Cherokee horse names have a rich history in the Native American culture of the southeast.
Horses have long been present in the lives of Native Americans so it shouldn’t be surprising that they’ve developed an interesting array of horse names
Once used for communication and for honoring an individual’s worth, these horse names are creating a reemergence in popularity by equestrians from all around.
Here are some great Cherokee Horse Names
If you do not have the time to scroll the entire list of Cherokee names for horses, check out our top 20 favorites.
| Cherokee Horse Names for Stallions | Cherokee Horse Names for Mares |
| Armstrong | Abey |
| Bennet | Bessy |
| Calian | Charloette |
| Castro | Dennise |
| Damien | Esperanza |
| Emilio | Goldina |
| Ford | Luna |
| Glenn | Maria |
| Henry | Palmer |
| Kai | Regina |
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Table of Contents
184 Cherokee Horse Names for Stallions
Stallions are agile and robust. However, finding the best name for your Cherokee stallion or gelding can be challenging.
I have noticed how some horse owners rush to choose a name for their stallion based on the horse’s appearance and size.
But this should not be the only consideration.
Here are some agile names you can pick for your stallion [3] and gelding. Luckily, you will see that some names have got meanings as well.
- Abedabun
- Abetzi
- Abeytu
- Adams Koko
- Adamson
- Adriel
- Alameda
- Alan
- Alaqua
- Albina
- Alexis Mahal
- Ali
- Alonso
- Alto
- Alvaro
- Amadahy – Forest Water
- Andres
- Angwusnasomtaqa: Hopi – Crow mother spirit
- Asen
- Aurelio
- Azan
- Baxter Ciqala
- Bemossed
- Bennet
- Bisera
- Blagoy
- Borislav
- Borka
- Boyana
- Boyko
- Braulio
- Calfuray: Mapuche – violet flower
- Calian
- Camilo
- Castro Malila
- Cha’kwaina
- Cha’risa
- Chepi Armstrong
- Chosovi
- Christian Kolenya
- Chu’mana: hopi – Snake Maiden
- Cross
- Dakota
- Daley
- Dantte
- Darina
- Davies
- Dayani
- Dennis
- Dimotar
- Dixon
- Domingo
- Doncho
- Douse
- Edil
- Edson
- Elan
- Eliseo
- Emilio
- Esteban Lulu
- Fabio Liseli
- Fala Brown
- Fausto
- Favio
- Felippe
- Fiorentina
- Ford
- Froilan
- Galegi – Black Snake
- Garvey Luyu
- Gasper
- Gaston
- Glenn
- Gordon
- Gray
- Grozdan
- Guillermo
- Hector
- Henry
- Herman
- Hopi
- Imala Boris
- Irineo
- Isaias
- Iver
- Jacy
- Joaquin
- Johnson
- Jorge
- Josue
- Juan
- Juanito
- Juvenal
- Kai
- Kaloyan
- Kamen
- Kanti
- Kele
- Kenda
- Kinta
- Knight
- Krasimir
- Lawrence
- Leotie
- Lili
- Limber
- Llian
- Lucas
- Luciano
- Macario
- Magena Damien
- Mahu
- Marcelo
- Mariano
- Mario
- Marley
- Marshall
- Max
- Maximo
- Maye
- Michael
- Miguel
- Mika
- Mitre
- Morgan
- Natanail
- Nayden
- Neofit
- Nery
- Nicanor
- Nituna
- Nova
- Nuka
- Nukpana
- Numees
- Olga
- Pablo
- Pascuala
- Pedro
- Penka
- Penka
- Pet
- Prodan
- Quintin
- Ralitsa
- Renato
- Reyko
- Richar
- Rodrigo
- Romulo
- Rosa
- Rumen
- Sasho
- Sergio
- Shideezhi
- Sikya
- Sisika
- Snana
- Sonoma
- Stanko
- Stinka – Magical Dancer
- Suletu
- Taa
- Tahki
- Takchawee
- Takoda
- Tama
- Tase
- Teodor
- Tilly
- Timoteo
- Todor
- Traveler
- Trigger
- Universe
- Valerio
- Vanderbilt
- Vasil
- Vassil
- Vidal
- Walela
- William
- Wiyot
- Yan
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178 Cherokee Horse Names for Mares
Native American horse names can be hard to pronounce, especially if you are not a Native American. But most of these horse names are beautiful and represent the culture.
