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A
- AaronThe Hebrew name of Moses' brother, probably Egyptian in origin, with no certain meaningSee what Aaron looks like as a portrait
- AbendrotFor chestnuts whose coats glow like the sky after sunsetSee what Abendrot looks like as a portrait
- AbraxasA mysterious magical word from Gnosticism, for stallions with an enchanting presenceSee what Abraxas looks like as a portrait
- AceEnglish for the ace, the highest playing card, for born winnersSee what Ace looks like as a portrait
- AchatA gemstone with delicate bands, lovely for horses with patterned coatsSee what Achat looks like as a portrait
- AchillesThe Greek hero at Troy; the meaning of his name is uncertainSee what Achilles looks like as a portrait
- AdelheidThe German form of Adelaide, from adal, noble, and heit, kind or natureSee what Adelheid looks like as a portrait
- AdlerProud and majestic, for horses with an impressive bearingSee what Adler looks like as a portrait
- AgnesFrom Greek hagnos, pure and chaste, later associated with the Latin word for lambSee what Agnes looks like as a portrait
- AidaVerdi's Ethiopian princess; in Arabic, roughly the one who returnsSee what Aida looks like as a portrait
- AinoFinnish for the only one, also a character in the Kalevala epicSee what Aino looks like as a portrait
- AislingIrish for dream or vision, a name that only emerged in the 20th centurySee what Aisling looks like as a portrait
- AkiraJapanese for bright and clear: short, strong and easy to call across a paddockSee what Akira looks like as a portrait
- AlbertFrom Adalbert, Germanic for noble and shiningSee what Albert looks like as a portrait
- AlfieA diminutive of Alfred, roughly counsel of the elves in Old EnglishSee what Alfie looks like as a portrait
- AllegroThe musical direction meaning cheerful and lively, for horses with a spring in their stepSee what Allegro looks like as a portrait
- AmberEnglish for amber, a warm golden orange like a chestnut coatSee what Amber looks like as a portrait
- AmigoSpanish for friend, a name that feels like a promise to your riding partnerSee what Amigo looks like as a portrait
- AmselThe black songbird, a lovely choice for a dark mareSee what Amsel looks like as a portrait
- AngelAn angel on four hooves, for horses with a gentle nature and a soft mouthSee what Angel looks like as a portrait
- AngieA diminutive of Angela, from the Greek for messengerSee what Angie looks like as a portrait
- AnnaThe Greek and Latin form of Hannah, Hebrew for favour and graceSee what Anna looks like as a portrait
- AnnieAn English diminutive of Anne, and therefore Anna, from the Hebrew for graceSee what Annie looks like as a portrait
- AntonFrom the Roman family name Antonius, whose Etruscan origins are uncertainSee what Anton looks like as a portrait
- ApfelAlmost every horse's favourite snack, making it a name with heartSee what Apfel looks like as a portrait
- ApolloThe Greek god of light and music; the meaning of the name is unknownSee what Apollo looks like as a portrait
- AprilThe changeable spring month, for horses with shifting moodsSee what April looks like as a portrait
- ArabellaAn old Scottish name, probably related to Annabel and long associated with the Latin orabilisSee what Arabella looks like as a portrait
- AramisDumas' musketeer, torn between swordsmanship and the priesthoodSee what Aramis looks like as a portrait
- ArchieShort for Archibald, from Germanic words meaning genuine and boldSee what Archie looks like as a portrait
- ArneAn old Nordic short form of names beginning with eagleSee what Arne looks like as a portrait
- ArtaxAtreju's faithful horse in The Neverending Story, unforgettable in the Swamps of SadnessSee what Artax looks like as a portrait
- ArtemisThe Greek goddess of hunting; the name is probably pre-Greek and its origin uncertainSee what Artemis looks like as a portrait
- ArtusKing of the Round Table; the origins of his name remain uncertainSee what Artus looks like as a portrait
- ArvakOne of the two sun horses of Norse legend, whose name means early awakeSee what Arvak looks like as a portrait
- ArvidFrom Old Norse Arnviðr, combining eagle and treeSee what Arvid looks like as a portrait
- ArwenIn Tolkien's Elvish language Sindarin, it means noble maidenSee what Arwen looks like as a portrait
- AsfalothGlorfindel's Elven horse, who carries Frodo away from the Ringwraiths to the Ford of BruinenSee what Asfaloth looks like as a portrait
- AsgardThe stronghold of the Aesir, from áss, god, and garðr, enclosure or courtyardSee what Asgard looks like as a portrait
- AskOld Norse for ash tree, also the name of the first man in the EddaSee what Ask looks like as a portrait
- AslanFrom Turkish arslan, lion, and the great lion of NarniaSee what Aslan looks like as a portrait
- AstridFrom áss, god, and fríðr, beautiful, as in Astrid LindgrenSee what Astrid looks like as a portrait
- AtheneThe goddess of wisdom, whose name probably comes from the city of AthensSee what Athene looks like as a portrait
- AtlasThe Titan who carries the sky, perhaps from Greek tlao, to endureSee what Atlas looks like as a portrait
- AtrejuThe young hero from Fantastica who sets out with his horse ArtaxSee what Atreju looks like as a portrait
- AugustusLatin for the venerable one, an honorary name of the first Roman emperorSee what Augustus looks like as a portrait
- AuroraLatin for dawn, and the Roman goddess of the morningSee what Aurora looks like as a portrait
- AvaSeveral origins are possible, including a form of Eva or the Persian word for voiceSee what Ava looks like as a portrait
- AylaTurkish for moonlight and the halo around the moon, gentle and brightSee what Ayla looks like as a portrait
B
- BadgerThe English badger, fitting for horses with a broad blaze and a stocky buildSee what Badger looks like as a portrait
- BadrArabic for full moon, for greys that shine in the paddock at nightSee what Badr looks like as a portrait
- BaghiraThe clever black panther from Kipling's The Jungle Book, ideal for black horsesSee what Baghira looks like as a portrait
- BaguetteLong, slender and French, for long-legged horsesSee what Baguette looks like as a portrait
- BaileyAn English surname from Middle English baili, a bailiff or stewardSee what Bailey looks like as a portrait
- BaldurFrom Old Norse baldr, bold, the radiant son of OdinSee what Baldur looks like as a portrait
- BalouNamed after the easy-going bear in The Jungle Book, for kind-hearted, stubborn characters at the stableSee what Balou looks like as a portrait
- BambiFrom Italian bambina, little girl, known as the fawn in Felix Salten's storySee what Bambi looks like as a portrait
- BananeYellow, curved and cheerful, a name to make you smileSee what Banane looks like as a portrait
- BärFor strong, easy-going draught horses with thick winter coatsSee what Bär looks like as a portrait
- BaronThe noble title, for horses with a distinguished bearing and a calm gazeSee what Baron looks like as a portrait
- BayardThe magical horse of the Four Sons of Aymon, who carried all four brothers at onceSee what Bayard looks like as a portrait
- BeauFrench for handsome, for geldings who know the effect they haveSee what Beau looks like as a portrait
- BeautyThe English word for beauty, for mares who turn every headSee what Beauty looks like as a portrait
- BellaItalian for the beautiful one, also a short form of IsabellaSee what Bella looks like as a portrait
- BenA short form of Benjamin or Benedikt, brief and dependableSee what Ben looks like as a portrait
- BenediktFrom Latin Benedictus, the blessed one, a name borne by many popesSee what Benedikt looks like as a portrait
- BennoA short form of names containing bern, the Old High German word for bearSee what Benno looks like as a portrait
- BennyA cheerful-sounding diminutive of Benjamin or BenediktSee what Benny looks like as a portrait
- BertaA short form of Germanic names containing beraht, shining and brightSee what Berta looks like as a portrait
- BiancaThe Italian sister of Blanche, the white one, made for a grey mareSee what Bianca looks like as a portrait
- BienenstichSweet with a little sting, for ponies who like the occasional nipSee what Bienenstich looks like as a portrait
- BillyShort for Bill and therefore William, cheeky and uncomplicatedSee what Billy looks like as a portrait
- BinkyDeath's horse in Pratchett's Discworld, a living, milk-white greySee what Binky looks like as a portrait
- BirkRonja's best friend in Lindgren's story; otherwise a short form of Burkhard, while Danish birk means birchSee what Birk looks like as a portrait
- BirkeWhite and slender like a birch trunk in spring sunshine, for light-coloured maresSee what Birke looks like as a portrait
- BjörnOld Norse for bear, for strong horses with a calm temperamentSee what Björn looks like as a portrait
- Black BeautyThe noble black horse in Anna Sewell's novel, told from the horse's perspectiveSee what Black Beauty looks like as a portrait
- BlakeAn English surname traced to Old English words for black or paleSee what Blake looks like as a portrait
- BlitzFor lightning-fast horses with a bright markingSee what Blitz looks like as a portrait
- BlueEnglish for blue, lovely for horses with blue eyesSee what Blue looks like as a portrait
- BlümchenDelicate and cheerful, for little mares with sunny naturesSee what Blümchen looks like as a portrait
- BlumeCheerful and simple, for mares who love being out in the meadowSee what Blume looks like as a portrait
- BoFrom the Old Norse byname Búi, derived from bua, to dwellSee what Bo looks like as a portrait
- BobbyDerived from Bob, and therefore Robert, for ponies with mischievous facesSee what Bobby looks like as a portrait
- BodhiSanskrit for awakening, the Buddhist word for enlightenmentSee what Bodhi looks like as a portrait
- BoleroNamed after the Spanish dance, for fiery Iberian horses full of expressionSee what Bolero looks like as a portrait
- BommelRound and funny like the pompom on a winter hatSee what Bommel looks like as a portrait
- BonbonFrench, from bon repeated twice: good, and therefore doubly goodSee what Bonbon looks like as a portrait
- BonnieScottish for pretty, developed from French bon, goodSee what Bonnie looks like as a portrait
- BoraTurkish for storm and gust, perhaps related to the Greek BoreasSee what Bora looks like as a portrait
- BoreasGreek for north wind; in stallion form, he fathered foals that ran over cornfieldsSee what Boreas looks like as a portrait
- BragiThe god of poetry, from Old Norse bragr, poetrySee what Bragi looks like as a portrait
- BrandyShort for brandywine, Dutch for burnt wine, in a warm amber brownSee what Brandy looks like as a portrait
- BreeThe proud talking stallion in the Narnia book The Horse and His BoySee what Bree looks like as a portrait
- BrezelNamed after the golden-brown pretzel, a familiar sight in southern GermanySee what Brezel looks like as a portrait
- BriseA fresh sea breeze, light and lively like a young ponySee what Brise looks like as a portrait
- BrokatNamed after the rich, patterned fabric, for magnificent-looking horsesSee what Brokat looks like as a portrait
- BrombeereFor dark mares, sweet-natured with a few thornsSee what Brombeere looks like as a portrait
- BrownieChocolate brown and good enough to eat, for dark poniesSee what Brownie looks like as a portrait
- BrummbärFor horses who seem grumpy but have a soft heartSee what Brummbär looks like as a portrait
- BrünhildFrom Old High German brunna, armour, and hilt, battleSee what Brünhild looks like as a portrait
- BrunoOld German for brown or for a coat of armour, a fitting name for dark horsesSee what Bruno looks like as a portrait
- BrynWelsh for hill, for horses that only really get going on an uphill stretchSee what Bryn looks like as a portrait
- BrynjaOld Norse for armour, for mares that nothing can frightenSee what Brynja looks like as a portrait
