Famous Horse Names - Page 5
Updated: May 27, 2024
| Names | Reason |
|---|---|
| StreetCry | He sired multiple Grade 1 winners |
| StSimon | A British thoroughbred who was unbeaten in his racing career |
| SundaySilence | Won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes |
| SunnysHalo | He won the Kentucky Derby in 1983 |
| Swaps | Won the Kentucky Derby and set multiple world records |
| Tapit | He has sired numerous notable racehorses |
| Tiznow | He won the Breeders' Cup Classic twice |
| Topthorn | A central character in the novel and film War Horse |
| Tornado | Zorro's horse, known for his speed |
| Trigger | Famous for being movie star Roy Rogers' trusty steed |
| Ulysses | A racehorse who won the Epsom Derby in 1989 |
| Unbridled | This horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1990 |
| VaguelyNoble | He won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1968 |
| Vigil | One of the most successful racehorses in Canadian history, winning the King's Plate three times |
| WarAdmiral | Won the Triple Crown in 1937 |
| Whirlaway | Won the Triple Crown in 1941 |
| Whirlwind | Pecos Bill's horse in American folklore, known for his speed and strength |
| Winx | An Australian racehorse that holds the record for the most Group 1 wins |
| Xerxes | A racehorse who won the Kentucky Derby in 1988 |
| Yankee | A racehorse who won the Preakness Stakes in 1964 |
| Yeats | Won the Ascot Gold Cup four times |
| Zarkava | She won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2008 |
| Zenyatta | Known for her 19-race winning streak |
| Zorro | A racehorse who won the Belmont Stakes in 1986 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |