Scottish horse name means love of horses.

98. Noir

Noir means black in French. This name is for your black beautiful horse.

99. Ryder

Another cool name based on riding for your horse is Ryder. This makes a lot of sense as you use them for riding.

100. Smokey

This is a classic horse name for black and grey horses. This name does not go out of style.

101. Thunder

This name is a strong name for a racehorse. Even though they are scared of an actual thunder this name for a horse is perfection.

102. Troy

This name carries a historical value. It is based on an ancient tale.

103. Victory

Victory is one of the inspiring names for horses. It can be used for both genders.

104. Wings

This is a name that is tailor-made for a fast horse. They are so fast at times it feels like flying.

105. Wildfire

According to American mythology, it is the name of a ghost horse. A cool name for your horse.