Coming up with ranch horse names can be a rather challenging task. You want to choose a name this is appealing, engaging, memorable, and unique.
The curated list below will provide some great horse ranch name ideas for inspiration.
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Ranch Horse Names for Stallions |
Ranch Horse Names for Mares |
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Amigo |
Cheyenne |
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Apache |
Cimarron |
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Bandit |
Delilah |
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Bourbon |
Harmony |
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Bronco |
Magnolia |
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Cody |
Mayhaw |
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Durango |
Mimosa |
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Jasper |
Oakley |
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Moonshine |
Sheridan |
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Outlaw |
Sweet Tea |
38 Geography Based Horse Names
This list features horse names showcasing states famous for ranches and farms.
And also cities and towns that remind us of cowboy culture and the Old West (AKA- the Wild West).
- Amarillo
- Arizona
- Bandera
- Billings
- Bodie
- Bozeman
- Cheyenne
- Cody
- Colorado
- Dakota
- Deadwood
- Durango
- El Paso
- Houston
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Laramie
- Louisiana
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Oatman
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Ouray
- Pecos
- Pendleton
- Santa Fe
- Sheridan
- Silverton
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Tombstone
- Utah
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
52 Ranch Horse Names For Stallions
Stallion names are not easy to come up with! A stallion needs a name that describes his character and suits him as he is trotting or cantering.
After all, naming your Stallion is essential for the ranching procedure.
Here are some ranch-horse names for stallions.
- Angelo
- Apache
- Aquarius
- Aragon
- Asgard
- Bourbon
- Black Jack
- Bramble
- Braveheart
- Cavalcade- Cavalcade was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Kentucky Derby in 1934. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1993.
- Chaos- A name of Greek origin that means “space.”
- Chronos
- Clyde
- Cobalt
- Colonel
- Commander
- Coyote
- Eclipse
- Falcon
- Fuerte- A name of Spanish origin that means “brave, strong.”
- Galahad
- Gunner
- Hickory
- Jester
- Kelpie- According to artuk.org, in Scottish folklore, a kelpie is “a dangerous shape-shifting water creature that can appear on land as a horse.”
- Knight - A perfect name for a black horse.
- Lancelot
- Legend
- Lumberjack
- Maestro
- Magnum
- Marquis- A name of Old French origin that means “nobleman, lord of the borderlands.”
- Maximus
- Notorious
- Odysseus
- Omega
- Outlaw
- Patriot
- Preacher
- Prince
- Rascal
- Riverwind
- Saxon- A name of German origin that means “dagger, short sword.”
- Sorcerer
- Spartan
- Trapper
- Vagabond
- Viking
- Villain
- Vortex
- Walnut
- Waylon- Waylon Jennings was a singer, songwriter, and musician, mostly in the genre of outlaw county music.
- Zephyr- In Greek mythology, Zephyr was the God of the West Wind.
TRY READING: Names for Shire Horses
51 Ranch Horse Names For Mares
From classic western riding to modern-day RomComs, the names of ranch horses can spark some heated discussions.
Check out this amazing list of horse names for your female horse .
- Aeris- A name of Latin origin that means “calm, easygoing.”
- Aiko
- Allure
- Arabella
- Ashanti
- Aurora
- Baroness
- Blanca
- Bluebell
- Calliope
- Capella
- Chantilly
- Cimarron- A name of American origin that means “wild, untamed.”
- Desiree
- Empress
- Flora
- Harmony
- Iris
- Jamilah- A name of Arabic origin that means “beautiful, lovely.”
- Janan
- Jubilee- A name of Hebrew origin that means “ram’s horn.”
- Junebug
- Kalila
- Kira
- Mariposa- A name of Spanish origin that means “butterfly.”
- Melody
- Midori
- Mimosa- A name of Latin origin that means “tropical tree.” A mimosa is also a cocktail that is made with champagne and chilled orange juice.
