Top 200+ British Horse Names: List of Famous Horse Names in the UK

This is a list of horse names that are most popular in the UK.

There are over 200 British horse names on this list and this article will give you all sorts of ideas for naming your new favorite pet horse.

In addition to these English horse names, we have also compiled a list of British racehorse names and the best horse name ideas for both mares and geldings/stallions.

Here are the best British horse names to give you inspiration in naming your new pet horse!

Male British Horse Names

• Brandon
• Alton
• Toby
• Marshall
• Wadsworth
• Squire
• Gilbert
• Farley
• Winston
• Clem
• Ford
• Clifford
• Luke
• Sherman
• Jarrett
• Casper
• Lord
• Wheeler
• Benson
• Landon
• Alcott
• Chip
• Fred
• Flint
• Barry
• Brady
• Pierce
• Finlay
• Edmund
• Upton
• Garnett
• Brighton
• Nic
• Malcom
• Worchester
• Jefferson
• Cedric
• Brock
• Perry
• Amos
• Norton
• Arlo
• Louis
• Wilfred
• Roady

• Wyatt
• Thatcher
• Harry
• Allston
• Elton
• Yvette
• Barton
• Rigby
• Templeton
• Tanton
• King
• Corbin
• Ben
• Aidan
• Stanley
• West
• Marlon
• Cedric
• Fletcher
• Ron
• Jasper
• Beckham
• Dobby
• Winfred
• Wesley
• Dane
• Ike
• Radburn
• Filbert
• Cadby
• Franklin
• Allen
• Alfie
• Quincy
• Chester
• Nash
• Sebastian
• Travis
• James
• Wyeth
• Winchester
• Webber
• Cuddy
• Webster
• Severn
• Jackson
• Manchester
• Randall
• Duke
• Palmer
• Tim
• Ward
• Walden
• Tanner
• General

Female British Horse Names

• Rosemary
• Quinn
• Allison
• Shirley
• Briony
• Iris
• Wren
• Amelia
• Ruby
• Shelley
• Bella
• Charlotte
• Julien
• Zara
• Cordelia
• Henrietta
• Delilah
• Odell
• Stella
• Olive
• Trudy
• Winnie
• Harper
• Missy
• Bertie
• Mckensie
• Kenzie
• Duchess
• Bernice
• Selma
• Olivia
• Gemma
• Tilly
• Dina
• Erin
• Maddox
• Riley
• Petunia
• Lincoln
• Maxine
• Sara
• Lark
• Celia
• Bertha
• Abby
• Carlisle
• Clara
• Lotus
• Jane
• Sable
• Hyacinthia
• Toffee
• Hana
• Cookie
• Diana

• Darling
• Ella
• Lassie
• Ogden
• Penny
• Tyne
• Leland
• Quinnie
• Molly
• Bessie
• Beverly
• Rose
• Ivy
• Lucy
• Grace
• Leslie
• Millie
• Ruth
• Rosie
• Nellie
• Roxanne
• Sage
• Ida
• Sandra
• Flora
• Beatrix
• Margie
• Hart
• Gilda
• Addy
• Lily
• Beatrice
• Clementine
• Viola
• Dottie
• Rory
• Nora
• Birdie
• Aspen
• Dame
• Camellia
• Blossom
• Rae
• Kensley
• Dora

British Racehorse Names

Horse racing is a popular sport in the UK and bettors even give names to their bets! Check these name ideas out for your future racehorse.

British Male Racehorse Names

Midnight	Perfect for a horse who has a coat as dark as midnight
Felix	Felix means happy or lucky
Beau	Short for beautiful
Champion	Is he a winner – this name could be perfect for him
Barley	A perfect name for a light brown coloured horse
Prince Charming	For a gentleman through and through
Albatross	Just like the albatross, this horse can go for miles
Apple	Name after the famous fruit
Colonel	For the one who calls the shots
Ace	Because he’s just the best!
Charlie	Common English names
Washington	this name holds power and grace
King	Fit for a king
Bailey	Bailey means bailiff/steward
Alfie	Is he a bit of a ladies man?
President	For a horse who runs the place
Jack	For a horse that is a jack of all trades
Bandit	Is he a bit cheeky?
Braveheart	Only for the brave!

British Female Racehorse Names

Bonnie	Perfect for a cheeky missy
Lady	For a horse who is just the perfect little lady
Athena	Athena is the Goddess of War
Rosemary	A fragrant evergreen herb
Lovely	Is she just the nicest horse ever?
Asia	Lively and the rising sun
Dreamer ​	Perfect for your pet horse who always sleeps
Honey	As sweet as honey
Misty	Lovely name for a grey horse
Luna	Luna (goddess) is the divine embodiment of the Moon
Rusty ​	Perfect name for a chestnut coloured horse
Coco	Perfect for a darker coloured horse
Willow	Willow means slender and graceful
Lily	Named after the beautiful flower
Annie	English origin meaning grace
Bella	means beautiful
Sunshine	The horse that brightens up everyone’s day
Star	The one who shines the brightest
Whisper	Perfect for a quieter/shy horse
Daisy	Again, named after the sweet flower
Magic	Is she perfect and almost ethereal looking?

Well, we hope you found a horse name that suits your fancy and is the perfect fit for your new four-legged friend.

Whether you’re looking for names like Charlie or Shirley, there are plenty of options to choose from in this list. Other than that, we have a list of famous racehorse names that you could also check out for more name ideas.

Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comment box below