Black horses are unpopular and uncommon in most parts of the globe. In most cases, people tend to see similar shades of the black horse such as chestnut and dark bay as compared to a true black horse. Nonetheless, naming a black horse isn’t as easy as you may think.
Black horses have multiple definitions. Celtics symbolize it with fear, death, and bad luck, but in some cases, the black horse symbolizes freedom and indifference. This is why many of these names such as black beauty, black gold, Skydancer, Stormy, and Thunderstorm are dominant names in the batch.
Take a look at some of the common names for black horses that you can emulate and use for yours. For each section, we were sure to pick our favorite.
Good Black Horse Names for Females
Our top coolest female name is the Black Caviar. The name was famous for an Australian thoroughbred racehorse that has won over 25 races. An unbeaten champion among other horses. The name is cool too because it’s also the names of one of the most expensive foods in the world. One with an exceptional taste. What better name than that.
Following are more girl/mare name ideas for your miss black.
- Aaron
- Alastair
- Alec
- Alfie
- Alice
- Amanda
- Annabel
- Antonia
- Anya
- Archie
- Arianna
- Armies
- Ashford
- Aurora
- Belinda
- Benjamin
- Betty
- Blake
- Brendan
- Brittany
- Brooke
- Bruce
- Cameron
- Candice
- Cara
- Carlos
- Celestia
- Chandler
- Channing
- Chloe
- Christian
- Cindy
- Clarissa
- Clover
- Colson
- Columbus
- Cory
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Dean
- Delilah
- Derek
- Diamond
- Edward
- Ethan
- Eugena
- Evie
- Finch
- Flame
- Francesca
- Georgina
- Grant
- Grayson
- Gunther
- Hannah
- Isabelle
- Isaiah
- Isla
- Jace
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jada
- Jade
- Jake
- Jason
- Jasper
- Jessica
- Jewel
- Joey
- Jonah
- Joseph
- Joy
- Justin
- Katie
- Kendall
- Kirsty
- Knuckles
- Kristin
- Leonard
- Libby
- Lola
- Lorelai
- Lorna
- Louis
- Lucky
- Mario
- Mary
- Meghan
- Melrose
- Michelangelo
- Millie
- Mira
- Misty
- Molly
- Monique
- Morgana
- Nathaniel
- Nina
- Orlando
- Paris
- Phillip
- Pixie
- Rapunzel
- Rebecca
- Rhys
- Ricardo
- Ronald
- Rory
- Rose
- Rowan
- Ryan
- Sarah
- Savannah
- Seamus
- Sean
- Serena
- Seth
- Shadow
- Shane
- Sheldon
- Sunshine
- Susanna
- Tara
- Thomas
- Tiana
- Tiffany
- Tracy
- Trixie
- Tyler
- Tyra
- Victoria
- Zachary
Unique Black Horse names for Males (Stallions)
Our number one unique male name is Bucephalus. A legendary black horse/ stallion named as the top horse and only rode by “Alexander the Great”. A legendary horse is globally known for its antiquity. The stature and uniqueness were exceptional that it was named after an art piece. Moreover, there’s a city as well named after it.
- Ace of Spades
- Atlantic Black
- Bandit
- Batman
- Black Beard
- Black Beauty
- Black Cloud
- BlackJack
- Black Magic
- Black Rose
- Black Winter
- Blackberry
- Blacksmith
- Bramble
- Bucephalus
- Cobra
- Cobra
- Condor
- Dark
- Dark Knight
- Diablo
- Domino
- Dreamy
- Ebony
- Eclipse
- Expresso
- Fonzie
- Galaxy
- Ghost Rider
- Harley
- Imperial Black
- Jackson
- Jet
- Jett
- Licorice
- Midnight
- Moonlight
- Morena
- Moro
- Mysterious
- Nebula
- Nightlight
- Nightmare
- Nightshade
- Obsidian
- Onyx
- Orio
- Othello
- Paint It Black
- Panther
- Pedro
- Pirate
- Raven
- Shade
- Shadow
- Share
- Share
- Silky
- Slate
- Sorcerer
- Spider
- Strider
- Tapenade
- Thunderstorm
- Truffles
- Velvet
- Volcanic
- Wizard
- Zombie
Famous Black Horses Names
Our best pick for famous black horses is Tornado for Zorro. Zorro is a Spanish word for fox. Zorro is a fictional character that was more than just a Superhero. It was an all-time sensation since the early 2000s which saw everyone amazed by the show. For over a decade, zorro is still influential and one of the biggest names of shows. It would be an excellent choice for your horse.
More other famous black horses include;
Goliath – the 2005 Guinness Book Of Records World Record holder for Tallest Living Horse who passed on 2014. There is also another famous horse name goliath in the Ladyhawke Movie
The Black Stallion – The fiery hero of Walter Farley’s beloved books.
Bucephalus – was the horse of Alexander the Great, and one of the most famous actual horses of antiquity
Black Gold (The Indian Horse)- An American Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924.
Black Jack – Black Jack served in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment’s (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon
Burmese – a black RCMP Police Service Horse (PSH) mare, was given to Queen Elizabeth II
Black Hawk Morgan – A grandson of Justin Morgan, Black Hawk retired undefeated as a trotting horse and became a major influence on more than just the Morgan breed.
Midnight Sun – a descendant of Black Hawk, was the Tennessee Walking Horse’s most influential sire
Byerley Turk –was the earliest of three stallions that were the founders of the modern Thoroughbred horse racing bloodstock.
