215 Perfect Horse Names for Your Colt, Filly or Racehorse

From classic and elegant to whimsical and fun, the perfect name for your male or female horse is waiting to be discovered. This extensive collection of over 215 unique horse names draws inspiration from colors (whether they're black, gray, chestnut, etc.), breeds, equestrian competitions, food and more. Whether looking for something cute and cuddly for your filly or cool, bold and majestic for your colt, there's a good name here for every type of horse.

Let your imagination run wild (like a pretty racehorse!) as you explore these one-of-a-kind ideas perfect for geldings, mares and stallions alike. 

Here are 215 fantastic horse name ideas. 

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Best Horse Names

• Thunder
• Spirit
• Misty
• Eclipse
• Dakota
• Bucephalus
• Silver
• Agrador
• Cash
• Flicka
• Blaze
• Wildfire
• Incitātus
• Buttercup
• Daisy
• Nugget
• Cinnamon
• Oreo
• Scout
• Lucky
• Beauty
• Liberty
• Maverick
• Champ
• Dusty
• Smokey
• Buddy
• Stormy
• Sundance
• Beau
• Angel
• Bandit
• Dancer
• Star
• Phoenix
• Bluebell
• Destiny
• Faith
• Freedom
• Serenity
• Jewel
• Justice
• Lancelot
• Major
• Noble
• Renegade
• Sassy
• Titan
• Dolly
• Stripes

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Color-Related Horse Names

• Raven
• Blaze
• Chestnut
• Dapple
• Eclipse
• Fawn
• Ginger
• Hazel
• Indigo
• Jasper
• Rusty
• Lilac
• Mahogany
• Nightshade
• Onyx
• Pinto
• Quartz
• Russet
• Sable
• Tawny
• Umber
• Vermilion
• Chartreuse
• Magenta
• Lemon Drop

Racehorse Names

• Blazing Speed
• Champagne Wishes
• Daring Destiny
• Emerald Flash
• Fiery Passion
• Galloping Glory
• Heavenly Strides
• Invincible Spirit
• Joyful Journey
• Kinetic Energy
• Lightning Blitz
• Majestic Maverick
• Noble Nobility
• Opal Odyssey
• Platinum Power
• Quantum Leap
• Radiant Rhythm
• Soaring Success
• Thundering Triumph
• Unforgettable Flair
• Victorious Valor
• Whirlwind Wonder
• Xcellent Xcitement
• Yearning for Youth
• Zestful Zephyr

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Bossy Horse Names

• Sir Stomps-A-Lot
• Princess Tude
• Supreme Ruler
• The Dictator
• Sergeant Snorty
• General Grumpington
• Queen Bossy Boots
• Drill Sergeant Neigh-Neigh
• Commander Clip-Clop
• Marshal Mane-Fluffer
• Overlord Oatsie
• Captain Carrot Chomper
• Admiral Apple Muncher
• Private Pasture-Pooper
• Major Manure-Maker
• Colonel Canter
• Corporal Carrots
• Sergeant Stable
• Lieutenant Lunge
• Ensign Ears
• Commandant Champ
• Brigadier Bray
• Field Marshal Fidgety
• Chief of Staff Chatterbox
• Vice Admiral Vanity

Silly Horse Names

• Mop Top
• Fluffy McFlufferson
• Hairy Harry
• Tangled Tornado
• Wild Thing
• Crazy Curls
• Wispy Waver
• Cotton Candy
• Zigzag Zany
• Woolly Bully
• Frizzy Lizzy
• Bed Head Betty
• Messy Missy
• Noodle Noggin
• Squiggly Squirt
• Spiky Spiffy
• Swirly Twirly
• Disco Inferno
• Poofy Patootie
• Wavy Gravy
• Funky Flaberdasher
• Whimsical Whisps
• Loopy Loops
• Tumbleweed Tammy
• Hairy Mary

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Horse Pair Names

• Tango & Cash
• Bonnie & Clyde
• Bert & Ernie
• Salt & Pepper
• Peanut Butter & Jelly
• Thunder & Lightning
• Ebony & Ivory
• Frick & Frack
• Cookies & Cream
• Laurel & Hardy
• Abbott & Costello
• Tom & Jerry
• Tina & Amy
• Simon & Garfunkel
• Batman & Robin
• Starsky & Hutch
• Fire & Ice
• Pinky & The Brain
• Mutt & Jeff
• Laverne & Shirley
• Lewis & Clark
• Mork & Mindy
• Biscuit & Gravy
• Sonny & Cher
• Romeo & Juliet

Food-Related Horse Names

• Apple Butter
• Blueberry Biscuit
• Carrot Cake
• Devil's Food
• Pancake
• Fruitcake
• Gingerbread
• Honeycomb
• Ice Cream Social
• Jelly Bean
• Key Lime Pie
• Lollipop
• Marshmallow
• Nacho Supreme
• Oatmeal Cookie
• Peanut Butter Cup
• Quesadilla
• Ravioli
• Snickerdoodle
• Treacle Tart
• Upside Down Cake
• Vanilla Bean
• Watermelon Slice
• Cupcake
• Yogurt Parfait

Cute Horse Names

• Sunshine
• Sugar
• Twinkles
• Flutter
• Giddy Up
• Honeybee
• Itty Bitty
• Jellybean
• Kisses
• Bunny
• Snowflake
• Ladybug
• Pixie
• Sassy Lassie
• Sweetie Pie

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