250+ Foreign Horse Names: How to Name Your Horse in Different Languages

Riding a horse is one of the most amazing experiences you can have, and different cultures around the world have developed their own unique naming traditions for these majestic animals.

In this blog post, we will explore the best horse names from around the world! We have included the meanings of these foreign names so you can choose wisely and have a memorable one for your pet horse.

Here are the best foreign horse names:

Top Foreign Horse Names From Different Countries

• Welsh: Angharad, Arwyn, Blodwen, Branwen
• French: Cadenza
• Spanish: Alba (meaning “white”), Amarillo (“yellow”)
• Russian: Татьяна (“Tatiana”, meaning “princess” or “favor of God”)
• Japanese: Taiitsu
• Swahili: Nandi (meaning “joy”)
• Romanian: Parada (“parade”, as in a horse parade)
• Azerbaijani: Arzujan, Sarahsiya (both meaning “desired”), Laleyla
• Finnish : Lines [pronounced “eye-nees”], Ninni, Iiris
• Norwegian: Hestfrid
• Czech: Beruza (meaning “beautiful maiden”)
• Spanish: Alba (meaning “white”), Amarillo (“yellow”)

French Horse Names (with meanings)

Ganache	a dark chocolate icing
Meringue	white or pale yellow egg and sugar pie topping
Brigitte Bardot	French actress and model
Napoleon	the once emperor of France
Éclair	yellow dough pastry topped off with icing
Merlot	darker colored grape used for wine making
Coco Chanel	the famous French fashion designer
Crème de la Crème	the best of the best
Henri Matisse	the world renowned French painter
Baguette	long and narrow French bread, lightly crisped
Quiche Lorraine	open cheese pastry type meal
François	translates to the English name Francis
Beau	handsome
Monet	as in Claude Monet the famous painter
Amour	love
Crème Brûlée	burnt sugar dessert
Versailles	formerly a royal château
Dom Pérignon	famous monk
Sauvignon	often referred to a white grape for wine making
Mademoiselle	Ms. or miss.
Jacques	name for a male horse
Estelle	star
Marie Antoinette	former Queen of France
Antoinette	a lovely name for a girl horse
Profiterole	cream puff dessert
Yves Saint Laurent	male fashion designer
Belle	beautiful
Cabernet	the prefix for many different types of wines
Chérie	sweetheart
Mousse	pastry cream
Bisou	kiss
Bordeaux	city in France know for its wine
Claudette	a beautiful French name for a girl
Parfait	perfect
Givenchy	male fashion designer

Ne t’inquiète pas (don’t worry)! We have more of these name ideas from our complete list of over 250 French horse names. You’ll surely love the meanings behind these names.

Latin Horse Names (with meanings)

Inachus	(a river in the Argolid)
Hirpinus	(from Hirpina, region in Campania)
Basilius	(Kinglike)
Parasitus	(Toady)
Ferox	(Fierce)
Calimorfus	(Beauty)
Latro	(Robber)
Incitatus	(Bounce)
Victor	(Winner)
Palmatus	(Receiver of the Palm Branch)
Felicissimus	(Very Lucky)
Verbosus	(Chatterbox)
Dominator	(Boss)
Leo	(Lion)
Muccosus	(Snotty)
Olympus	(from Olympus)
Farus	(Lighthouse)
Roseus	(Bay)
Mirandus	(Wonderful)
Bubalus	(Gazelle)
Dignus	(Worthy)
Gallus	(Rooster)
Dromos	(Racer)
Achilles	(name of a Greek hero)
Hiberus	(Spaniard)
Scholasticus	(Studious)
Nauta	(Sailor Boy)
Titas	(Titan)
Campus	(Field)
Romanus	(Roman)
Sica	(Blade)
Sidereus	(Starry)
Gemmula	(Little Jewel)
Glaucus	(Grey)
Dilectus	(Pet)
Icarus	(name of the Greek boy who flew and fell)
Speciosus	(Handsome)
Halieus	(Fisher)
Diomedes	(name of a Greek hero)
Elpis	(Hope)
Adamas	(Rock Hard)
Laureatus	(Celebrated)
Castor	(name of a mythological twin)
Admetus	(name of a Greek hero)
Palumbus	(Dove)
Nereus	(name of a sea god)
Valens	(Powerful)
Caesarius	(Like Caesar)
Tigris	(Tiger)
Sagitta	(Arrow)
Lampas	(Torch)
Frunitus	(Jolly)
Adorandus	(Adorable)
Garrulus	(Chatty)
Blandus	(Charming)
Candidus	(White)
Hipparchus	(Chief)
Abigeius	(Cattle Rustler)
Fastidiosus	(Choosy)

We have more of these Latin horse names in our different list of 40 awesome options.