- BuddyEnglish for a friend, a name for the most loyal companion in the stableSee what Buddy looks like as a portrait
- BuzzSuggests humming and buzzing, for nimble ponies that are always on the moveSee what Buzz looks like as a portrait
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- CalineFrom French câline, cuddly, for mares that love a good scratchSee what Caline looks like as a portrait
- CamillaFeminine form of Camillus, a warrior of legendary speed in Virgil's workSee what Camilla looks like as a portrait
- CandyPet form of Candace, also the English word for a sweet treatSee what Candy looks like as a portrait
- CanelleFrom French cannelle, cinnamon, for chestnuts with a warm reddish-brown coatSee what Canelle looks like as a portrait
- CanyonFor horses with coats as reddish-brown as a rocky gorgeSee what Canyon looks like as a portrait
- CapellaThe brightest star in Auriga, the constellation of the charioteerSee what Capella looks like as a portrait
- CarlosSpanish and Portuguese form of Karl, with a touch of southern temperamentSee what Carlos looks like as a portrait
- CarmenSpanish name from Mount Carmel, also associated with Latin carmen, songSee what Carmen looks like as a portrait
- CäsarRoman surname, perhaps from caesaries, hair, and the origin of the word KaiserSee what Cäsar looks like as a portrait
- CasperDutch and Nordic form of Kaspar, probably Persian for treasurerSee what Casper looks like as a portrait
- CassandraThe prophetess of Troy whom nobody believed, for mares with a finely tuned instinctSee what Cassandra looks like as a portrait
- CeriseFrench for cherry-red, for chestnut mares with a vivid coatSee what Cerise looks like as a portrait
- ChaiSpiced tea, warm and comforting like a calm horseSee what Chai looks like as a portrait
- ChanceThe English word for luck and opportunity, originally a pet form of ChaunceySee what Chance looks like as a portrait
- CharlyVariant of Charlie, which comes from Karl by way of CharlesSee what Charly looks like as a portrait
- ChesterFrom the English city, whose name comes from Latin castrum, campSee what Chester looks like as a portrait
- CheyenneNamed after the people of the Great Plains, with a name that comes from LakotaSee what Cheyenne looks like as a portrait
- ChiliSmall, spicy and fiery, for ponies with plenty of spiritSee what Chili looks like as a portrait
- ChironFrom Greek cheir, hand, the wisest of all centaurs and teacher of many heroesSee what Chiron looks like as a portrait
- CiaraFrom Irish ciar, black, lovely for a glossy black mareSee what Ciara looks like as a portrait
- CindyDiminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda, with a light, playful soundSee what Cindy looks like as a portrait
- CircusFor horses that love to turn the riding arena into a circus ringSee what Circus looks like as a portrait
- CleoShort form of Cleopatra, Greek for glory of the fatherSee what Cleo looks like as a portrait
- CodyIrish surname whose meanings include descendant of the helpful oneSee what Cody looks like as a portrait
- CognacFrom the French town, for horses with a rich golden-brown coatSee what Cognac looks like as a portrait
- ConniePet form of Konstanze, the steadfast one, as loyal as a good mareSee what Connie looks like as a portrait
- ContessaItalian for countess, for mares with poiseSee what Contessa looks like as a portrait
- CosmoItalian variant of Cosimo, with a worldly, light-hearted soundSee what Cosmo looks like as a portrait
- CroissantFor horses that curl up in the straw like a croissantSee what Croissant looks like as a portrait
D
- DagnyFrom dagr, day, and nýr, new, as fresh as a morning rideSee what Dagny looks like as a portrait
- DaisyThe English flower name, from Old English day's eyeSee what Daisy looks like as a portrait
- DakotaName of a people from the Mississippi region, meaning friends and allies in their languageSee what Dakota looks like as a portrait
- DamianFrom Greek damazo, to tame, fitting for anyone backing a young horseSee what Damian looks like as a portrait
- DaphneGreek for laurel, the nymph became a tree to escape ApolloSee what Daphne looks like as a portrait
- DariusOld Persian for he who possesses good, the name of three Persian great kingsSee what Darius looks like as a portrait
- DattelSweet and dark, with a hint of the OrientSee what Dattel looks like as a portrait
- DelfinPlayful and clever like the marine mammal, for horses that love waterSee what Delfin looks like as a portrait
- DenizTurkish for sea, for horses that long to gallop along the beachSee what Deniz looks like as a portrait
- DexterOld English for dyer, also Latin for skilful and right-handedSee what Dexter looks like as a portrait
- DiamantThe hardest gemstone, for horses with a sparkling characterSee what Diamant looks like as a portrait
- DianaLatin for divine, the Roman goddess of hunting and woodlandSee what Diana looks like as a portrait
- DiegoSpanish name, perhaps a short form of Santiago, whose meaning remains uncertainSee what Diego looks like as a portrait
- DietrichGerman form of Theodoric, a hero of many legends as Dietrich von BernSee what Dietrich looks like as a portrait
- DominoLike the game with black tiles and white dots, ideal for piebald horsesSee what Domino looks like as a portrait
- DonSpanish and Italian form of address derived from Latin dominus, lordSee what Don looks like as a portrait
- DonnaFrom Italian donna, lady, for mares with a proud bearingSee what Donna looks like as a portrait
- DonnerWhen the hooves thunder, no name could fit betterSee what Donner looks like as a portrait
- DonutRound and sweet, for little ponies with big appetitesSee what Donut looks like as a portrait
- DoraShort form of Dorothea or Theodora, both meaning gift of GodSee what Dora looks like as a portrait
- DustinEnglish surname derived from Old Norse Thorstein, Thor's stoneSee what Dustin looks like as a portrait
- DustyOriginally an English nickname for someone covered in dust, fitting for horses that love to rollSee what Dusty looks like as a portrait
E
- EberhardMeans brave boar, from ebur and hartSee what Eberhard looks like as a portrait
- EclairNamed after the French pastry, whose name actually means lightningSee what Eclair looks like as a portrait
- EclipseThe English word for a darkening of the sun or moon, like the unbeaten racehorse of the 18th centurySee what Eclipse looks like as a portrait
- EddaName of the Old Icelandic collection of poems, perhaps from a word for great-grandmotherSee what Edda looks like as a portrait
- EdelweißThe flower of the high Alps, for noble mares from the mountainsSee what Edelweiß looks like as a portrait
- EinhornThe mythical horned creature represents purity and a little magicSee what Einhorn looks like as a portrait
- EirOld Norse for mercy, the name of the Norse goddess of healingSee what Eir looks like as a portrait
- ÉlanStands for enthusiasm and vigour, for horses that set off with joySee what Élan looks like as a portrait
- ElfenbeinFor cream-coloured horses with warm, pale coatsSee what Elfenbein looks like as a portrait
- ElioItalian form of Aelius, long associated with Helios, the sunSee what Elio looks like as a portrait
- EllaShort form of several names, in Norman usage perhaps from the Germanic word for otherSee what Ella looks like as a portrait
- EllieDiminutive of Eleanor, Ellen or Elisabeth, soft and friendlySee what Ellie looks like as a portrait
- ElvisOrigin uncertain, perhaps from a rare English surnameSee what Elvis looks like as a portrait
- EmblaThe first woman in the Edda, whose name may be connected with the elm treeSee what Embla looks like as a portrait
- EmilFrom the Roman family name Aemilius, probably derived from aemulus, rivalSee what Emil looks like as a portrait
- EmilioItalian and Spanish form of Aemilius, an ancient Roman family nameSee what Emilio looks like as a portrait
- EmirFrom the Arabic princely title, for noble Arabian stallionsSee what Emir looks like as a portrait
- EmmaOriginally a short form of Germanic names containing irmin, whole or greatSee what Emma looks like as a portrait
- EmrysWelsh form of Ambrosius, the immortal one, and an epithet of MerlinSee what Emrys looks like as a portrait
- EnzianFor horses with eyes as deep blue as a summer skySee what Enzian looks like as a portrait
- EnzoItalian name of uncertain origin, sometimes an old form of HeinzSee what Enzo looks like as a portrait
- EowynCreated by Tolkien from Old English, meaning horse-joy, as if made for maresSee what Eowyn looks like as a portrait
- EponaFrom Gaulish epos, horse, the Celtic goddess of horsesSee what Epona looks like as a portrait
- ErikOld Norse Eiríkr, the eternal ruler, as in Erik the RedSee what Erik looks like as a portrait
- ErikaFeminine form of Erik, Old Norse eternal ruler, and a name for heatherSee what Erika looks like as a portrait
- ErnstFrom Old High German ernust, serious and determined, for horses with poiseSee what Ernst looks like as a portrait
- EspressoItalian for pressed out, small, strong and full of energySee what Espresso looks like as a portrait
- EspritFrench for spirit and wit, for clever, alert horsesSee what Esprit looks like as a portrait
- EtoileThe French word for star, for mares with a pale marking on their foreheadSee what Etoile looks like as a portrait
- EuleFor wise, calm horses that like to watch everythingSee what Eule looks like as a portrait
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- FaladaThe talking horse in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Goose GirlSee what Falada looks like as a portrait
- FalbeFrom the coat colour with a yellowish shade and a dark dorsal stripeSee what Falbe looks like as a portrait
- FalkeFor alert, swift horses with a keen eyeSee what Falke looks like as a portrait
- FalstaffShakespeare's portly, boastful knight, for lovers of life's pleasures with a generous bellySee what Falstaff looks like as a portrait
- FannyEnglish and French pet form of Franziska, cheeky and cheerfulSee what Fanny looks like as a portrait
- FarisArabic for rider and knight, a horse name could hardly be more fittingSee what Faris looks like as a portrait
- FeliciaFeminine form of Felicius, derived from Felix, the fortunate oneSee what Felicia looks like as a portrait
- FelixLatin for happy and successful, a name full of good wishesSee what Felix looks like as a portrait
- FenjaOrigin uncertain, in the Edda a giantess of this name turns the mill GrottiSee what Fenja looks like as a portrait
- FenrirThe giant wolf of the Edda, whose name comes from fen, marshSee what Fenrir looks like as a portrait
- FestusRoman surname, perhaps from the Latin word for a feast daySee what Festus looks like as a portrait
- FigaroThe quick-witted servant from Beaumarchais' comedies and Mozart's operaSee what Figaro looks like as a portrait
- FilouFrench for a rogue, for geldings with a mischievous streakSee what Filou looks like as a portrait
- FinesseFor sensitive horses that respond to the lightest aidSee what Finesse looks like as a portrait
- FinnOld Norse Finnr for a Sámi person or a Finn, also Fionn in IrishSee what Finn looks like as a portrait
- FionaFeminine form of Irish Fionn, meaning white and blessed, lovely for greysSee what Fiona looks like as a portrait
- FippsThe cheeky monkey from Wilhelm Busch's illustrated storySee what Fipps looks like as a portrait
- FirlefanzFor horses with nothing but mischief on their mindsSee what Firlefanz looks like as a portrait
- FizzLike sparkling lemonade, for ponies bubbling over with energySee what Fizz looks like as a portrait
- FjellFrom Norway's bare uplands, for sure-footed Fjord horsesSee what Fjell looks like as a portrait
- FjordEvokes Norway and the Fjord horse with its upright maneSee what Fjord looks like as a portrait
- FlauschFor ponies that look like teddy bears in their winter coatsSee what Flausch looks like as a portrait
