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When naming a horse, you must remember a few important guidelines. For example, names should not be longer than 20 characters which include punctuation marks, blank spaces, and numbers.
If you’re looking for inspiration for naming your quarter horse, you’ve come to the right place.
Whether your horse is male or female, a show horse or a rodeo horse, chestnut or dun, we’ve got quarter horse names that will make a perfect fit.
Let’s dive in.
Best Quarter Horse Names
For American quarter horses, you can’t get any better names than the ones listed below!
- Skipper Barbie
- Glimmer Lena
- Zero Buck
- Pie Bueno
- Rose Badger
- Te Smokin Goodbar
- Smart Glimmer Doc
- Ebony
- Pippi Longstocking
- Poco Moro Oreo
- Smokin Sunflower
- Pirate
- Poco Bit O’ Smoke
- Badger Me Elsewhere
- Russell
- Cobra
- Little Joe
- Hot Badger
- Scarlet Invitation
- Peter Pan
- Smart as Te
- Noir
- Bobby J
- Rapunzel
- Jaguar
- Galaxy King
- Tennessee Glitter
- Pinto
- Kit Kat
- Rose Bar
- Chick Flick
- Jigsaw
- Rose Hancock
- Skipper Stormcloud
- Barbie Butter Buck
- Rembrandt
- Daisy Doc
- Cleveland
- Bar Bandito
- Gold Rush
- Napoleon
- Marshmallow Skipper
- Sundance Invitation
- Coconut Badger
- Peppy Butter
- Big Mama Bar
- Shad O’Lena
- Tennessee Bar
- Doc Kentucky Moon
- Angel River Bar
Good Names For Quarter Horses
Let the list continue with some more spiffy, unique names for your AQHA foal:
- Carolina King
- Reba
- Zero Buck
- Wicked
- Navajo
- Lucero
- Genius
- Mystic
- Cloud
- Minot
- Huey
- Blossom
- Pistol
- Theodore
- Johan
- Secret
- Bandita
- Lil Chick
- Buzz
- Razor
- Dezior
- Tuff
- Rifle
- Bello
- Stewy
- Bishop
- Poncho
- Dancer
- Cash
- Frida
- Saint
- Peppy Punch
- Panama
- Jet
- Axel
- Jasmine
- Rain
- Lightning
- Cole
- Austin
- Shorty
- Pie
- Tokahee
- Shawnee
- Rooster
- Cannon
- Chief
- Cecil
- Lobo
- Whisper
American Quarter Horse Stallion Names
These brazen, strong names are perfect for any stallion and are sure to turn heads just as much as your horse will.
- Vincent
- Apollo
- Cameron
- Venom
- Cinncinati
- Knightly
- Rafe
- Breaking Free
- Socks
- Counting Stars
- Clue
- Touey
- Dudley
- Skip Jack
- King George
- Incognito
- Red
- Omega
- Another Love Story
- Alamode
- Maxwell
- Rio
- Bleu Legend
- Billy
- Moose
- Knox
- JT
- Buck
- Steel
- Chewy
- Misfit
- Hopi
- Coyote
- Cash
- Rascal
- Legendary
- Black Beard
- Prince
- Link
- Holden
- Pumpkin
- Cadillac Jack
- Raise Your Glass
- Banjo
- Joey
- Spook
- Sonny
- Red Label
- Blaze
- Spirit
- Harvey
- Caterpillar
- Sky
- Heavy Duty
- City of Love
- Jonny Q
- Murphy
- Thunder
- Dobi
- Marshall
- Muchacho
- Matrix
- Last Dance
- Bijou
- Cole
- Scout
- Dancer in my Dreams
- Gizmo
- Playboy
- Radar
- Tonka
- Justin
- Dante
- King of Hearts
- Leo
- Aero
- American Royal
- Snickers
- Sylvester
- Carbon Dioxide
- Xavier
- Lights Out
- Sparks Fly
- Hawk
- Connect the Dots
- Blue Fire
- Atlas
- Magnus
- Denzel
- Oscar
- Captain America
- Ari
- Story of my Life
- Indiana Jones
- Free Fallin’
- Galaxy
- Sudden Storm
- Breeze
- Applejack
- Dust Devil
American Quarter Horse Gelding Names
Your gelding quarter horse should have just as strong a name as any stallion. Here are some great options below.
