Quarter Horse Names (700 Awesome Choices)

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.

Sorrel Quarter Horse

Best Quarter Horse Names

For American quarter horses, you can’t get any better names than the ones listed below!

  1. Skipper Barbie
  2. Glimmer Lena
  3. Zero Buck
  4. Pie Bueno
  5. Rose Badger
  6. Te Smokin Goodbar
  7. Smart Glimmer Doc
  8. Ebony
  9. Pippi Longstocking
  10. Poco Moro Oreo
  11. Smokin Sunflower
  12. Pirate
  13. Poco Bit O’ Smoke
  14. Badger Me Elsewhere
  15. Russell
  16. Cobra
  17. Little Joe
  18. Hot Badger
  19. Scarlet Invitation
  20. Peter Pan
  21. Smart as Te
  22. Noir
  23. Bobby J
  24. Rapunzel
  25. Jaguar
  26. Galaxy King
  27. Tennessee Glitter
  28. Pinto
  29. Kit Kat
  30. Rose Bar
  31. Chick Flick
  32. Jigsaw
  33. Rose Hancock
  34. Skipper Stormcloud
  35. Barbie Butter Buck
  36. Rembrandt
  37. Daisy Doc
  38. Cleveland
  39. Bar Bandito
  40. Gold Rush
  41. Napoleon
  42. Marshmallow Skipper
  43. Sundance Invitation
  44. Coconut Badger
  45. Peppy Butter
  46. Big Mama Bar
  47. Shad O’Lena
  48. Tennessee Bar
  49. Doc Kentucky Moon
  50. Angel River Bar

Good Names For Quarter Horses

Let the list continue with some more spiffy, unique names for your AQHA foal:

  1. Carolina King
  2. Reba
  3. Zero Buck
  4. Wicked
  5. Navajo
  6. Lucero
  7. Genius
  8. Mystic
  9. Cloud
  10. Minot
  11. Huey
  12. Blossom
  13. Pistol
  14. Theodore
  15. Johan
  16. Secret
  17. Bandita
  18. Lil Chick
  19. Buzz
  20. Razor
  21. Dezior
  22. Tuff
  23. Rifle
  24. Bello
  25. Stewy
  26. Bishop
  27. Poncho
  28. Dancer
  29. Cash
  30. Frida
  31. Saint
  32. Peppy Punch
  33. Panama
  34. Jet
  35. Axel
  36. Jasmine
  37. Rain
  38. Lightning
  39. Cole
  40. Austin
  41. Shorty
  42. Pie
  43. Tokahee
  44. Shawnee
  45. Rooster
  46. Cannon
  47. Chief
  48. Cecil
  49. Lobo
  50. 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.

  1. Vincent
  2. Apollo
  3. Cameron
  4. Venom
  5. Cinncinati
  6. Knightly
  7. Rafe
  8. Breaking Free
  9. Socks
  10. Counting Stars
  11. Clue
  12. Touey
  13. Dudley
  14. Skip Jack
  15. King George
  16. Incognito
  17. Red
  18. Omega
  19. Another Love Story
  20. Alamode
  21. Maxwell
  22. Rio
  23. Bleu Legend
  24. Billy
  25. Moose
  26. Knox
  27. JT
  28. Buck
  29. Steel
  30. Chewy
  31. Misfit
  32. Hopi
  33. Coyote
  34. Cash
  35. Rascal
  36. Legendary
  37. Black Beard
  38. Prince
  39. Link
  40. Holden
  41. Pumpkin
  42. Cadillac Jack
  43. Raise Your Glass
  44. Banjo
  45. Joey
  46. Spook
  47. Sonny
  48. Red Label
  49. Blaze
  50. Spirit
  51. Harvey
  52. Caterpillar
  53. Sky
  54. Heavy Duty
  55. City of Love
  56. Jonny Q
  57. Murphy
  58. Thunder
  59. Dobi
  60. Marshall
  61. Muchacho
  62. Matrix
  63. Last Dance
  64. Bijou
  65. Cole
  66. Scout
  67. Dancer in my Dreams
  68. Gizmo
  69. Playboy
  70. Radar
  71. Tonka
  72. Justin
  73. Dante
  74. King of Hearts
  75. Leo
  76. Aero
  77. American Royal
  78. Snickers
  79. Sylvester
  80. Carbon Dioxide
  81. Xavier
  82. Lights Out
  83. Sparks Fly
  84. Hawk
  85. Connect the Dots
  86. Blue Fire
  87. Atlas
  88. Magnus
  89. Denzel
  90. Oscar
  91. Captain America
  92. Ari
  93. Story of my Life
  94. Indiana Jones
  95. Free Fallin’
  96. Galaxy
  97. Sudden Storm
  98. Breeze
  99. Applejack
  100. 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.

