Video Game Inspired Horse Names

Power up your naming game with this curated list of video game-inspired horse names! Perfect for gamers, fantasy fans, and horse lovers alike, these names draw inspiration from iconic titles, beloved characters, mythical beasts, legendary locations, and classic gaming elements. Whether your horse is fierce, fast, magical, or just full of personality, you’ll find a name that captures both gaming spirit and equine majesty. They are listed in terms of theme so you can easily find the ideal match for your steed’s atmosphere and your own preferred games.

Iconic Character-Inspired Names

1. Linkhoof – Inspired by Link from The Legend of Zelda
2. MasterNeigh – A nod to Master Chief from Halo
3. LaraTrot – After Lara Croft, the fearless adventurer
4. Geralt’s Mount – A tribute to Geralt from The Witcher series
5. KratosMane – Fierce and powerful like Kratos from God of War
6. ZeldaRide – Elegant, royal, and brave
7. CloudGallop – A Final Fantasy VII inspired name
8. EzioSteed – After Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed
9. SamusStrider – Inspired by the powerful bounty hunter from Metroid
10. AloyStride – From Horizon Zero Dawn

Fantasy & RPG Game Themes

1. Hyrule Hooves – Zelda universe homage
2. Roach 2.0 – For The Witcher 3 fans, a reference to Geralt’s horse
3. Skyrim Steed – Epic and Nordic
4. Dragonborn Dash – For Dovahkiin fans
5. Chocotrot – A cute nod to Final Fantasy‘s Chocobos
6. ManaTail – Inspired by magical elements in RPGs
7. RedDeadRide – Perfect for Red Dead Redemption players
8. Oblivion Runner – For Elder Scrolls fans
9. FableTrotter – Named after the beloved Fable series
10. RuneGallop – Magic-fueled and mysterious

Adventure & Open World Games

1. Epona Echo – Zelda’s famous horse with a twist
2. NoctisNeigh – Inspired by Final Fantasy XV
3. Ellie’s Companion – Honoring The Last of Us
4. VaultRunner – For Fallout fans
5. Steed of the Wild – A Breath of the Wild reference
6. NewAustinRunner – Named after a region in RDR2
7. CyberMare 2077 – For Cyberpunk lovers
8. NomadGallop – Like the horse in Shadow of the Colossus
9. SilentStride – Inspired by Silent Hill
10. JourneyHoof – Symbolic and artsy, for Journey fans

Funny or Punny Game Horse Names

1. Neighrio Kart – A Mario Kart pun
2. Gallop of Duty – For Call of Duty fans
3. SonicHooves – Fast like Sonic the Hedgehog
4. Minecraft Mare – For your blocky ranch
5. Horse of War – A pun on God of War
6. Among Steeds – Inspired by Among Us
7. Pony Island – A quirky nod to the indie game
8. Assassin’s Neighd – Because why not?
9. Grand Theft Trottle – Parodying GTA
10. EldenSteed – For Elden Ring fans

Legendary Hero Inspired

1. Epona – Link’s trusted steed (Legend of Zelda)
2. Arthas – Powerful and regal (Warcraft)
3. Cloud – Strong and determined hero (Final Fantasy VII)
4. Ezio – Graceful assassin (Assassin’s Creed)
5. Kratos – Fierce warrior (God of War)
6. Zelda – Noble princess (Legend of Zelda)
7. Shepard – Courageous leader (Mass Effect)
8. Samus – Bold and independent (Metroid)
9. Geralt – Brave and resilient (The Witcher)
10. Aloy – Resourceful and strong (Horizon Zero Dawn)

Fantasy Creature & Beast Names

1. Bahamut – Legendary dragon (Final Fantasy)
2. Fenrir – Mythical wolf (Final Fantasy/Norse mythology)
3. Shadowmere – Dark and mysterious steed (Skyrim)
4. Rapidash – Fiery horse Pokémon (Pokémon)
5. Yoshi – Cheerful mount companion (Super Mario)
6. Rathalos – Powerful dragon (Monster Hunter)
7. Odahviing – Majestic dragon ally (Skyrim)
8. Deathwing – Legendary dragon antagonist (Warcraft)
9. Roach – Geralt’s loyal horse (The Witcher)
10. Chocobo – Adorable and swift companion (Final Fantasy)

