Famous Horse Names - Page 2
Updated: May 27, 2024
Names | Reason |
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DesertOrchid | Popular grey who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the King George VI Chase four times |
Diablo | A horse from the film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, known for his spirit and endurance |
DrFager | Set a world record for the mile which stood for nearly 30 years |
Dubawi | He has sired numerous successful racehorses |
Eclipse | This horse was undefeated in 18 races, including 11 King's Plates |
Enable | She is the only horse to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice |
Epona | Link's horse in the video game series The Legend of Zelda, recognized for her loyalty |
Exterminator | Won the Kentucky Derby and 49 other races |
Flicka | A horse from the popular children's book and movie of the same name |
FoolishPleasure | He won the Kentucky Derby in 1975 |
Forego | Three-time Horse of the Year |
Frankel | Retired undefeated after 14 races |
Fury | A horse from the 1950s television series Fury, known for his intelligence and speed |
GallantFox | Won the Triple Crown in 1930 |
Ghostzapper | He was the 2004 Horse of the Year |
Ginger | A horse from the novel Black Beauty, known for her strength and spirit |
GoForWand | She was a champion racehorse in the early 1990s |
GoldenHorn | He won the Epsom Derby and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2015 |
GunRunner | He was the 2017 Horse of the Year |
Harbinger | A British racehorse that won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
Hibernian | Known for his exceptional jumping ability, he won the Grand National in 1904 |
Hidalgo | The horse that won a 3,000-mile race across the Arabian desert in 1891 |
HighChaparral | He won the Epsom Derby in 2002 |
HolyBull | He was named the 1994 Horse of the Year |
Horse | The horse from the film A Town Called Panic, noted for his resourcefulness |
HurricaneFly | He holds the record for the most Grade 1 races won by a racehorse |
Icarus | A racehorse who won the Kentucky Derby in 1975 |
Incitatus | The horse of the Roman Emperor Caligula, rumored to have been treated as a dignitary |
Invasor | He won the 2006 Breeders' Cup Classic and was named Horse of the Year |
Istabraq | A champion Irish hurdler in the late 1990s |
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Literary Horse Names
These are names of horses that have appeared in various forms of literature, including novels, poems, and short stories.
Name | Description |
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Arion | Immortal horse of Hermes in Rick Riordan's 'Heroes of Olympus' |
Artax | Atreyu's horse in Michael Ende's 'The Neverending Story' |
Asfaloth | Glorfindel's horse in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' |
Blackjack | Percy Jackson's loyal Pegasus from Rick Riordan's series |
Boxer | Strong, loyal horse from George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' |
Bree | Intelligent talking horse from C.S. Lewis's 'The Horse and His Boy' |
Charger | Horse in Walter Farley's 'The Black Stallion's Courage' |
Copenhagen | Wellington's horse in 'Waterloo' by Bernard Cornwell |
Flicka | Mary O'Hara's 'My Friend Flicka' features this horse |
Gabilan | Steinbeck's 'The Red Pony' features this horse |
Ginger | Horse in Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' |
Hidalgo | Title horse in the western novel by Dorothy M. Johnson |
Kaspar | Horse in 'Kaspar: Prince of Cats' by Michael Morpurgo |
Merrylegs | Pony in Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' |
Napoleon | Horse in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' |
Pegasus | Mythical winged horse in various Greek myths |
Pilgrim | Main horse in Nicholas Evans's 'The Horse Whisperer' |
Rocinante | Don Quixote's steed in the novel by Miguel de Cervantes |
Scipio | Horse in Cornelia Funke's 'The Thief Lord' |
Shadowfax | Gandalf's horse in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' |
Silver | Lone Ranger's faithful steed in the series by Fran Striker |
Snowfire | White horse in 'Snowfire' by William Corbin |
Strawberry | Cab horse in Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' |
Topthorn | War horse in Michael Morpurgo's 'War Horse' |
Whinny | Horse in Walter Farley's 'The Black Stallion' |
Cinema Horse Names
These are names of horses that have featured prominently in film and television.
Name | Description |
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Artax | Featured in 'The Neverending Story,' a fantasy film |
BlackBeauty | Star of a film based on a novel about its life from its own perspective |
Boxer | A character in 'Animal Farm,' an adaptation of George Orwell's novel |
Bullseye | Woody's horse in the 'Toy Story' series |
Buttermilk | Dale Evans' horse in several films and TV shows |
Cochise | John Wayne's horse in multiple films |
Flicka | Main character in a film about a young girl's bond with a wild mustang |
Ginger | A major character in the film adaptation of 'Black Beauty.' |
Hidalgo | Starred in an adventure film about a long-distance race in the Arabian desert |
Joey | The horse protagonist in the war film 'War Horse.' |
JollyJumper | The horse in the 'Lucky Luke' film series |
Khan | Mulan's horse in the Disney animated film of the same name |
Maximus | The horse from 'Tangled' who became a fan favorite |
Nugget | The horse ridden by the main character in 'The Man from Snowy River.' |
Pegasus | The magical flying horse in 'Hercules,' a Disney film |
Pie | The horse from 'National Velvet,' which launched Elizabeth Taylor's career |
Pilgrim | Played a major role in the film adaptation of 'The Horse Whisperer.' |
Rocinante | The horse of Don Quixote in films based on the classic novel |
Sampson | The horse ridden by 'Sleepy Hollow's' main character |
Seabiscuit | Featured in a movie based on its life as a successful racehorse |
Shadowfax | Famous for its role in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy |
Silver | Known as the loyal companion of the Lone Ranger in a series of films |
Topthorn | A significant horse character in the movie 'War Horse.' |
Trigger | Famous as Roy Rogers' horse in numerous films and shows |
Whiskey | The humorous horse in 'Romancing the Stone.' |
Mythical Horse Names
These are names of horses from various myths, legends, and folklore from around the world.