- Outlaw
- Kia
- Rocky
- Ivery
- Top Gun
- Dinero
- Tango
- Dorado
- Cruiser
- Alpha
- Aries
- Fancy
- Lakota
- Dante
- Wildfire
- Buddy
- Spot
- Marvel
- Hobo
- Hercules
- There Can Only be One
- Sidekick
- Keep Them Kisses Coming
- Warrior
- Dark Side of the Moon
- Zodiac
- Kemosabe
- Eli
- Dandy
- Eric
- Trickster
- Goose
- Another Love Story
- Northern Lights
- Czar
- King of Thieves
- Night
- Gin
- Natural Disaster
- Cajun
- Grit
- Blueberry Buckle
- Trooper
- Ivanhoe
- Bear
- Abrakadabra
- Rhapsody
- Playboy
- Amigo
- Bam Bam
- Bandita
- Frisky
- Winter
- Little Red
- Derringer
- Casino
- Delmonico
- Babe
- Mystic
- Tales of a Wiseman
- Concho
- BeeBee
- Levi
- Rambo
- Taco
- Willie
- Strut
- Ghost
- Magnum
- Elixir
- Valentino
- Whisper
- Luke
- Ollie
- Solo
- Incognito
- Desperado
- Titan
- Dominic
- Ajax
- Xcell
- Devotion
- Diesel
- Rustler
- Pierre
- Coyotes Call
- Golden Snitch
- Record Breaker
- Prairie
- Coco
- Whiskey in My Water
- River
- Rocco
- Patriot
- Casper
- Smokey
- Excalibur
- Chippewa
- Shamrock
- Remi
American Quarter Horse Mare Names
Your mare should have a beautiful name that fits her personality and spirit.
Choose one of these fantastic names for the perfect fit!
- Ira
- Zenia
- Cooper
- Birdie
- Kietche
- Indigo
- Giselle
- Wiley
- Paige
- Oncore
- Ballerina
- Shayla
- Gentry
- Venus
- Sport
- Athenea
- Dunny
- Ambrose
- Elixir
- Ghost
- Chica
- Bone Spavin
- Sooner
- Cocolo
- Baby
- Desperado
- Drifter
- Buttons
- Mesa
- Freckles
- Wildflower
- Cupid
- Lena
- April
- Sioux
- Loretta
- Bandita
- Weaver
- Willow
- Lumpy
- Barbie
- Easter
- Moondance
- Butterscotch
- Paiute
- Night
- Rounder
- Chodak
- Dawn
- Jo Kid
- Van Gogh
- Rumor
- Dolla
- Neptune
- Lonesome
- Mica
- Harvey
- Grace
- Saint
- Ivy
- Lady
- Kody
- Hurricane
- Wildfire
- Jazzy
- Miracle
- Avenger
- Roman
- Abbie
- Alfie
- Denby
- Cappuccino
- Splash
- Gertrude
- Indiana
- Nightmare
- Rai
- Digger
- Wapiti
- Goldie
- Blackjack
- Wing
- Pride
- Dina
- Andy
- Dora
- Cheyenne
- Luna
- December
- Kit Kat
- Aries
- Lupin
- Kipper
- Jagger
- Trigger
- Penny
- Indy
- Colorado
- Nina
- Traveler
Quarter Horse Show Names
Your show horse should have a catchy name that everyone will remember and will help inspire a winner!
- Starting a Wildfire
- Smokin Jet
- Bueno Ivory Jet
- King Khan
- Up in the Air
- Rise and Shine
- Journey With Me
- A Peaceful Morning
- Ready for Liftoff
- Lostma Cowboy
- Peaceful Canyon
- Night King
- Smart Little Badger
- An Elegant Dance
- Riding Free
- Snow King
- Chick of Dreams
- Peppy Punch
- Peace A Pie
- Baby Blue
- A Charming Exploration
- Pink Bubble Bath
- Soulful Stride
- Babbling Brook
- Big Exit
- Forever Dreamer
- Galaxy Skipper
- King Cobra
- Walking with Poise
- Lucky Badger
- A Cool Breeze
- Dressed in Dreams
- Clear Blue Water
- Running Through Red Lights
- Soaring Into the Sky
- Ray of Sunshine
- Rose Badger
- Willow Goodbar
- Big Blue Eyes
- Lena My Way
- Jumping Through Hoops
- Beyond the Stars
- Lucky Lady
- White Fluffy Clouds
- Breaking Shoreline
- Chasing the Storm
- Waffles and Syrup
- A Calm Storm
- Cold as Ice
- Sparkle and Shine
Famous Quarter Horse Names
Check out these famous horse names for some inspiration for your own – although you may need written permission to reuse any of the ones listed below so be sure to do your homework first!
- Mescal
- Esters Little Klu
- Vaquero
- Cutter Bill
- Joe Reed
- Jet Deck
- Corona Chick
- Kaweah Bar
- Chicado V
- Zippos Mr. Good Bar
- Easy Date
- Mr. San Peppy
- Smart Chic Olena
- Country Classic
- Mr. Jessie James
- Hollywood Dun It
- Dashingly
- Poco Bueno
- Charger Bar
- Parker’s Trouble
- Playgun
- Cherry Lake
- Chicks Beduino
- Diamonds Sparkle
- Mr. Gun Smoke
- Leo
- Peter McCue
- Fillinic
- Old Sorrel
- FL Lady Bug
- Runaway Winner
- Poco Pine
- Grey Badger
- Plaudit
- Vital Signs Are Good
- Top Moon
- Peppy San Badger
- Mr. Eye Opener
- Tiger Leo
- Smart Little Lena
- Streakin La Jolla
- Black Easter Bunny
- Poco Lena
- Miss Olene
- Royal King
- Easy Jet
- Wimpy
- Scotch Bar Time
- Miss T Stuart
- Depth Charge
American Quarter Horse Rodeo Names
Maybe your horse is meant for the rodeo. These Western cowboy-inspired names are perfect for any rodeo horse.
