400+ Mesmerizing Names for Chestnut Horses

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Chestnut horse names are gorgeous, aren’t they?

If you have a chestnut horse, you’re probably incredibly proud of its reddish-brown coat.

If you take good care of your horse and its coat starts to glisten and shine, you’ll notice that the reddish coat color takes on a fiery glow in the sun, just like an Irish redhead.

Please keep reading to discover my list of cool horse names for stallions, mares, and geldings with stunning chestnut-colored coats!

Key Takeaways

• Chestnut horses are a popular color for horse naming, with many names inspired by their distinctive reddish-brown coat.
• Popular chestnut horse names include Ginger, Copper, Chestnut, Rusty, and Red.
• Famous horses inspire some chestnut horse names with a chestnut coat, such as Seabiscuit and Trigger.
• Other chestnut horse names are inspired by nature, such as Autumn and Hazel.

Below is a quick list of the top 10 best names for chestnut horses:

1. Apricot
2. Blaze
3. Copperglow
4. Flying Bolt
5. Ladybug
6. Maroon
7. Panther
8. Reese
9. Tango
10. Starlight

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A Brief Explanation of Chestnut Horses And Their Distinctive Reddish-Brown Coats

Are you aware of just how much horses mean to people? Here’s what researcher Krista Mehari, PhD. from the University of South Alabama, has to say about horse names [1]: 

“Throne names and horse names were used solely by the emperors and the ruling class.”

From here, the topic of Chesnut horse names is much more anchored, showing you the importance of picking the right horse name!

Something cool about Chestnut horses: they are known for their gorgeous reddish-brown coat color, which sets them apart from the typical black horses.

This color results from a specific gene combination that produces a warm, vibrant hue unique to chestnut horses.

The distinctive coat color of chestnut horses has made them popular among horse enthusiasts and has inspired many horse name ideas that reflect their warm, rich appearance.

In Greek mythology, chestnut horses were associated with the sun and were believed to be a symbol of vitality and energy.

This connection to the sun has been perpetuated through the ages, and chestnut horses are still widely regarded as powerful and full of life.

The character of chestnut horses is often seen as warm, friendly, and energetic, making them a popular choice for horse owners who want a companion with a nice, outgoing personality.

Whether you’re looking for a horse to add to your stable or want a unique and exciting name for your pet, the rich history and character of chestnut horses make them a great choice.

Keen to be verbally coached on the best horse names for your chestnut? Check out this video:

When naming chestnut-colored horses, there are many BETTER options to choose from…

Some of the most well-known and loved famous horse names for chestnut horses include Ginger, Copper, Chestnut, Rusty, and Red.

These names reflect the warm and distinctive orange-red color of the horse’s coat and have become favorites among horse owners.

Chestnut-colored horses can be found in various breeds, such as Thoroughbreds, Paint horses, and sport horses.

Thoroughbred chestnuts, with their impressive performance abilities in races and sporting events, are especially popular among horse enthusiasts.

Chestnut stallions are also highly sought after for breeding, as they are known to pass on their good looks and athletic abilities to their offspring.

Whether you choose a classic or unique name, the color of your chestnut horse is sure to play a significant role in your decision.

With so many options, you’re sure to find the perfect name that represents your horse’s personality and beauty.

But first, make sure to watch this heartwarming Chestnut horse rescue video:

400+ Chestnut Horse Names

For horse parents who are not that creative, the most common name for a chestnut-colored horse is “Chestnut”!

Remember the loyal beauty belonging to Caroline Channing from Two Broke Girls?

But since you are here, it’s understandable that you don’t want to go for such a prominent name! You want a unique name for your gorgeous pet.

So take a look at the different types of chestnut horse names…

74 ChestNut Horse Names for Stallions

Let’s face it – horses can be charming and adorable! If you have a cute stallion in your stable, I have many amazing names for your pet.

These are cute male names for chestnut horses. Check them out:

1. Alchemist
2. Alev
3. Anemone
4. Apricot
5. Aster
6. Bert
7. Blaze
8. Boysenberry
9. Bremen
10. Burgundy
11. Candy Apple
12. Carnation
13. Carrots
14. Castana
15. Celtic Sun
16. Chardonnay
17. Cherry
18. Chester
19. Copper
20. Coral
21. Cortland
22. Cosmo
23. Cowboy
24. Crimson
25. Currant
26. Curry
27. Demon
28. Donut
29. Dragon
30. Elmo
31. Fiery
32. Fire
33. Firefly
34. Flame
35. Flare
36. Flash
37. Fox
38. Gala
39. Golnor
40. Hades
41. Irish
42. Jasper
43. Kastanie
44. Kegan
45. Mahogany
46. Maroon
47. Mars
48. Mars
49. Meatball
50. Merlot
51. Mufassa
52. Niran
53. Pele
54. Phoenix
55. Red
56. Red Devil
57. Rouge
58. Rowan
59. Rua
60. Rusty
61. Saffron
62. Salmon
63. Sangria
64. Saffron
65. Saturn
66. Simba
67. Spice
68. Sumac
69. Sunny
70. Titian
71. Tormund
72. Vanhi
73. Vulcan
74. Zodiac

