Looking for a name for your bay horse? You're in luck! We've gathered the most beautiful and unique names for bay horses.
Whether you are looking for a name for a bay mare or a gelding, we've got you covered. So without further ado, here are the most beautiful and unique bay horse names!
Don’t have time to read the full list of names for bay horses? Here is a quick peek at our favorites!
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Bay Horse Names for Stallions |
Bay Horse Names for Mares |
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Ace |
Abby |
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Blade |
Bailey |
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Gentle Ben |
Caramel |
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Hatchet Jack |
Dakota |
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Jonty |
Honey |
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Caballo |
Leather |
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Denver |
Mia |
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Fandango |
Peanut |
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Valentine |
Tootsie |
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Fun |
Zoey |
Also Check: Authentic Arabian Horse Names
10 Good Names for Bay Horses
Bay Horses are usually characterized by a reddish-brown color and black points on their tails, manes, lower legs, and ears.
They are one of the most common horse colors, making up about eight percent of the world's horses.
If you're looking for a name for your bay horse, check out our top ten list below!
- Brunello - A rich, dark red wine from Tuscany, Brunello is also the name of an elegant bay horse that was born in Italy.
- Amber - A sweet and simple name for a bay horse, Amber is also the color of this beautiful ore.
- Bruno - The perfect name for a bay gelding, Bruno means 'brown' or 'dark-skinned'. It's an excellent choice if you're looking to give your new bay horse a name that will stand out.
- Baron - This is an old-fashioned name for a bay gelding, but one that has stood the test of time. Baron means 'strong and courageous'.
- Maximus - If you want to give your new bay gelding a powerful and formidable name, look no further than Maximus. This name means 'the greatest'.
- Crimson - A rich, deep red color, Crimson is also the perfect name for a Red Bay Horse.
- Rusty - A cute and playful name for a bay horse, Rusty is perfect for a gelding that loves to play and have fun.
- Chestnut - Chestnut is a lovely name for a bay horse, especially if you're looking to give your new gelding an old-fashioned name.
- Cocoa - Cocoa is another sweet and playful name for a bay horse, but one that's perfect for both mares and geldings alike!
- Lionel - A strong and powerful name for a bay horse, Lionel is perfect for a gelding that loves to run and play.
184 Bay Mare Horse Names
Looking for a name for your bay mare? Check out our list of the most beautiful and unique names below!
- Abby
- Acorn
- Adara
- Addison
- Adelaide
- Adele
- Adeline
- Adelyn
- Adriana
- Agatha
- Aggy
- Agnes
- Aida
- Ajda
- Akira
- Alaric
- Alexia
- Alice
- Allie
- Alma
- Almond
- Alyssa
- Amanda
- Amari
- Amber
- Angel
- Anise
- Arabella
- Arizona
- Babie
- Bailey
- Bailey
- Bambi
- Barron
- Bean
- Beans
- Bella
- Bindi
- Blaze
- Bourbon
- Brandy
- Brown Sugar
- Brownie
- Bruna
- Bruno
- Bug
- Cahsew
- Cali
- Canela
- Canoli
- Caramel
- Carmella
- Casey
- Caspian
- Cocoa
- Chestnut
- Chili
- Chloe
- Cinnamon
- Cleo
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Coffe
- Cola
- Cookie
- Cora
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Dawn
- Dixie
- Duke
- Dusky
- Ella
- Ellie
- Emma
- Emperor
- Erika
- Fan
- Forest
- Fudge
- Gabe/Gabriel
- Ginger
- Ginny
- Godiva
- Goldie
- Goldy
- Grace
- Gracie
- Hannah
- Harley
- Harshey
- Hazel
- Heath
- Heather
- Heidi
- Henna
- Holly
- Honey
- Hong
- Java
- Josie
- Kahlua
- Katie
- Kona
- Lady
- Latte
- Layla
- Leah
- Leather
- Lexie
- Lily
- Lola
- Lucie
- Lucky
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Luna
- Macy
- Maddy
- Madison
- Maggie
- Maple
- Marly
- Maui
- Maya
- Mia
- Millie
- Mimi
- Minnie
- Missie
- Misty
- Moana
- Mocha
- Molly
- Nikki
- Notiva
- Nutella
- Peanut
- Penny
- Pepper
- Phoebe
- Pretzel
- Princess
- Pumpkin
- Pyralis
- Reeses
- Rosie
- Roxie
- Ruby
- Rusty
- Sahara
- Sally
- Sandy
- Sasha
- Sassy
- Sativa
- Sedona
- Sepia
- Shadow
- Shelby
- Sienna
- Sierra
- Sneakers
- Sophie
- Stella
- Sugar
- Sunny
- Sydney
- Tara
- Tootsie
- Topaz
- Trixie
- Tuscan
- Twix
- Umber
- Venhari
- Venus
- Willow
- Wilma
- Winnie
- Winnie
- Xena
- Zoe
- Zoey
Also, check out this video of dark bay names for mares.
Make sure to also check our Names for Buckskin Horses!
79 Bay Gelding and Stallion Names
Looking for a name for your bay gelding? Check out our list of the most beautiful and unique names below!