  1. Outlaw
  2. Kia
  3. Rocky
  4. Ivery
  5. Top Gun
  6. Dinero
  7. Tango
  8. Dorado
  9. Cruiser
  10. Alpha
  11. Aries
  12. Fancy
  13. Lakota
  14. Dante
  15. Wildfire
  16. Buddy
  17. Spot
  18. Marvel
  19. Hobo
  20. Hercules
  21. There Can Only be One
  22. Sidekick
  23. Keep Them Kisses Coming
  24. Warrior
  25. Dark Side of the Moon
  26. Zodiac
  27. Kemosabe
  28. Eli
  29. Dandy
  30. Eric
  31. Trickster
  32. Goose
  33. Another Love Story
  34. Northern Lights
  35. Czar
  36. King of Thieves
  37. Night
  38. Gin
  39. Natural Disaster
  40. Cajun
  41. Grit
  42. Blueberry Buckle
  43. Trooper
  44. Ivanhoe
  45. Bear
  46. Abrakadabra
  47. Rhapsody
  48. Playboy
  49. Amigo
  50. Bam Bam
  51. Bandita
  52. Frisky
  53. Winter
  54. Little Red
  55. Derringer
  56. Casino
  57. Delmonico
  58. Babe
  59. Mystic
  60. Tales of a Wiseman
  61. Concho
  62. BeeBee
  63. Levi
  64. Rambo
  65. Taco
  66. Willie
  67. Strut
  68. Ghost
  69. Magnum
  70. Elixir
  71. Valentino
  72. Whisper
  73. Luke
  74. Ollie
  75. Solo
  76. Incognito
  77. Desperado
  78. Titan
  79. Dominic
  80. Ajax
  81. Xcell
  82. Devotion
  83. Diesel
  84. Rustler
  85. Pierre
  86. Coyotes Call
  87. Golden Snitch
  88. Record Breaker
  89. Prairie
  90. Coco
  91. Whiskey in My Water
  92. River
  93. Rocco
  94. Patriot
  95. Casper
  96. Smokey
  97. Excalibur
  98. Chippewa
  99. Shamrock
  100. 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!

  1. Ira
  2. Zenia
  3. Cooper
  4. Birdie
  5. Kietche
  6. Indigo
  7. Giselle
  8. Wiley
  9. Paige
  10. Oncore
  11. Ballerina
  12. Shayla
  13. Gentry
  14. Venus
  15. Sport
  16. Athenea
  17. Dunny
  18. Ambrose
  19. Elixir
  20. Ghost
  21. Chica
  22. Bone Spavin
  23. Sooner
  24. Cocolo
  25. Baby
  26. Desperado
  27. Drifter
  28. Buttons
  29. Mesa
  30. Freckles
  31. Wildflower
  32. Cupid
  33. Lena
  34. April
  35. Sioux
  36. Loretta
  37. Bandita
  38. Weaver
  39. Willow
  40. Lumpy
  41. Barbie
  42. Easter
  43. Moondance
  44. Butterscotch
  45. Paiute
  46. Night
  47. Rounder
  48. Chodak
  49. Dawn
  50. Jo Kid
  51. Van Gogh
  52. Rumor
  53. Dolla
  54. Neptune
  55. Lonesome
  56. Mica
  57. Harvey
  58. Grace
  59. Saint
  60. Ivy
  61. Lady
  62. Kody
  63. Hurricane
  64. Wildfire
  65. Jazzy
  66. Miracle
  67. Avenger
  68. Roman
  69. Abbie
  70. Alfie
  71. Denby
  72. Cappuccino
  73. Splash
  74. Gertrude
  75. Indiana
  76. Nightmare
  77. Rai
  78. Digger
  79. Wapiti
  80. Goldie
  81. Blackjack
  82. Wing
  83. Pride
  84. Dina
  85. Andy
  86. Dora
  87. Cheyenne
  88. Luna
  89. December
  90. Kit Kat
  91. Aries
  92. Lupin
  93. Kipper
  94. Jagger
  95. Trigger
  96. Penny
  97. Indy
  98. Colorado
  99. Nina
  100. Traveler