- FlaviaFrom Latin flavus, golden and blond, lovely for duns and palominosSee what Flavia looks like as a portrait
- FleurThe French word for flower, delicate in sound and lovely for refined maresSee what Fleur looks like as a portrait
- FlickaSwedish for girl, known as the young mare in Mary O'Hara's novelSee what Flicka looks like as a portrait
- FlitzerFor horses that leave everyone else behind in the paddockSee what Flitzer looks like as a portrait
- FlockeLight and playful, for small, pale horses and poniesSee what Flocke looks like as a portrait
- FloraFrom Latin flos, flower, the goddess of springSee what Flora looks like as a portrait
- FlorianFrom the Roman surname Florianus, derived from Latin flos, flowerSee what Florian looks like as a portrait
- FöhnA warm downslope wind from the Alps, for spirited horsesSee what Föhn looks like as a portrait
- FortunaLatin for fortune, like the Roman goddess of luckSee what Fortuna looks like as a portrait
- FranzGerman form of Francis, the Frenchman, named after the Frankish peopleSee what Franz looks like as a portrait
- FrechdachsFor cheeky ponies that poke their noses into everythingSee what Frechdachs looks like as a portrait
- FreyaOld Norse Freyja means lady, the goddess of love and beautySee what Freya looks like as a portrait
- FridolinOld German diminutive of names containing fridu, peaceSee what Fridolin looks like as a portrait
- FriedaFrom Old High German fridu, peace, for gentle mares with calm eyesSee what Frieda looks like as a portrait
- FriggMeans the beloved one, Odin's wife in Norse mythologySee what Frigg looks like as a portrait
- FritzOld German diminutive of Friedrich, in use since the Middle AgesSee what Fritz looks like as a portrait
- FrodeFrom Old Norse fróðr, learned and wise, for level-headed geldingsSee what Frode looks like as a portrait
- FrodoFrom Old English froda, wise, Tolkien's brave Ring-bearerSee what Frodo looks like as a portrait
- FrostFor greys with a cool gleam in their winter coatsSee what Frost looks like as a portrait
- FuchsThe reddish-brown chestnut coat of a horse, suggesting both cleverness and warmthSee what Fuchs looks like as a portrait
- FuchurThe white luckdragon from Michael Ende's The Neverending StorySee what Fuchur looks like as a portrait
- FunkeSmall but full of fire, for lively foalsSee what Funke looks like as a portrait
- FürstA princely title for horses that set the tone in the paddockSee what Fürst looks like as a portrait
- FuryThe wild black stallion from the television series of the same name, English for angerSee what Fury looks like as a portrait
- FusselFor little ponies that become wonderfully fluffy in winterSee what Fussel looks like as a portrait
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- GalahadThe Knight of the Round Table who achieves the Holy Grail in Arthurian legendSee what Galahad looks like as a portrait
- GandalfOld Norse for staff-elf, borrowed from the Edda for Tolkien's wizardSee what Gandalf looks like as a portrait
- GeorgFrom Greek georgos, farmer, as if made for a working horseSee what Georg looks like as a portrait
- GeorgeFrom Greek Georgios, farmer, for diligent, down-to-earth working horsesSee what George looks like as a portrait
- GerdaOld Norse Gerðr, from garðr, enclosure, the giantess who becomes Freyr's bride in legendSee what Gerda looks like as a portrait
- GeronimoSpanish form of Hieronymus, Greek for sacred nameSee what Geronimo looks like as a portrait
- GewitterFor spirited horses whose gallop carries plenty of thunderSee what Gewitter looks like as a portrait
- GinaShort form of Georgina, Regina or Luigina, brief and brightSee what Gina looks like as a portrait
- GinnyDiminutive of Virginia, a Roman family name of uncertain meaningSee what Ginny looks like as a portrait
- GinoItalian short form of names ending in gino, such as Luigino or GiorginoSee what Gino looks like as a portrait
- GinsterThe yellow-flowering broom shrub, for golden horsesSee what Ginster looks like as a portrait
- GischtFor greys that fly along the beach like white sea foamSee what Gischt looks like as a portrait
- GloriaLatin for glory, a radiant name for competition horsesSee what Gloria looks like as a portrait
- GoldFor palominos and chestnuts with a golden sheenSee what Gold looks like as a portrait
- GottliebOld German name combining God and dear, delightfully old-fashioned for a geldingSee what Gottlieb looks like as a portrait
- GraceEnglish for elegance of movement, from Latin gratia, for elegant maresSee what Grace looks like as a portrait
- GrafA count's title for imposing geldings that oversee their territory with dignitySee what Graf looks like as a portrait
- GranatThe deep-red garnet gemstone, lovely for dark chestnutsSee what Granat looks like as a portrait
- GraniSigurd's stallion in the Völsung saga, a descendant of SleipnirSee what Grani looks like as a portrait
- GreteShort form of Margarete, derived from the Greek word for pearlSee what Grete looks like as a portrait
- GringoletThe name of the horse ridden by Gawain, King Arthur's nephewSee what Gringolet looks like as a portrait
- GudrunOld Norse from God and secret knowledge, Sigurd's wife in legendSee what Gudrun looks like as a portrait
- GugelhupfRound and cosy like the ring-shaped cakeSee what Gugelhupf looks like as a portrait
- GullfaxiGolden mane, the horse of the giant Hrungnir, later given to Thor's son MagniSee what Gullfaxi looks like as a portrait
- GunnarFrom gunnr, war, and herr, army, a true fighter's nameSee what Gunnar looks like as a portrait
- GustavOrigin uncertain, perhaps Old Norse for staff of the GeatsSee what Gustav looks like as a portrait
- GwenWelsh for white and blessed, ideal for a grey mareSee what Gwen looks like as a portrait
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- HaakonProbably from high or battle and konr, son, a name borne by Norwegian kingsSee what Haakon looks like as a portrait
- HaferThe classic horse feed, for horses full of energySee what Hafer looks like as a portrait
- HafersackFor horses whose favourite sound is the rustle of the feed sackSee what Hafersack looks like as a portrait
- HagenFrom Old High German hag, enclosure, the dark warrior of the Nibelungen legendSee what Hagen looks like as a portrait
- HagridThe huge, kind-hearted gamekeeper from Harry Potter, with a soft spot for every animalSee what Hagrid looks like as a portrait
- HalvarSwedish form of Hallvard, Old Norse for something like guardian of the rock, also Vicky the Viking's fatherSee what Halvar looks like as a portrait
- HamletFrom Old Norse Amlóði, of uncertain meaning, Shakespeare's brooding princeSee what Hamlet looks like as a portrait
- HansGerman short form of Johannes, Hebrew for God is graciousSee what Hans looks like as a portrait
- HappyThe English word for joyful, for ever-cheerful ponies with attentive earsSee what Happy looks like as a portrait
- HaraldOld Norse from army and rule, a name borne by Norwegian and Danish kingsSee what Harald looks like as a portrait
- HarryMedieval English form of Henry, a ruler of house and homeSee what Harry looks like as a portrait
- HarveyBreton name combining iron or battle with fiery or eagerSee what Harvey looks like as a portrait
- HazelEnglish for the hazel tree and its light nut-brown colour, ideal for bay horsesSee what Hazel looks like as a portrait
- HedwigOld High German from hadu and wig, both meaning battle, also Harry's owlSee what Hedwig looks like as a portrait
- HeideA wide, peaceful heathland landscape, also a short form of AdelheidSee what Heide looks like as a portrait
- HeimdallGuardian of the rainbow bridge, from heimr, home, and probably shiningSee what Heimdall looks like as a portrait
- HeinrichGermanic for ruler of the home, a name for the boss of the paddockSee what Heinrich looks like as a portrait
- HeklaFrom the famous volcano in Iceland, as fiery as an Icelandic horse in töltSee what Hekla looks like as a portrait
- HektorGreek for he who holds fast, Troy's bravest defenderSee what Hektor looks like as a portrait
- HeleneGreek, probably from helene, torch, a light on dark daysSee what Helene looks like as a portrait
- HeliosGreek for sun, the god drives his chariot with four horsesSee what Helios looks like as a portrait
- HenryThe English form of Heinrich, Germanic for ruler of the homeSee what Henry looks like as a portrait
- HeraQueen of the Greek gods, with an uncertain meaning and probably a pre-Greek originSee what Hera looks like as a portrait
- HerkulesLatin form of Heracles, meaning glory of HeraSee what Herkules looks like as a portrait
- HermineDerived from Hermes, messenger of the gods, known as the clever witch in Harry PotterSee what Hermine looks like as a portrait
- HeroGreek for hero, in legend the beloved of LeanderSee what Hero looks like as a portrait
- HerzogA ducal title that evokes coats of arms and country estates, for large, proud horsesSee what Herzog looks like as a portrait
- HettyEnglish diminutive of Henrietta or Hester, old-fashioned and charmingSee what Hetty looks like as a portrait
- HeuFor easy-going horses that love nothing more than standing by the haynetSee what Heu looks like as a portrait
- HidalgoThe Spanish term for an untitled nobleman, later also a famous film horseSee what Hidalgo looks like as a portrait
- HildaShort form of names containing hild, battle, simple and strongSee what Hilda looks like as a portrait
- HildegardOld High German from battle and enclosure, like the learned abbess of BingenSee what Hildegard looks like as a portrait
- HimbeereSweet and fruity, for cheerful maresSee what Himbeere looks like as a portrait
- HippolytGreek for he who unyokes horses, a son of Theseus in mythologySee what Hippolyt looks like as a portrait
- HirschThe king of the forest, for imposing, proud horsesSee what Hirsch looks like as a portrait
- HjalmarOld Norse for helmeted warrior, for brave, broad-chested stallionsSee what Hjalmar looks like as a portrait
- HollieVariant of Holly, the English name of the holly plantSee what Hollie looks like as a portrait
- HollyThe English name of the evergreen holly plant with its red berriesSee what Holly looks like as a portrait
- HolunderFrom the elder shrub with its dark berries, for black and dark bay horsesSee what Holunder looks like as a portrait
- HonigGolden-yellow and sweet, for gentle duns and palominosSee what Honig looks like as a portrait
- HopeThe English word for optimism about the future, a virtue name from Puritan timesSee what Hope looks like as a portrait
- HopplaThe exclamation when someone stumbles, for foals with plenty of bounceSee what Hoppla looks like as a portrait
- HottehüAn old children's word for a horse, a name to make you smileSee what Hottehü looks like as a portrait
- HotzenplotzThe robber from Otfried Preußler's children's book, complete with hat and pepper pistolSee what Hotzenplotz looks like as a portrait
- HrimfaxiThe night horse of the Edda, foam from his bit falls to earth as dewSee what Hrimfaxi looks like as a portrait
- HubertusLatinised form of Hubert, bright mind, the patron saint of hunters and namesake of the St Hubert's huntSee what Hubertus looks like as a portrait
- HuckepackFor patient ponies that carry children safely on their backsSee what Huckepack looks like as a portrait
- HufeisenA horseshoe has long been a good-luck charm above the stable doorSee what Hufeisen looks like as a portrait
- HuginOne of Odin's ravens, Old Norse Huginn means thoughtSee what Hugin looks like as a portrait
- HugoOld German hugu, mind and spirit, for clever heads with manesSee what Hugo looks like as a portrait
- HummelRound, busy and always buzzing a littleSee what Hummel looks like as a portrait
- HunterThe English word for someone who hunts, also a term for a strong hunting horseSee what Hunter looks like as a portrait
