Horse Names Inspired by Superheroes

These names are ideal for bold, powerful horses with heroic vigor—particularly those with striking coats that resemble legendary superhero uniforms or display “super” powers on the trail or in the show ring.

Free your inner comic book enthusiast with this energetic collection of superhero-inspired horse names! From noble heroes to legendary villains, these names borrow from the realms of Marvel, DC, and beyond—perfect for action-hungry steeds who appear to be destined for greatness.

Top 25 Superhero-Inspired Horse Names

1. Thor – Mighty and powerful, just like the Norse god and Marvel hero.
2. Storm – Inspired by the weather-controlling X-Men heroine.
3. Rogue – Cool, edgy, and full of attitude.
4. Logan – A rugged, tough name inspired by Wolverine.
5. Wonder – Short for Wonder Woman — elegant and powerful.
6. Flash – Perfect for a fast and agile horse.
7. Valkyrie – Strong, fearless, and noble.
8. Hawk – From Hawkman/Hawkgirl — sharp and observant.
9. Panther – Sleek, mysterious, and royal (Black Panther).
10. Marvel – Inspired by Captain Marvel; bright and commanding.
11. Diana – Wonder Woman’s real name — graceful and classic.
12. Banner – Calm on the outside, powerful on the inside (Bruce Banner/Hulk).
13. Natasha – Bold and stealthy, like Black Widow.
14. Arrow – Sharp, swift, and straight as Green Arrow’s aim.
15. Groot – For a gentle giant with a big heart.
16. Harley – A spunky, unpredictable pick from Harley Quinn.
17. Iron – Strong and tough — a nod to Iron Man.
18. Spidey – Agile, clever, and lovable.
19. Knight – From Dark Knight — mysterious and noble.
20. Cap – A loyal and courageous name, short for Captain America.
21. Shazam – Fun, fast, and full of energy.
22. Raven – Dark, mystical, and magical (Teen Titans).
23. Wanda – Enchanting and powerful (Scarlet Witch).
24. Vision – Sleek, intelligent, and composed.
25. Phoenix – A fiery, reborn name (Jean Grey’s alter ego).

Marvel-Inspired Horse Names

1. Stark – After Tony Stark (Iron Man)
2. Rogers – For Captain America fans
3. Thor – Strong and commanding
4. Loki – Mischievous and clever
5. Wanda – The Scarlet Witch
6. Storm – Weather-controlling X-Men hero
7. Logan – Wolverine’s real name
8. Natasha – Black Widow’s fierce persona
9. Hawkeye – Precise and sharp
10. Panther – After Black Panther

DC-Inspired Horse Names

1. Bruce – As in Bruce Wayne (Batman)
2. Clark – Superman’s real name
3. Diana – Wonder Woman’s real name
4. Flash – Perfect for a fast horse
5. Arrow – Inspired by Green Arrow
6. Zod – Villainous yet powerful
7. Krypto – Superman’s loyal dog (cute for ponies!)
8. Ivy – Poison Ivy’s name, great for a green-eyed mare
9. Harley – Harley Quinn, playful and wild
10. Bane – For a muscular, intimidating horse

General Superhero-Themed Names

1. Vigilante
2. Guardian
3. Blaze
4. Shadow
5. Nova
6. Phoenix – Rebirth, power, and flame
7. Echo
8. Valor – Symbol of bravery
9. Titan – Huge strength
10. Justice

Cool Sidekick & Villain Names Too!

1. Venom – Dark and edgy
2. Quicksilver – Speedster from X-Men
3. Deadpool – Sarcastic and unstoppable
4. Gamora – Fierce warrior
5. Rocket – Quick and clever
6. Groot – For a calm, gentle giant
7. Mystique – Mysterious and shapeshifting
8. Shuri – Brilliant and tech-savvy
9. Domino – From Deadpool 2, all about luck
10. Electra – Sharp and daring

Marvel Heroes

1. Stark (Iron Man)
2. Thor
3. Parker (Spider-Man)
4. Logan (Wolverine)
5. Marvel
6. Widow (Black Widow)
7. Vision
8. Panther (Black Panther)
9. Strange (Doctor Strange)
10. Banner (Hulk)

DC Heroes

1. Wayne (Batman)
2. Kent (Superman)
3. Diana (Wonder Woman)
4. Flash
5. Aqua (Aquaman)
6. Arrow (Green Arrow)
7. Lantern (Green Lantern)
8. Shazam
9. Gordon (Commissioner Gordon)
10. Batson (Billy Batson)

Superhero Qualities

1. Justice
2. Valor
3. Legacy
4. Phoenix
5. Sentinel
6. Vanguard
7. Guardian
8. Defender
9. Victory
10. Triumph

Superhero Abilities

1. Lightning
2. Thunder
3. Shadow
4. Blaze
5. Swift
6. Comet
7. Stealth
8. Power
9. Storm
10. Quantum

Superhero Teams & Places

1. Avenger
2. Gotham
3. Krypton
4. Wakanda
5. Asgard
6. Titan
7. Metro (Metropolis)
8. Xavier (X-Men)
9. League (Justice League)
10. Shield (S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Marvel Universe

1. Thor (God of Thunder)
2. Loki (Trickster god)
3. Valkyrie (Asgardian warrior)
4. Storm (Weather-controlling mutant)
5. Rogue (X-Men powerhouse)
6. Gambit (Charged-card mutant)
7. Falcon (High-flying hero)
8. Nova (Cosmic hero)
9. Colossus (Steel-skinned X-Man)
10. Pegasus (Inspired by Thor’s winged horse)