- Mirage- A name
- Misty
- Mystic
- Nirvana
- Olympia
- Paloma
- Queenly
- Ruffian- Ruffian was a Thoroughbred racehorse who was undefeated in 10 races.
- Sahara
- Samira- A name of Arabic origin that means “evening conversationalist.”
- Shimmer
- Skylark
- Storm
- Symphony
- Tequila
- Tornado
- Vanity
- Verona
- Viola
- Wildfire
- Windchaser
- Xena
- Zaynah- A name of Arabic origin that means “beautiful, beauty, lovely one.”
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66 Southern Horse Names
I love the southern charm
If you're looking for some southern horse names for your stallion or mare, I've got you covered.
- Ace
- Anna Mae
- Azalea- Azalea flowers are funnel-shaped with colorful, vibrant blossoms.
- Bandit- A bandit is “a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.”
- Banjo
- Beau
- Belle
- Benny
- Betsy
- Betty
- Biscuit
- Blanche
- Bobbie Jo
- Bonanza- Bonanza was a Western television series that aired on NBC for 14 seasons, from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. The series starred Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright and Michael Landon as Joseph “Little Joe” Cartwright.
- Bonnie
- Boone- Daniel Boone was one of the most famous frontiersmen and pioneers in United States history. Boone was also an expert hunter, trapper, and trailblazer.
- Bullet
- Butch
- Callie
- Carter
- Cash- Johnny Cash was a singer and songwriter, mostly in the music genre of outlaw country.
- Cole
- Crawford
- Daisy
- Deacon
- Delilah- A name of Hebrew origin that means “delicate.” In the Bible, Delilah was Samson’s love interest.
- Delta
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Emmaline- A name of Latin origin that means “peaceful home.”
- Finn
- Ginger
- Hazel
- Huckleberry (or Huck, for short)
- Jasper- A name of Persian origin that means “treasurer.”
- Jolene
- June
- Kitty- A name of Latin origin that means “pure, clear.”
- Lil’ Bit
- Loretta
- Magnolia (or Maggie, for short)- A magnolia is a large flower that symbolizes the love of nature, nobility and perseverance.
- Marshall
- Moonshine- According to Tasting Table, moonshine is defined as a spirit that is a “homemade, unaged whiskey, marked by its clear color, corn base and high alcohol content.”
- Moxie- A name of American origin that means “energy, nerve, spirited.”
- Myrtle
- Nellie
- Nugget
- Peaches
- Pepper
- Porter
- Prescott
- Ranger
- Rebel
- Rhett
- Ryker
- Sawyer
- Scarlett
- Shelby
- Sundance
- Sweet Tea- Sweet tea is a popular type of iced tea that is made by adding sugar to black tea while it is brewing. FACT: Summerville, South Carolina is known as the official “Birthplace of Sweet Tea.”
- Tammy
- Trigger
- Tupelo- Tupelo is a type of honey that is made when honeybees collect nectar from the blossoms of white tupelo trees.
- Willow
- Yankee
- Yeller
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61 Western Ranch Horse Names
Do you need unique bronco-busting ranch horse names for your stallions and mares?
Check out these awesome popular names for your cow horses.
- Agustus
- Ambrosia- A name of Greek origin that means “immortal.” Ambrosia is also a variety of fruit salads that originated in the Southern United States.
- Amigo- A name of Spanish origin that means “friend.”
- Amos
- Angus- A name of Celtic origin that means “the one.”
- Arrow
- Bale
- Bank
- Birdie
- Blaze
- Boots
- Brisket- Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal.
- Bronco
- Buttermilk
- Cactus
- Calamity Jane- Calamity Jane was a frontiersman, raconteur, and sharpshooter.
- Candy
- Canyon
- Champion
- Chico- A name of Spanish origin that means “little boy.”
- Chief
- Clarabelle
- Cowboy
- Cowgirl
- Crockett- Davy Crockett was a folk hero, frontiersman, politician and soldier. He was often referred to as the “King of the Wild Frontier.”