Name | Description |
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Arion | This immortal horse of Greek mythology was known for his incredible speed |
Balius | The brother of Xanthus, also known for his incredible speed in Greek mythology |
Bucephalus | The faithful steed of Alexander the Great, whose legend has endured through the ages |
Celeris | The offspring of Pegasus in Greek mythology, known for its speed |
Centaur | A creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse |
Chollima | A winged horse from East Asian mythology, too swift to be mounted by any mortal |
Comanche | The sole survivor of the Battle of Little Bighorn, renowned for his bravery |
Epona | The protector of horses, donkeys, and mules in Celtic mythology |
Flicka | The lead horse in Mary O'Hara's novel 'My Friend Flicka', symbolizing freedom and spirit |
Fury | The wild stallion from the 1950s American TV series 'Fury' |
Hengroen | The legendary horse of King Arthur, known for its strength and loyalty |
Hippogriff | A mythical creature that is half horse and half griffin, appearing in various mythologies |
Incitatus | Considered to be the favourite horse of Roman Emperor Caligula, who allegedly planned to make him a consul |
Kelpie | A water spirit from Scottish folklore that often takes the form of a horse and lures people to their doom |
Marengo | The famous warhorse of Napoleon Bonaparte, named after the Battle of Marengo |
Pegasus | This mythical winged horse is known for his divine origins in Greek mythology |
Rocinante | The faithful steed of Don Quixote in the famous Spanish novel |
Shadowfax | The fastest horse in Middle Earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' |
Silver | The loyal companion of the Lone Ranger in American westerns |
Sleipnir | In Norse mythology, this eight-legged horse is ridden by Odin, the chief of the gods |
Strider | Aragorn's horse in 'The Lord of the Rings', known for his endurance |
Tornado | The trusty steed of the masked vigilante, Zorro |
Traveler | The well-known Confederate General Robert E. Lee's horse in the American Civil War |
Unicorn | A mythical creature with a single horn on its forehead, symbolizing purity and grace |
Xanthus | One of the immortal horses of Achilles, known for his ability to speak in human language |
War Horse Names
These are the names of horses that have played significant roles in various historical battles and wars.
Name | Description |
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Babieca | Famous Spanish war horse ridden by El Cid |
Balmoral | Used by King Edward VII in the Boer War |
Billy | Ridden by General William Tecumseh Sherman in the American Civil War |
Blackjack | Ridden in funerals of American presidents and known as a caparisoned horse |
Bucephalus | Known for being the mighty steed of Alexander the Great |
Chetak | Legendary horse of Indian warrior Rana Pratap, known for his loyalty |
Cincinnati | General Ulysses S. Grant's favorite horse during the American Civil War |
Comanche | Survived the Battle of Little Bighorn and became a symbol of the US cavalry |
Copenhagen | Rode by the Duke of Wellington during the Battle of Waterloo |
Fury | The horse of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer |
Lexington | Used by General James Longstreet during the American Civil War |
Marengo | Napoleon Bonaparte's favorite horse, named after the Battle of Marengo |
OldBaldy | Ridden by General George Meade in the American Civil War |
Palomo | Belonged to Simon Bolivar during his South American liberation campaigns |
Pegasus | Notorious war horse ridden by Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China |
Pyrois | The horse of Attila the Hun |
Reckless | Served in the Korean War and was promoted to sergeant |
Rienzi | Ridden by Philip Sheridan in the American Civil War, known for his speed and endurance |
Rocket | Ridden by General Philip Sheridan during the American Civil War |
Scipio | Ridden by the Roman General Hannibal during the Second Punic War |
Streiff | The mount of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden during the Battle of Lützen |
Tencendur | Ridden by King Charlemagne in several battles |
Traveller | Robert E. Lee's horse during the American Civil War |
Vitez | Ridden by King Zog of Albania during World War II |
Warrior | Served in World War I and was known as 'the horse the Germans couldn’t kill' |
Racehorse Names
These are names of famous horses known for their speed and agility in horse racing competitions.
Name | Description |
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Affirmed | This horse was the last to win the Triple Crown in the 20th century |
AmericanPharoah | Ended the 37-year Triple Crown drought in 2015 |
Arkle | A legendary Irish steeplechaser |
BlackCaviar | An Australian mare who retired undefeated |
Citation | Known for being the 8th Triple Crown winner in 1948 |
CountFleet | Won the Triple Crown in 1943 |
Forego | Won three consecutive Horse of the Year titles |
Frankel | A British thoroughbred who retired unbeaten |
GallantFox | In 1930, this horse became the second Triple Crown winner |
Kelso | Five-time Horse of the Year winner |
Manowar | One of the greatest racehorses in history, setting multiple world records |
Nashua | Renowned for his match race with Swaps in 1955 |
NativeDancer | One of the most celebrated horses of the 1950s |
Nijinsky | The last horse to win the English Triple Crown in 1970 |
NorthernDancer | A Canadian-bred horse who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes |
PharLap | This Australian thoroughbred is remembered for his remarkable victories during the depression era |
Ruffian | An American champion filly who broke down during a match race against a colt |
Seabiscuit | This horse triumphed during the Great Depression, becoming an American symbol of hope |
SeattleSlew | Won the Triple Crown in 1977 |
Secretariat | In 1973, this horse became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years |
SirBarton | The first Triple Crown winner in history |
SpectacularBid | Renowned for winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1979 |
WarAdmiral | The 1937 Triple Crown winner |
Whirlaway | The 5th horse to win the Triple Crown, known for his quirky personality |
Zenyatta | This mare won 19 of her 20 races |