350 Beautiful French Horse Names You’ll Love to Know

If you have a beautiful stallion or mare, these French horse show names are perfect!

There’s just something about the language that exudes elegance, don’t you think?

beautiful white horse surrounded by brownish flowers

If you need some inspiration for beautiful horse names, we’ve got you covered below!

Check the table below for a quick glance at names, then read on for the complete list!

French Names for StallionsFrench Names for Mares
AgathonAdolphine
AlexandreAgathe
AlphonseAimée
AmauryAmbre
AmbroiseAmélie
AnatoleAmour
AntoineAnastasie
ArsèneAndrée
ArthurAnelise
AudricAngélique

Don’t forget to check our list of Funny Irish Horse Names too!

350 French Horse Names for the Beauty in Your Stable 

Today we have for you a list of beautiful French names for horses.

These include common names for horses, as well as popular names for men and women.

We also have names inspired by famous horses from France – and well as the country’s beauty.

Then there are unique ideas for exotic names for your horse! Check them out!

75 French Male Horse Names for Stallions

Why not add the charm of French men to the identity of your horse?

Names that denote the beauty, strength, and uniqueness of Français hommes here is a list that will be perfect for your “magnifique étalon”!

brown stallion graciously looking at the camera

  1. Agathon
  2. Alexander
  3. Alphonse
  4. Amaury
  5. Ambrose
  6. Anatole
  7. Antoine
  8. Arsene
  9. Arthur
  10. Audric
  11. Aurelian
  12. Bastien
  13. Kiss
  14. Blaise
  15. Charles
  16. Charlot 
  17. Claude
  18. Clovis
  19. Corbett
  20. Corentin
  21. cross
  22. Darcy
  23. Delano
  24. Denis
  25. Didier
  26. Ethan
  27. Stephen
  28. Francois
  29. Gabin
  30. Gabriel
  31. Gaspard
  32. Georges
  33. Guillaume
  34. Henri
  35. Hugo
  36. Jeans
  37. Jeoffroi 
  38. John-Paul
  39. Jules
  40. Laurent
  41. Leo
  42. Liam
  43. Louis
  44. Luke
  45. Lucas
  46. Lucien
  47. Mael
  48. Malo
  49. Marquis
  50. Mathis
  51. Matthew
  52. Maximilian
  53. Nael
  54. Nathan
  55. Nicolas
  56. Noah
  57. Olivier
  58. Pascal
  59. Patrick
  60. Paul
  61. Pierre
  62. Rainier
  63. Raphael
  64. Remi
  65. Sacha
  66. Sebastian
  67. Serge
  68. Stephane
  69. Sylvain
  70. Thibault
  71. Thierry
  72. Thomas
  73. Valentine
  74. Voltaire
  75. Yves

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75 French Racehorse Names for Geldings

Did you know that France has a decorated history of racehorses?

Wouldn’t you want to name your stallion after one of them?

tall brown racehorse walking in the field

Here’s a list of names inspired by the most celebrated racehorses bred in France. These will be perfect if you see your stallion’s future on the racecourse! 

  1. Al Boum Photo
  2. Al Capone
  3. Al Ferof
  4. Al Nasr
  5. Algan
  6. Almanzor
  7. Avenir Certain
  8. Buveur d’Air
  9. Cambremer
  10. Caracalla 
  11. Cirrus des Aigles
  12. Dunaden
  13. Easton
  14. Eclair au Chocolat
  15. Épinard
  16. Equiano
  17. Ervedya
  18. Espoir d’Allen
  19. Finasseur
  20. Gemix
  21. Givenchy
  22. Gladiateur
  23. Harchibald
  24. Henri
  25. Hors La Loi
  26. Jag de Bellouet
  27. Kandy
  28. Keltos
  29. Klairon Davis
  30. Lassalle 
  31. Lavandin 
  32. Le Capucin
  33. Le Marmot
  34. Marchand d’Or
  35. Mariacci
  36. Matisse
  37. Mieuxce
  38. Mkfancy
  39. Mon Talisman
  40. Mont Tremblant
  41. Montmartre
  42. Morston 
  43. Motrico
  44. Natagora
  45. Niksar
  46. Nimbus
  47. Noalcoholic
  48. Omnium
  49. Ourasi
  50. Pineau de Re
  51. Rantzau
  52. Rayon d’Or
  53. Régalien
  54. Roi
  55. Sagamix
  56. Saonois
  57. Sardanapale
  58. Sassafras
  59. Silviniaco Conti
  60. Sir Des Champs
  61. Sire de Grugy
  62. Solwhit
  63. Sottsass
  64. Souverain
  65. Sprinter Sacre
  66. Taboun
  67. Talma
  68. Tanerko
  69. Tantieme
  70. Un de Sceaux
  71. Val d’Or
  72. Val de Loir
  73. Vert Amande
  74. Vimy
  75. Vision d’Etat

Also check: 100 Wonderful White Horse Names

100 French Names for Mares

A French name for your mare will do justice to your “belle femme”.

tall white mare

Check out the ideas for female horses! 

