Horse Names Based on Colors (Black, White, Brown, etc.)
No matter if your horse is jet black, snowy white, dappled gray, or golden palomino, their color can be a great source of inspiration for names. Browse this stunningly organized list of horse names by color — with personality, charm, and flair.
Black Horse Names
Mysterious, bold, and powerful
- Midnight
- Shadow
- Onyx
- Raven
- Eclipse
- Obsidian
- Jet
- Coal
- Phantom
- Noir
- Ebony
- Blackjack
- Nightfall
- Nightshade
- Charcoal
- Inkwell
- Vanta
White & Cream Horse Names
Graceful, pure, and ethereal
- Snowflake
- Pearl
- Frost
- Ghost
- Blizzard
- Ivory
- Alabaster
- Crystal
- Cloud
- Moonlight
- Angel
- Winter
- Arctic
- Luna
- Sterling
- Milky
- Vanilla
Brown & Chestnut Horse Names
Warm, earthy, and classic
- Chestnut
- Cocoa
- Cinnamon
- Rusty
- Copper
- Mocha
- Brandy
- Maple
- Acorn
- Caramel
- Hazel
- Bourbon
- Sienna
- Walnut
- Mahogany
- Tawny
Bay & Dark Bay Horse Names
Rich, deep, and fiery-toned
- Ember
- Phoenix
- Garnet
- Cognac
- Mahogany
- Autumn
- Flame
- Cedar
- Redwood
- Cider
- Brandy
- Russet
- Sorrell
- Auburn
Palomino & Golden Horse Names
Bright, radiant, and sun-kissed
- Goldie
- Sunny
- Amber
- Nugget
- Honey
- Butterscotch
- Buttercup
- Marigold
- Daffodil
- Sunbeam
- Saffron
- Topaz
- Solstice
- Sunshine
- Gilded
- Sahara
Gray & Blue Roan Horse Names
Elegant, silvery, and dreamy
- Silver
- Ash
- Misty
- Smokey
- Steel
- Slate
- Sterling
- Dusk
- Granite
- Pebble
- Cloudy
- Moonstone
- Quicksilver
- Ghost
- Mercury
- Frostbite
Spotted, Pinto & Patterned Horse Names
Unique, playful, and artistic
- Domino
- Patches
- Freckles
- Dapple
- Marble
- Mosaic
- Paint
- Checkers
- Splash
- Speckles
- Calico
- Rorschach
- Harlequin
- Inkblot
- Puzzle
- Phantom Spots
- Polka
Buckskin Horse Names
Earthy, rugged, and golden-tan
- Buck
- Dusty
- Sandstone
- Bronco
- Tawny
- Goldrush
- Whiskey
- Canyon
- Sierra
- Butte
- Flint
- Prairie
- Buckaroo
- Saddle
- Rawhide
Dun Horse Names
Wild, dusty, and desert-toned
- Dune
- Coyote
- Duststorm
- Sable
- Mesa
- Drift
- Moab
- Outlaw
- Zephyr
- Sage
- Dust Devil
- Desert Rose
- Mojave
- Beige
- Flint
Grulla (Blue Dun) Horse Names
Cool-toned, smoky, and rare
- Storm
- Ashen
- Blue Smoke
- Echo
- Shadowfax
- Stormcloud
- Tempest
- Ghostwind
- Mistwalker
- Smoke Ring
- Flintshade
- Drizzle
- Graphite
- Steelwind
- Wisp
Multicolor & Unique Coat Names
Creative names for horses with unusual, rare, or mixed coloring
- Prism
- Kaleido
- Constellation
- Galaxy
- Starlight
- Firefly
- Spatter
- Mirage
- Swirl
- Paintbrush
- Moonpatch
- Aurora
- Dreamcoat
- Confetti
- Nebula
Tips for Choosing a Name
- Match the mood: Is your horse gentle, fiery, mysterious, or playful?
- Say it out loud: A name should feel natural when spoken.
- Add personal meaning: Consider nature, mythology, gemstones, or even your horse’s quirks.
- Fit the breed: Some names just “click” better with specific breeds or disciplines.
