190+ Cool German Horse Names (With Meanings)

190+ Cool German Horse Names (With Meanings)

German Horse Names are proud and majestic. No wonder, they hail from the country that likes to call itself Das Land der Dichter und Denker (The land of poets and thinkers) . 

Here you will get a list of German horse names with meanings translated into English.

Top 14 German Horse Names

Wie heißt Dein Pferd?

(What's your horse's name?)

German people love their horses, so if you're going to talk about horses, you better know the German words for them.

Here are the top 14 German monikers.

German Horse Names for Mares

German Horse Names for Stallions

Nachtschatten - NightshadeTeeny Turner

Schätzelein - Darling

Königstein - a town in the Free State of Saxony in Germany

Lichtblick - bright spot

Komet - Comet

Braun - brown

Rappe - Rap

Brauner

Schwarz - black

Rotschimmel - Roan

Schimmel - white horse

Fuchs - Fox

Schnee - snow

Rappe - Rap

Check out this cool video of cute german horse names.

55 Male German Horse Names That Signify Power

Considering there are more than a million horses in the whole country, it is clear to see why Germany has developed an amazing horse culture. 

So if you're after a German horse name for your steed, then read on.

  1. Adalard - courageous
  2. Alaric - leader
  3. Baldwin - brave
  4. Egon - fiery
  5. Emery - brave
  6. Gunther - warrior
  7. Hardy - strong
  8. Hedwig -fighter, strong one
  9. Helmut - brave
  10. Herman - warrior
  11. Karl - strong
  12. Konrad - brave counsel
  13. Loring - famous in battle
  14. Lothar - an army of fame
  15. Schwarzer -  blackness
  16. Sternchen - asterisk
  17. Schnee - snow
  18. Kluger Kerl - Smart guy
  19. Schneller Kerl - Fast guy
  20. Das Haus - The House
  21. Die Hauptstadt - The capital
  22. Brun  - dark-skinned
  23. Bruno  - dark-complexioned
  24. Brunon  - brown
  25. Burel - reddish-brown hair
  26. Duncan  - brown warrior
  27. Kerry  - son of the black one
  28. Kolby  - dark-haired
  29. Korbinian  - dark as a raven
  30. Moe  - dark-skinned
  31. Griselda – Grey battle maiden
  32. Gunnel – Battle maiden
  33. Irmina – War goddess
  34. Lotte – Strong
  35. Louana – Graceful warrior
  36. Louisa – Famous warrior
  37. Neva – Tribal leader
  38. Tilda – Mighty in battle
  39. Truda – Fighting woman
  40. Zelda – Fighting in darkness
  41. Bren - flame
  42. Carsten - Christian
  43. Delmar- one who came from the sea
  44. Fedde - means peace
  45. Hulbert - elegant
  46. Johann - God is gracious
  47. Kaspar - treasurer
  48. Koen - wise
  49. Manfred - a man of peace
  50. Otto - wealth
  51. Ryker - rich
  52. Theobald - courageous people
  53. Valentin - strong heart
  54. Wiley - brilliant
  55. Dagmar - day's glory

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72 Female German Names Showing Strength

The name you choose for your horse or pony can say a lot about you or your horse. It is a great way to show your creativity, and have some fun!

Here are some ideas for female German names:

  1. Alfonsine – One who is eager for battle
  2. Aloisa – Famous warrior
  3. Brunhilda – Warrior wearing an armor
  4. Delmira – Noble protector
  5. Freda – Peaceful ruler
  6. Frederika – Peaceful ruler
  7. Gerhardina – Mighty one with a spear
  8. Griselda – Grey battle maiden
  9. Gunnel – Battle maiden
  10. Irmina – War goddess
  11. Lotte – Strong
  12. Louana – Graceful warrior
  13. Louisa – Famous warrior
  14. Neva – Tribal leader
  15. Tilda – Mighty in battle
  16. Truda – Fighting woman
  17. Zelda – Fighting in darkness
  18. Adette - sweet and noble
  19. Alvi  - white or blonde
  20. Anja - German mountaineer
  21. Annike - means grace
  22. Bertina - means bright
  23. Clarissa - bright and clear
  24. Duna  - dark one
  25. Elsa - pledged to God
  26. Fiona - white and fair
  27. Greta - precious gem
  28. Gretta - pearl
  29. Gris - grey warrior
  30. Griswald - the woman from the grey woodland
  31. Heidi - noble
  32. Ida - industrious
  33. Isle - consecrated to God
  34. Juliane - youthful
  35. Karlotta - tiny and feminine
  36. Kea - white
  37. Kiera - dark beauty
  38. Lela - black beauty
  39. Linda - tender
  40. Magda - high tower
  41. Semrad- ark beauty
  42. Win - white and smooth
  43. Adalwolfa - Noble wolf
  44. Adelberta - Bright nobility
  45. Aiden - Fiery
  46. Aloisia - Famous warrior
  47. Antonia - Priceless one
  48. Berta - Intelligent and bright
  49. Berni - Brave as a bear
  50. Birgit - Exalted one
  51. Brigitta - Exalted one
  52. Christabel - Beautifully anointed
  53. Astrid, which means Godly strength
  54. Inga - Ing (Norse god) + ga (short for Gudrun)
  55. Klara - clear, bright
  56. Lieselotte - God's promise
  57. Lorelei - from the rock by the Rhine River (name of a mermaid who lured fishermen to their death)
  58. Ursula - little bear, little she-bear
  59. Waldtraut - rule the forest
  60. Berta - bright
  61. Clemens - merciful
  62. Dietrich - ruler of the people
  63. Eberhard - brave boar
  64. Frieda - peace
  65. Georg/Jorg - farmer/earthworker
  66. Hedwig - battle
  67. Ida - labor/work
  68. Konrad - wise counsel
  69. Ludwig - famous warrior/warrior in battle
  70. Monika - advise/counselor/solemn advisor/wiseman's protector
  71. Nadine - hope/strong minded woman with hopes of having a family one day
  72. Olga/Helga - holy woman who is seen as sacred and a true saint to the church