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75 Chestnut Horse Names for Mares

The cute mare in your stable deserves a name worthy of her beauty. You’ll find amazing names if you want to pick names of immortal horses or characters from Greek mythology.

So take a look at our list of cute female horse names:

1. Alev
2. Amber
3. Annie
4. Apple
5. Ariel
6. Autumn
7. Bentley Red
8. Blazing By
9. Brandy
10. Cayenne
11. Cool Under Fire
12. Copper Sunrise
13. Copper Glow
14. Coral
15. Coraline
16. Dahlia
17. Dana
18. Daphne
19. Ember
20. Etain
21. Fan the Fire
22. Far Out Fox
23. Fiamette
24. Fiona
25. Flame Broiled
26. Flat out Foxy
27. Foxy
28. Ginger
29. Gloriana
30. Harvest Moon
31. Hazel
32. Henna
33. Hibiscus
34. Jean
35. Kalama
36. Knight’s Rose
37. Ladybug
38. Lucille
39. Marigold
40. Merida
41. Pansy
42. Paprika
43. Pebbles
44. Peony
45. Peony
46. Petunia
47. Pippi
48. Pomegranate Martini
49. Poppy
50. Puffy
51. Red Lobster
52. Robin
53. Rosa
54. Rose
55. Rosy
56. Ruby
57. Salsa
58. Scarlet
59. Scottish Affair
60. Scully
61. Sea Horse
62. Shirley
63. Snaps
64. Spicy
65. Strawberry
66. Strawberry Fields
67. Sumac
68. Sunshine
69. Sweet Pea
70. Tangerine
71. Tulip
72. Venus
73. Wildfire
74. Ygritte
75. Zinnia

61 Chestnut Horse Names for Geldings

You know how chestnut horses look gorgeous when their reddish-brown coat catches the light of the sun? The more reddish the hair color is, the fierier it looks.

For a stallion or gelding with a fiery coat, here’s a list of horse names:

1. Aarush
2. Agni
3. Aidan
4. Anala
5. Aodh
6. Apollo
7. Barak
8. Basia
9. Baskara
10. Blaze
11. Brando
12. Branton
13. Brent
14. Brenton
15. Brunello
16. Cajun
17. Calide
18. Conleth
19. Conley
20. Cymbeline
21. Cyrus
22. Edan
23. Egan
24. El Dorado
25. Elio
26. Eye of the Storm
27. Fiamette
28. Finlo
29. Fintan
30. Flint
31. Fuji
32. Golnar
33. Haco
34. Hagan
35. Hakan
36. Helios
37. Heulfryn
38. Horus
39. Hugh
40. Hugo
41. Ignacio
42. Ignatius
43. Inigo
44. Ishaan
45. Kenneth
46. Kiran
47. Kwasi
48. Langa
49. Mccoy
50. Mogotsi
51. Nuri
52. Nuriel
53. Oriane
54. Pele
55. Pumpkin
56. Sampson
57. Savita
58. Seraphim
59. Sulien
60. Tyson
61. Vulcan

62 Chestnut Horse Names for Fillies

I am not yet done with names for fiery red horses! If stallions can be gorgeous, so can mares whose reddish-brown coats look like the animal has just come out of the blazing fire.

Remarkably, some may even say they are ‘hot heads’ [2].

So, you’d better not mess with them (they can beat you)!

So I’ve put together a list of songs that will fit well with gorgeous fiery red mares. Take a look:

1. Aithne
2. Akosua
3. Alinta
4. Anala
5. Apollonia
6. Arpina
7. Aster
8. Azar
9. Blaise
10. Brand
11. Bren
12. Bridget
13. Brigid
14. Britt
15. Calida
16. Cole
17. Cyra
18. Eilidh
19. Eliane
20. Elidi
21. Elio
22. Ember
23. Enya
24. Fiamma
25. Fiammetta
26. Hayden
27. Helia
28. Hestia
29. Hugh
30. Idalia
31. Inego
32. Kalama
33. Kalinda
34. Keahi
35. Keegan
36. Mckenna
37. Mehri
38. Mirri
39. Mirrie
40. Niran
41. Nuri
42. Nuria
43. Plamen
44. Ra
45. Reese
46. Rhys
47. Salana
48. Seraphina
49. Shula
50. Sol
51. Solana
52. Solania
53. Solaris
54. Soleil
55. Sulien
56. Sunniva
57. Surya
58. Tana
59. Tanwen
60. Titus
61. Uri
62. Vesta

68 Chestnut Horse Names for Colts

Chestnut is a color that miraculously matches the strength of a powerful, muscular horse.