Quarter Horse Show Names

Your show horse should have a catchy name that everyone will remember and will help inspire a winner!

  1. Starting a Wildfire
  2. Smokin Jet
  3. Bueno Ivory Jet
  4. King Khan
  5. Up in the Air
  6. Rise and Shine
  7. Journey With Me
  8. A Peaceful Morning
  9. Ready for Liftoff
  10. Lostma Cowboy
  11. Peaceful Canyon
  12. Night King
  13. Smart Little Badger
  14. An Elegant Dance
  15. Riding Free
  16. Snow King
  17. Chick of Dreams
  18. Peppy Punch
  19. Peace A Pie
  20. Baby Blue
  21. A Charming Exploration
  22. Pink Bubble Bath
  23. Soulful Stride
  24. Babbling Brook
  25. Big Exit
  26. Forever Dreamer
  27. Galaxy Skipper
  28. King Cobra
  29. Walking with Poise
  30. Lucky Badger
  31. A Cool Breeze
  32. Dressed in Dreams
  33. Clear Blue Water
  34. Running Through Red Lights
  35. Soaring Into the Sky
  36. Ray of Sunshine
  37. Rose Badger
  38. Willow Goodbar
  39. Big Blue Eyes
  40. Lena My Way
  41. Jumping Through Hoops
  42. Beyond the Stars
  43. Lucky Lady
  44. White Fluffy Clouds
  45. Breaking Shoreline
  46. Chasing the Storm
  47. Waffles and Syrup
  48. A Calm Storm
  49. Cold as Ice
  50. 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!

  1. Mescal
  2. Esters Little Klu
  3. Vaquero
  4. Cutter Bill
  5. Joe Reed
  6. Jet Deck
  7. Corona Chick
  8. Kaweah Bar
  9. Chicado V
  10. Zippos Mr. Good Bar
  11. Easy Date
  12. Mr. San Peppy
  13. Smart Chic Olena
  14. Country Classic
  15. Mr. Jessie James
  16. Hollywood Dun It
  17. Dashingly
  18. Poco Bueno
  19. Charger Bar
  20. Parker’s Trouble
  21. Playgun
  22. Cherry Lake
  23. Chicks Beduino
  24. Diamonds Sparkle
  25. Mr. Gun Smoke
  26. Leo
  27. Peter McCue
  28. Fillinic
  29. Old Sorrel
  30. FL Lady Bug
  31. Runaway Winner
  32. Poco Pine
  33. Grey Badger
  34. Plaudit
  35. Vital Signs Are Good
  36. Top Moon
  37. Peppy San Badger
  38. Mr. Eye Opener
  39. Tiger Leo
  40. Smart Little Lena
  41. Streakin La Jolla
  42. Black Easter Bunny
  43. Poco Lena
  44. Miss Olene
  45. Royal King
  46. Easy Jet
  47. Wimpy
  48. Scotch Bar Time
  49. Miss T Stuart
  50. 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.

