Spirit horses, otherwise known as Ojibwe horses, are a special breed of horse that deserve special spirit horse names.
These wild horses are native to Canada and have been there even before native American horses, Mustangs, were introduced in the USA.
These good-tempered breed of horses were almost driven to extinction in the 1970s.
Conservation efforts have proven successful as there are more now who take care of Ojibwe horses. If you are one of them, you may want to check out these names for a male horse or a female horse.
Here are the top picks for male and female horses in case you don’t have time to go through the entire list.
Spirit Horse Names for Stallions | Spirit Horse Names for Mares | |
Pilgrim Soul | Beauté Noire | |
Black Sapphire | Blithe Spirit | |
Blizzard Storm | Diamante | |
Bright Mentor | Chocolate Kiss | |
Indigo Gabbro | Snow Angel |
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Spirit horses [1] were first made popular through a series of animated movies with the first one featuring the voice of Matt Damon.
The movie was inspired by a real-life horse, a Kiger mustang named Spirit.
Spirit gave rise to the animated horse that resulted in an all-time favorite movie that was meant to put into fore the plight of many of America’s wild horses.
Checkout this cute video of Spirit of Cimarron.
@film.edits4 This might flop cause bc of tiktok😪 #fyp #spirit #horse #viral #eagle #mustang #rain #viral #movie #beauty #dontflop #cool #ily #spiritmovie #foryou ♬ original sound – 🌿Film.edits4🌿
The real-life mustang was eventually placed in an American Wild Horse Sanctuary after the film was made.
151 Spirit Horse Names for Stallions
Spirit horse names for stallions are usually associated with royalty and speed.
Since spirit horses [2] come in different colors, words like silver, gray, gold, brown, and any other word to describe a black horse were used in these list of names.
Names that connote the word spirit, soul, or anything magical were also used.
- Abhilesh
- Advaya
- Adwait
- Agamani
- Alaric
- Aldrich
- Alistair
- Amante
- Ambrose
- Amith
- Ananya
- Anima
- Apollo
- Avallach
- Avilion
- Avira
- Balder
- Balthazar Gray
- Black Dasher
- Black Onyx
- Black Opal
- Black Phantom
- Black Sapphire
- Black Spinel
- Blizzard Stone
- Brandeharz
- Bright Mentor
- Bright Spirit
- Brown Brynjar
- Brown Kaiser
- Brown Phantom
- Brown Snowflake
- Caballo de Espiritu
- Cheveyo
- Chocolate Dream
- Chutzpah
- Cynfael
- Cyril
- Darin
- Darius
- Darius
- Darrin
- Delancey
- Divyaan
- Dorgham
- Drogo
- Ebony Prince
- Eidolon
- Einar
- Ekama
- El Cariño
- Elan
- Eros
- Espiridion
- Esprit
- Euthymius
- Fakheed
- Fareed
- Felgild
- Firoze
- Fravardin
- Fujin
- Galilhai
- Ghalia
- Glorious Spectre
- Golden Champ
- Golden Paris
- Golden Sheen
- Gray Griffith
- Gray Wizard
- Griffith
- Gunmetal
- Hania
- Heinrich
- Hessonite
- Hew
- Huchon
- Idris
- Indigo Gabbro
- Jareth
- Jasper
- Jing
- Jorden
- Jovanny
- Kamel
- Keimoni
- Kirill
- Kito
- Life Force
- Lightfoot
- Lithe Soul
- Lucky Brown
- Lucky Charm
- Lucky Spirit
- Magus
- Manas
- Maple Malik
- Maximo
- Megiddon
- Nimble Spirit
- Nizar
- Oberon
- Obsidian
- Obsidian King
- Onyx Prince
- Picasso
- Pilgrim Soul
- Prince Amir
- Proud Warrior
- Quasar
- Quintessence
- Raijin
- Raj
- Rare Spirit
- Ray of Hope
- Reagan
- Regal Spirit
- Rian
- Royal Spirit
- Ryuu
- Sable
- Salt and Pepper
- Sargon
- Shaaz
- Shen
- Silent Slate
- Silver Prancer
- Silver Prince
- Silver Snow
- Silver Spirit
- Silver Sprinter
- Silver Stallion
- Silver Sultan
- Silverado
- Spirit Warrior
- Spyridon
- Sun God
- Tarif
- The Wanderer
- Tiger Iron
- Timea
- Triton
- Uberto
- Valorean
- Valter Vaulter
- Vasili
- Vasya
- White King
- Xquenda
- Zaram
- Zephyr
Here is what Northern Ontario artist Rhonda Snow is doing to revive the spirit horses breed.
