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
Greekmythologicalstrong - Apollomale
god of sun & music
Greekmythologicalstrong - Aresmale
god of war
Greekstrongmythological - Athenafemale
goddess of wisdom
Greekmythologicalregal - Atlasmale
to carry the heavens
Greekstrongmythological - Aurorafemale
dawn
Latinelegantregal - Baldermale
god of light
Norsewhitemythological - Branmale
raven
Irishblackmythologicalstrong - Bucephalusmale
Alexander the Great's warhorse
Greekblackmythologicalstrong - Calypsofemale
she who hides
Greekelegantunique - Castormale
the twin
Greekclassicmythological - Eosfemale
dawn
Greekchestnutelegantmythological - Eponafemale
Celtic horse goddess
Irishmythologicalelegant - Fenrirmale
great wolf
Norsegreystrongmythological - Freyafemale
goddess of love
Norsemythologicalelegant - Friggfemale
beloved, queen of the gods
Norseregalmythological - Goliathmalestrongmythological
- Heliosmale
the sun
Greekpalominomythologicalstrong - Herafemale
queen of the gods
Greekregalmythological - Herculesmale
hero of strength
Greekmythologicalstrong - Hermesmale
swift messenger god
Greekfastmythological - Lokimale
trickster god
Norsecoolmythological - Lughmale
Celtic sun god
Irishpalominomythologicalstrong - Marsmalebaystrongmythological
- Mercurymale
swift messenger god
Latingreyfastmythological - Nikefemale
victory
Greekmythologicalfast - Njordmale
god of the sea
Norsemythologicalnature - Odinmale
the allfather
Norsemythologicalstrong - Oisínmale
little deer
Irishcutemythological - Orionmale
the hunter constellation
Greekmythologicalcool - Pegasusmale
winged horse
Greekmythologicalstrong - Phoenixunisex
reborn from fire
Greekcoolmythological - Ryumale
dragon
Japanesestrongcool - Selenefemale
the moon
Greekwhitemythologicalelegant - Skadifemale
goddess of winter
Norsewhitemythologicalnature - Sleipnirmale
Odin's eight-legged steed
Norsemythologicalstrong - Thormale
god of thunder
Norsemythologicalstrong - Titanmale
giant deity
Greekstrongmythological - Tyrmale
god of war
Norsestrongmythological - Valkyriefemale
chooser of the slain
Norsestrongregal - Warriormalestrongmythological
- Zeusmale
king of the gods
Greekmythologicalstrong
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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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