- HupfA name like a little buck, for playful foalsSee what Hupf looks like as a portrait
- HwinThe gentle, clever mare who escapes from Calormen with BreeSee what Hwin looks like as a portrait
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- IaraFrom Tupi for lady of the water, a river nymph from BrazilSee what Iara looks like as a portrait
- IdunKeeper of the golden apples of youth, probably from again and loveSee what Idun looks like as a portrait
- IgelFor shaggy winter coats and ponies with spiky manesSee what Igel looks like as a portrait
- IltschiWinnetou's black stallion in Karl May's stories, where the name means windSee what Iltschi looks like as a portrait
- IndigoFrom the deep-blue dye, whose name traces back to IndiaSee what Indigo looks like as a portrait
- IngridMeans Ing is beautiful, after a Germanic godSee what Ingrid looks like as a portrait
- IngwerSpicy and invigorating, for horses that lift your spiritsSee what Ingwer looks like as a portrait
- IreneGreek eirene, peace, also the name of the Greek goddess of peaceSee what Irene looks like as a portrait
- IrisGreek for rainbow, the messenger of the gods, and also a flowerSee what Iris looks like as a portrait
- IsoldeHeroine of Tristan and Isolde, the origin of the name is uncertainSee what Isolde looks like as a portrait
- IvarProbably from ýr, yew or bow, and herr, armySee what Ivar looks like as a portrait
- IvyThe English name of the climbing plant, Old English ifig, as clinging as ivy itselfSee what Ivy looks like as a portrait
J
- JackEnglish pet form of John, short, sturdy and easy to call across the paddockSee what Jack looks like as a portrait
- JacksonEnglish surname that simply means son of JackSee what Jackson looks like as a portrait
- JakeMedieval variant of Jack, now also a short form of JakobSee what Jake looks like as a portrait
- JakobBiblical name from Hebrew, Jacob was the ancestor of the twelve tribes of IsraelSee what Jakob looks like as a portrait
- JarlOld Norse for chieftain and nobleman, related to the English EarlSee what Jarl looks like as a portrait
- JasminFrom the fragrant jasmine flower, through Arabic from PersianSee what Jasmin looks like as a portrait
- JasperFrom Latin Gaspar, probably Persian for treasurer, like one of the wise men from the EastSee what Jasper looks like as a portrait
- JazzFrom the rhythm-filled music, for horses with a swing in their strideSee what Jazz looks like as a portrait
- JennyOriginally an English pet form of Jane, later of JenniferSee what Jenny looks like as a portrait
- JimMedieval pet form of James, brief and down-to-earthSee what Jim looks like as a portrait
- JimmyEnglish diminutive of James, derived from the same Hebrew name as JakobSee what Jimmy looks like as a portrait
- JoeyThe brave horse in the novel War Horse, who lives through the First World WarSee what Joey looks like as a portrait
- JonnyPet form of Jonathan, Hebrew for God has givenSee what Jonny looks like as a portrait
- JosefHebrew Yosef, he will add, a name for a new addition to the stable familySee what Josef looks like as a portrait
- JoyThe English word for happiness, for a horse that spreads good cheerSee what Joy looks like as a portrait
- JuliaFeminine form of the Roman family name Julius, Romeo's great love in Shakespeare's playSee what Julia looks like as a portrait
- JuniperThe English name of the juniper plant, sharp-scented, evergreen and a little wildSee what Juniper looks like as a portrait
- JunoThe Roman queen of heaven, perhaps related to an old word for youngSee what Juno looks like as a portrait
- JupiterThe father of the Roman gods and the largest planet, a name for leadersSee what Jupiter looks like as a portrait
- JuwelFor the horse worth more to you than any treasureSee what Juwel looks like as a portrait
K
- KaiOrigin uncertain, perhaps a Frisian pet form, known from The Snow QueenSee what Kai looks like as a portrait
- KaiserinFor mares that take charge of the herd as a matter of courseSee what Kaiserin looks like as a portrait
- KaiserschmarrnA little dishevelled but royally good, for shaggy poniesSee what Kaiserschmarrn looks like as a portrait
- KakaoWarm and chocolate-brown, like a cup of cocoa on a cold daySee what Kakao looks like as a portrait
- KaktusPrickly on the outside, soft at heartSee what Kaktus looks like as a portrait
- KalypsoProbably Greek for she who conceals, the nymph held Odysseus captive for seven yearsSee what Kalypso looks like as a portrait
- KamilleGentle and soothing, for horses that bring calm to the stableSee what Kamille looks like as a portrait
- KaramellFor golden-brown coats, sweet as caramelised sugarSee what Karamell looks like as a portrait
- KarlOf Germanic origin, probably meaning simply man, borne by emperors and kingsSee what Karl looks like as a portrait
- KaschmirSoft as fine cashmere wool, for horses with silky winter coatsSee what Kaschmir looks like as a portrait
- KasimirSlavic from destroy and peace, borne by four Polish kingsSee what Kasimir looks like as a portrait
- KasperThe cheerful hero of the puppet theatre, always ready for a jokeSee what Kasper looks like as a portrait
- KastorTwin brother of Pollux, already praised by Homer as a tamer of horsesSee what Kastor looks like as a portrait
- KätheShortened form of Katharina, whose Greek origin remains disputed to this daySee what Käthe looks like as a portrait
- KatlaFeminine form of Ketil, also the name of a volcano in IcelandSee what Katla looks like as a portrait
- KauzFor solitary characters with big eyes and minds of their ownSee what Kauz looks like as a portrait
- KeksFor little ponies so sweet you could eat them upSee what Keks looks like as a portrait
- KelpieA water spirit in Scottish legend that lives in lochs and takes the form of a horseSee what Kelpie looks like as a portrait
- KieselSmall, round and sturdy, for compact poniesSee what Kiesel looks like as a portrait
- KincsemHungarian for my treasure, the name of a remarkable mare who won all 54 of her racesSee what Kincsem looks like as a portrait
- KiraRussian feminine form of Cyrus, also a variant of Ciara in EnglishSee what Kira looks like as a portrait
- KirscheFor chestnuts with a dark-red sheen in their summer coatsSee what Kirsche looks like as a portrait
- KiwiBoth a fruit and a bird, small, brown and a little fuzzySee what Kiwi looks like as a portrait
- KlamaukWherever this pony goes, things rarely stay quietSee what Klamauk looks like as a portrait
- KlaraFrom Latin clarus, bright, clear and famousSee what Klara looks like as a portrait
- KlecksFor horses with a single, striking patchSee what Klecks looks like as a portrait
- KleeFor horses that always find the best herbs in the pastureSee what Klee looks like as a portrait
- KnödelRound and easy-going, for well-fed poniesSee what Knödel looks like as a portrait
- KnutOld Norse for knot, short and stocky like a draught horseSee what Knut looks like as a portrait
- KoboldLike the household spirit of legend, small, cheeky and full of tricksSee what Kobold looks like as a portrait
- KokosRough on the outside, soft and pale withinSee what Kokos looks like as a portrait
- KolibriThe tiny hummingbird, a fun name for an especially small ponySee what Kolibri looks like as a portrait
- KometFor horses that race away with their tails streamingSee what Komet looks like as a portrait
- KönigFor the undisputed ruler of the herdSee what König looks like as a portrait
- KonradFrom Old High German, bold counsel, for thoughtful, courageous horsesSee what Konrad looks like as a portrait
- KonstantinFrom Latin Constans, constant and steadfastSee what Konstantin looks like as a portrait
- KrawallFor horses that like to cause an uproar in the stableSee what Krawall looks like as a portrait
- KriemhildFrom grimo, mask, and hilt, battle, Siegfried's wifeSee what Kriemhild looks like as a portrait
- KringelFor horses with curly manes or whorls in their coatsSee what Kringel looks like as a portrait
- KristallClear and sparkling, for greys with radiant coatsSee what Kristall looks like as a portrait
- KroneThe symbol of sovereignty, for the queen of the stableSee what Krone looks like as a portrait
- KrümelFor tiny ponies that still leave their mark everywhereSee what Krümel looks like as a portrait
- KümmelEarthy and spicy like farmhouse bread, for honest working horsesSee what Kümmel looks like as a portrait
- KunibertOld High German from kunni, clan, and beraht, shining, wonderfully old-fashionedSee what Kunibert looks like as a portrait
- KürbisRound, orange and easy-going, for a plump chestnut in autumnSee what Kürbis looks like as a portrait
- KyrosOrigin uncertain, perhaps Old Persian for young, borne by a great Persian kingSee what Kyros looks like as a portrait
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- LadyThe English word for a woman of refinement, for well-mannered maresSee what Lady looks like as a portrait
- LakritzDeep black and sweet, a liquorice-inspired name for black horsesSee what Lakritz looks like as a portrait
- LancelotThe boldest Knight of the Round Table, for horses with noble bearingSee what Lancelot looks like as a portrait
- LaraRussian short form of Larissa, known from the novel Doctor ZhivagoSee what Lara looks like as a portrait
- LarsScandinavian form of Laurentius, simple and distinctly NordicSee what Lars looks like as a portrait
- LasseNordic form of Laurentius, the man from LaurentumSee what Lasse looks like as a portrait
- LausbubFor cheeky young stallions with plenty of mischief on their mindsSee what Lausbub looks like as a portrait
- LavendelWith the scent of summer and calm, for even-tempered horsesSee what Lavendel looks like as a portrait
- LaylaArabic for night, the beloved in the old tale of Layla and MajnunSee what Layla looks like as a portrait
- LeaFrom the Bible, probably from the Hebrew word for weary, though the meaning is not entirely certainSee what Lea looks like as a portrait
- LeanderGreek for lion and man, in legend he swam to Hero at nightSee what Leander looks like as a portrait
- LebkuchenSpicy and Christmassy, for foals born in winterSee what Lebkuchen looks like as a portrait
- LegolasSindarin for green leaves, Tolkien's keen-eyed elfSee what Legolas looks like as a portrait
- LeifOld Norse for heir and descendant, like the seafarer Leif ErikssonSee what Leif looks like as a portrait
- LenaShort form of Helena or Magdalena, long established as a name in its own rightSee what Lena looks like as a portrait
- LeoLatin for lion, for brave horses with flowing manesSee what Leo looks like as a portrait
- LeonGreek for lion, closely related to Leo and strong in soundSee what Leon looks like as a portrait
- LeopoldFrom liut, people, and bald, bold, a Habsburg nameSee what Leopold looks like as a portrait
- LevadeFrom the haute école movement in which the horse lowers itself onto its hindquartersSee what Levade looks like as a portrait
- LiaItalian and Greek form of Lea, also a short form of Julia or RosaliaSee what Lia looks like as a portrait
- LibelleDainty and swift, for fine-limbed maresSee what Libelle looks like as a portrait
- LilieRepresents purity and elegance, fitting for pale maresSee what Lilie looks like as a portrait
- Lille MyThe little, cheeky Little My from the Moomin stories, tiny and full of backchatSee what Lille My looks like as a portrait
- LillyEnglish variant of Lily, the flower, also a pet form of Elisabeth in ScandinaviaSee what Lilly looks like as a portrait
- LimetteFresh and zesty, for young mares full of energySee what Limette looks like as a portrait
- LinaShort form of names ending in -lina, such as Karolina, with a simple, bright soundSee what Lina looks like as a portrait
- LindeLike the shady lime tree on the village square, large and good-naturedSee what Linde looks like as a portrait
- LinneaFrom the twinflower, the favourite flower of botanist Carl von LinnéSee what Linnea looks like as a portrait