You can also get inspiration for some names from beautiful surroundings.
If you have been looking for the best name, we have a list of more than 100+ unique Cherokee horse names to pick from.
- Abey
- Adlih
- Aileen
- Ainhoa
- Aiyana
- Ala
- Alaqua – Sweet gum tree
- Alcira
- Alexandre
- Alexxa
- Algoma Genesis
- Alikkees Campbell (Alikkees: nez perce – haircut)
- Alondra
- Amber
- Anamosa Bessy
- Anette
- Angel
- Angelina
- Anja
- Aydee
- Belen
- Bouzhena
- Brigida
- Camila
- Canaza
- Catalina
- Cato
- Charlotte
- Christina
- Cirilo
- Ciro Bena
- Claire Catori
- Clarke
- Clotilde
- Corina
- Costanza
- Daisey
- Danae
- Danica
- Deby
- Delina
- Delphina
- Delphine
- Dena Ivana
- Dennise
- Dina
- Dolly Gigyago
- Dolores
- Domitila
- Doris Hinto
- Dyani
- Eguez
- Elena
- Elia
- Eliana Hateya
- Elois
- Elu
- Enyger
- Esperanza
- Evelin Dyani
- Fabiola
- Ferrah
- Fidelia
- Florentia
- Francy
- Gabi
- Ganna
- Gillian Bonita
- Giovanna
- Goldina At’eed
- Grande Ama
- Halona
- Heidy
- Herlan
- Hilaria
- Ina
- Isidora
- Istas
- Josefa
- Juliana Jaci
- Julieta
- Kai: Navajo – willow tree
- Kimi
- Leny Kaliska
- Lucinda
- Luna
- Lupe
- Mabel
- Magaly
- Maithe
- Maji
- Marcia
- Maria
- Mariana
- Mariel
- Marleny
- Martha
- Mayte
- Meda
- Meli
- Mia
- Mila
- Milla
- Namid or Namida: Chippewa – Star dancer
- Nataliya
- Natasha
- Nely
- Noe
- Noelia
- Noemi
- Odahingum
- Odina
- Olivia
- Orenda – Magic Power
- Palmer
- Paloma
- Pauline
- Pavati
- Paz
- Percey
- Pia
- Prima
- Pules
- Rafaela
- Rayen
- Regina
- Renata
- Riley
- Rocio
- Rose
- Rozene
- Rudy
- Rufina
- Sakari
- Salali
- Shada
- Shimmer
- Sienna
- Sioux
- Sonia
- Soyala
- Takala: hopi – Corn tassel
- Tallulah
- Teofila
- Tiva
- Tiwa
- Toski
- Trinidad
- Tula
- Urika
- Usdi
- Versailles
- Victoria
- Victory
- Victorya
- Vilmar
- Waneta
- Wapun
- Weayaya
- Wenona
- Wenonah
- Wildflower
- Winona
- Witashnah
- Xochitl
- Yamka
- Yana
- Yazhi
- Yeni
- Yepa
- Yolla
- Yulia
- Zaltana
- Zitkala
- Zlata
- Zonta
- Zoya
- Zulema
Here are some beautiful mare horse names.
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179 Native American Horse Names
The Native American language is vibrant and diverse. So if you are intrigued, or you just love the Native American heritage, then choosing a Cherokee [2] name can help to emphasize it more.
Despite being agile or robust, a horse can also be cute.
So, we have come up with a list of the most common Cherokee tribe horse names for you to consider.
We hope that you will find the names inspiring.
