Here Are the Best Horse Names for Your New Pony Pal
People often say dogs are a man’s best friend, but horse around the ranch for a day, and your opinion is sure to change! Ree Drummond’s evolving relationship with horses is a case in point.
The self-proclaimed “non-horsey girl” found an unexpected ally in Ladd’s horse, L.B. (short for Little Buddy,) who has lived on the ranch for the past 23 years—almost as long as Ree has! “There is something unquestionably spiritual about the magnificent beasts,” Ree wrote in a blog post. “They have personalities and quirks, and sometimes they're very funny.” Sounds like the ultimate “Little Buddy,” if we’ve ever heard of one!
Like the many members of the Drummond family, the horses on the Drummond ranch have names that fit their unique personalities and quirks. Take Ladd’s main horse, Snip, named for the white snip on his nose, for one. While the best horse names can describe its physical characteristics, they’re more than just labels—they're declarations of character, heritage, and the bond between horse and rider!
Whether your stallion is more of a fiery Forte or Trigger or a gentle River or Bluebell, there are horse names on this list that fit every steed. There are even plenty of racehorse names and famous horse names from pop culture, like Secretariat and Seabiscuit, that pay homage to some of those world-famous horses. Read on for more of the best horse names that are sure to leave a hoofprint on your heart!
Boy Horse Names
L.B. (Little Buddy)
Bandit
Thunder
Scout
Rowdy
Cash
Levi
Fury
Tex
Winston
Finn
Jasper
Colt
Ryder
Blaze
Shadow
Duke
Maverick
Tucker
Blue Jeans
Dash
Jax
Ranger
Storm
Teddy
Boone
Dusty
Felix
Gatsby
Chip
Elvis
Russell
Leo
Billy
Harley
Ace
Tank
Gus
Champ
Rusty
Bo
Buddy
Trigger
Oakley
Pal
Amigo
Ed
Girl Horse Names
Rosebud
Dolly
Lady
Nelly
Molly
Dakota
Penny
Wanda
Rosie
Pearl
Star
Ruby
Sunny
Juliet
Lucy
Navy
Chica
Willow
Magic
River
Meadow
Juliet
Ellie
Daisy
Berta
Princess
Dixie
Eve
Sienna
Fancy
Orion
Traveller
Jewel
Betsy
Belle
Flo
Piper
Wynonna
Fiona
Muriel
Big Mama
Sadie
Carolina
Esmerelda
Snowball
Unique Horse Names
Camelot
Zelda
Marengo
Quincy
Clover
Wilbur
Bluebell
Dallas
Pandora
Rocco
Moon
Noir
Beau
Hoover
Saint
Graze
Domino
Snip
Peso
Rio
Blue
Phoenix
Moxie
Houdini
Rebel
Cupid
Sparky
Kasida
Racehorse Names
Apollo
Kelso
Seabiscuit
Black Caviar
Eclipse
Winx
American Pharoah
Citation
Zenyatta
Forte
Justify
Churchill
Ladybird
Barbaro
Wisteria
Frankel
Horse Names Inspired by Food
Toffee
Mocha
Cinnamon
Whiskey
Nutmeg
Brandy
Ginger
Honey
Turnip
Tootsie
Marmalade
Peanut
Sugar
Beans
Strawberry
Brownie
Nacho
Pepper
Kahlua
Biscuit
Bagel
Famous Horse Names from TV and Film
Spirit
Shadowfax
Black Beauty
Wildfire
Li'l Sebastian
Silver
Pegasus
Hidalgo
Cisco
Ringo
Flame
Gunpowder
Secretariat
Rocket
Dover
Maximus
Captain
Flicka
Cochise
Roach
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