- LinoItalian form of Linus, from the Greek word for flaxSee what Lino looks like as a portrait
- LinusGreek Linos, from the word for flax, a son of Apollo in legendSee what Linus looks like as a portrait
- LisaShort form of Elisabeth, also the name of the woman behind the Mona LisaSee what Lisa looks like as a portrait
- LivFrom Old Norse Hlíf, protection, now also echoing the word for lifeSee what Liv looks like as a portrait
- LjubaFrom Slavic ľuby, love, with a warm, soft soundSee what Ljuba looks like as a portrait
- LohengrinDerived from Lorraine, the Swan Knight of legend and Wagner's operaSee what Lohengrin looks like as a portrait
- LokiThe cunning shapeshifter of Norse legends, the meaning of his name is unknownSee what Loki looks like as a portrait
- LolaSpanish pet form of Dolores, cheeky in sound and quick to callSee what Lola looks like as a portrait
- LordEnglish title of nobility, for gentlemen among horsesSee what Lord looks like as a portrait
- LorenzGerman form of Laurentius, the man from Laurentum, probably named after the laurelSee what Lorenz looks like as a portrait
- LotteShort form of Charlotte, the French diminutive of KarlSee what Lotte looks like as a portrait
- LotusFrom the lotus flower, which rises pure and radiant from the mudSee what Lotus looks like as a portrait
- LouisFrench form of Ludwig, the name of eighteen kings of FranceSee what Louis looks like as a portrait
- LöwenzahnFrom the yellow meadow flower that many horses love to eatSee what Löwenzahn looks like as a portrait
- LuanaFrom the 1932 film Bird of Paradise, where it is the name of a young Polynesian womanSee what Luana looks like as a portrait
- LuchsFor attentive horses that never miss a thingSee what Luchs looks like as a portrait
- LuciusRoman given name from Latin lux, light, for the bright minds in the stableSee what Lucius looks like as a portrait
- LuckyEnglish nickname for someone fortunate, for horses that bring good luckSee what Lucky looks like as a portrait
- LucyEnglish form of Lucia, containing the Latin word for lightSee what Lucy looks like as a portrait
- LudwigFrom Germanic Hludwig, famous in battle, a name for proud stallionsSee what Ludwig looks like as a portrait
- LuigiItalian form of Ludwig, Germanic for something like famous warriorSee what Luigi looks like as a portrait
- LukasGerman and Nordic form of Lucas, essentially the man from LucaniaSee what Lukas looks like as a portrait
- LumiFinnish for snow, bright and quiet like the first winter eveningSee what Lumi looks like as a portrait
- LunaLatin for moon, also the name of the Roman moon goddessSee what Luna looks like as a portrait
- LuzerneFrom the purple-flowering lucerne plant, for connoisseurs in the pastureSee what Luzerne looks like as a portrait
- LykkeDanish for happiness, for a horse that brings joySee what Lykke looks like as a portrait
- LylaVariant of Leila, associated with the Arabic word for nightSee what Lyla looks like as a portrait
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- MachaOrigin uncertain, an Irish legendary figure who defeated horses in a raceSee what Macha looks like as a portrait
- MaeveEnglish form of Irish Medb, the intoxicating one, a warrior queen of legendSee what Maeve looks like as a portrait
- MalikArabic for king, short and proud like an Arabian stallionSee what Malik looks like as a portrait
- MalteDanish short form of Helmold, from helmet and ruleSee what Malte looks like as a portrait
- MandelFor horses with gentle, almond-shaped eyesSee what Mandel looks like as a portrait
- MangoYellow, juicy and sunny, for cheerful dunsSee what Mango looks like as a portrait
- MarengoNapoleon's famous grey Arabian stallion, named after the Battle of MarengoSee what Marengo looks like as a portrait
- MarieFrench form of Maria, whose meaning has not been established with certaintySee what Marie looks like as a portrait
- MariusRoman family name, probably from the war god Mars or from mas, maleSee what Marius looks like as a portrait
- MaroneFor dark bay horses, as glossy as freshly roasted sweet chestnutsSee what Marone looks like as a portrait
- MarquisFrom the French title of nobility, for stallions with poiseSee what Marquis looks like as a portrait
- MarthaAramaic for mistress, just right for the boss of the stableSee what Martha looks like as a portrait
- MaryEnglish form of Maria, whose Hebrew meaning remains uncertainSee what Mary looks like as a portrait
- MarzipanSweet and pale, a name for irresistibly sweet poniesSee what Marzipan looks like as a portrait
- MatchaJapanese, from matsu, to grind, and cha, tea, for calm horsesSee what Matcha looks like as a portrait
- MathildaGermanic for strength in battle, a name for powerful maresSee what Mathilda looks like as a portrait
- MatsSwedish short form of Matthias, derived from Hebrew gift of GodSee what Mats looks like as a portrait
- MaverickFrom a Texan who did not have his cattle branded, now a word for an independent spiritSee what Maverick looks like as a portrait
- MaxShort form of Maximilian, with Latin maximus, the greatest, at its heartSee what Max looks like as a portrait
- MaximusLatin for the greatest, a dutiful palace horse in the film TangledSee what Maximus looks like as a portrait
- MeganWelsh pet form of Margarete, whose name traces back to the pearlSee what Megan looks like as a portrait
- MelisseAs soothing as tea from the herb garden, for gentle maresSee what Melisse looks like as a portrait
- MelodyFrom Greek melos, song, and aeido, to singSee what Melody looks like as a portrait
- MerleThrough French from Latin merula, blackbirdSee what Merle looks like as a portrait
- MerlinThe wizard of Arthurian legend, whose name comes from Welsh MyrddinSee what Merlin looks like as a portrait
- MetFrom the honey wine of Norse legends, golden and strongSee what Met looks like as a portrait
- MiaDiminutive of Maria, also meaning mine in ItalianSee what Mia looks like as a portrait
- MichelAstrid Lindgren's little rascal from Lönneberga, always ready for a prankSee what Michel looks like as a portrait
- MilaFrom the Slavic name element mil, dear and gracious, with a gentle soundSee what Mila looks like as a portrait
- MilchreisWarm, sweet and comforting, for horses that help you unwindSee what Milchreis looks like as a portrait
- MildredOld English Mildthryth, gentle strength, just right for a dependable horseSee what Mildred looks like as a portrait
- MillieDiminutive of Mildred or Millicent, with a rounded, friendly soundSee what Millie looks like as a portrait
- MiloOrigin uncertain, an old German form of Miles or the Greek MilonSee what Milo looks like as a portrait
- MinervaRoman goddess of wisdom, perhaps from Latin mens, mindSee what Minerva looks like as a portrait
- MintyEnglish short form of Araminta, a name of unknown meaningSee what Minty looks like as a portrait
- MinzeFresh and lively, for bright-eyed horsesSee what Minze looks like as a portrait
- MiraSlavic short form of Miroslava, containing mir, peaceSee what Mira looks like as a portrait
- MirandaLatin for admirable, Shakespeare created the name for The TempestSee what Miranda looks like as a portrait
- MiroShort form of Miroslav, a Slavic name combining peace and glorySee what Miro looks like as a portrait
- MistralFrom the cool wind of Provence that sweeps forcefully through the Rhône valleySee what Mistral looks like as a portrait
- MjölnirThor's hammer, whose name is probably related to an old word for lightningSee what Mjölnir looks like as a portrait
- MogliKipling's jungle boy, whose name is said to mean frog but was inventedSee what Mogli looks like as a portrait
- MohnAs bright red as poppies at the edge of a field, for fiery chestnutsSee what Mohn looks like as a portrait
- MöhreAny horse that neighs at every carrot deserves this nameSee what Möhre looks like as a portrait
- MokkaFrom the port city in Yemen, for dark bay horsesSee what Mokka looks like as a portrait
- MollyMedieval diminutive of Mary, the hero's wife in James Joyce's workSee what Molly looks like as a portrait
- MomoThe girl in Michael Ende's novel who is such a good listenerSee what Momo looks like as a portrait
- MonaNordic short form of Monika, simple and calm like a Haflinger mareSee what Mona looks like as a portrait
- MondFor calm horses with a silvery sheen to their coatsSee what Mond looks like as a portrait
- MondsteinFor greys with a soft, milky sheen to their coatsSee what Mondstein looks like as a portrait
- MontanaFrom Latin montanus, mountainous, for sure-footed horsesSee what Montana looks like as a portrait
- MoppelAn affectionate name for plump ponies that love to eatSee what Moppel looks like as a portrait
- MorgentauAs fresh and sparkling as a meadow at sunriseSee what Morgentau looks like as a portrait
- MoritzFrom Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus, the Moor or North AfricanSee what Moritz looks like as a portrait
- MuffinSmall, round and a little chubby, ideal for a Shetland ponySee what Muffin looks like as a portrait
- MuninOdin's second raven, Muninn represents memory and mindSee what Munin looks like as a portrait
- MurmelRound and shiny like a marble, ideal for little poniesSee what Murmel looks like as a portrait
- MurmeltierFor easy-going horses that love a long dozeSee what Murmeltier looks like as a portrait
- MurphyIrish surname, through Murchadh from the Old Irish word for sea battleSee what Murphy looks like as a portrait
- MuskatA spice with character, for horses with minds of their ownSee what Muskat looks like as a portrait
- MüsliFor horses that are first to the trough at feeding timeSee what Müsli looks like as a portrait
N
- NalaThe lioness in The Lion King, the word has no meaning in SwahiliSee what Nala looks like as a portrait
- NandoShort form of Fernando or Ferdinando, with a sporty, nimble soundSee what Nando looks like as a portrait
- NannaOrigin uncertain, perhaps Old Norse for bold, Baldur's wife in legendSee what Nanna looks like as a portrait
- NaseweisFor curious horses that poke their noses into every bucketSee what Naseweis looks like as a portrait
- NelePet form of Cornelia, with a short, bright, cheerful soundSee what Nele looks like as a portrait
- NemoLatin for nobody, famous as Jules Verne's enigmatic captainSee what Nemo looks like as a portrait
- NeoFrom Greek neos, new, meaning gift in TswanaSee what Neo looks like as a portrait
- NeonFor striking horses that stand out immediately in any herdSee what Neon looks like as a portrait
- NerinaProbably from the Nereids, the sea nymphs of Greek legendSee what Nerina looks like as a portrait
- NeroRoman surname, probably from Sabine, meaning strong and energeticSee what Nero looks like as a portrait
- NevadaSpanish for snowy, lovely for greysSee what Nevada looks like as a portrait
- NevioFrom Roman Naevius, derived from naevus, birthmark, for horses with markingsSee what Nevio looks like as a portrait
- NexusLatin for connection, for the special bond between horse and riderSee what Nexus looks like as a portrait
- NiallIrish name of disputed origin, perhaps related to nia, heroSee what Niall looks like as a portrait
- NiamhIrish for bright, in legend she comes across the sea on a white horseSee what Niamh looks like as a portrait
- NicoShort form of Nikolaus, Greek for victory of the peopleSee what Nico looks like as a portrait
- NikitaRussian form of Greek Niketas, the victor, for mares with a fighting spiritSee what Nikita looks like as a portrait
- NilsScandinavian form of Nikolaus, made famous by Nils Holgersson and his ride on a gooseSee what Nils looks like as a portrait
- NimbusRepresents both a rain cloud and a halo, as well as a special reputationSee what Nimbus looks like as a portrait
- NinaShort form of names such as Antonina, arriving from Russia and Italy in the 19th centurySee what Nina looks like as a portrait