- Abdon
- Adela
- Aida
- Ameyalli
- Amparo
- Andri
- Ankti Pana
- Antoine
- Arminda
- Arol
- Aryana
- Asmel
- Asunta
- Atilla
- Ato
- Bacilia
- Beatriz
- Bezaleel
- Boaz
- Bontle
- Celia
- Cesar
- Chardon
- Chester
- Chetan
- Citana
- Chu’si: hopi – snake flower
- Danitza
- Dario Kangee
- DArko
- Darwin
- Delia
- Delo
- Derek Alawa
- Dhamir
- Didier
- Dionicio
- Dix
- Donie
- Dora
- Edel
- Edwards
- Elba
- Elmar
- Eloy
- Enzo
- Erika
- Esai
- Esper
- Esson
- Ever
- Feared
- Felicia Lomahongva
- Ferguson
- Franklin
- Franz
- Freddie
- German
- Gorata
- Gouta
- Grover
- Guido
- Hernan
- Hilarion
- Howi Ariel
- Ignacia
- Irna
- Ivan
- Jenna
- Jesus
- Julian
- Justina
- Kabo
- Kansas
- Kanza
- Keeya
- Keletso
- Kenosi
- Kentucky
- Kineks
- Kishil
- Kuckunniwi Faust
- Kuwanyamtiwa Felicidad
- kuwanyauma: hopi – Butterfly showing beautiful wings
- LeonorNora
- Lesedi
- Limbert
- Lino
- Lorato
- Lourdez
- Lucila
- Luisa
- Luz
- Magali
- Malia
- Manaba
- Manuel
- Marcelina
- Maryna
- Maura
- Meoquanee
- Mercedes
- Migina
- Migisi
- Mika
- Milenka
- Mina
- Minal
- Misae
- Mituna
- Modesta
- Moist
- Mosi
- Moswen
- Mykel
- Nahimana
- Nata
- Nestor
- Nidawi
- Nijlon
- Nina
- Nirvelli: Tudas – Water Child
- Niyol
- Nokomis
- Oksana
- Olathe
- Onawa
- Ooljee
- Oswaldo
- Paco
- Pala
- Pamuy or pamuya: hopi – water moon
- Paola
- Pastoria
- Pavati
- Pillan
- Poloma
- Ponciano
- Proud
- Pulafel
- Purra
- Raquel
- Reyna
- Rolan
- Rolando
- Rosalina
- Roxana
- Sabino
- Santos
- Sasha
- Saul
- Scout
- Seashell
- Seneca
- Shawney
- Shayan
- Shelly
- Shirley
- Silvana
- Sinclaire
- Sofiya
- Stewart
- Sutherland
- Sylvanella
- Tale
- Tamara
- Tau
- Teneca
- Thompson
- Turner
- Vassal
- Victoria
- Wilfredo
- Willer
- Wright
- Young
- Zaida
- Zulma
- Ziracuny: Kiowa – Water Monster
FAQs
How do you say horse in Cherokee?
A horse is known as Soquili in Cherokee.
Did Native American name their horses?
Yes. Native Americans named their horses. Some common Native American horse names to find include Kinta, Hinto, Onatah, and Kimmela.
What are some common Native American names for male horses?
Tokala, Pakwa, Totsi, Koko, and Keri are the most common names to find.
What does the name Kimmela mean in Native American?
Kimmela is a Native American name that means butterfly. This name is ideal for a female Cherokee horse.
Conclusion
The list contains over 500 mythological and traditional Cherokee horse names and meanings. Some names are inspired by water, flowers, and adorable things.
Pick the best name from the list to honor your horse.
What are your favorite Cherokee horse names? Please share below!
Resources
1. American Indian Horse. www.petmd.com. Accessed May 11, 2022. https://www.petmd.com/horse/breeds/c_hr_american_indian_horse
2. Payne MA 4322 LRTNS 100 F, Us A 35967 P 256 845-9605 x201 M phone number for LRCNPC. The Cherokee People – 1600-1840 CE – Little River Canyon National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service). www.nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/liri/learn/historyculture/cherokee-people.htm
3. Stallions – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. www.sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/stallions
