370+ Perfect Bay Horse Names for Stallions, Geldings & Mares

Looking for a name for your bay horse? You’re in luck! We’ve gathered the most beautiful and unique names for bay horses.

Whether you are looking for a name for a bay mare or a gelding, we’ve got you covered. So without further ado, here are the most beautiful and unique bay horse names!

Don’t have time to read the full list of names for bay horses? Here is a quick peek at our favorites!

Bay Horse Names for Stallions	Bay Horse Names for Mares
Ace	Abby
Blade	Bailey
Gentle Ben	Caramel
Hatchet Jack	Dakota
Jonty	Honey
Caballo	Leather
Denver	Mia
Fandango	Peanut
Valentine	Tootsie
Fun	Zoey

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10 Good Names for Bay Horses

They are one of the most common horse colors, making up about eight percent of the world’s horses.

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If you’re looking for a name for your bay horse, check out our top ten list below!

1. Brunello – A rich, dark red wine from Tuscany, Brunello is also the name of an elegant bay horse that was born in Italy.
2. Amber – A sweet and simple name for a bay horse, Amber is also the color of this beautiful ore.
3. Bruno – The perfect name for a bay gelding, Bruno means ‘brown’ or ‘dark-skinned’. It’s an excellent choice if you’re looking to give your new bay horse a name that will stand out.
4. Baron – This is an old-fashioned name for a bay gelding, but one that has stood the test of time. Baron means ‘strong and courageous’.
5. Maximus – If you want to give your new bay gelding a powerful and formidable name, look no further than Maximus. This name means ‘the greatest’.
6. Crimson – A rich, deep red color, Crimson is also the perfect name for a Red Bay Horse.
7. Rusty – A cute and playful name for a bay horse, Rusty is perfect for a gelding that loves to play and have fun.
8. Chestnut – Chestnut is a lovely name for a bay horse, especially if you’re looking to give your new gelding an old-fashioned name.
9. Cocoa – Cocoa is another sweet and playful name for a bay horse, but one that’s perfect for both mares and geldings alike!
10. Lionel – A strong and powerful name for a bay horse, Lionel is perfect for a gelding that loves to run and play.

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184 Bay Mare Horse Names

Looking for a name for your bay mare? Check out our list of the most beautiful and unique names below!

1. Abby
2. Acorn
3. Adara
4. Addison
5. Adelaide
6. Adele
7. Adeline
8. Adelyn
9. Adriana
10. Agatha
11. Aggy
12. Agnes
13. Aida
14. Ajda
15. Akira
16. Alaric
17. Alexia
18. Alice
19. Allie
20. Alma
21. Almond
22. Alyssa
23. Amanda
24. Amari
25. Amber
26. Angel
27. Anise
28. Arabella
29. Arizona
30. Babie
31. Bailey
32. Bailey
33. Bambi
34. Barron
35. Bean
36. Beans
37. Bella
38. Bindi
39. Blaze
40. Bourbon
41. Brandy
42. Brown Sugar
43. Brownie
44. Bruna
45. Bruno
46. Bug
47. Cahsew
48. Cali
49. Canela
50. Canoli
51. Caramel
52. Carmella
53. Casey
54. Caspian
55. Cocoa
56. Chestnut
57. Chili
58. Chloe
59. Cinnamon
60. Cleo
61. Clove
62. Cocoa
63. Coffe
64. Cola
65. Cookie
66. Cora
67. Daisy
68. Dakota
69. Dawn
70. Dixie
71. Duke
72. Dusky
73. Ella
74. Ellie
75. Emma
76. Emperor
77. Erika
78. Fan
79. Forest
80. Fudge
81. Gabe/Gabriel
82. Ginger
83. Ginny
84. Godiva
85. Goldie
86. Goldy
87. Grace
88. Gracie
89. Hannah
90. Harley
91. Harshey
92. Hazel
93. Heath
94. Heather
95. Heidi
96. Henna
97. Holly
98. Honey
99. Hong
100. Java
101. Josie
102. Kahlua
103. Katie
104. Kona
105. Lady
106. Latte
107. Layla
108. Leah
109. Leather
110. Lexie
111. Lily
112. Lola
113. Lucie
114. Lucky
115. Lucy
116. Lulu
117. Luna
118. Macy
119. Maddy
120. Madison
121. Maggie
122. Maple
123. Marly
124. Maui
125. Maya
126. Mia
127. Millie
128. Mimi
129. Minnie
130. Missie
131. Misty
132. Moana
133. Mocha
134. Molly
135. Nikki
136. Notiva
137. Nutella
138. Peanut
139. Penny
140. Pepper
141. Phoebe
142. Pretzel
143. Princess
144. Pumpkin
145. Pyralis
146. Reeses
147. Rosie
148. Roxie
149. Ruby
150. Rusty
151. Sahara
152. Sally
153. Sandy
154. Sasha
155. Sassy
156. Sativa
157. Sedona
158. Sepia
159. Shadow
160. Shelby
161. Sienna
162. Sierra
163. Sneakers
164. Sophie
165. Stella
166. Sugar
167. Sunny
168. Sydney
169. Tara
170. Tootsie
171. Topaz
172. Trixie
173. Tuscan
174. Twix
175. Umber
176. Venhari
177. Venus
178. Willow
179. Wilma
180. Winnie
181. Winnie
182. Xena
183. Zoe
184. Zoey

