130 Male Horse Names: Standout Names for Your Gelding or Stallion Find unique, classic, and funny names for your noble gelding or stallion. By cockapoo named Pickles and a black domestic shorthair named Jazzy." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> Maddie Topliff Maddie Topliff Maddie Topliff is the Editor, Pets of The Spruce Pets and Daily Paws at People Inc. With a background in both journalism and pet ownership, Maddie expertly curates and manages content that helps pet owners provide the best for their furry and not-so-furry friends. Maddie is the proud owner of a cockapoo named Pickles and a black domestic shorthair named Jazzy. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 06/09/25 Credit: Faba-Photography / Getty Images In This Article Expand Classic Names Unique Names Funny names Famous Names Colorful Names Before bringing home a new gelding or stallion, it's smart to have some names in mind. Naming a horse can be tough, especially for new owners. Should you choose a classic name like Cowboy, or opt for something playful like Buck Buck Goose? The options are nearly endless, so here are 130 name ideas for geldings and stallions to help you and your noble horse get started. Choosing a tried-and-true male horse name is always a good option. After all, they're famous for a reason! These classic names are perfect for any gelding or stallion. Classic Male Horse Names If you're open to unique options, these distinctive male horse names will make your steed stand out in any stable. AmigoApolloApplejackBeamerBearBearBreezeButterscotchCashCowboyChewyCodyDannyDanteDeputyGeorgeHeroJackJohnnyJustinLegacyOutlawPatrickPatrickPonchoRascalRockySnickersSpotStarStormStormTequilaThunderTurnerWhiskeyWhisperYankee Unique Male Horse Names If you're comfortable with going a little outside the box, these unique male horse names are great, distinctive choices that'll make your steed stand out in any stable. ApplesauceAustinBanditBillyBlazeBourbonBuckCopperCupidDandyDeputyDustyGhostGizmoHarveyHerculesHeroHunterJimmyMurphyPatriotPhantomPirateRebelRockySheriffTeddyTexThunderTrooperWrangler 233 of the Best Horse Names for Your Equine Companion Funny Male Horse Names Although horses are magestic creatures, sometimes a punny name is the way to go. Here are some male horse names that are sure to make you smile. Hay DayHugh HoofnerForest JumpHarry TrotterDerby Fully LoadedNeigh SayerUsain ColtMane AttractionSilly WillyFoxtrotMr. WhinneyBuck Buck GooseLiam NeighsonMaple StirrupBucktoothTalk Derby to Me Famous Male Horse Names When in doubt, borrow your male horse name from history—these horses are in the history books for a reason! Bamboo Harvester, talking horse featured in the TV series Mister EdBrooklyn Supreme, said to be the largest horse in historyBurmese, a favorite horse of Queen Elizabeth IIGunrock, former mascot for the University of California at DavisHollywood Dun It, all-time leading reining sire and Quarter HorseIncitatus, favorite horse of Roman Emperor CaligulaOccident, the trotting horse in the first-ever motion picture trialOld Billy, longest-living horse verified everOld Bob, a driving horse of Abraham LincolnPopcorn Deelites, the horse who played Seabiscuit in the 2003 filmPrometea, the first cloned horseSampson, tallest horse standing at 86.5 inches high 91 Legendary Racehorse Names for Naming Inspiration Colorful Male Horse Names Horses come in many different colors and can even sport a unique pattern or two. Here are some names inspired by horses' beauty. AlabasterAlmondBiscuitBlack BeautyBlancCharcoalCoffeeDuskFlameFrostyGarnetGhostGraphiteMaroonMarshmallowMochaNoirOatmealObsidianOnyxPantherPepperPersimmonPumaRustySableSepiaShadowSmokeySugarTawnyTomatoVermilion Unique Brown Horse Names: Celebrate Their Color and Character Explore more: Horses Horse Ownership Basics