The 13 Best and Most Creative White Horse Names

There are a few standard names for white horses that have stood the test of time. There are also a few quirky and creative white horse names that fit some horse personalities perfectly. Naming your horse creates an association for both you and your horse, but how horses respond is entirely individual. A-Z-Animals spoke with Emily Plemons, owner at Crepe Myrtle Acres Horseback Riding in Angier, NC, and she explained the following:

“Horses do know their name but it’s not in the same sense as people do. I believe it’s more of a cue word as an association with food or affection from their owner. I have horses boarded with me that have been owned by the same person for 20 years that will come when that person calls them. But then I have a 20-year-old boarder that is new to their owners who doesn’t seem to know his name and he’s had the same name for 20 years. They recognize more the sound of their owner’s voice.”

Selecting the name of your white horse may take some time and inspiration, so here are a few of the best and most creative white horse names for you to explore. Some are meant to carry a sense of levity, while others are powerful, reserved for towering stallions and mares that have an indescribable celestial quality to them.

The 13 Best and Most Creative White Horse Names

1. Snow

This name immediately conjures up images of snowcapped mountains and crystalline, untouched snow layered on the ground, glistening in the sunlight. It’s a name that brings to mind a sense of wonder and brightness and a beautiful display on a wintery day. It’s a classic name for a white horse that never goes out of style.

2. Frosty

Yes, just like the snowman! This white horse’s name also conjures up images of a snowy wonderland, but it has some levity. Although white horses are grand and majestic, they can also be goofy. With this name, you’re highlighting the color of a white horse but you’re also highlighting its quirkiness, which only you know intimately.

3. Glacier

For an extra-large white horse that stands in a dignified pose, leaving all who approach it in awe, this name is ideal. There’s nothing silly about glaciers and though the name also points to frozen water, this name is best suited for a strong, beautiful, and dazzling white horse.

4. Crystal

This name has a feminine quality to it, which makes it perfect for a female white horse. Crystals have a natural flare and offer transparency, which makes the name suitable for a horse that is strongly bonded with her owner and one. This is the type of horse that enjoys clarity in what feels like metaphysical communication with her owner.

5. Moonlight

There’s a reason equine therapy exists. Just like the moonlight on a dark night, a white horse can illuminate your life when you’re faced with dark periods. There’s something ethereal about the way the light of the moon cuts through the darkness and the same is true for horses. This name is appropriate for the kind of white horse that has saved your spirit.

6. Angel

Horses can certainly appear like angels in your life, and they carry a graceful quality with them. This name is suitable for horses that epitomize the beauty and gentleness of an angel both in their personality and appearance.

7. Stardust

Yet another otherworldly name, Stardust is a reminder of how magical white horses are. There are plenty of moments when you seem to have an almost psychic connection with your horse, bringing to mind the undeniable cosmic connection you have with it.

8. Aspen

A white horse is quite a sight to behold because it’s rare. Aspen is a tree with white bark, which also calls for your attention when you’re accustomed to seeing tree bark of a different color. Aspen highlights the rarity of a white horse and reminds you that nature is full of surprises.

9. Pearl

Pearls are yet another example of nature’s miracles. They exhibit perfect beauty with their shifting reflections and carry an inherent elegance. The same is true for white horses as they’re effortlessly stunning, especially when they have long, lustrous hair.

10. Casper

Like the friendly ghost, this name is ideal for a sociable horse that enjoys the company of others. There’s a lightheartedness to this name, which a white horse with the right personality can represent.

11. Nimbus

Like the cloud, Nimbus is the right name for a horse that has a fluffy appearance and still manages to maintain its ethereal quality. This is a rain cloud, which represents cleansing and renewal. When a white horse arrives in your life, it doesn’t arrive without cleansing you in some way. Whether it’s unpredictability that shakes you up or a sense of wonder that brings you back to life, white horses bring change.

12. Winter

A name that signals a season, Winter reminds you of the warmth that follows the cold, the firelight and cozy sweaters and blankets. A white horse with a warm personality is best suited for this name.

13. Pegasus

This is a powerful name for a white horse. According to mythology, Pegasus had wings and it wasn’t just strikingly beautiful. It was unimaginably strong, too. This was a horse-god that symbolized creative inspiration and a sense of grandeur. It represents guidance and empowerment.

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