@aptnnews Northern Ontario artist Rhonda Snow has made it her lifelong passion to revive the breed of Ojibwe spirit horses. #aptnnews #aptn #ontario #horse ♬ original sound – APTN News
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150 Spirit Horse Names for Mares
Names that symbolize royalty and graces, as well as names that describe the color of the girl horse were used to create this list.
Since spirit horses exude a magical aura in them, some names were created to describe this particular characteristic of spirit horses.
- Aadvika
- Adhaita
- Agase
- Alamea
- Alverda
- Alydia
- Alysa
- Amira
- Amola
- Amrah
- Amritha
- Amyah
- Anasuri
- Anima
- Anwen
- Arcadia
- Aricia
- Arima
- Ashley
- Astrid
- Aurelianan
- Avar
- Ayanna
- Azeezah
- Baisley
- Beauté Noire
- Benazir
- Birsen
- Black Queen
- Blithe Spirit
- Bright Essence
- Bright Regina
- Calypso
- Cassia
- Celestia
- Cheval d’Esprit
- Chikara
- Chocolate Kiss
- Cybele
- Damita
- Darejan
- Dark Beauty
- Diamante
- Diavian
- Diblin
- Diva
- Domenique
- Eadlin
- Eirlys
- Electa
- Elegant Princess
- Elestren
- Elysia
- Emberlynn
- Enid
- Erendira
- Fairoza
- Fareeda
- Farideh
- Galatea
- Gayna
- Gemstone
- Genevra
- Glorious Girl
- Golden Fairy
- Golden Tiara
- Graceful Ash
- Graceful Spirit
- Graceful Spirit
- Graceful Sprite
- Graceful Wind
- Halyn
- Honey Girl
- Ivory Fairy
- Ivory Princess
- Ivory Soul
- Ivoty Wind
- Izel
- Izella
- Jacinta
- Janan
- Jawahar
- Jensine
- Jovana
- Juji
- Juliana
- Juno
- Kachina
- Kaira
- Kakki
- Kamea
- Kareema
- Kiana
- La Reina
- La Vitalité
- Lady of Grace
- Leche Y Miel
- Lesham
- Meena
- Mi Dulce
- Mi Miela
- Miel Dulce
- Monna
- Morrigan
- Mystic Mare
- Mythical Mare
- Nafisah
- Nestan
- Nimble Spirit
- Nirvana
- Noelani
- Panchita
- Pearl Angel
- Pearl Warrior
- Penninah
- Precious
- Precious Jewel
- Precious One
- Precious Pearl
- Princess Luck
- Psyche
- Rei
- Reikon
- Revika
- Rubetta
- Sadie
- Seiziu
- Senshi
- Shekina
- Silver Rain
- Silver Soul
- Silver Sprite
- Snow Angel
- Snow Prancer
- Snow Queen
- Sparkle
- Spirit Prancer
- Suri
- Sweet Spirit
- Tamashi
- Tarifa
- Tia
- Tien
- Titania
- Trinique
- Wandering Grace
- White Phantom
- Yeganeh
- Yseult
- Zarouhi
19 Horse Names Inspired by Spirit The Animation
We were inspired by the animated movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Here are some beautiful names for your equine friend that you’ll probably recognize if you’re a fan.
