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Famous & Mythological Horse Names

Want a name with real character? These famous & mythological horse names fit horses with personality to spare — suitable for mares, stallions, geldings, ponies, and foals alike. Browse the full list below, or try the free Horse Name Generator to get 10 personalized name ideas in seconds.

42 names

  • Achillesmale

    Greek hero

  • Apollomale

    god of sun & music

  • Aresmale

    god of war

  • Athenafemale

    goddess of wisdom

  • Atlasmale

    to carry the heavens

  • Aurorafemale

    dawn

  • Baldermale

    god of light

  • Branmale

    raven

  • Bucephalusmale

    Alexander the Great's warhorse

  • Calypsofemale

    she who hides

  • Castormale

    the twin

  • Eosfemale

    dawn

  • Eponafemale

    Celtic horse goddess

  • Fenrirmale

    great wolf

  • Freyafemale

    goddess of love

  • Friggfemale

    beloved, queen of the gods

  • Goliathmale
  • Heliosmale

    the sun

  • Herafemale

    queen of the gods

  • Herculesmale

    hero of strength

  • Hermesmale

    swift messenger god

  • Lokimale

    trickster god

  • Lughmale

    Celtic sun god

  • Marsmale
  • Mercurymale

    swift messenger god

  • Nikefemale

    victory

  • Njordmale

    god of the sea

  • Odinmale

    the allfather

  • Oisínmale

    little deer

  • Orionmale

    the hunter constellation

  • Pegasusmale

    winged horse

  • Phoenixunisex

    reborn from fire

  • Ryumale

    dragon

  • Selenefemale

    the moon

  • Skadifemale

    goddess of winter

  • Sleipnirmale

    Odin's eight-legged steed

  • Thormale

    god of thunder

  • Titanmale

    giant deity

  • Tyrmale

    god of war

  • Valkyriefemale

    chooser of the slain

  • Warriormale
  • Zeusmale

    king of the gods

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right horse name?

Pick a name that suits your horse's personality, coat color, and breed — and one that's easy to say out loud in the barn or the show ring. Try saying your shortlist aloud; the right one usually stands out. You can also use our free Horse Name Generator to get personalized ideas based on your horse.

Can I generate famous & mythological horse names automatically?

Yes. Our Horse Name Generator lets you either spin completely random ideas or answer a few quick questions — gender, color, personality, and language — to get 10 names tailored to your horse, with a button to generate 10 more.

Are these good names for a foal or pony too?

Absolutely. Every name on this list works for horses, ponies, and foals. For very young horses, many people lean toward the cuter, shorter picks — but a name your horse can grow into is always a safe bet.

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