- NinoItalian short form of names such as Antonino or Giannino, small and livelySee what Nino looks like as a portrait
- NjordSea god of the Vanir, whose name may mean strong and powerfulSee what Njord looks like as a portrait
- NoahHebrew for rest, the builder of the ark who saved all the animalsSee what Noah looks like as a portrait
- NoblesseFrench for noble bearing, for mares with natural eleganceSee what Noblesse looks like as a portrait
- NocturneA quiet night piece for piano, for dark, gentle maresSee what Nocturne looks like as a portrait
- NoisetteFrench for hazelnut, as if made for a warm brown coatSee what Noisette looks like as a portrait
- NoraShort form of Honora or Eleonore, known from Ibsen's play A Doll's HouseSee what Nora looks like as a portrait
- NordlichtLike the northern lights, rare and magically beautifulSee what Nordlicht looks like as a portrait
- NougatNut-brown and delicately melting, for gentle charactersSee what Nougat looks like as a portrait
- NovaFrom Latin novus, new, for the newcomer in the stableSee what Nova looks like as a portrait
- NudelPlayful and a little silly, a name to make you smileSee what Nudel looks like as a portrait
- NurArabic for light, a little name with a great glowSee what Nur looks like as a portrait
- NuvolaItalian for cloud, for pale greys with a soft gaitSee what Nuvola looks like as a portrait
- NyxGreek for night, the goddess of darkness, as if made for black horsesSee what Nyx looks like as a portrait
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- OberonKing of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream, derived through Auberon from AlberichSee what Oberon looks like as a portrait
- OdinOld Norse Óðinn, from óðr, raging and inspired, the supreme godSee what Odin looks like as a portrait
- OlafFrom anu, ancestor, and leif, heir, a name borne by Norwegian kingsSee what Olaf looks like as a portrait
- OliveRepresents peace and patience, like the olive branchSee what Olive looks like as a portrait
- OliverOld French Olivier, perhaps from Latin oliva, olive treeSee what Oliver looks like as a portrait
- OliviaCoined by Shakespeare, probably from Latin oliva, oliveSee what Olivia looks like as a portrait
- OnyxA black gemstone, as if made for a glossy black horseSee what Onyx looks like as a portrait
- OpalThe iridescent gemstone, from Sanskrit upala, jewelSee what Opal looks like as a portrait
- OrionThe hunter of Greek legend, after whom the constellation is namedSee what Orion looks like as a portrait
- OrkanFor horses with tremendous strength and plenty of energySee what Orkan looks like as a portrait
- OrlandoItalian form of Roland, Charlemagne's knight in Ariosto's epicSee what Orlando looks like as a portrait
- OskarOrigin uncertain, perhaps Old Irish for deer friend, known from Irish legendsSee what Oskar looks like as a portrait
- OstwindThe black stallion from the film series, as free as the east windSee what Ostwind looks like as a portrait
- OthelloPerhaps a diminutive of Otho, Shakespeare's tragic generalSee what Othello looks like as a portrait
- OttilieGerman form of Odilia, from uodil, inheritance, or ot, wealthSee what Ottilie looks like as a portrait
- OttoOld German, from ot, wealth and good fortune, a name with weightSee what Otto looks like as a portrait
P
- PabloSpanish form of Paulus, also borne by the painter PicassoSee what Pablo looks like as a portrait
- PalomaSpanish for dove, for gentle mares with pale coatsSee what Paloma looks like as a portrait
- PaminaDaughter of the Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute, gentle and steadfastSee what Pamina looks like as a portrait
- PanacheThe plume on a helmet, also English for flamboyant style, for grand entrancesSee what Panache looks like as a portrait
- PantoffelAs cosy as a slipper, for relaxed retirees in the pastureSee what Pantoffel looks like as a portrait
- PaprikaFiery red and a little spicy, ideal for a chestnut mareSee what Paprika looks like as a portrait
- ParzivalWolfram von Eschenbach's Grail knight, the German form of PercevalSee what Parzival looks like as a portrait
- PaschaFor geldings that like everyone to wait on themSee what Pascha looks like as a portrait
- PaulFrom Latin Paulus, the little one, a tongue-in-cheek name for large horsesSee what Paul looks like as a portrait
- PegasusThe winged horse of Greek legend, a symbol of soaring ambition and poetrySee what Pegasus looks like as a portrait
- PepitoSpanish diminutive of José, a little Joseph with a big heartSee what Pepito looks like as a portrait
- PepperThe English word for the spice, for ponies with a lively temperamentSee what Pepper looks like as a portrait
- PerleRound, shimmering and precious, ideal for pale maresSee what Perle looks like as a portrait
- PfefferFor spirited horses with plenty of fireSee what Pfeffer looks like as a portrait
- PfifferlingFor little yellow ponies that look especially lovely in the woodsSee what Pfifferling looks like as a portrait
- PfiffikusFor clever horses that can open any stable doorSee what Pfiffikus looks like as a portrait
- PhilippFrom Greek Philippos, friend of horses, as if made for the stableSee what Philipp looks like as a portrait
- PhillipGreek Philippos, friend of horses, a horse name could hardly fit more beautifullySee what Phillip looks like as a portrait
- PhoebeGreek for bright and pure, the name of a Titaness of the moonSee what Phoebe looks like as a portrait
- PhönixThe firebird that rises anew from the ashes, a symbol of new beginningsSee what Phönix looks like as a portrait
- PiaffeThe trot on the spot, for horses with rhythm and a well-engaged bodySee what Piaffe looks like as a portrait
- PilgrimThe injured horse in the novel The Horse Whisperer, who slowly learns to trust againSee what Pilgrim looks like as a portrait
- PinoItalian short form of names ending in pino, such as Giuseppino, or JosephSee what Pino looks like as a portrait
- PippiFrom Pippi Longstocking, the strongest girl in the world, who lifts up her horseSee what Pippi looks like as a portrait
- PiratFor brave adventurers, especially those with a dark patch around one eyeSee what Pirat looks like as a portrait
- PlumpsFor ponies that love to flop down in every sandy hollowSee what Plumps looks like as a portrait
- PlutoRoman god of the underworld and a dwarf planet at the edge of the solar systemSee what Pluto looks like as a portrait
- PollyMedieval variant of Molly, nobody knows why the M became a PSee what Polly looks like as a portrait
- PopcornFor horses that leap into the air with joySee what Popcorn looks like as a portrait
- PoppyThe English flower name, for chestnuts glowing red across the meadowSee what Poppy looks like as a portrait
- PorthosThe strong, fun-loving musketeer from Dumas' novelSee what Porthos looks like as a portrait
- PralineNamed after a French count, for small, refined maresSee what Praline looks like as a portrait
- PrärieWide grassland where horses could run freeSee what Prärie looks like as a portrait
- PrettyThe English word for attractive, simple and called with a smileSee what Pretty looks like as a portrait
- PrincessThe English royal title, for mares that like to be waited onSee what Princess looks like as a portrait
- PrinzFor young stallions that want to be king one daySee what Prinz looks like as a portrait
- ProseccoFrom the village near Trieste, sparkling and cheerfulSee what Prosecco looks like as a portrait
- PuckShakespeare's sprite from A Midsummer Night's Dream, for mischievous horsesSee what Puck looks like as a portrait
- PuddingSoft and wobbly, for easy-going horses with a gentle gaitSee what Pudding looks like as a portrait
- PünktchenThe bright young girl in Erich Kästner's novel Pünktchen und AntonSee what Pünktchen looks like as a portrait
- PurzelFrom the German word for tumbling, for clumsy foals on wobbly legsSee what Purzel looks like as a portrait
- PuschelFor ponies with bushy forelocks and fluffy coatsSee what Puschel looks like as a portrait
- PuzzleFor coloured horses whose patches fit together like a jigsawSee what Puzzle looks like as a portrait
Q
- QuarkPale and soft, with a slightly cheeky ring as a nameSee what Quark looks like as a portrait
- QueenThe queen of the paddock, for mares that set the tone in the herdSee what Queen looks like as a portrait
- QuitteTough on the outside, fragrant within, for mares with minds of their ownSee what Quitte looks like as a portrait
R
- RabaukeFor boisterous young horses that enjoy a tussleSee what Rabauke looks like as a portrait
- RabeFor black horses with clever mindsSee what Rabe looks like as a portrait
- RagnaShort form of Old Norse names containing regin, meaning counsel and decisionSee what Ragna looks like as a portrait
- RagnarFrom regin, counsel, and herr, army, like the legendary Ragnar LodbrokSee what Ragnar looks like as a portrait
- RaketeFor horses that seem to take off as they move into trotSee what Rakete looks like as a portrait
- RappeThe German term for a jet-black horse, a name like a glossy coatSee what Rappe looks like as a portrait
- RapunzelNamed after an edible plant, the long-haired girl from the Brothers Grimm tale, fitting for a long maneSee what Rapunzel looks like as a portrait
- RehFor delicate, shy horses with gentle eyesSee what Reh looks like as a portrait
- RhabarberTart, cheeky and for anyone who likes to nibble everythingSee what Rhabarber looks like as a portrait
- RhiannonProbably Celtic for great queen, in the Mabinogion she rides a white horseSee what Rhiannon looks like as a portrait
- RihArabic for wind, the black stallion given to Kara Ben Nemsi in Karl May's storiesSee what Rih looks like as a portrait
- RioSpanish for river, short, resonant and livelySee what Rio looks like as a portrait
- RitterFor loyal companions that carry their riders through thick and thinSee what Ritter looks like as a portrait
- RiverThe English word for a watercourse, for horses with flowing gaitsSee what River looks like as a portrait
- RobertGermanic for shining fame, combining hruod and berahtSee what Robert looks like as a portrait
- RobinEnglish pet form of Robert, made famous by the archer Robin HoodSee what Robin looks like as a portrait
- RoccoOf Germanic origin, perhaps from hruoh, crow, borne by Saint RochSee what Rocco looks like as a portrait
- RockyPet form of Rocco or a nickname for tough characters, fearlessSee what Rocky looks like as a portrait
- RodrigoSpanish form of Roderick, the name of El Cid, who rode the stallion BabiecaSee what Rodrigo looks like as a portrait
- RomeoItalian, meaning Roman, Shakespeare's ill-fated loverSee what Romeo looks like as a portrait
- RonjaInvented by Astrid Lindgren from part of the lake name JuronjaureSee what Ronja looks like as a portrait
- RosaLatin for rose, for mares with grace and a few thornsSee what Rosa looks like as a portrait
- RosalindGermanic from hros, horse, and lind, gentle, a heroine in Shakespeare's workSee what Rosalind looks like as a portrait
- RosieEnglish diminutive of Rose, for mares with rosy nosesSee what Rosie looks like as a portrait
- RosineSmall, dark and sweet, for a black pony with a big heartSee what Rosine looks like as a portrait
- RosmarinAromatic and hardy, for horses that brave any weatherSee what Rosmarin looks like as a portrait
- RowanThe English name of the mountain ash, also a form of Irish RuadhánSee what Rowan looks like as a portrait
- RoxanaOld Iranian for bright and radiant, the name of Alexander the Great's wifeSee what Roxana looks like as a portrait
- RoyalThe English word for regal, with a touch of competition glamourSee what Royal looks like as a portrait
- RübeSimple and down-to-earth, a name with a sense of humourSee what Rübe looks like as a portrait
- RubinThe red ruby gemstone, from Latin rubeus, redSee what Rubin looks like as a portrait
- RudiPet form of Rudolf, which combines fame and wolfSee what Rudi looks like as a portrait