- Abigail Stone
- Beans
- Blarney
- Boomerang
- Calvary Murphy
- Colonel
- Equuleus
- Esperanza
- Ginger
- Granite
- Lakota Indian
- Mustang Mail Steed
- Sagebrush
- Strider
- Tambourine
- Thunder
- Tomahawk
- Pru
- Chica Linda
Check out this cool video of the spirit animation.
@justnicky21 Yea So There’s no way in Hell #horse #horsemovie #dreamscrushed #stallion #saddlebred #americansaddlebred #spirit #horsejumping #fail #fyp #fypシ ♬ original sound – Justin NP
120+ Native American Horse Names
Considering spirit horses have origins in native Americans, it’s only right we pay homage to these beautiful Native American Horse names
- Ababinili
- Adsila
- Agasga
- Ahone
- Algonquin
- Algonquin
- Anomosa
- Anpaytoo
- Asin
- Atius-Tirawa
- Aurora
- Awentia
- Butterfly
- Canotina
- Chapawee
- Chenoa
- Chepi
- Cherokee
- Choctaw
- Cocheta
- Dakota
- Doba
- Doe
- Elu
- Ethete
- Evaki
- Eyota
- Galilahi
- Gigiyago
- Gitchi Manitou
- Hialeah Seminole
- Hinto
- Hopi
- Howi
- Hutash
- Huyan
- Inola
- Inuit
- Iroquois
- Isha
- Jamul
- Kamali
- Kamalide
- Kame
- Kasa
- Keezheekoni
- Keri
- Kimana
- Kimmela
- Kinta
- Kiowa
- Koko
- Kolenya
- Kolowa
- Kudo
- Kujuri
- Leaping Water
- Macha
- Maka
- Menilly
- Migisi
- Miki
- Mitena
- Miwok
- Nahuatl|
- Nampeyo
- Navajo
- Neche
- Nidami
- Nirvelli
- Nita
- Niyol
- NOVA
- Noya
- Nukpana
- Nuttah
- Ojinjintka
- Ojiway
- Omaha
- Onatah
- Orenda
- Pakwa
- Panola
- Poloma
- Potawatomi
- Raweno
- Sauk
- Sawni
- Sedna
- Selu
- Shideezhi
- Shoshone
- Sikya
- Sioux
- Stonecoat
- Suni Nati
- Tablita
- Tadita
- Taini
- Takala
- Takchawee
- Takhi
- Talulah
- Tamuchi
- Timucua
- Tokala
- Totsi
- Tsomah
- Ttangakwunu
- Tudas
- Uktena
- Utina
- Wanekia
- Wapun
- Wenasa
- Wichahpi
- Wikimak
- Windigo
- Wisaka
- Wuti
- Xochitl
- Yanaba
- Yazhi
- Zuni
Check out this video of the Ojibwe Spirit Horses
FAQs
What are the horses’ names in Spirit riding free?
The names of the animated character horses in this film are Spirit, Chica Linda, and Boomerang. Spirit is befriended by a human child named Lucky. Chica Linda and Boomerang’s humans are Pru and Abigail.
What is the black horse’s name in Spirit?
The black horse in the animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is named Strider
Conclusion
Spirit horses are a special breed of horses that are being bred in order to remove them from the brink of extinction.
They are special horses that deserve special spirit horse names.
Hoping that this list can help you choose a special name that will best describe the spirit horse that you have in mind.
Resources
1. A Spiritual Relationship: Saving the Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Horse Canada. Accessed March 30, 2022. https://horse-canada.com/horse-news/spiritual-relationship-saving-ojibwe-spirit-horses/
2. On the brink of extinction Ojibwe Spirit horses find a new home in Ottawa. Ottawa. Published October 17, 2021. Accessed March 30, 2022. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/on-the-brink-of-extinction-ojibwe-spirit-horses-find-a-new-home-in-ottawa-1.5626791
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