  1. Morgan
  2. Rider
  3. Colt
  4. Cowgirl Sass
  5. Blaze
  6. Howdy
  7. Bandit
  8. Tulsa
  9. Justice
  10. Whiskey
  11. The Apache Kid
  12. Tex
  13. Roper
  14. Amos
  15. Waylon
  16. Arrow
  17. Sally
  18. Ringo
  19. Prime Time Gambler
  20. Kate
  21. Outlaw at Work
  22. Shotgun
  23. Buck
  24. Raider
  25. Hunter
  26. By The Law
  27. Dutch
  28. Carter
  29. Hank
  30. Grainger
  31. Doc
  32. Daniel
  33. Duck
  34. Johnny
  35. Dallas
  36. Maverick
  37. Rawhide
  38. Garrett
  39. Stormy
  40. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
  41. Dixie Cowboy
  42. Jolene
  43. Sundance
  44. Dakota
  45. Barrel
  46. Chap
  47. Cherokee Charlie
  48. Billy Ray
  49. Grazer
  50. 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.

  1. Flax
  2. Brick House
  3. Wheat
  4. Gold Nugget
  5. Autumn
  6. Peruvian Brown
  7. Clayton
  8. Calisson
  9. Corny
  10. Leaves of Autumn
  11. Strawbale
  12. Rust
  13. Martini
  14. Ocherous
  15. Singe
  16. Flaxen Flair
  17. Brindle
  18. Buttercup
  19. Mocha
  20. A Fall Evening
  21. Nugget
  22. Chestnut
  23. Kahlua
  24. Suntan
  25. 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.

  1. Black Magic
  2. Bruno
  3. Hershey
  4. Nyx
  5. Hades
  6. Obsidian
  7. Jinx
  8. Emery
  9. Vader
  10. Celeste
  11. Dark Knight
  12. Noche
  13. Drogon
  14. Phantom
  15. Raven
  16. Ninja
  17. Licorice
  18. Velvet
  19. Lucifer
  20. Tarmac
  21. Cinder
  22. Bullet
  23. Omen
  24. Dahlia
  25. 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.

  1. Moose
  2. Raleigh
  3. Almond
  4. Brandy
  5. Oyster Bay
  6. Grock
  7. Wilder
  8. Crimson
  9. Grizzly
  10. Princess
  11. Jezebel
  12. Sandy
  13. Bay Angel
  14. Bay Ja Vu
  15. Remmy
  16. Diesel
  17. Maurice
  18. Jay (the bay)
  19. Brownie
  20. Josie
  21. Lily
  22. Harriet
  23. Chocolate
  24. Cupcake
  25. 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.

  1. Buckwiser
  2. Cream Puff
  3. Sahara
  4. Caramel
  5. Butter
  6. Hickory
  7. Heath
  8. Bambi
  9. Goldie
  10. Buttercup
  11. Savannah
  12. Cocoa
  13. Java
  14. Buckeye
  15. Dumpling
  16. Fawn
  17. Latte
  18. Dusty
  19. Colonel Mustard
  20. Wolf
  21. Scooby
  22. Doe
  23. Cola
  24. Latte
  25. 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.

  1. Pumpkin
  2. Pula
  3. Bremen
  4. Kevin
  5. Chester (the Chestnut)
  6. Alinta
  7. Jasper
  8. Salsa
  9. Ed (Sheeran)
  10. Barak
  11. Amber Waves
  12. Spicy
  13. Cardinal
  14. Pansy
  15. Sangria
  16. Maraschino
  17. Prince of Persia
  18. Apple
  19. Ballerina
  20. Nuri
  21. Paprika
  22. Electric Slide
  23. Testarossa
  24. Anne (of Green Gables)
  25. 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!

  1. Hedwig
  2. Twisted Noodle
  3. Arion
  4. Honey
  5. Xanthus
  6. Lyric
  7. Maia
  8. Charcoal
  9. Leon
  10. Costello
  11. Plata
  12. Fiver
  13. Beans
  14. Caesar
  15. Ryder
  16. Benny Loafer
  17. Vincenzo
  18. Wild Flower
  19. Geronimo
  20. Dolly
  21. Carnation
  22. Catherine
  23. Kingston
  24. Tank
  25. 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!

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