If you're on the hunt for some amazing female horse names, stick around!
Fillies and mares are gorgeous, graceful creatures, so they deserve names that stand out, right? We made a list of female horse names with meaning.
It might take a while to choose the right name for your girl, but the job can become easy if you have our list handy!
Start with a quick glance at our favorites on the table below, then keep reading for the complete list.
Mare and Filly Names: Top Picks at a Glance
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Ada - Meaning "noble" in German and Turkish |
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Bella - An Italian name meaning "beautiful" |
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Candy - A name given to fillies or mares that have a sweet nature |
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Adsila - A Cherokee name for a female horse meaning "blossom" |
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Daisy - A feminine name for female horses, inspired by a flower |
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Ellen - Meaning "sun rays" or "shining light" in Greek |
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Fairy - An English word referring to magical, winged creatures, perfect for swift young mares |
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Gaea - A Greek name meaning mother of the Earth |
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Haley - A Gaelic name meaning "ingenious" |
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Jamilah - Meaning "graceful" and "lovely" in Arabic |
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Top 150 Mare and Filly Names
Let's check out a list of some great names for female horses:
- Ada - Meaning "noble" in German and Turkish
- Adalind - A modern horse name meaning "noble" in German
- Adira - A Hebrew name meaning "strong and noble"
- Adsila - A Cherokee name for a female horse meaning "blossom"
- Aine - A Celtic name for the goddess of summer and wealth
- Alette - A Greek horse name meaning "a small, winged being", often used as a fairy name
- Aliah - An Arabic name meaning "heavenly"
- Almas - An Arabic name meaning "diamond", used for mares with a white marking
- Alsie – A Greek name meaning “strong-willed”
- Amalthea - Meaning "tender goddess" in Greek, popularised recently by The Last Unicorn
- Amber - Referring to a kind of gemstone, usually given to a domesticated horse
- Amelia - An English name for "industrious" and "striving", famous due to the aviator Amelia Earhart
- Angel - A popular name for a female horse to signify her lovable quality
- Anne - A Latin name meaning "grace" or "favored by the Almighty"
- Arwen – A Welsh name that means "noble maiden", well-known for Lord of the Rings horse
- Ashera - A Hebrew name meaning "fortunate"
- Ashray - A unisex horse name for a light-colored horse inspired by faeries in Scottish mythology
- Asta - Old Norse and Greek name meaning "star-like"
- Athena - The Greek Goddess of wisdom
- Aubrette - An Old German name meaning "a magical being" or "elf"
- Audrey - Anglo-Norman name meaning "nobility" and "strength"
- Aurora - A Latin word for "dawn", famous as Disney's Little Mermaid
- Beatrice - A French name meaning "someone who can spread happiness"
- Beauty - A simple but popular name for a beautiful filly or mare
- Bella - An Italian name meaning "beautiful"
- Black Beauty - A black horse name inspired by a well-known book of the same name
- Bonnie - A Scottish name meaning "stunning"
- Breeze - A female horse name signifying speed, wildness, or grey color
- Bridget - A Gaelic name that means "power"
- Brownie - A unisex horse name that refers to faeries in Scottish mythology
- Cadhla - An Irish horse name meaning beautiful or graceful
- Candy - A name given to fillies or mares that have a sweet nature
- Canotila - A wild horse name referring to forest spirits in Sioux folklore
- Cara - An Irish name for a female horse, meaning "friend"
- Catherine - Meaning "pure" in Greek
- Chang'e/Chang'o - A white horse name meaning the goddess of the moon in Chinese mythology
- Chenoa - A North American name meaning "white dove"
- Chepi - A Native American fairy name
- Clara - A Latin name meaning "bright" and "popular"
- Cloud - A horse name given to a grey horse
- Clover - A horse name inspired by the caring mare in Animal Farm
- Daenerys - The mother of dragons in Game of Thrones
- Daisy - A feminine name for female horses, inspired by a flower
- Dana - The name of the Celtic goddess of fertility
- Dela - A Latin word meaning "delightful."
- Derya - A unisex name meaning "sea" in Turkish
- Dianthe - Meaning "divine flower" in Greek
- Dream - Inspired by the racehorse Beauty Alliance in Dream Horse
- Ellen - Meaning "sun rays" or "shining light" in Greek
- Elsa - A German name meaning "pledged to the Almighty."
- Elvina - Meaning "a good friend" in Old English
- Epona - The Goddess of horses in Celtic mythology
- Evaki - A South American name referring to the goddess of Day and Night
- Fairy - Magical, winged creatures, perfect for swift young mares
- Farah - Meaning "joy" in Irish and Urdu
- Fay - An Old English name meaning "fairy" or "confidence"
- Fayetta - Means "little fairy" in French, great for a young female horse name
- Flicka - Means "a peaceful ruler", popularized by the filly in My Friend Flicka
- Flora - A Latin word for "flowers" and the goddess of spring.
- Gaea - A Greek name meaning mother of the Earth
- Genuine Risk - A popular name for fillies and mares.
