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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