Horse Names

One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.

Breaker

A rowdy name nobody ever heard of, till Nick Nolte gave it to his son. 

Brawley

Related to blackberry plants and more colloquially to any thorny shrub, Bramble has history as an English surname. Cozy in sound but spiky in feel, it could even get you nickname Bram.

Bramble

Bourbon

Name of the 7th century BC Greek lyric poet born on the island of Lesbos, whose name has been synonymous with lesbian love.  Though this name is rarely used today, it certainly could be and, some might say, SHOULD be revived.

Sappho

Sashay is an unusual feminine name derived from a French ballet term meaning 'to glide' or 'to strut,' which entered English as both a dance step and a descriptive term for a graceful, confident walk. As a name, Sashay evokes movement, grace, and self-assurance. It stands among the more distinctive word names that have gained limited usage in recent decades. The name has a musical, flowing quality with associations to dance, performance, and artistic expression. While quite rare as a given name, Sashay appeals to parents seeking something truly unique with positive connotations of confidence and elegance. The name's rhythmic sound and distinctive quality make it memorable, though its unconventional nature means it remains uncommonly used compared to more established names.

Sashay

Satin

A common name for cats with boot-like markings on their feet, in the same vein as Mittens, Socks, and Beans, Boots is also the name of Dora The Explorer's monkey friend and the name of a UK drugstore chain. It has, you may be surprised to learn, also appeared in the US stats, used sparingly in the early half of the 20th-century, possibly as a nod to a family surname. 

Boots

What it really means: you're a "Casablanca" fan. 

Bogart

Mysterious. In 2016, 13 baby girls in the United States were given this unusual word name -- at least according to the Social Security Administration. We can't help but suspect that some of those baker's dozen had parents who just refused to tell the federal government their daughter's name.

Secret

A mystical name with a watery feel to it, selkies are mythical creatures that resemble seals in the water but assume human form on land. Appearing in Scottish folklore, their name comes from the word selch meaning "gray seal".
 
As mythical creatures, they have dual natures: kind and helpful or cruel and destructive, able to deceive and seduce humans but also able to be tricked. As a name, Selkie holds appeal as a mythological option linked to the sea, that also shares sounds with the likes of Scottie, Elvie, Frankie, and Zelda.

Selkie

Semiramis was the most important Queen of Assyria, who conquered much of Asia. Semiramis restored ancient Babylon and protected it with a high brick wall that completely surrounded the city. Then she built several palaces in Persia, reigned much of Asia Minor effectively and conquered Libya and Ethiopia. 

Semiramis also appears Babylonia mythology as the wife of Nimrod, who is sometimes also known as Ishtar or Isis

Semiramis

A daring word name with a touch of mystique, Shadow is an edgy choice for a baby that some may say is best reserved for pets. Nevertheless, it has been appearing in the US stats for girls since 1974 and for boys since 1987.
 
It was at its peak in 1993, when 22 girls and 36 boys recieved the name, (possibly thanks to the release of the Honda Dodge Shadow range or the apperance of Shadow, the golden retriever in Disney's 1993 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey). In a more recent year, it was chosen for 6 girls and 14 boys in the US.
 
Borne by characters in the show and book American Gods and in the game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog, it has similar vibes to Raven, Moon, and Jinx, and similar sounds to Shiloh, Marlow, Shay, and Shannon.

Shadow

The archetypal diminutive, in every sense of the word. Bitsy enjoyed some use as a nickname in the era when children were named after family members and then called by a cute pet name: Chip, Skip, Babe, Bitsy. As a full name, it has made the US list only three times: in 1943, 1958 and 1962.

Bitsy

It has a variety of associations from Smokey Robinson to Smokey the bear, but Smokey still feels a bit comical for a baby.

Smokey

Sparks was originally used as a nickname in Medieval England, typically as a pet name for a lively person (or in an ironic sense, for one who was not). It was also likely used as a nickname for blacksmiths and other professionals whose work created literal fiery sparks.

Sparks

Not only did rocker John Mellencamp name his son Speck, but he appended the middle name Wildhorse to it.

Speck

Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.

Bela

In Greek mythology, Sterope is the name of one of the seven Pleiads. It is sometimes used interchangeably with Asterope, from the same root.

Sterope

An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse. Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is a contemporary bearer of this unusual and evocative name.

Bayard

Horse names can be stately and dignified or silly and cute. The names here work for horses and ponies of all sizes and colors.

 include choices such as Rosie and Ruby for female horses, Jack and Charlie for male horses. Along with Rosie, other 

 include Cheyenne, Lady, Pippa, and Starlight. In addition to Jack, other 

 include Ashwin, Flame, Napoleon, and Teddy.

 are the cutest of the bunch, with names like Dottie, Kit, and Skipper befitting your colt. Other names for horses include those with equine meanings such as Chevy, Philip, and Rosamund. Or you may glean inspiration from 

 of pop culture and mythology, including Trigger, Misty, and Sterope.

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