Video Game Location & Artifact Names

1. Riven – Mystical world (League of Legends)
2. Solitude – Noble and serene (Skyrim)
3. Hyrule – Legendary kingdom (Legend of Zelda)
4. Stormwind – Majestic city (Warcraft)
5. Atlantica – Enchanting underwater world (Kingdom Hearts)
6. Evermore – Magical kingdom (Ni no Kuni)
7. Albion – Enchanting medieval land (Fable)
8. Tamriel – Expansive fantasy continent (The Elder Scrolls)
9. Azeroth – Iconic fantasy world (Warcraft)
10. Rapture – Mysterious underwater city (BioShock)

Retro & Arcade Charm

1. Pac-Mare – Classic and charming (Pac-Man)
2. Atari – Nostalgic and playful
3. Zork – Adventurous and mysterious
4. DonkeyKong – Strong and playful
5. Lunar – Adventurous lunar spirit (Lunar series)
6. Tetris – Timeless and iconic
7. Frogger – Agile and spirited
8. Galaga – Fast and sleek
9. Spyro – Spirited and brave dragon (Spyro)
10. Link – Legendary adventurer (Legend of Zelda)

Mystical & Elegant

1. Lunafreya – Noble and elegant (Final Fantasy XV)
2. Aerith – Gentle healer (Final Fantasy VII)
3. Celestia – Heavenly and graceful
4. Nova – Bright and explosive energy
5. Lara – Strong and adventurous (Tomb Raider)
6. Sylvanas – Mysterious elven warrior (Warcraft)
7. Celes – Noble heroine (Final Fantasy VI)
8. Elune – Moon goddess (Warcraft)
9. Jaina – Wise and powerful mage (Warcraft)
10. Saria – Enchanting forest spirit (Legend of Zelda)

Classic Gaming Legends

1. Mario or Luigi
2. Link or Zelda
3. Sonic or Tails
4. Mega (from Mega Man)
5. Samus (from Metroid)
6. Crash (from Crash Bandicoot)
7. Spyro
8. Banjo

Fantasy RPG Names

1. Alduin (Skyrim dragon)
2. Geralt (The Witcher)
3. Kratos (God of War)
4. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy)
5. Cloud or Tifa (Final Fantasy)
6. Atreus (God of War)
7. Lydia (Skyrim companion)
8. Dovahkiin (Dragonborn)

Modern Gaming Heroes

1. Master Chief (Halo)
2. Cortana (Halo AI)
3. Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn)
4. Ellie or Joel (The Last of Us)
5. Arthur (Red Dead Redemption)
6. Lara (Tomb Raider)
7. Nathan (Uncharted)
8. Shepard (Mass Effect)

Pokémon Inspired

1. Rapidash (the horse Pokémon!)
2. Epona (Zelda’s horse)
3. Pikachu or Pika
4. Charizard
5. Lucario
6. Eevee
7. Growlithe
8. Ninetales

Mythology & Power Names

1. Phoenix (multiple games)
2. Ragnarok (Norse mythology games)
3. Atlas (various games)
4. Titan (multiple franchises)
5. Valkyrie (Norse games)
6. Odin (Norse mythology)
7. Excalibur (Arthurian games)
8. Mjolnir (Thor’s hammer)

Racing & Speed Themes

1. Turbo
2. Nitro
3. Boost
4. Drift
5. Racer
6. Sprint
7. Blaze
8. Velocity

Legendary Weapons/Items

1. Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts)
2. Buster (Cloud’s sword)
3. Triforce (Zelda)
4. Hookshot (Zelda)
5. Pokeball
6. Master Sword
7. Crowbar (Half-Life)
8. Portal