- RufusRoman surname meaning red-haired, as if made for a vivid chestnutSee what Rufus looks like as a portrait
- RunaFeminine form of Rune, from Old Norse rún, secret knowledgeSee what Runa looks like as a portrait
- RustyEnglish nickname for rust-red hair, as if made for chestnutsSee what Rusty looks like as a portrait
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- SafranThe precious spice in vivid gold, for gleaming palominosSee what Safran looks like as a portrait
- SagaSwedish for story, also a Norse goddess, perhaps the seeing oneSee what Saga looks like as a portrait
- SaharArabic for dawn, when the first horses begin to neigh in the stableSee what Sahar looks like as a portrait
- SaharaFrom the great desert, for sandy-coloured horsesSee what Sahara looks like as a portrait
- SahneFor cream-coloured horses, soft and pale as whipped creamSee what Sahne looks like as a portrait
- SakuraJapanese for cherry blossom, for mares born in springSee what Sakura looks like as a portrait
- SalbeiThe medicinal herb represents wisdom and calm, good for experienced horsesSee what Salbei looks like as a portrait
- SallyEnglish pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for princess or noblewomanSee what Sally looks like as a portrait
- SalsaSpanish for sauce, from Latin salsus, and a fiery danceSee what Salsa looks like as a portrait
- SamShort form of Samuel or Samantha, friendly and easy to callSee what Sam looks like as a portrait
- SämiSwiss pet form of Samuel, probably Hebrew for name of God, with a cosy soundSee what Sämi looks like as a portrait
- SamiraArabic for the companion in evening conversation, fitting for long evenings at the stableSee what Samira looks like as a portrait
- SamtFor soft muzzles and a velvety natureSee what Samt looks like as a portrait
- SanddornA hardy coastal shrub with orange berries, for chestnuts with biteSee what Sanddorn looks like as a portrait
- SandyPet form of Alexander or Sandra, also fitting for sandy-coloured coatsSee what Sandy looks like as a portrait
- SanssouciFrench for without a care, the name of Frederick the Great's palaceSee what Sanssouci looks like as a portrait
- SaphirA deep-blue gemstone, for horses with a noble presenceSee what Saphir looks like as a portrait
- SaphiraRelated to Sapphira in the New Testament, Greek for sapphireSee what Saphira looks like as a portrait
- SarastroThe high priest in Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, master of a temple of wisdomSee what Sarastro looks like as a portrait
- SausewindFor foals that race across the pasture as if there were no tomorrowSee what Sausewind looks like as a portrait
- SchabernackFor jokers that love hiding headcollars and knocking over bucketsSee what Schabernack looks like as a portrait
- SchattenfellGandalf's silver-grey stallion in The Lord of the Rings, faster than any other horseSee what Schattenfell looks like as a portrait
- ScheckeFor coloured horses whose every patch is uniqueSee what Schecke looks like as a portrait
- SchimmelThe classic German name for a white horse, simple and unmistakableSee what Schimmel looks like as a portrait
- SchlawinerSouthern German for a sly character, for horses that open every gateSee what Schlawiner looks like as a portrait
- SchlingelFor cheeky horses whose pranks you can never hold against them for longSee what Schlingel looks like as a portrait
- SchmutzfinkFor greys that roll in the mud as soon as they have been groomedSee what Schmutzfink looks like as a portrait
- SchnarchnaseFor horses that rumble loudly to themselves as they doze in their boxesSee what Schnarchnase looks like as a portrait
- SchneckeA tongue-in-cheek name for horses that are never in a hurrySee what Schnecke looks like as a portrait
- SchneeFor white horses, pure and quiet like a winter morningSee what Schnee looks like as a portrait
- SchnitzelA tongue-in-cheek name for horses that are always hungrySee what Schnitzel looks like as a portrait
- SchnuffelAn affectionate word for cuddly horses with soft nosesSee what Schnuffel looks like as a portrait
- SchokoShort for chocolate, for dark bay horses with a sweet toothSee what Schoko looks like as a portrait
- SchwalbeAs light and agile as the migratory bird in the summer skySee what Schwalbe looks like as a portrait
- SeideFor horses with glossy coats that feel like silkSee what Seide looks like as a portrait
- SeleneGreek for moon, the moon goddess, lovely for greysSee what Selene looks like as a portrait
- SerenWelsh for star, for horses with a white marking on their foreheadSee what Seren looks like as a portrait
- SerenaFrom Latin serenus, cheerful and clear, for relaxed maresSee what Serena looks like as a portrait
- SeverinFrom Latin severus, serious, for a horse with a steady, clear gazeSee what Severin looks like as a portrait
- ShadowThe English word for shade, for dark horses that follow you everywhereSee what Shadow looks like as a portrait
- SherryFrom the Spanish city of Jerez, for horses with a soft reddish-brown coatSee what Sherry looks like as a portrait
- ShirinPersian for sweet, the heroine of a famous Persian romantic epicSee what Shirin looks like as a portrait
- SidneyEnglish surname, first used as a given name in honour of Algernon SidneySee what Sidney looks like as a portrait
- SiegfriedOld High German from victory and peace, the dragon-slayer of the Nibelungen legendSee what Siegfried looks like as a portrait
- SiennaFrom the reddish-brown colour, named after the clay earth of SienaSee what Sienna looks like as a portrait
- SierraSpanish for mountain range, from Latin serra, sawSee what Sierra looks like as a portrait
- SifOld Norse for bride or relative, Thor's golden-haired wife, lovely for chestnutsSee what Sif looks like as a portrait
- SigridOld Norse from victory and beautiful, for proud winning maresSee what Sigrid looks like as a portrait
- SigrunFrom sigr, victory, and rún, secret, a Valkyrie of legendSee what Sigrun looks like as a portrait
- SigurdOld Norse from victory and guardian, the dragon-slayer rode the stallion GraniSee what Sigurd looks like as a portrait
- SilberFor pale and darker greys that gleam in the lightSee what Silber looks like as a portrait
- SilvanLatin for the one from the forest, Silvanus was the Roman woodland godSee what Silvan looks like as a portrait
- SimbaSwahili for lion, famous as the young lion in The Lion KingSee what Simba looks like as a portrait
- SinaPersian name for Mount Sinai, short and clear like a call across the yardSee what Sina looks like as a portrait
- SindriOld Norse for sparkling, the dwarf forged Thor's hammerSee what Sindri looks like as a portrait
- SirThe English title of a knight, for geldings with refined mannersSee what Sir looks like as a portrait
- SiriusThe brightest star in the night sky, Greek seirios, burningSee what Sirius looks like as a portrait
- SissiFrom the films about Empress Elisabeth, who was a passionate riderSee what Sissi looks like as a portrait
- SivOld Norse for bride, Thor's wife wore hair of pure goldSee what Siv looks like as a portrait
- SkadiOld Norse for harm, the giantess of winter and skiingSee what Skadi looks like as a portrait
- SkinfaxiThe horse of day in the Edda, whose mane lights up heaven and earthSee what Skinfaxi looks like as a portrait
- SkyThe English word for the heavens, as wide and open as a ride across open fieldsSee what Sky looks like as a portrait
- SkyeFrom the Scottish Isle of Skye, rugged, green and windySee what Skye looks like as a portrait
- SleipnirOdin's eight-legged horse in Norse mythology, unbeatable for speedSee what Sleipnir looks like as a portrait
- SmaragdFrom the green emerald gemstone, for horses cherished like treasuresSee what Smaragd looks like as a portrait
- SnazzyEnglish for stylish and smart, for ponies with a flair for grand entrancesSee what Snazzy looks like as a portrait
- SockeFor horses with white markings on their legsSee what Socke looks like as a portrait
- SoloFor horses with minds of their own that like to take the leadSee what Solo looks like as a portrait
- SolveigFrom sól, sun, and veig, strength, Ibsen's faithful heroineSee what Solveig looks like as a portrait
- SonneA name for golden coats and warm naturesSee what Sonne looks like as a portrait
- SorayaPersian form of Thurayya, the Arabic name of the PleiadesSee what Soraya looks like as a portrait
- SorbetCool, fruity and refreshing, for pale maresSee what Sorbet looks like as a portrait
- SpatzSmall, cheeky and always in the thick of things, ideal for a ponySee what Spatz looks like as a portrait
- SpeedyEnglish for quick, for horses that always run at the frontSee what Speedy looks like as a portrait
- SpiritThe English word for inner life or soul, like the freedom-loving mustang in the animated filmSee what Spirit looks like as a portrait
- SpotThe English word for a dot, short and fitting for a spotted horseSee what Spot looks like as a portrait
- SprintFor horses that are almost impossible to hold back on a galloping trackSee what Sprint looks like as a portrait
- StellaLatin for star, devised as a name by an English poetSee what Stella looks like as a portrait
- SteppeVast grassland stretching to the horizon, the home of wild horsesSee what Steppe looks like as a portrait
- SternchenFor horses with a white star on their foreheadSee what Sternchen looks like as a portrait
- StreuselFor coloured and spotted horses with lots of little dots in their coatsSee what Streusel looks like as a portrait
- StrolchFor escape artists that find every open paddock gateSee what Strolch looks like as a portrait
- StrudelWhirling and lively, from the pastry made with stretched doughSee what Strudel looks like as a portrait
- SturmFor horses that sweep everything along as they gallopSee what Sturm looks like as a portrait
- SultanArabic for ruler, for stallions that keep a close eye on their herdSee what Sultan looks like as a portrait
- SunnivaNordic form of Old English Sunngifu, meaning gift of the sunSee what Sunniva looks like as a portrait
- SunnyEnglish for full of sunshine, cheerful and bright in natureSee what Sunny looks like as a portrait
- SunshineThe English word for sunlight, for horses that brighten every day at the stableSee what Sunshine looks like as a portrait
- SurpriseFrench for something unexpected, good for an unanticipated foalSee what Surprise looks like as a portrait
- SuryaSanskrit for sun, the sun god rides his chariot across the skySee what Surya looks like as a portrait
- SushiA tongue-in-cheek name for horses with a taste for the exoticSee what Sushi looks like as a portrait
- SveaThe personification of Sweden, from the ancient Svear peopleSee what Svea looks like as a portrait
- SvenFrom the Old Norse byname Sveinn, boy, a name borne by Danish kingsSee what Sven looks like as a portrait
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- TaminoThe prince in Mozart's The Magic Flute, who proves his courage and loyaltySee what Tamino looks like as a portrait
- TanneEvergreen and firmly rooted, for calm horsesSee what Tanne looks like as a portrait
- TassiloOrigin uncertain, borne by Bavarian dukes of the Agilolfing dynastySee what Tassilo looks like as a portrait
- TeddyPet form of Edward or Theodor, for cuddly ponies in their winter coatsSee what Teddy looks like as a portrait
- TheoShort form of Theodor, Greek for gift of GodSee what Theo looks like as a portrait
- ThorOld Norse for thunder, the mighty god with the hammerSee what Thor looks like as a portrait
- ThymianAn unassuming herb with a powerful scentSee what Thymian looks like as a portrait
- TiaraThe sparkling diadem, for little princesses on four hoovesSee what Tiara looks like as a portrait
- TillyEnglish short form of Mathilda, mischievous and quick to callSee what Tilly looks like as a portrait
- ToffeeSoft and stickily sweet, for affectionate horses with light brown coatsSee what Toffee looks like as a portrait