- Morgan
- Rider
- Colt
- Cowgirl Sass
- Blaze
- Howdy
- Bandit
- Tulsa
- Justice
- Whiskey
- The Apache Kid
- Tex
- Roper
- Amos
- Waylon
- Arrow
- Sally
- Ringo
- Prime Time Gambler
- Kate
- Outlaw at Work
- Shotgun
- Buck
- Raider
- Hunter
- By The Law
- Dutch
- Carter
- Hank
- Grainger
- Doc
- Daniel
- Duck
- Johnny
- Dallas
- Maverick
- Rawhide
- Garrett
- Stormy
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
- Dixie Cowboy
- Jolene
- Sundance
- Dakota
- Barrel
- Chap
- Cherokee Charlie
- Billy Ray
- Grazer
- Annie
Names For Brown Quarter Horses
Use color to inspire the name of your horse. Brown horses are especially unique in their coloring and there are lots of options to choose from.
- Flax
- Brick House
- Wheat
- Gold Nugget
- Autumn
- Peruvian Brown
- Clayton
- Calisson
- Corny
- Leaves of Autumn
- Strawbale
- Rust
- Martini
- Ocherous
- Singe
- Flaxen Flair
- Brindle
- Buttercup
- Mocha
- A Fall Evening
- Nugget
- Chestnut
- Kahlua
- Suntan
- Fuscous
Names For Black Quarter Horses
Black horses invoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. Give your black quarter horse a name no one will forget.
- Black Magic
- Bruno
- Hershey
- Nyx
- Hades
- Obsidian
- Jinx
- Emery
- Vader
- Celeste
- Dark Knight
- Noche
- Drogon
- Phantom
- Raven
- Ninja
- Licorice
- Velvet
- Lucifer
- Tarmac
- Cinder
- Bullet
- Omen
- Dahlia
- Raisin
Names For Bay Quarter Horses
Bay horse breeds are beautiful and unique. Your bay quarter horse deserves a name that reflects its personality and loveliness.
- Moose
- Raleigh
- Almond
- Brandy
- Oyster Bay
- Grock
- Wilder
- Crimson
- Grizzly
- Princess
- Jezebel
- Sandy
- Bay Angel
- Bay Ja Vu
- Remmy
- Diesel
- Maurice
- Jay (the bay)
- Brownie
- Josie
- Lily
- Harriet
- Chocolate
- Cupcake
- Chip
Names For Buckskin Quarter Horses
From nature to food, there are lots of unique ideas when it comes to devising a name for your buckskin quarter horse.
- Buckwiser
- Cream Puff
- Sahara
- Caramel
- Butter
- Hickory
- Heath
- Bambi
- Goldie
- Buttercup
- Savannah
- Cocoa
- Java
- Buckeye
- Dumpling
- Fawn
- Latte
- Dusty
- Colonel Mustard
- Wolf
- Scooby
- Doe
- Cola
- Latte
- Ginger
Names For Chestnut Quarter Horses
Chestnut quarter horses have gorgeous coat colors that range from rich brown to fiery red.
This provides you with a lot of tantalizing options for naming your horse.
- Pumpkin
- Pula
- Bremen
- Kevin
- Chester (the Chestnut)
- Alinta
- Jasper
- Salsa
- Ed (Sheeran)
- Barak
- Amber Waves
- Spicy
- Cardinal
- Pansy
- Sangria
- Maraschino
- Prince of Persia
- Apple
- Ballerina
- Nuri
- Paprika
- Electric Slide
- Testarossa
- Anne (of Green Gables)
- Rouge
Names For Dun Quarter Horses
The coloration of a dun quarter horse inspires many fantastic options for names, from storybook characters to historical figures.
Choose wisely for your dun horse!
- Hedwig
- Twisted Noodle
- Arion
- Honey
- Xanthus
- Lyric
- Maia
- Charcoal
- Leon
- Costello
- Plata
- Fiver
- Beans
- Caesar
- Ryder
- Benny Loafer
- Vincenzo
- Wild Flower
- Geronimo
- Dolly
- Carnation
- Catherine
- Kingston
- Tank
- Cub
Horse Name Inspiration
There are many places from which to draw inspiration for your horse’s name. Name your horse based on its coloring, unique markings or patterns, or personality.
Some unique ideas for names include drawing from literature, history, food, nature, and other famous horses.
Help Choosing The Right Name
If you are having difficulty choosing the perfect name for your quarter horse, consider asking a friend or family member to help you. Pick a few of your favorite ones from the list above and draw one from a hat.
Whatever method you choose, only you can find the perfect name for your horse!
Conclusion
Whether your quarter horse is younger than 10 years or an old veteran, black or brown, destined for the rodeo, or simply a prized friend, choosing the right name is important.
Use these names as inspiration for your horse’s name. You are guaranteed to find one that fits just right!
If you are still struggling check out the related section below or even try a name generator!