Names for Geldings and Stallions

 some inspiration when naming your horse. You might name him after his coat color, a unique marking he has, or even a habit or behavior he exhibits. You can name him after a hobby that you enjoy, a favorite celebrity, or something else that’s meaningful in your life. Think about towns and states that hold significance to you or characters from your favorite TV show or movie. Sometimes certain words in your favorite song lyrics can make for great names.

Don’t restrict yourself only to the English language, either. A term in a foreign language can make for a great name, especially if your horse’s breed originates in another country. Do a little research into your horse’s background and you might be surprised with some beautiful name ideas.

If your horse already has a registered name, you can look to it for inspiration, too. Try taking elements or themes from your horse’s registered name and see what type of a barn name you can come up with.

If your horse doesn’t have a registered or show name, then you’re in for twice the fun and get to come up with the perfect barn name and show name. Show names tend to be fancier and longer than barn names since they’re really only used on registration papers and in the show ring. If you know the names of your horse’s sire and dam, you can create a show name that references both of them, honoring his bloodlines.

Think about how easily understood and pronounced your horse’s show name will be—show ring announcers will thank you for choosing something straightforward that they can pronounce. If you’ll be registering your horse, check with the breed’s registry for naming specifications. Some registries limit the number of characters that you can use, and other rules, like not naming your horse after famous horses, may also apply.

Top Gelding and Stallion Names

Still need some inspiration? These names are great for geldings and stallions, and there are names here to match just about any personality.