Check out this awesome video of unique horse names.

41 German Horse Names Inspired By Nature

One great way to find a good name for a horse is to look at nature. 

The stunning German countryside is full of beautiful places and sights, so it's easy to draw inspiration from them when you're looking for a name for your new companion.

Here's a list of some great German names for horses that are inspired by nature:

  1. Adawolf – Noble wolf
  2. Ame – Eagle
  3. Antoine – Flower
  4. Baum – Tree
  5. Berg – Mountain
  6. Bernadine – Brave as a bear
  7. Bernard – Strong as a bear
  8. Blume – Flower
  9. Brock – Badger
  10. Eberhard – Brave boar
  11. Erde – Earth
  12. Evelyn – Little bird
  13. Florian – Blooming
  14. Holz – Wood
  15. Kiefer – Pine tree
  16. Kranich – Crane
  17. Laurel – A sweet bay tree
  18. Leonard – Like a lion
  19. Leslie – Small meadow
  20. Lilli – A species of flower
  21. Rima – White antelope
  22. Stein – Stone
  23. Wald – Forest
  24. Welle – Wave
  25. Yara – Little butterfly
  26. Adler - eagle
  27. Amber - fossilized tree resin
  28. Blitz - lightning
  29. Brocken - a mountain in Germany
  30. Kristall - Crystal
  31. Dämmerung - Dawn
  32. Blume des Lebens -  (Flower of Life)
  33. Brunnen - Well
  34. Adler - eagle)
  35. Bach - brook
  36. Blitz - flash
  37. Burg - castle
  38. Cobalt - coal black
  39. Dachs - badger
  40. Eisenherz - iron hearted
  41. Eiswind - icy wind

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11 Famous German Horse Names

You can also name your horse after a famous German.

Here are some of the most famous Germans ever.

  1. Karl Marx (1818–83) philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist. The Communist Manifesto was co-written by Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. 
  2. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) philosopher noted for his rejection of Christian morals and values, and his belief in the "Übermensch" ("superman"). See also: Zarathustra (the prophet who founded Zoroastrianism).
  3. Albert Einstein (1879–1955) physicist. He developed the special and general theories of relativity, which revolutionized modern physics. He won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect, not for his theory of relativity.
  4. Konrad Adenauer (1876–1967) politician who served as first chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963.
  5. Alexander von Humboldt: was a German naturalist and explorer who was best known for his travels to South America and scientific expedition to the Ural Mountains. He also made important contributions to botany, zoology, and geography.
  6. Erich Maria Remarque: was a German author who wrote many books on World War I. His most famous book is All Quiet on the Western Front, which was written about his experiences during World War I as an infantryman in the German Army. It has been translated into over 50 languages and adapted into several films.
  7. Thomas Mann: was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic and essayist whose most famous works include Death in Venice and The Magic Mountain
  8. Achim von Arnim: Achim made his name writing the German equivalent of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales in the early 19th century.
  9. Albrecht Dürer: A painter, printmaker, and theorist, who was one of the most important figures of the Renaissance in northern Europe.
  10. Andreas Hofer: A leader of the Tyrolean rebellion against Napoleon's forces in 1809. For a while, he controlled Innsbruck and managed to fend off Napoleon's army until they killed him by firing squad.
  11. Boris Becker: One of Germany's best tennis players ever, who won Wimbledon at 17 years old and continued on to win 6 Grand Slam titles and a gold medal.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, you're now ready to choose a fitting name for your new horse. 

And as always, if you come up with a name that's great, but that's not on our list, don't be afraid to share it with us. We'd love to hear about it in the comment section

Resources

  1. Das Land der Dichter und Denker | Western European Communications: Germany & England. sites.psu.edu. Accessed March 21, 2022. https://sites.psu.edu/fab5ww/2013/12/17/das-land-der-dichter-und-denker/
  2. Welle (www.dw.com) D. Horse Riding in Germany is Not Limited to the Elite | DW | 03.07.2007. DW.COM. Accessed March 21, 2022. https://www.dw.com/en/horse-riding-in-germany-is-not-limited-to-the-elite/a-2663621#:~:text=Riding%20has%20been%20undergoing%20something

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