- Goldikova - The French racemare who won the Breeder Cup thrice
- Grace - A name for racemares inspired by Havre de Grace
- Haley - A Gaelic name meaning "ingenious"
- Havre de Grace - The name of the American Horse of the Year in 2011
- Hera - The goddess of womanhood in Greek mythology
- Hermione - A Greek name meaning "well-born"
- Honey - A favorite horse name to capture a horse's sweet nature
- Hope - A name for a calm horse, meaning "wish" or "desire"
- Jamilah - Meaning "graceful" and "lovely" in Arabic
- Johara - Meaning "jewel" in Arabic
- Juno - A Latin word for "the queen of heavens", and Roman queen of gods
- Kalila - An Arabic name for sweet-natured horses, meaning "sweetheart"
- Kayla - An Irish name usually given to horses that are tall and slim
- Khalida - Meaning "eternal" or "immoral" in Arabic
- Kimana - A Native American name meaning "butterfly"
- Kimmela - A Sioux name meaning "butterfly"
- Kolt Kardashian - Putting a spin on "Khloe Kardashian" for a "colt" edge
- Lady Eli - A new favorite as a mare name, inspired by the famous racehorse
- Lady Scathach - A well-known warrior in Scottish mythology
- Lady’s Secret - A popular choice for female horses.
- Lanette - An English name meaning "fair and beautiful"
- Lara - Meaning "protection" in Latin
- Leila - An Arabian horse name, meaning "born at night"
- Lily - Refers to a flower, a horse name for a white or light-colored mare or filly
- Lina - Meaning "sunlight" in Persian and Greek
- Linette - A Welsh and Old French name for a small songbird
- Lollypop - A funny horse name for a sweet horse
- Luna - Meaning 'moon" in Roman, great name for light-colored horses
- Macha - A female horse name meaning "Aurora" or "dawn" in Sioux
- Maia - Meaning the goddess of mountains in Greek
- Malika - An Arab name meaning "queen"
- Marguerite - A French name meaning "pearl" or "daisy"
- Mariah’s Storm - A female racehorse name.
- Mariam/Miriam – French or Hebrew name that means "star of the sea"
- Marica - The name of a nymph in Romanian mythology
- Maya - Meaning "magic", "illusion", "generosity", etc., in different cultures
- Melody - A Greek name meaning music
- Meriol - Meaning "sea", "nymph", or "light" in Gaelic
- Minerva - The Roman goddess of wisdom.
- Moonshine - An alcohol-inspired name given to a horse with a shiny coat
- Morven - A Scottish name meaning "big gap" or "big peak"
- Mustang Sally - A famous racehorse name, inspired by Wilson Pickett's song
- Naida - Meaning "water nymph" in Greek
- Nova - A female name meaning "new" in Latin
- Nuha - A Quranic name meaning "intelligent"
- Olympia - Meaning "from Mt. Olympus"
- Panola - Means "cotton", often used for a white horse
- Pari - An Indian name meaning "fairy"
- Pixie - A name for energetic horses.
- Pocahontas - A Latin American name meaning "a playful being."
- Princess Celestia - A pony with magical powers from My Little Pony
- Rachel - A Hebrew name meaning "purity."
- Raven - An excellent name for a black dog, meaning "a large crow"
- Reckless - Inspired by Sergeant Reckless, a well-known warhorse.
- Rosa - Another word for Rose in Spanish, Italian, and Spanish
- Rosie - A horse name derived from the flower.
- Ruffian - Meaning "to cause a tumult" or "to rage."
- Ruhi - An Indian name meaning "of elevated spirituality and value."
- Sage - A name for a female horse that's wise and intelligent
- Sally - A Hebrew name meaning "princess"
- Sana - An Arabic name for "light" and "glow"
- Sapphira - A Greek and Hebrew word for "sapphire and a dragon in Eragon.
- Scarlet - A cool horse name inspired by the kind horse in Horseland
- Sedna - An Inuit name for the sea goddess
- Senga - A traditional Scottish name meaning "purity and chastity"
- Sequoia - A Cherokee name meaning "sparrow"
- Serena’s Song - The name of an American racemare.
- Skydancer - Inspired by Stormy's horse in Rainbow Brite
- Skye - A Scottish name meaning "cloud"
- Soñador - A Spanish name meaning "dreamer."
- Sophie - Meaning "wisdom", often used as a name for intelligent horses
- Spirit - A unisex name given to a wild mare, inspired by the animated movie
- Summer - A modern horse name that depicts a sense of warmth & fun.
- Tablita - A Native American-Hopi name that means "crown" or "tiara"
- Tempest - A creative name meaning "storm", perfect for a grey horse
- Tethys – Meaning "the mother of the sea" in Greek
- Tormenta - A grey horse name, meaning "tornado" in Spanish
- Treve - Meaning "just" in Latin, referring to the French racemare
- Trudy - A German name meaning "spear of power”
- Utina - A Native American name meaning "a lady of my nation"
- Valentina - Roman name meaning "strong and healthy"
- Valerie - Meaning "strength" and "bravery"
- Venessa - A Greek name meaning butterfly, often used for sprightly mares
- Wenda - An Irish name referring to a pleasant or friendly personality
- Whisper - A name for a mare to denote softness of nature
- Winning Colors - A female horse name of American Hall of Fame racemare.
- Yasmine - An Arabic name for Jasmine.
- Zahra - Meaning "beautiful" and "shining" in Urdu
- Zenyatta - Meaning "peace" or calm" in Japanese culture.
Don't forget to check our guide on why do horses have weird names.
Final Words
You now have a list of good female horse names. Several names will feel like the perfect match for your girl horse.
To choose the right one for your favorite horse, select a name that says something about your horse's color, personality, and lifestyle.
Or you can draw inspiration from exotic names, books, famous horse names.
You can also fall back on mythologies, like Scottish mythology, Celtic Mythology, Chinese mythology, Greek mythology, etc.
So take your time and pick the right name!
What are your favorite female horse names? What's your mare's name? Please share with us!