- TollpatschFor lovable horses that trip over their own hoovesSee what Tollpatsch looks like as a portrait
- TöltFrom the smooth gait of Icelandic horses, in which the rider sits almost stillSee what Tölt looks like as a portrait
- TopasFrom the often golden-yellow gemstone, fitting for pale chestnut shadesSee what Topas looks like as a portrait
- TorbenDanish form of Torbjörn, meaning Thor's bearSee what Torben looks like as a portrait
- TordenskyNorwegian for thundercloud, from torden, thunder, and sky, cloudSee what Tordensky looks like as a portrait
- TornadoZorro's black stallion, fast and loyalSee what Tornado looks like as a portrait
- ToscaThe passionate singer in Puccini's opera, a name full of dramaSee what Tosca looks like as a portrait
- TristanProbably from Pictish Drustan, later associated with French tristeSee what Tristan looks like as a portrait
- TrüffelPrecious and rare, for dark horses with classSee what Trüffel looks like as a portrait
- TulparThe winged horse of Turkic legends, featured on Kazakhstan's coat of armsSee what Tulpar looks like as a portrait
- TundraThe vast, cold northern steppe, through Russian from SámiSee what Tundra looks like as a portrait
- TupferFor spotted horses, such as those with leopard spotting and AppaloosasSee what Tupfer looks like as a portrait
- TurboLatin for whirlwind, now used for anything that is really fastSee what Turbo looks like as a portrait
- TuuliFinnish and Estonian for wind, for horses with fluttering manesSee what Tuuli looks like as a portrait
- TwilightRepresents dusk, for dark horses with calm, mysterious eyesSee what Twilight looks like as a portrait
- TyrThe one-handed god of war, whose name shares ancient roots with ZeusSee what Tyr looks like as a portrait
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- UlfThe Old Norse byname Úlfr means wolf, short and wildSee what Ulf looks like as a portrait
- UlisseItalian form of Odysseus, for horses with a taste for long journeysSee what Ulisse looks like as a portrait
V
- ValentinFrom Latin valens, strong and healthySee what Valentin looks like as a portrait
- ValerieFrom Valeria, derived from Latin valere, to be strong and healthySee what Valerie looks like as a portrait
- VanillePale, creamy and mild, for cream-coloured horsesSee what Vanille looks like as a portrait
- VegaA bright star in Lyra, from Arabic for falling eagleSee what Vega looks like as a portrait
- VenusRoman goddess of love and beauty, also a bright planetSee what Venus looks like as a portrait
- VesnaSlavic for spring, the name of a spirit of the awakening yearSee what Vesna looks like as a portrait
- VidarOdin's silent son, whose name may mean wide armySee what Vidar looks like as a portrait
- ViggoShort form of Nordic names containing víg, battleSee what Viggo looks like as a portrait
- VincenzoItalian form of Vincent, Latin for the victorious oneSee what Vincenzo looks like as a portrait
- ViolaLatin for violet, also the heroine of Shakespeare's Twelfth NightSee what Viola looks like as a portrait
- VolcanFrench for volcano, for stallions with fire in their belliesSee what Volcan looks like as a portrait
- VolkerFrom folk, people, and heri, army, a bold minstrel in the NibelungenliedSee what Volker looks like as a portrait
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- WaffelCrisp and cheerful, for horses with patterned coatsSee what Waffel looks like as a portrait
- WaldemarFrom walt, power, and mari, famousSee what Waldemar looks like as a portrait
- WalküreThe chooser of the slain, riding her horse over the battlefieldSee what Walküre looks like as a portrait
- WalnussFor horses in a warm, rich dark brown like walnut woodSee what Walnuss looks like as a portrait
- WasabiSmall but seriously fiery, for ponies with plenty of spiritSee what Wasabi looks like as a portrait
- WeideDoubly fitting, meaning both a willow tree and every horse's favourite place, the pastureSee what Weide looks like as a portrait
- WendyFrom Peter Pan, developed from the child's word fwendy for friendSee what Wendy looks like as a portrait
- WhiskyFrom Gaelic uisge beatha, water of lifeSee what Whisky looks like as a portrait
- WickieThe clever little Viking from the animated series, who prefers thinking to fightingSee what Wickie looks like as a portrait
- WilhelmGermanic, from will and helmet, suggesting resolute protectionSee what Wilhelm looks like as a portrait
- WilliamGermanic Willehelm, from will and helmet, a name for reliable protectorsSee what William looks like as a portrait
- WindbeutelAiry and a little puffed up, for the show-offs of the paddockSee what Windbeutel looks like as a portrait
- WinnetouThe noble Apache chief in Karl May's novels, friend of Old ShatterhandSee what Winnetou looks like as a portrait
- WinterFor horses that really come into their own in the snowSee what Winter looks like as a portrait
- WirbelwindFor lively foals that never stand stillSee what Wirbelwind looks like as a portrait
- WolframOld High German for wolf and raven, also the name of the poet of ParzivalSee what Wolfram looks like as a portrait
- WolkeSoft, pale and a little dreamy, like a grey horse in the skySee what Wolke looks like as a portrait
- WrenThe English name of the small bird, as tiny and loud as many a Shetland ponySee what Wren looks like as a portrait
- WuschelFor ponies with thick manes and shaggy winter coatsSee what Wuschel looks like as a portrait
X
- XanthosGreek for blond, one of Achilles' immortal horses, who could even prophesySee what Xanthos looks like as a portrait
- XeniaGreek for hospitality, for horses that greet every visitor with curiositySee what Xenia looks like as a portrait
Y
- YggdrasilThe world ash of the Edda, drasill means horse, while Yggr, the terrible one, is an epithet of OdinSee what Yggdrasil looks like as a portrait
- YlvaOld Norse for she-wolf, a wild name for a brave mareSee what Ylva looks like as a portrait
- YukiJapanese for happiness or snow, depending on the written character, for pale horses born in winterSee what Yuki looks like as a portrait
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- ZauselFor ponies with wild manes that resist every combSee what Zausel looks like as a portrait
- ZephyrGreek for west wind, a gentle breeze on four hoovesSee what Zephyr looks like as a portrait
- ZepterWhoever wields the sceptre is in charge, even in the pastureSee what Zepter looks like as a portrait
- ZeusDerived from an Indo-European root for sky and shiningSee what Zeus looks like as a portrait
- ZimtWarm and spicy, for horses with cinnamon-brown coatsSee what Zimt looks like as a portrait
- ZitroneZesty and bright, for pale duns with a lively natureSee what Zitrone looks like as a portrait
- ZoeGreek for life, ideal for lively maresSee what Zoe looks like as a portrait
- ZoraSouth Slavic and Czech for dawn, for early risers in the stableSee what Zora looks like as a portrait
- ZorroSpanish for fox, the masked avenger rides a black stallionSee what Zorro looks like as a portrait
- ZottelFor ponies with long, shaggy coats and wild manesSee what Zottel looks like as a portrait
- ZuckerstückFor horses that know the sound of a jacket pocket all too wellSee what Zuckerstück looks like as a portrait
- ZwergFor little ponies with plenty of self-confidenceSee what Zwerg looks like as a portrait
- ZwiebackTwice-baked, for hardy horses with staminaSee what Zwieback looks like as a portrait
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How to find the right name for your horse
Choosing a horse's name is often something special. Some horses have a long competition name in their papers alongside a short stable name used every day. This page mainly offers everyday names: names you enjoy saying in the stable aisle, that fit on the stable door and that still make you smile years later.
Stable name and registered name
A horse's registered name is often already set by the breeder and follows the breed society's rules. Some societies specify the first letter, for example. You can still freely choose the stable name. Many riders shorten a long registered name for everyday use: ‘Fürst Friedrich’ becomes ‘Fritzi’. If in doubt, ask your breed society which rules apply to the registered name.
Short for everyday life
Horses also learn their names when spoken regularly and kindly. Short names with one or two syllables are practical in daily life: when bringing them in from the paddock, grooming or lunging. The name should sound clearly different from the words you use when working, such as the German cues ‘Ho’, ‘Steh’ or ‘Brr’. Otherwise, a horse called Bo may hear their name every time you say ‘Ho’.
Try calling it in the stable aisle
Say the name aloud a few times as if calling your horse from the pasture. Does it sound good? Will it suit a playful foal and an experienced riding-school horse? Does it feel right to you on a competition list or embroidered on a headcollar?
Noble, Nordic or with a wink
Horse names can certainly have a little glamour. Noble names suit proud warmbloods, Nordic names suit Icelandic and Fjord horses, and nature names suit hardy leisure companions. Then there are horses that simply have to be called Keks or Krümel. Let colour, personality or breed inspire you. Use the filters above, save names to your shortlist and try the random name picker if you're stuck.
What the style groups mean
Classic names are familiar and uncomplicated; modern ones sound fresh and often English. Noble names suit horses with presence, Nordic names suit hardy horses with thick manes. Nature names evoke weather, landscapes and skies; names from the kitchen and bakery often reflect coat colour, from Karamell to Lebkuchen. Names from films, books and legends connect your horse with a story you love. Many names belong to two groups and appear under more than one filter.
If your horse already has a name
A horse you buy will usually already have a name, often two. You can change the stable name. Say the new name during pleasant moments, such as feeding or grooming, and give your horse a few weeks. A similar-sounding name makes the change easier.
A name for a long partnership
Horses often accompany their humans for twenty years or more. Their name appears on the stable door, saddlecloth, equine passport and perhaps one day on a portrait. Take your time choosing. A name that suits you both becomes part of your shared story.
Common questions about horse names
Can I change my horse's name?
You can change the stable name at any time. The name registered in the papers is subject to the breed society's rules, so ask them if you're unsure.
How long should a horse's name be?
Short everyday names with one or two syllables are practical. Longer, noble names work too; a short form usually emerges at the stable.
What's the difference between a stable name and a registered name?
The registered name appears in the breeding papers and equine passport and follows the breed society's rules. The stable name is what you call your horse in daily life. They can be the same, but don't have to be.
How does the search work?
The search looks only at names. Names beginning with what you've entered appear first, followed by names containing it. Uppercase, lowercase and umlauts make no difference: you can also find Björn by typing bjoern or bjorn. Turn on ‘also search meanings’ to search the meanings too. If a name isn't in our list yet, we'll suggest similar-sounding names.
How does the random name picker work?
Tap ‘Pick a random name’. We'll choose from all the names matching your gender, length and style filters. Anything in the search box is ignored. Tap ‘Another one’ to draw the next name straight away.
How does the shortlist work?
Tap the heart beside a name to add it to your shortlist. It's stored only in your browser; we can't see it. Tap a name in the list to remove it.