DC Comics

1. Krypto (Superman’s dog—fun for a white horse!)
2. Steppenwolf (Darkseid’s general)
3. Artemis (Amazon warrior)
4. Canary (Black Canary)
5. Speedster (Flash’s nickname)
6. Lantern (Green Lantern)
7. Raven (Mystic Titan)
8. Cyclone (Justice Society hero)
9. Nightwing (Dick Grayson’s alias)
10. Barda (Big Barda, Apokolips warrior)

Iconic Hero Alter Egos

1. Wayne (Bruce Wayne/Batman)
2. Parker (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
3. Kent (Clark Kent/Superman)
4. Stark (Tony Stark/Iron Man)
5. Romanoff (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow)
6. Quill (Star-Lord’s surname)
7. Danvers (Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel)
8. Prince (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman)
9. Odinson (Thor’s lineage)
10. Banner (Bruce Banner/Hulk)

Villains with Edge

1. Magneto (Master of magnetism)
2. Joker (Chaotic clown prince)
3. Doom (Doctor Doom)
4. Thanos (Mad Titan)
5. Venom (Symbiote antihero)
6. Luthor (Lex Luthor)
7. Sinestro (Yellow Lantern)
8. Sabretooth (Feral foe)
9. Mystique (Shapeshifter)
10. Deadshot (Marksman villain)

Cosmic & Mythic Power

1. Galactus (Planet-devourer)
2. Ego (Living planet)
3. Asgard (Thor’s realm)
4. Odin (All-Father)
5. Sif (Asgardian warrior)
6. Starbrand (Cosmic energy wielder)
7. Sentinel (Giant mutant-hunting robots)
8. Celestial (Ancient cosmic beings)
9. Mjolnir (Thor’s hammer)
10. Bifrost (Rainbow bridge to Asgard)

Fun & Playful Picks

1. Spidey (Spider-Man)
2. Cap (Captain America)
3. Hawk (Hawkeye)
4. Groot (Guardians’ tree hero)
5. Rocket (Feisty Guardian)
6. Shuri (Black Panther’s genius sister)
7. Zemo (Baron Zemo)
8. Nebula (Blue cyborg warrior)
9. Quicksilver (Speedster)
10. Domino (Luck-powered mutant)

Gender-Neutral & Unique

1. Phantom (Like Ghost Rider)
2. Warlock (Techno-organic mutant)
3. Blade (Vampire hunter)
4. Rictor (Vibration-powered mutant)
5. Sage (Psionic X-Man)
6. Dagger (Light-wielding hero)
7. Cloak (Darkness portal-maker)
8. Cable (Time-traveling mutant)
9. Psylocke (Telepathic ninja)
10. Namor (Sub-Mariner)

Classic Heroes

1. Superman: For a strong, powerful, and perhaps even a bit of a “flyer.”
2. Wonder Woman: For a brave, noble, and graceful mare.
3. Batman: For a dark, mysterious, and intelligent horse.
4. Spider-Man: For an agile, quick, and perhaps slightly mischievous horse.
5. Captain America: For a loyal, courageous, and steadfast horse.
6. Iron Man: For a sleek, powerful, and perhaps technologically impressive horse (in spirit!).
7. Thor: For a strong, thunderous, and commanding horse.
8. Hulk: For a large, powerful, and maybe a bit green-tinged (in your imagination!) horse.
9. Black Widow: For a sleek, agile, and perhaps mysterious mare.
10. Hawkeye: For a sharp-eyed and precise horse.

More Modern Heroes

1. Captain Marvel (Carol): For a powerful and determined mare.
2. Black Panther: For a sleek, agile, and regal horse.
3. Doctor Strange: For a mystical and perhaps uniquely marked horse.
4. Spider-Gwen: For a stylish and agile mare.
5. Miles Morales: For a cool and dynamic horse.
6. Ms. Marvel (Kamala): For a flexible and enthusiastic horse.

Heroic Qualities

1. Valor: For a brave and courageous horse.
2. Justice: For a noble and fair horse.
3. Defender: For a protective and strong horse.
4. Guardian: For a watchful and loyal horse.
5. Sentinel: For a steadfast and alert horse.
6. Legend: For a horse with a remarkable presence.
7. Titan: For a large and powerful horse.
8. Vanguard: For a horse that leads the way.
9. Starlight: For a bright and hopeful horse.

Villains (for a horse with a bit of a rebellious streak!)

1. Loki: For a mischievous and perhaps unpredictable horse.
2. Magneto: For a powerful and commanding horse.
3. Venom: For a dark and striking horse.
4. Mystique: For a horse with a shifting or unique appearance.
5. Thanos: For a large and imposing horse.
6. Joker: For a horse with a wild and unpredictable spirit.
7. Harley: For a quirky and energetic mare.

Tips for Choosing

• Consider your horse’s personality and appearance: Does their gait remind you of Spider-Man’s agility? Is their presence as commanding as Thor’s?
• Think about the sound of the name: Is it easy to say and remember?
• Choose a superhero or villain you love: The name will be more meaningful to you.
• Have fun with it! Superhero names can be powerful and memorable.

May your super-powered horse bring you many heroic rides!