Did you know that horses balance their weight on one digit of each of their feet when standing? Besides that, they are some of the most intelligent animals.
If you are looking for a horse’s name and appreciate some equestrian humor, these horse names will make you chuckle.
Some are funny, some are clever, while others are downright silly.
Here are my absolute favorite names that have made me laugh just by writing them down.
Clever Horse Names for Mares | Clever Horse Names for Stallions |
---|---|
Bitney Spurs | Harry Trotter |
Teeny Turner | Bored Bronco |
Smokin Paddy Lassie | Horsen Around |
Low Rider | Gaits of Hell |
Just Mare-Ied | Slim Pickens |
Riding Miss Daisy | Talk Derby to Me |
Miss Dungeniality | Mane Event |
Hay Girl | Marco Polo |
Cheeky Chester | Aster Lane |
Miss Bee Havin | Cannonball Run |
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93 Best Clever Horse Names
Picking a name for your horse [1] can be a fun, creative task, so enjoy it!
Here is a cool video of horse names.
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While many people like to stick with a theme (names of famous racehorses, names of famous equines in history or fiction, etc.), others want to go in another direction entirely.
The following list contains some funny, clever, and unique horse names.
- Harry Trotter
- Badly
- Flurry Heart
- Aster Lane
- Wisteria Meadows
- Pinkie Pie
- Peggy Sue
- Filly Cent
- Bitney Spurs
- Teeny Turner
- Mustang Muse
- Kate Winsalot
- Cherish
- Miss Bee Havin
- Meadow River
- Lil Filly
- Frou Frou
- Kolt Kardashian
- NightMare
- Gypsy
- Smokin Paddy Lassie
- Kleo
- Sunset Shimmer
- Twilight Glimmer
- Alysheba
- Mustang Sally
- Tempest Shadow
- Get ‘Er Dun
- Lil E Tee
- Hay Girl
- Meridian
- Flying Ebony
- Lucy Goosey
- Mare ‘N Go
- Velvet Rose
- Miss Dungeniality
- Her Butts A Dragon
- Tipsy Fandango
- Charismatic
- Just Mare-Ied
- Princess Cadence
- Hermioneigh
- Victorias Secret
- Horsen Around
- Halma
- Gaits of Hell
- Whatshesaid
- Talk Derby to Me
- Hoofy Heart
- Odor in the Court
- Walk of Shame
- Mane Attraction
- Bored Bronco
- Equine Intervention
- Foalin Around
- Whinny the Horseshoe
- Fifty Bales of Hay
- Just Mare-ied
- Long Face
- Junk in the trunk
- Always Neighing
- Sofa Can Fast
- Hot to Trot
- Riding Miss Daisy
- Mane Event
- No soup foryou
- Maythe horse be with you
- Wheres the Beef
- Horse Power
- Pony of my Ownie
- Rogue One
- Sofa Can Slow
- What the Buck
- Bob Zilla
- D’Apples Are Swee
- Edgar Allen Pony
- Pony Montana
- Pony of my Ownie
- Eat My Dust
- Pony Express
- Stud Muffin
- Wild Zephyr
- Cheeky Chester
- Treasure
- Slim Pickens
- Puff
- Low Rider
- Tiny Dancer
- Napper
- Noodles
- Scrumptious
- Yo-yo
- Priceless
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Don’t be afraid to have fun with your horse’s name and make it something that fits their personality, looks, or pedigree.
Here are my favorite female horse names.
- On Comet
- Cranberry Muffins
- Al Capony
- Puddles
- Quackers
- Cannonball Run
- Pretty Puff
- High Flyer
- Sticky
- Steamer
- OP
- Marco Polo
- Mane Event
- Freckles
- Bubblegum
- Sweet Suds
- Tootie Tails
- Bunkie
- DJ
- Saddle Up
- Nightcap
- Tubby Tubkins
- Buzzer
- Prudence
- Bandit
- Puff
- Clear So Far
- Heidi
- Houdinin
- Chewbacca
- Napoleon Dynamite
- Darth Vader
- Buttercup
- Twilight Sparkle
- Kissyfur
- Nacho Libre
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Here are my favorite female horse names.
- Bob Zilla
- Pony Montana
- Eat My Dust
- Edgar Allen Pony
- Stud Muffin
- Pony of my Ownie
- Cheeky Chester
- Pony Express
- Treasure
- Wild Zephyr
- Slim Pickens
- Puff
- Low Rider
- Tiny Dancer
- Napper
- Noodles
- Yo-yo
- Scrumptious
- Priceless
- On Comet
- Cranberry Muffins
- Al Capony
- Puddles
- Quackers
- Cannonball Run
- Pretty Puff
- High Flyer
- Sticky
- Steamer
- Mane Event
- OP
- Bubblegum
- Marco Polo
- Sweet Suds
- Freckles
- DJ
- Tootie Tails
- Nightcap
- Bunkie
- Tubby Tubkins
- Saddle Up
- Buzzer
- Coffee N’ Cream (a delicious name)
- Sugar Rush (for a playful horse)
- Nova (a fun Latin name)
- Black Magic (for a strong black horse)
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45 Funny Horse Show Names
As a whole, I’m a fan of (clever) puns, and I’m also highly interested in forming opinions based on anecdotal experiences.
So, while I could be dismissed as biased, it is clear that my horses are happier when they have punny horse names.
So here are my favorite unique horse show names.
- Twisty Tail
- Bandit
- Little Lenny
- Flash Gordon
- Tangles
- Wiggles
- Fabio
- Seawinkle
- Munchy
- Blue Grass
- Cloud Puff
- Optical Illusion
- Salty
- Sand Digger
- Slugger
- Pony Soprano
- Nugget
- Shaggy
- Tumbleweed
- Tattles
- Heidi
- Skippity Doo
- Nibbles
- Alimony Pony
- Batman
- Dasher
- Sqeezer
- Baby Snippy
- Plush & Perfect
- Beach Ball
- Woosie
- Lucky Winner
- Trickles
- Sniffles
- Country Bumpkin
- Jabber
- Circle Dancer
- Little Honey Pie
- Whizzer
- Smokey Joe
- Bucking Bud
- KissMeintheMoonlight
- Kiss My Assets
- Western Pleasure
- Drink Boogie Repeat
Check out this video of racehorse names.
Tips For Picking The Perfect Clever Horse Name
Finding the right horse name can take time. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some tips on choosing the best name for your new equine friend.
- Think about your horse’s personality [2]. Is he a friendly little guy? Does he like people? Is he shy or easily frightened?
- What does he look like? Is he big and strong? Small and delicate? Does he have unusual markings or coloring? Is there something about his appearance that makes him stand out from other horses?
- What does he do? Is he an athletic jumper or barrel racer? A calm trail horse? A hard-working ranch hand?
- Pronunciation. Try saying the name out loud, and make sure you can do so without choking on it. Also, choose a name that is easy for everyone else to pronounce, including announcers at shows who may not know how to say it (or even what language it comes from).
- Brevity. Shorter is usually better than longer (especially if you’re dealing with several syllables). A short name will be easier to yell across the ring or at a show, and it won’t get butchered by announcers who have a limited amount of time
Conclusion
There you have it. A creative, unusual list of horse names that will leave anyone who hears them unable to resist adding these equine monikers to their list of potential names.
What are your favorite clever horse names? Please share below!
Resources
- 1. Horse Breed Info | List of Horse Breeds | Types of Horse Breeds with Pictures | petMD. Petmd.com. Published 2019. https://www.petmd.com/horse/breeds
- 2. Rankins EM, Wickens CL. A systematic review of equine personality. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 2020;231:105076. doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105076
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