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Choosing a name for your brand new horse can be just as frustrating as selecting a name for a human baby. But, if you know your horse is fast, swift, speedy, or quick, then only a name reflecting these adjectives will do.
Check out our complete lists of fast horse names for males, females, and geldings. If anything, hopefully, it will inspire you to invent your own.
Let’s dive in.
Names For Fast Mare Horses
In the event you have a fast female horse, also called a mare or a filly, consider a mythological name if she has that special spark of divinity.
Epona or Artemis may just do the trick, especially if she has a way with other animals.
- Achira
- Achiraprabha
- Aeva
- Amara
- Artemis
- Asuga
- Cammi
- Celerity
- Constance
- Constanza
- Daya
- Deanne
- Dianna
- Didion
- Epona
- Fleta
- Flyta
- Gijima
- Ginger
- Hearth
- Mad Madam Mim
- Maira
- Mari
- Mehira
- Merlene
- Niamha
- Pim
- Ranhita
- Rhiannon
- Sarama
- Sayua
- Thistle
- Yona
Horse Names For Fast Geldings Or Stallions
There are two types of horses that are male: geldings and stallions. The difference between the two is that geldings are no longer able to reproduce because they underwent surgery for neutering. Stallions have all their sexual organs.
Geldings
These names and the ones listed for stallions are interchangeable if you think those are most suited to your horse.
- Acceleration
- Barrel
- Boaz
- Boost
- Brisk
- Capala
- Catapult
- Comet
- Crazy
- Dahy
- Daithi
- Eachann
- Efra
- Eimar
- Eimhin
- Embarr
- Evinrude
- Flash
- Fleda
- Fleet
- Gwydion
- Hasty
- Mustang
- Nimble
- Quick
- Shanahan
- Sherwyn
- Skeat
- Skeeter
- Spring
- Tamir
- Traveler
- Tu
Stallions
The following list contains common names for virile male horses that are also fast. You may notice some are from famous horses in movies, literature, and mythology.
- Artax
- Buzz
- Dispatch
- Etor
- Gait
- Harley
- Hector
- Hustler
- Javanila
- Javin
- Javlin
- Joust
- Kansan
- Kohana
- Lautaro
- Legerity
- Mad Max
- Miles
- Min
- Rhaebus
- Rustle
- Ryker
- Sail
- Seether
- Trente
- Trojan
- Tulpar
Horse Names That Mean Fast
The names mentioned here are all variations and synonyms for the words “fast,” “speed,” or “swift.”
You may be able to add these with other words and come up with a more complete name that matches your horse’s personality, temperament, and demeanor.
- Advancement
- Agility
- Apace
- Blaze
- Bluster
- Bullet
- Clipper
- Express
- Faster
- Gallop
- Jet
- Racer
- Rapid
- Rocket
- Rush
- Speedy
- Streak
- Taz
Cool Fast Horse Names
If you have a quick quarter horse or a special horse with legendary quality, a cool name will only suffice. See if anything below fits your furry, frolicking friend.
- Alacrity
- Apache
- Blue Streak
- Cougar
- Dasher
- Double Quick
- Double Trouble
- Electric
- Expeditious
- Falcon
- Flight
- Ground Cover
- Hasten
- Hightail
- Hypersonic
- Impel
- Momentum
- Presto
- Pronto
- Sea Breeze
- Sonic
- Speed of Light
- Speedball
- Subsonic
- Supersonic
- Tempo
- The Quickening
- Trade Wind
- Urgency
- Velocious
- Velocity
- Voyager
- Whirlwind
- Wildfire
- Zephyr
Fast Black Horse Names
If you have a black horse that runs like the wind, try on any of these names for size.
- Arion
- Black Beauty
- Black Lightning
- Black Stallion
- Black Widow
- Blackjack
- Breeze Demon
- Dark Knight
- Flight Knight
- Fury
- Gunpowder
- Hell Spawn
- Kelpie
- Mid Knight
- Midnight
- Midnight Madness
- Midnight Rider
- Moon Shadow
- Night Flight
- Nightingale
- Nightmare
- Nuckelavee
- Shadowfax
- Spawn
- Storm
- Stormchaser
- Swift Onyx
- Tornado
- Wind Smoke
Fast White Horse Names
Precious white horses with amazing speed and agility deserve a name that not only presents their personality but also their beauty.
Perhaps a winged horse in Greek mythology, like Pegasus, will work. Or, if it’s female, naming her Eos, after the Goddess of the Dawn, might be perfect.
- Alabaster Blaster
- Arctic Breeze
- Creamy Breeze
- Dawnlight
- Eos
- Frosted Lightning
- Frosty Morning
- Frosty the Snowman
- Ghost Rider
- Ivory
- Lightning
- Lumi
- Moonlight
- Pale Fury
- Pearl
- Pegasus
- Quick Frost
- Quicksilver
- Snow Flurry
- Snowfire
- Snowstorm
- Summer Breeze
- White Knight
- White Lightning
- Winter Sparkle
Funny Names For Fast Horses
If your newly acquired equine friend is a silly clown but as fast as anything you’ve ever seen, then give him or her a name that’s funny.
- Accelerated
- All Get Out
- Bat Out of Hell
- Bentley
- Bomber
- Breakneck
- Chop Chop
- Dashing
- Double Time
- Eager Edgar
- Fast ; Furious
- Flat Out Fast
- Fleeting Fancy
- Frenetic
- Gone with the Wind
- Greased Lightning
- Hair Trigger
- Headway
- Hurried
- Jiffy
- Lickety Split
- Lil Whip
- Nothing Flat
- PDQ
- Pony Express
- Posthaste
- Precipitous
- Quickie
- Runaway
- Shake A Leg
- Shooter
- Short Order
- Snap
- Spanky
- Steam
- Tasmanian Devil
- Whiz
- Zippy
- Zoom
Horse Name Inspiration
If you didn’t find any of these names suitable for your horse, think about all the things you like or take an interest in.
For instance, you could refer to history like the Battle of Little Big Horn and name them after proud Native American warriors like Crazy Horse or Black Elk.
You could also refer to a baby-naming guide, search through a thesaurus or hit up your followers on social media for suggestions.
Help Choosing The Right Name
Whatever you end up picking, consider the job you intend your horse to do and let the name also reflect it.
As an example, if you have a white female horse for winter sleigh rides, a name like Snowfire has a nice ring to it. It may be a good idea to select a few names and see which one the horse best responds to.
About Race Horses
In the event yours is a racehorse, you must abide by strict rules in order for your horse to qualify. It’s best that the horse’s name has no more than 18 letters and it shouldn’t be all initials. This means names like PDQ will not work.
The horse’s name shouldn’t be vulgar, suggestive, or obscene along with not being in poor taste or be offensive to any particular political, religious or ethnic group. You will have to refer to the rules specific to the racing organization’s regulations.
Conclusion
Horses are beautiful, majestic creatures that deserve a good, solid name. It should represent their personality, activity, and demeanor. Selecting a name that surrounds or is a variation of the word “speed” is one way to do this. Regardless of which name you pick, make sure the horse responds to it before settling.
If you’re still looking for more inspiration, check out these awesome lists of horse names!