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Epic horse names

  1. Quillan

    • Origin:

      Iris, Zodiac sign of Leo, the lion

    • Meaning:

      "cub"

    • Description:

      If you like Dylan but find it too popular, Quillan could be a distinctive alternative.
  2. Quester
    • Rebel

      • Origin:

        Word name

      • Meaning:

        "rebel"

      • Description:

        Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is female, but this name is truly gender neutral, though hardly neutral in any other way. Rebel is undoubtedly one of the edgiest boys' names starting with the letter R.
    • Reed

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "red-haired"

      • Description:

        A slim, elegant, silvery surname, Reed could be a banker or a sculptor, and therein lies the appeal of this simple yet distinctive name. The versatile Reed can be seen as a grass-like nature name and a musical name.
    • Rigel

      • Description:

        Rigel is a distinctive masculine name derived from astronomy, referring to the brightest star in the constellation Orion. The star's name comes from Arabic origins, specifically from 'Rijl Jauzah al Yusrā,' meaning 'the left foot of the central one.' As a given name, Rigel has gained modest usage among parents interested in celestial or astronomical names. It carries connotations of brightness, guidance, and cosmic significance. The name has a strong, concise sound with its two syllables and a distinctive quality that sets it apart from more common names. Rigel appeals particularly to parents seeking names with scientific connections or those drawn to the imagery of stars and navigation.
    • Rivers

      • Origin:

        Nature name and surname, English

      • Meaning:

        "rivers"

      • Description:

        The name Rivers combines two major trends: nature names like the popular River itself, and S-ending surname-names such as Brooks, Rhodes, and yes, Rivers.
    • Riviera

      • Origin:

        Italian word name

      • Meaning:

        "coastline"

      • Description:

        Riviera may work for lovers of River who want something rarer and more elaborate for their little girl. The A ending adds a feminine touch.
    • Rogue

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "independent, uncontrolled"

      • Description:

        Now that names like Cannon and Gunner, fit for comic book heroes, are rising up, Rogue may fit right in.
    • Rubia
      • Sable

        • Origin:

          English animal name

        • Description:

          Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both associations carry hints of luxury.
      • Saffron

        • Origin:

          Spice name

        • Meaning:

          "orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"

        • Description:

          Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel.
      • Sage

        • Origin:

          Herb name, Latin

        • Meaning:

          "wise and knowing"

        • Description:

          Sage is an evocatively fragrant herbal name that also connotes wisdom, giving it a double advantage. It entered the Top 1000 at about the same time for both genders in the early 1990s, but it has pulled ahead for the girls. Toni Collette named her daughter Sage Florence.
      • Sahara

        • Origin:

          Arabic

        • Meaning:

          "desert"

        • Description:

          A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.
      • Sashay

        • Description:

          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.

      • Satin

        • Origin:

          French

        • Meaning:

          "smooth, shiny"

        • Description:

          Sensuous to a fault.
      • Serene

        • Origin:

          English word name

        • Description:

          Serena in all its variant spellings is such a widely-used name that reducing it to its root word, Serene, might not occur to some. But like Pax and Clement, Serene is an excellent name for a calm child.
      • Serenity

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "peaceful"

        • Description:

          Peaceful, calm, and untroubled: these are qualities parents may be hoping for, either on their parenting journey or in their child’s life. The name Serenity encapsulates these hopes, conjuring up a sense of balance, composure, and ease.
      • Sherwood

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "bright forest"

        • Description:

          Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
      • Skye

        • Origin:

          Scottish place-name

        • Description:

          The e-addition takes the name from slightly hippie-ish nature name to the place name of a picturesque island off the coast of Scotland, and for baby namers it's by far the more popular spelling.
      • Skyla

        • Origin:

          Variation of Dutch Schuyler

        • Meaning:

          "scholar"

        • Description:

          Skyla is the most feminine form of the Skylar / Sklyer trend - little Skyla will never be mistaken on paper for a boy.