- Ace
- Aladdin
- Alex
- Ali
- Almond
- Amaretto
- Apache
- Archer
- Atlas
- Bandit
- Bane
- Barney
- Beau
- Beige
- Bentley
- Billy the Kid
- Black Bart
- Blade
- Blaze
- Boone
- Brando
- Brandy
- Bronco
- Buck
- Butch Cassidy
- Caballo
- Calico Jack
- Cashmere
- Champagne Charlie
- Chestnut (see also Chestnut Mare Horse Names)
- Chief Crazy Horse
- Chillie
- Copper Johnnie (see also Copper)
- Cowboy
- Coyote
- Cracker Jack
- Dakota (see also Bay Mare Horse Names)
- Danny Boy
- Denver
- Diamond
- Dusty (see also Dusty the Mustang Gelding)
- El Diablo
- Elmen
- Enzo Ferrari (or Enzo)
- Esprit
- Fandango
- Farmer Johnnie (see also Farmer)
- Fennec
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Figaro
- Flash Gordon
- Flynn
- Frankie the Frank
- Fun
- Gangster Joe (or Gangster)
- Gary Cooper
- Gentle Ben
- Geronimo
- Goldilocks
- Gunsmoke (or Gun)
- Handsome Dan (see also Handsome)
- Hatchet Jack
- Haystack Calhoun
- Hearty Harry (see also Hearty)
- Ivory
- Jonty
- Magenta
- Penny
- Pomme
- Rozzo
- Safforn
- Sahara
- Sandy
- Sapia
- Shetra
- Shiraz
- Siena
- Terra
- Valentine
82 Bay Horse Names Based on the Color
From light brown, chocolatey to dark bay horse names we've got you covered. If you are in need of a name that suits your bay steed check these ones out.
- Auburn
- Bayberry
- Brown sugar
- Burgundy
- Butterfly
- Cabernet
- Cerise
- Cherry
- Cherry Garcia
- Cinnamon
- Copper
- Coral (like a Coral Snake)
- Cranberry
- Crimson
- Current
- Curry
- Garnet
- Guiness
- Hazel
- Lady Bug
- Maroon
- Pepperoni
- Ruby
- Russet
- Sandy
- Scarlet
- Sienna
- Strawberry
- Twizzler
- Watermelon
- Widow (like a black widow)
- Zinfandel
- Amber
- Crimson
- Rusty
- Chestnut
- Cocoa
- Lionel
- Bailey
- Bambi
- Barron
- Bindi
- Blaze (see also Bay Gelding and Stallion Names)
- Bronze
- Brownie
- Bruno
- Caspian (see also Bay Gelding and Stallion Names)
- Champagne
- Ebony
- Elmira
- Fawn
- Ferdinand the Bull (or Ferdinand)
- Ginger (see also Bay Gelding and Stallion Names)
- Henna
- Jasper
- Jet
- Kahlua
- Lace
- Leather
- Mahogany
- Maroon
- Mauve
- Midnight
- Mint
- Mustard
- Oak
- Opal
- Peacock
- Periwinkle
- Pumpkin
- Quartz
- Rosewood
- Sable
- Sandstorm (or Sand)
- Sienna
- Sterling
- Sunset
- Tangelo
- Thyme
- Turquoise
- Verdigris (or Verdigris)
- Copper
CHECK: Names for Liver Chestnut Horses
18 Famous Bay Horse Names
Considering bay are one of the most popular horses than it's no surprise that there are quite a number of famous bay horses.
Check them out below:
- Cincinnati - General Ulysses Grant's bay thoroughbred . Abraham Lincon once rode it.
- Figure Horse – an excellent bay stallion who was the foundation sire for Morgan horses.
- Storm Cat - He sired over a hundred grades stake winners
- Ruffian - A champion Bay mare
- Comanche - The lone survivor of the battle of Little Bighorn
- Frankel - The pride of Britain and the greatest racehorse of all time. He won fourteen starts and was the highest-rated racehorse ever.
- Seabiscuit - He was a famous racehorse in the late 1930s and early 1940s
- Pleasant Colony - The American thoroughbred is mostly known for winning the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, and the American triple crown.
- War Admiral - He won the triple crown and is best known for his race against sea biscuit
- Quevega Horse - This French-bred and Irish-trained beauty raced 21 starts and won 16.
- Peter Pan - The Australian thoroughbred is known for winning the Victoria Derby and the Mackinnon Stakes
- Rachel Alexandra - This American thoroughbred won thirteen of 19 starts and a prize money of US $ 3,506,730
- Sea The Stars - This Irish Thoroughbred racehorse won Group 2 of the 2008 Beresford Stakes.
- Shergar - Shergar is a bay colt that won the Epsom Derby with the longest-running margin of 10 lengths.
- Tonalist - Won the Belmont Stakes in 2014 against California Chrome.
- Tuscalee - The record holder of the American Steeplechase race and his record is yet to be broken
- Twenty Grand - Twenty Grand was part of a stellar group of juveniles in 1930 but Twenty Grand stood out with many wins. He was counted among the ‘big four’ by Chicago Tribune
- Cardigan Bay (Cardy) - A Newzealand bay that won multiple races in Australia, Canada, and United States. Cardy won the US $1 million in prize money as the first North American horse
Check out this video for great show names for bay horses.
As you've seen bay horses are champion horses. And your champion horse deserves a majestic bay name.
We hope you've found the perfect name for your new bay horse! Do you have a favorite bay horse name from our list?
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Resources
- 1. (PDF) Genetic Characterization of Cleveland Bay Horse Breed . ResearchGate. . Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335959316_Genetic_Characterization_of_Cleveland_Bay_Horse_Breed
- 2. Soodalter R. Lee, Grant and Their Steadfast Steeds . HistoryNet. 2017 . Available from: https://www.historynet.com/lee-grant-steadfast-steeds.htm
- 3. Magazine S. Scientists Extract DNA From Seabiscuit’s Hooves To Figure Out How He Was So Fast . Smithsonian Magazine. . Available from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/scientists-extract-dna-from-seabiscuits-hooves-to-figure-out-how-he-was-so-fast-180970649/