Also, check out this video of dark bay names for mares.

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79 Bay Gelding and Stallion Names

Looking for a name for your bay gelding? Check out our list of the most beautiful and unique names below!

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1. Ace
2. Aladdin
3. Alex
4. Ali
5. Almond
6. Amaretto
7. Apache
8. Archer
9. Atlas
10. Bandit
11. Bane
12. Barney
13. Beau
14. Beige
15. Bentley
16. Billy the Kid
17. Black Bart
18. Blade
19. Blaze
20. Boone
21. Brando
22. Brandy
23. Bronco
24. Buck
25. Butch Cassidy
26. Caballo
27. Calico Jack
28. Cashmere
29. Champagne Charlie
30. Chestnut (see also Chestnut Mare Horse Names)
31. Chief Crazy Horse
32. Chillie
33. Copper Johnnie (see also Copper)
34. Cowboy
35. Coyote
36. Cracker Jack
37. Dakota (see also Bay Mare Horse Names)
38. Danny Boy
39. Denver
40. Diamond
41. Dusty (see also Dusty the Mustang Gelding)
42. El Diablo
43. Elmen
44. Enzo Ferrari (or Enzo)
45. Esprit
46. Fandango
47. Farmer Johnnie (see also Farmer)
48. Fennec
49. Ferdinand Magellan
50. Figaro
51. Flash Gordon
52. Flynn
53. Frankie the Frank
54. Fun
55. Gangster Joe (or Gangster)
56. Gary Cooper
57. Gentle Ben
58. Geronimo
59. Goldilocks
60. Gunsmoke (or Gun)
61. Handsome Dan (see also Handsome)
62. Hatchet Jack
63. Haystack Calhoun
64. Hearty Harry (see also Hearty)
65. Ivory
66. Jonty
67. Magenta
68. Penny
69. Pomme
70. Rozzo
71. Safforn
72. Sahara
73. Sandy
74. Sapia
75. Shetra
76. Shiraz
77. Siena
78. Terra
79. Valentine

82 Bay Horse Names Based on the Color

From light brown, chocolatey to dark bay horse names we’ve got you covered. If you are in need of a name that suits your bay steed check these ones out.