Gaming Terms

1. Pixel
2. Combo
3. Boss
4. Quest
5. Loot
6. Epic
7. Legendary
8. Achievement

Retro Arcade

1. Pacman
2. Tetris
3. Pong
4. Galaga
5. Asteroids
6. Frogger
7. Centipede
8. Joystick

Open World Adventures

1. Skyrim
2. Hyrule (Zelda’s kingdom)
3. Sanctuary (Diablo)
4. Azeroth (World of Warcraft)
5. Tamriel (Elder Scrolls)
6. Pandora (Borderlands)
7. Liberty (GTA)
8. Vice (GTA Vice City)

Fighting Game Fighters

1. Ryu or Ken (Street Fighter)
2. Chun-Li (Street Fighter)
3. Scorpion or Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)
4. Tekken
5. Akuma (Street Fighter)
6. Kazuya (Tekken)
7. Heihachi (Tekken)

Indie Game Gems

1. Celeste
2. Hollow (Hollow Knight)
3. Ori (Ori and the Blind Forest)
4. Cuphead
5. Shovel (Shovel Knight)
6. Bastion
7. Journey
8. Limbo

Strategy & Simulation

1. Civilization or Civ
2. Sim (SimCity)
3. Command (Command & Conquer)
4. Starcraft
5. Warcraft
6. Age (Age of Empires)
7. Empire
8. Dynasty

Legend of Zelda-Inspired Horse Names

1. Epona (Link’s iconic horse)
2. Storm (Zelda’s white horse in Breath of the Wild)
3. Ganonhoof (Evil twist)
4. Zelder (Zelda + Elder)
5. Lynel (After the fierce centaur-like enemies)
6. Saria (From Ocarina of Time)
7. Malo (From Twilight Princess)
8. Hylia (Goddess in Zelda lore)
9. Fi (The spirit of the Master Sword)
10. Talon (The ranch owner in Ocarina of Time)

Red Dead Redemption & Western-Themed Horse Names

1. Boadicea (Arthur Morgan’s first horse)
2. Silver Dollar (Classic cowboy name)
3. Bullet (Fast & fierce)
4. Tumbleweed (Fun Western vibe)
5. Outlaw (For a rebellious horse)
6. Whiskey (Smooth but strong)
7. Django (Django Unchained reference)
8. Revolver (Gunslinger style)
9. Sundance (After Butch Cassidy’s partner)
10. Ghost (For a pale or mysterious horse)

Fantasy & RPG-Inspired Horse Names

1. Shadowfax (Lord of the Rings – Gandalf’s horse)
2. Roach (The Witcher – Geralt’s horse)
3. Agro (Shadow of the Colossus)
4. Chocobo (Final Fantasy)
5. Elden (Elden Ring)
6. Torrent (Elden Ring spectral steed)
7. D-Horse (Metal Gear Solid V)
8. Yoshi (Super Mario)
9. Arvak (Skyrim skeletal horse)
10. Invincible (World of Warcraft – Arthas’ horse)

Sci-Fi & Futuristic Horse Names

1. Starborn (Starfield)
2. Phantom (Cyberpunk 2077)
3. Warthog (Halo – if your horse is tough!)
4. Garrus (Mass Effect)
5. Normandy (Mass Effect ship, but works for a horse)
6. Eevee (Pokémon)
7. Rapidash (Pokémon fire horse)
8. Samus (Metroid)
9. Trico (The Last Guardian)
10. Atlas (BioShock)

Funny & Punny Horse Names

1. Mane Event
2. Neighru (Zelda pun)
3. Hoof Hearted
4. Sir Gallops-a-Lot
5. Hay There
6. Glue Factory Reject (Dark humor)
7. Horse Malone
8. Bojack (Bojack Horseman)
9. Pony Soprano
10. Neighsayer

Mythical & Powerful Horse Names

1. Pegasus (Greek winged horse)
2. Sleipnir (Odin’s eight-legged horse)
3. Unicornis (Latin for unicorn)
4. Kelpie (Mythological water horse)
5. Bucephalus (Alexander the Great’s horse)

Fantasy & RPG Inspired

These names draw from epic adventures, magical realms, and legendary characters, fitting for a noble or mystical horse.