If you are the parent of a chestnut horse that’s strong and amazing, you need to choose a name that goes well with its strength.

Take a look at our list of horse names for strong chestnut brown stallions:

1. Abiz
2. Amaryllis
3. Angus
4. Annemone
5. Apple
6. Arrogate
7. Assault
8. Azalea
9. Beets
10. Begonia
11. Ben
12. Bobi
13. Brandy
14. Bren
15. Burgundy
16. Cardinal
17. Caesar
18. Cera
19. Chester
20. Cide
21. Clifford
22. Conker
23. Czerwony
24. Dearg
25. Eldur
26. Elmo
27. Fair Play
28. Flying Bolt
29. Garnet
30. Goer
31. Golnar
32. Grulla
33. Ignatius
34. Jaffa
35. Joideep
36. Kastanie
37. Keighan
38. Kurumi
39. Lillum
40. Lobster
41. Maroon
42. Navis
43. Nectarine
44. O’Brien
45. P.J
46. Papreka
47. Raggedy
48. Redeca
49. Redford
50. Redina
51. Roan
52. Roja
53. Rosso
54. Rouge
55. Rowan
56. Ruby
57. Rusty
58. Seahorse
59. Spark
60. Spice
61. Tiger
62. Vanhi
63. Vermelho
64. Whirlaway
65. Whisk Broom
66. Winton
67. Wise Dan
68. Zircon

75 Chestnut Horse Names for Foals

It’s not just male horses that can be strong and gorgeous. Mares, too, can be as influential as the fantastic female characters and the world’s most incredible women.

No matter what breed of horse you have, you will love our list of horse names for strong chestnut mares:

1. Acorn
2. Agneyastra
3. Alev
4. Amazon
5. Annie
6. Ariel
7. Autumn
8. Azalea
9. Ballerina
10. Bandana
11. Basia
12. Blanca
13. Blaze
14. Blue Moon
15. Blush
16. Brigit
17. Buttercup
18. Calida
19. Carrots
20. Cashew
21. Cayenne
22. Cherry Garcia
23. Chilli
24. Conker
25. Crimson
26. Crunchie
27. Dabka
28. Empire
29. Etain
30. Fiona
31. Firefly
32. Flame
33. Flare
34. Fortune
35. Geisha
36. Gidget
37. Gloriana
38. Hestia
39. Honeycrisp
40. Jasper
41. Justi
42. Kalama
43. Karma
44. Kevin
45. Lucille Ball
46. Mandarin
47. Marinara
48. Marmalade
49. Mimosa
50. Natasha
51. Ormenta
52. Panther
53. Penny
54. Pentas
55. Poppy
56. Rapunzel
57. Reba
58. Red
59. Roan
60. Ruby
61. Salmon
62. Sangria
63. Scarlet
64. Sopa
65. Sorrel
66. Starlight
67. Stimpy
68. Sunny
69. Sunrise
70. Tango
71. Testarossa
72. Titan
73. Valley
74. Viola
75. Zenzero

FAQs

Conclusion

You may feel that the options available for your chestnut horse names are limited. But it’s not true. You now have several lists of names for your gorgeous red-haired favorite horse.

You can always look into Celtic mythology, Chinese mythology, Greek mythology, Scottish mythology, etc., for names.

But to make the job easier, I’ve put together these amazing names.

If you are looking for names of other horse colors, you can also try those. Don’t miss our list of gray horse names, either!

What are your favorite chestnut horse names? Please share your picks below!

Resources

1. Mehari K. Throne Names, Pen Names, Horse Names, and Field Names: A Look at the Significance of Name Change in the Ethiopian Political Sphere. Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection [Internet]. 2007 [cited 2023 Feb 7]; Available from: https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/198/

2. MA CL-L. Are Chestnut Horses Crazy? Not Necessarily, Scientists Say [Internet]. The Horse. 2016 [cited 2023 Feb 7]. Available from: https://thehorse.com/17323/are-chestnut-horses-crazy-not-necessarily-scientists-say/