Ruffian (Queen of the fillies)
Black Beauty
Gender Neutral Black Horse Names
One great name for your black horse has to be Estrella to mean star. You can only see the stars once it is dark. That’s the beauty of the name. Black horses are a rarity and can only be celebrated by what makes darkness unique. Estrella is a female name that embraces the silky dark coat of a black mare.
More great unisex black equine names
- Aberforth
- Abina
- Acacia
- Ace
- Achilles
- Alaric
- Alistair
- Annabeth
- Arlo
- Atlantic Black
- Axel
- Babette
- Baden
- Bagheera
- Baird
- Baldwin
- Balthazar
- Bambi
- Bandit
- Bane
- Barnaby
- Baron
- Bear
- Belladonna
- Black Cloud
- Black Diamond
- Black Magic
- Black Pearl
- Black Rose
- Black Winter
- Blackberry
- Blake
- Blaze
- Bramble
- Bucephalus
- Cara
- Carmelita
- Cato
- Cersei
- Chocolate Chip
- Christof
- Cobra
- Cole
- Comet
- Condor
- Dark Sunshine
- Diablo
- Dodger
- Dodie
- Domino
- Donatella
- Dreamy
- Drogo
- Echo
- Eclipse
- Eden
- Effy
- Equinox
- Esme
- Expresso
- Fabian
- Faiza
- Fallon
- Fido
- Fire
- Flicka
- Fonzie
- Galaxy
- Ghost Rider
- Gunner
- Hades
- Hermione
- Idris
- Igor
- Imperial Black
- Inferno
- Kava
- Kendare
- Kendra
- Marshall
- Midnight
- Midnight Express
- Moonlight
- Morena
- Moro
- Morty
- Mysterious
- Mystery
- Nightlight
- Nightmare
- Nightshade
- Obsidian
- Octavia
- Odin
- Onyx
- Ophelia
- Oreo
- Orio
- Othello
- Otis
- Pandora
- Pansy
- Panther
- Peaches
- Pedro
- Peppercorn
- Peter
- Pharaoh
- Phillip
- Phoebe
- Pirate
- Quigley
- Raven
- Ryder
- Sarge
- Savannah
- Scout
- Shade
- Shadow
- Silky
- Sir
- Slate
- Solar Eclipse
- Sorcerer
- Spider
- Spooky
- Strider
- Summer
- Sunny
- Sydney
- Tapenade
- Tate
- Theon
- Thunderstorm
- Tracy
- Tristan
- Trixie
- Troy
- Truffles
- Twist
- Uriah
- Volcano
- Wednesday
- Willow
- Wyatt
- Ziggy
- Zombie
- Zorro
Black and White Horse Names
A black and white horse is called a Piebald. A Piebald is a variation of a pinto, which is multi-colored equine coat with large patches of white and another color especially black or brown. The brown version is called skewbald.
Some of the best names for black and white mares and stallions include;
- Arion
- Arkel
- Best Mate
- Black Beauty
- Black Bess
- Black Gold
- Black Hawk
- BlackJack
- Black Stallion
- Black Widow
- Blaze
- Blessing
- Boomerang
- Boxer
- Bree
- Bucephalus
- Burmese
- Byerley Turk
- Capilet
- Cherry
- Columbus
- Cornishman
- Dancing brave
- Dawn Run
- Eclipse
- Felix
- Figaro
- Flame
- Flicka
- Florian
- Fru- Fru
- Fury
- Goliath
- Guido
- Gunpowder
- Gypsy
- Joey
- Lark
- Merrylega
- Midnight Sun
- Mill Reef
- Misty
- Monarch
- Moonlight
- Morgan
- Morgenstern
- Nana
- Napoleon
- Nara
- Night Nurse
- Pie
- Pips
- Pirata
- Poacher
- Pollux
- Priceless
- Pylon
- Rival
- Rocinante
- Rocket
- Ruffian
- Rusher
- Sceptre
- Sea the Stars
- Sefton
- Sham
- Skydancer
- Smoky
- Stormy
- Stroller
- Sylvester
- The Black
- Thunderhead
- Top Moon
- Tornado
- Trojan
- Warrior
Names of Black and White Horse Breeds
Some of the know Pure Black Horse Breeds include.
- Friesian horse
- Murgese
- Ariegeois
Other breeds that can be black include; Fell pony, Dales pony, Ostfriesen and Alt-Oldenburger, Kladruber, and Groningen.
Black and White
Following are horse breeds with black and white coat patterns.
- Gypsy Vanner
- American Saddlebred, or ASB
- Appaloosa
- American Mustang
- Knabstrupper
- Shire
Tips to Choose an Awesome Name
Black horses are unique and should be embraced as such even with their names. Therefore, here are naming ideas you can use to name your black horse;
- Search from a variety of dark color names to symbolize and embrace the black coat of the horse.
- Copy from famous black horses – more especially for thoroughbred racehorses.
- Female horses could have a liking to names ending with consonant Y or vowel E. For example Speedy. Sweety, or Molly
- Male names too often lie towards the masculine side of names.
- Try combining an ordinary name with the word dark or black. For example; dark Sophie, black beauty, the dark knight, and more.
- Female names can also use nature words for a dramatic effect. Choose names such as stormy, lightning, flash, or Midnight.
- Look into the horse’s breed, pedigree, and lineage for inspiration on the name of the horse. Especially for registration of the horse a thoroughbred racehorse.
- Consider your horse’s personality traits to guide you on the best name.
Finally, when all is said and done, you gave it to test it out with the horse to find its ideal name. Calling out on its name is the best way to find what fits and what’s acceptable to the horse. By now, the list is shorter and easier to experiment with. Before you know it, you’ll have the right name for your black horse.
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