Icelandic Horse Names

• Kambur: rooster comb, impressive mane
• Sefa: troll woman
• Festa: stability
• Ekja: cart-load, waggon load
• Deigja: maid-servant, cook
• Galman: old and rare man’s name
• Myrkva: dark
• Gálmur: sword
• Ísafold: Iceland
• Galli: fault, defect
• Reykur: smoke
• Riddari: knight
• Veima: weakling, coward
• Fenja: female slave
• Brími: fire
• Sandra: woman’s name
• Galdur: the wild one
• Fenna: hard snow
• Kanill: cinammon-coloured
• Feila: shyness
• Lilja: lily
• Almur: elm tree
• Eistla: name of a troll-woman
• Myrja: small, miserable animal
• Kalli: diminution of Karl
• Kapall: horse
• Brimir: sword
• Digra: chubby, stout one
• Mýra: loves the swamps
• Alsviður: agile
• Dekkja: darkness
• Reynir: man’s name, warrior
• Brettingur: descendant of Brattur
• Mygla: grey horse
• Lilla: nickname for a little girl
• Alskær: clear, radiant
• Veila: fault, defect
• Feima: the shy one
• Galar: a dwarf
• Irpa: the bay one
• Yngri: junior
• Eisa: glowing ashes
• Sáta: pile of hay
• Kalsi: cold weather
• Reyr: man’s name
• Ylur: friendly, warm
• Ekkja: widow
• Demba: sudden downpour of rain
• Sara: woman’s name
• Depla: speckled, spotted
• Lína: a goddess
• Allvar: careful
• Ymsi: a giant
• Limbra: limerick (poetic form)
• Brimill: male seal

Mexican Horse Names

• Arbaza
• Esmeralda
• Perro
• Paloma
• Gato
• Amigo
• Pablo
• Carmen
• Das equis
• Chico
• Baco
• Sueno
• Mariposa
• Qutro
• Amado
• Hombre
• Fernando
• Risa
• Bello
• Juilta
• Sonara
• Santo
• Armando
• Pepe
• Gordita

If you need more options, then check out our complete list of the top 75 Mexican horse names.

Italian Horse Names (with meanings)

Armino	(Soldier, Warrior)
Testarosso	(A Famous Ferrari Model)
Girasole	(Sunflower)
Aurelia	(Golden)
Angelina	(Little Angel)
Bianca	(White)
Luce del Sole	(Sunshine)
Aurelio	(Gold)
Buon Volatore	(High Flyer)
Liocorno or Unicorno	(Unicorn)
Bel Ragazzo	(Handsome Boy)
La Dolce Vita	(The Good Life)
Bacio del Sole	(Sun Kiss)
Tesoro	(Treasure)
Tesorino	(Little Treasure)
Adoratore del Sole	(Sun Worshipper)
Augustine	(Great, Venerable)
Bellezza	(Beauty)
Amara	(Everlasting)
Bellino	(Pretty)

Some of these names come from our list of the top 45 Italian horse names.

Spanish Horse Names (with meanings)

Bravo	(brave)
Atrevido	(sassy, brash)
Carmen	(garden)
Hermanito	(little brother)
Poco	(small or little)
Letitia	(joy)
Fernanda	(peaceful venture)
Melia	(rival)
Zanita	(small apple)
Bella	(beautiful)
Luisa	(fame & war)
Macaria	(blessed)
Rico	(rich)
Risa	(laughter)
Sonora	(pleasant sounding)
Guapo	(handsome)
Precioso	(precious)
Fiesta	(party)
Lucia	(light)
Olinda	(native of Olinda)

We also have more of these name ideas from our complete list of over 200 Spanish horse names that should inspire you.

Arabian Horse Names (with meanings)

• Khadijah – First wife of the Prophet
• Malik – Master, angel, king
• Jumah – Born on Friday
• Mayyadah – To walk with a proud, swinging gait
• Khali – Good friend
• Faizah – Victorious, winner
• Maha – Wild cow, cow-eyed
• Khalida – Eternal
• Salma – Peaceful
• Kamilah – Perfect
• Shihab – Flame, blaze
• Alima – Wise
• Mona – Wish, desire
• Baha – Beautiful, magnificent
• Ruqayyah – Gentle
• Faisal – Decisive
• Lina – Tender
• Abdul Aziz – Servant of the powerful one
• Ali – the greatest, excellent, noble
• Amal – hopes, aspirations
• Ibrahim – Arabic form of ‘Abraham’
• Salim – Safe, whole, flawless
• Emir – To command
• Amatullah – Female servant of Allah
• Labeeb – Sensible, intelligent
• Barakah – Blessing
• Aminah – trustworthy, faithful
• Nadir – Rare, dear
• Bahira – Dazzling, brilliant
• Ubaid – Faithful

Some of these suggestions come from our complete list of the best Arabian horse names.

Irish Horse Names (with meanings)

Cliodhna	Goddess of love, beautiful
Bradaigh	Spirited
Quinlan	Graceful
Coireall	Lordly
Farry	Manly
Nayeli	Cute and attractive
Toryn	Chief
Feich	Raven
Rian	Little king
Haley	Ingenious
Laoise	Light, splendor
Lam	Forest, woods
Rory	Red, rust-colored
Clare	Clear and bright, famous
Wenda	Comely, a friend
Prionsa	Prince
Ward	Son of the bard
Riagan	Little king
Treabhar	Prudent
Assan	Waterfall
Taicligh	Peaceful
Finnin	Handsome
Erin	Peaceful, calm, and kind
Daibheid	Dearly loved
Kirby	A church farm
Khu	Cheerful
Cadhla	Graceful, beautiful
Willow	Caring, soft, quiet
Raighne	Mighty
Shauna	Gift, God’s grace

You can find more options from our complete list of Irish horse names. You’ll get to learn other words and their meanings too!

This list of foreign horse names is a great place to start if you’re looking for inspiration. It includes 250+ unique, international equine names that will make your horse stand out in the herd!

And with so many choices from around the world, there are plenty of options no matter what country you’re from or where your favorite breed originated.

What’s more? Some languages might have different meanings than others, which makes it even easier to find just the right name for your new family member.