  1. Adolphine
  2. Agathe
  3. Aimée
  4. Ambre
  5. Amélie
  6. Amour
  7. Anastasie
  8. Andrée
  9. Anelise
  10. Angélique
  11. Anne-Belle
  12. Annette
  13. Antoinette
  14. Antonine
  15. Armadine
  16. Armande
  17. Aurélie
  18. Avice
  19. Avriel
  20. Baptistine
  21. Barbe
  22. Benoite
  23. Bernadette
  24. Berthe
  25. Brielle
  26. Carole
  27. Caroline
  28. Catherine
  29. Celine
  30. Cerise
  31. Champagne
  32. Chantae
  33. Charlotte
  34. Chloé
  35. Clarisse
  36. Colette
  37. Danielle
  38. Édith
  39. Eglantine
  40. Eléonore
  41. Elise
  42. Elle
  43. Eloise
  44. Émilie
  45. Esme
  46. Fleurine
  47. Françoise
  48. Gabrielle
  49. Geneviève
  50. Giverny
  51. Hélène
  52. Héloïse
  53. Hughette
  54. Inès
  55. Iris
  56. Jean-Marie
  57. Jeanne
  58. Julia
  59. Laurence
  60. Léa
  61. Léna
  62. Léonie
  63. Liana
  64. Lou
  65. Louise
  66. Lucienne
  67. Lucile
  68. Lydie
  69. Madeleine
  70. Maëlle
  71. Maëlys
  72. Marceline
  73. Marie-Thérèse
  74. Mathilde
  75. Mia
  76. Mila
  77. Mirielle
  78. Monet
  79. Monique
  80. Nadeleine
  81. Ninette
  82. Noelle
  83. Océane
  84. Octavie
  85. Odette
  86. Pauline
  87. Philomène
  88. Pierrette
  89. Raymonde
  90. Rochelle
  91. Salomé
  92. Solange
  93. Sylvie
  94. Thérèse
  95. Valerie
  96. Véronique
  97. Yolanthe
  98. Yvette
  99. Yvonne
  100. Zélie

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35 French Names for Mare Racehorses

The world of horse racing has seen some amazing mares, thanks to the French-bred horses.

If you feel that your mare can someday make a mark in the world of speed, pick a name inspired by some of the best French racemares!

side view of brown horse with knotted hair

Let’s look at the list!

  1. Aquarelliste
  2. Asmena
  3. Bella Paola
  4. Bois Roussel
  5. Camaree
  6. Corrida
  7. Dunette
  8. Fortina
  9. Glorosia
  10. Kandy
  11. La Cressonniere
  12. La Lagune
  13. La Troienne
  14. Laurens
  15. Luth Enchantee
  16. Madelia
  17. Mandesha
  18. Mesa
  19. Natagora
  20. Plaisanterie
  21. Quevega
  22. Reine de Saba
  23. Sarafina
  24. Sicarelle
  25. Sigy
  26. Silic
  27. Allez France
  28. Siyarafina
  29. Stacelita
  30. Starine
  31. Theia 
  32. Valoris
  33. Vorda
  34. Waya
  35. Zalaiyka

20 French Names for Horses with Beautiful Coats

Aren’t you proud of the brilliant shiny coat of your horse?

You can name your horse based on their beautiful color. The name can also denote how lovely it feels when you touch it.

two brown horses roaming around the forest

Here are a few such French names:

  1. Blanc
  2. Cabernet
  3. Café Au Lait
  4. Café liégeois
  5. Coton
  6. Crème
  7. Dentelle
  8. Échiquier
  9. Éclair
  10. Gâteau
  11. Meringue
  12. Merlot
  13. Noir
  14. Pêche Melba
  15. Rouge
  16. Satin
  17. Sauvignon
  18. Soie
  19. Velours
  20. Vin Rouge

15 French Horse Names Inspired by Nature

Naming a horse after elements of nature is a common practice. Why wouldn’t it be?

Your horse could be fast like the wind, grey like clouds, or sprightly like a river.

white horse with a scenic view of the mountains

So here’s a list of French names for your horse – inspired by nature!

  1. Brise
  2. Ciel
  3. Des Nuages
  4. Feu
  5. Fleuve
  6. Foudre
  7. Lumière
  8. Lune
  9. Mer
  10. Montagne
  11. Neige
  12. Pluie
  13. Soleil
  14. Tempête
  15. Vent

10 French Horse Names Inspired by Dragons

Dragons are fierce, fast, and intimidating.

There’s something magnificent about them!

If your horse is as incredible as a dragon, a mythological name might suit them best!

herd of horses with mountains on their back

Let’s take a look at French dragon names, after which you can name your horse.

  1. Basilic
  2. Cheval Mallet
  3. Drac
  4. Gargouille
  5. Guivre
  6. Le Succube
  7. Melusine
  8. Peluda
  9. Tarasque
  10. Vouivre

10 Horse Names Inspired by Cyclones and Hurricanes in France

Is your horse fast like a cyclone or hurricane?

Why not choose a name inspired by storms that rage across France and its neighbouring regions? Here’s a list!

a fierce white stallion perfect for french horse names

  1. Alex
  2. Bella
  3. Clément
  4. Dora
  5. Ernest
  6. Irene
  7. Irma
  8. Justine
  9. Lothar
  10. Xynthia

10 Horse Names Inspired by French Disney Characters

Are you looking for a fun horse name with a French ring to it?

You can name your stallion or mare after French characters in Disney films.

These are memorable names of beloved characters. Check out the list!

two beautiful horses with black hair

  1. Quasimodo
  2. Frou Frou
  3. Esmerelda
  4. Claude Frollo
  5. Gaston
  6. Belle
  7. Colette
  8. Linguini
  9. Gusteau
  10. Maurice

Check this video for a quick recap:

Final Words

Choosing the right name for a horse is always a challenge for every horse owner. You will either dislike every name that comes your way or feel like every name fits!

Giving your horse a French name will add an exotic quality to the animal’s personality.

So don’t think twice and have fun choosing from our list!

350 beautiful french horse names for a pretty white mare

What are your favorite French horse names? Please share with us!

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