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1. Auburn
2. Bayberry
3. Brown sugar
4. Burgundy
5. Butterfly
6. Cabernet
7. Cerise
8. Cherry
9. Cherry Garcia
10. Cinnamon
11. Copper
12. Coral (like a Coral Snake)
13. Cranberry
14. Crimson
15. Current
16. Curry
17. Garnet
18. Guiness
19. Hazel
20. Lady Bug
21. Maroon
22. Pepperoni
23. Ruby
24. Russet
25. Sandy
26. Scarlet
27. Sienna
28. Strawberry
29. Twizzler
30. Watermelon
31. Widow (like a black widow)
32. Zinfandel
33. Amber
34. Crimson
35. Rusty
36. Chestnut
37. Cocoa
38. Lionel
39. Bailey
40. Bambi
41. Barron
42. Bindi
43. Blaze (see also Bay Gelding and Stallion Names)
44. Bronze
45. Brownie
46. Bruno
47. Caspian (see also Bay Gelding and Stallion Names)
48. Champagne
49. Ebony
50. Elmira
51. Fawn
52. Ferdinand the Bull (or Ferdinand)
53. Ginger (see also Bay Gelding and Stallion Names)
54. Henna
55. Jasper
56. Jet
57. Kahlua
58. Lace
59. Leather
60. Mahogany
61. Maroon
62. Mauve
63. Midnight
64. Mint
65. Mustard
66. Oak
67. Opal
68. Peacock
69. Periwinkle
70. Pumpkin
71. Quartz
72. Rosewood
73. Sable
74. Sandstorm (or Sand)
75. Sienna
76. Sterling
77. Sunset
78. Tangelo
79. Thyme
80. Turquoise
81. Verdigris (or Verdigris)
82. Copper

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18 Famous Bay Horse Names

Considering bay are one of the most popular horses than it’s no surprise that there are quite a number of famous bay horses.

Check them out below:

1. Cincinnati – General Ulysses Grant’s bay thoroughbred [2]. Abraham Lincon once rode it.
2. Figure Horse – an excellent bay stallion who was the foundation sire for Morgan horses.
3. Storm Cat – He sired over a hundred grades stake winners
4. Ruffian – A champion Bay mare
5. Comanche – The lone survivor of the battle of Little Bighorn
6. Frankel – The pride of Britain and the greatest racehorse of all time. He won fourteen starts and was the highest-rated racehorse ever.
7. Seabiscuit – He was a famous racehorse in the late 1930s and early 1940s [3]
8. Pleasant Colony – The American thoroughbred is mostly known for winning the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, and the American triple crown.
9. War Admiral – He won the triple crown and is best known for his race against sea biscuit
10. Quevega Horse – This French-bred and Irish-trained beauty raced 21 starts and won 16.
11. Peter Pan – The Australian thoroughbred is known for winning the Victoria Derby and the Mackinnon Stakes
12. Rachel Alexandra – This American thoroughbred  won thirteen of 19 starts and a prize money of US $ 3,506,730
13. Sea The Stars – This Irish Thoroughbred racehorse won Group 2 of the 2008 Beresford Stakes.
14. Shergar – Shergar is a bay colt that won the Epsom Derby with the longest-running margin of 10 lengths.
15. Tonalist – Won the Belmont Stakes in 2014 against California Chrome.
16. Tuscalee – The record holder of the American Steeplechase race and his record is yet to be broken
17. Twenty Grand – Twenty Grand was part of a stellar group of juveniles in 1930 but Twenty Grand stood out with many wins. He was counted among the ‘big four’ by Chicago Tribune
18. Cardigan Bay (Cardy) – A Newzealand bay that won multiple races in Australia, Canada, and United States. Cardy won the US $1 million in prize money as the first North American horse 

Check out this video for great show names for bay horses.

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Resources

• 1. (PDF) Genetic Characterization of Cleveland Bay Horse Breed [Internet]. ResearchGate. [cited 2022 Feb 22]. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335959316_Genetic_Characterization_of_Cleveland_Bay_Horse_Breed
• 2. Soodalter R. Lee, Grant and Their Steadfast Steeds [Internet]. HistoryNet. 2017 [cited 2022 Feb 22]. Available from: https://www.historynet.com/lee-grant-steadfast-steeds.htm
• 3. Magazine S. Scientists Extract DNA From Seabiscuit’s Hooves To Figure Out How He Was So Fast [Internet]. Smithsonian Magazine. [cited 2022 Feb 22]. Available from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/scientists-extract-dna-from-seabiscuits-hooves-to-figure-out-how-he-was-so-fast-180970649/