1. Geralt: After the monster slayer from The Witcher. For a stoic, strong, and dependable horse.
2. Epona: Link’s iconic horse from The Legend of Zelda. Perfect for a loyal, brave, and adventurous steed.
3. Dragonborn: From Skyrim. For a powerful horse with a mighty presence, perhaps a deep color.
4. Kirin: A mythical beast often seen in Monster Hunter or Final Fantasy, resembling a horse. For a majestic, ethereal, or lightning-fast horse.
5. Shadowmere: The dark, immortal horse from Skyrim. For a dark-coated, loyal, and enduring companion.
6. Geralt’s Roach: While Geralt’s horses are all called Roach, it signifies a reliable, no-nonsense companion.
7. Midna: From Zelda: Twilight Princess. For a clever, mischievous, or perhaps dark-colored mare.
8. Valiant: From World of Warcraft‘s Argent Crusade. For a brave and noble horse.
9. Invincible: Arthas’s legendary steed from World of Warcraft. For a truly grand, perhaps white, horse.
10. Griffin: A mythical creature, often rideable in games like World of Warcraft or Age of Mythology. For a powerful and majestic horse.

Sci-Fi & Futuristic Inspired

For a horse with a sleek, intelligent, or unique presence, drawing from futuristic settings and advanced technology.

1. Commander: For a strong, leading horse, evoking figures like Commander Shepard (Mass Effect).
2. Nova: Meaning “new star,” from games like StarCraft or Overwatch. For a bright, impactful, or swiftly moving horse.
3. Vanguard: A leading position in battle, often a military unit in sci-fi. For a horse that charges ahead.
4. Orion: A prominent constellation, featured in many space-themed games. For a majestic or star-marked horse.
5. Aether: The upper regions of air or space. For an ethereal or very light-colored horse.
6. Pylon: From StarCraft, a power source. For a horse that brings energy or power.
7. Spectre: Elite operatives from Mass Effect. For a stealthy, dark, or mysterious horse.
8. Titan: Large, powerful mechs or celestial bodies in many sci-fi games. For a huge, strong horse.

Classic & Retro Gaming Inspired

These names bring a nostalgic charm, referencing iconic characters and elements from beloved older games.

1. Mario: For a cheerful, adventurous, and iconic horse.
2. Luigi: Mario’s loyal sidekick. For a slightly more understated but dependable horse.
3. Zelda: The princess from The Legend of Zelda. For a beautiful, regal, or wise mare.
4. Pac-Man: For a horse with a cheerful demeanor or a good appetite.
5. Link: The hero from The Legend of Zelda. For a courageous, adventurous, and heroic horse.
6. Pixel: For a horse with unique markings, or a small, charming pony.
7. Quest: The core of many RPGs. For an adventurous horse.
8. Sprite: Referring to a 2D game character or a whimsical, lively horse.
9. Tetris: For a horse that fits perfectly into your life, or is very adaptable.

Competitive & Modern Gaming Inspired

For horses with a competitive spirit, or names that resonate with popular online games.

1. Nexus: From League of Legends or Heroes of the Storm. The core objective, for a horse that brings your team together.
2. Phoenix: A popular character or concept in many competitive games (Valorant, Dota 2). For a horse with a fiery spirit or resilience.
3. Rune: Magical symbols, common in League of Legends and other fantasy games. For a horse with subtle power or unique markings.
4. Aura: A mystical emanation, often a game mechanic. For a horse with a strong presence.
5. Champion: The ultimate title in many competitive games. For a winning horse.
6. Valor: A common term in competitive gaming, also a team in Pokémon Go. For a brave and strong horse.