- Dawn- A name of Old English origin that means “daybreak, light.”
- Diamond
- Dollor
- Dumpling
- Goldie
- Goldstar
- Grazer
- Gunslinger- In the Old West, a gunslinger was someone who carried a gun and was an expert at the quick draw.
- Gypsy- A name of English origin that means “a bohemian traveler.”
- Hildago
- J.J. (short for Jesse James)- Jesse James was an outlaw, bank/train robber, and leader of the James-Younger Gang, a notable 19th-century gang of outlaws.
- Josette
- Justice
- Lady
- Lariat- A lariat is a rope used as a lasso or for tethering.
- Lillian- Lillian Smith was a female sharpshooter.
- Lula Mae
- Maisie
- Major
- Maybelle
- Mayhaw- A mayhaw is a berry from the mayhaw tree that is common in the Southern United States.
- Millie
- Mischief
- Oakley- Annie Oakley was a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
- Paisley
- Pansy
- Ranchero
- Rider
- Rodeo
- Spur
- Starr- Belle Starr was a famous female outlaw. She was known as “The Bandit Queen.”
- Sweetie Pie
- Trixie
- Trigger
- Thunder
- Wild Bill- Wild Bill Hickok was an Old West folk hero known for being a gambler, lawman, showman, and soldier.
60 Funny Ranch Horse Names
- Archer
- Arlott
- Bartleby
- Beavis
- Benny
- Bert
- Bojack
- Buster
- Calvin
- Carson
- Chaplin
- Charlie
- Chevy
- Chico
- Chuckle
- Cohen
- Corbett
- Cosmo
- Costello
- Daucina
- Denis
- Desta
- Edna
- Farley
- Fonzie
- Fry
- Gabouray
- Gaspode
- Gilda
- Gleason
- Greebo
- Hardy
- Harlequin
- Heckle
- Huck
- Iniko
- Jester
- Jurgen
- Kinta
- Kitsune
- Kokopelli
- Kramer
- Leela
- Lucille
- Mel
- Merry
- Milton
- Minx
- Morecambe
- Mork
- Murphy
- Ophelia
- Penny
- Pryor
- Puca
- Renart
- Rickles
- Shackleford
- Splodge
- Woody
16 Famous Ranch Horse Names
- Buck – In Gunsmoke it was Matt Dillon’s horse
- Buttermilk – Dale Evans horse
- Champion – Gene Autry’s horse
- Citation – Famous 1948 Triple Crown Winner
- Comanche – 7th Cavalry Survivor of the battle of Little Big Horn where Gen Custer died. Comanche was a mustang and lived until the age of 29.
- Dollor – the sorrel horse John Wayne rode in many of his movies
- Durango
- Hidalgo – mustang endurance horse made famous in the movie
- Othello – the beautiful black friesian stallion in the movie LadyHawke movie
- Scout – Tonto’s horse
- Silver – The Lone Ranger’s horse
- Sundance
- Thunder – Red Ryders horse
- Tony – Tom Mix’s horse
- Traveller – General Lee’s famous horse
- Trigger – Roy Rogers horse
FAQ’s
What are some cowboy horse names?
Arrow and Boots are great for stallions, while Calamity Jane and Gypsy are ideal for mares.
What are some badass horse names?
Apache and Tombstone are good for stallions, while Mimosa and Queenly are perfect for mares.
What are some cool horse ranch names?
Bandit and Sundance are cool for stallions, while Delilah and Jolene are cool for mares.
What are some good horse ranch names?
Bourbon and Gunner are good for stallions, while Bluebell and Paloma are good for mares.
Conclusion
Hopefully, the list above of 344 horse ranch names will help to make your decision on naming your ranch horse easier.
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References:
- 1. Stallions - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. www.sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/stallions
- 2. Mare - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. www.sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/mare