Finding the perfect name for your cool black and white horse can be tricky! This list has awesome names to choose from. Each name is short and easy to remember, and it has a special meaning that goes with your horse’s amazing black and white coat.
Black and White Horse Names
Domino
- Meaning: Two contrasting colors
- Inspiration: Game
- Variations: Game, Contrast
Piebald
- Meaning: Refers to black and white coat
- Inspiration: Color
- Variations: Color, Coat
Pinto
- Meaning: Another term for black and white coat
- Inspiration: Color
- Variations: Color, Coat
Tuxedo
- Meaning: Formal black and white
- Inspiration: Fashion
- Variations: Fashion, Formal
Mosaic
- Meaning: Pattern of black and white
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Pattern
YinYang
- Meaning: Balance of opposites
- Inspiration: Philosophy
- Variations: Philosophy, Balance
Twilight
- Meaning: Meeting point of light and dark
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Light
Dapple
- Meaning: Patches of black and white
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Patches
Marble
- Meaning: Swirls of black and white
- Inspiration: Stone
- Variations: Stone, Swirl
Jigsaw
- Meaning: Pieces coming together
- Inspiration: Puzzle
- Variations: Puzzle, Pieces
Echo
- Meaning: Black echoing white
- Inspiration: Sound
- Variations: Sound, Echo
Zebra
- Meaning: Striped black and white
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Stripes
Oreo
- Meaning: Black and white cookie
- Inspiration: Food
- Variations: Food, Cookie
Chessboard
- Meaning: Black and white squares
- Inspiration: Game
- Variations: Game, Squares
Panda
- Meaning: Black and white bear
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Bear
Magpie
- Meaning: Black and white bird
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Bird
Ebony (Black) + Ivory (White)
- Meaning: Contrasting colors
- Inspiration: Material
- Variations: Material, Contrast
Luna (Latin for moon, associated with white) + Nox (Latin for night, associated with black)
- Meaning: Celestial balance
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Balance
Noir (French for black) + Blanc (French for white)
- Meaning: Contrasting colors in French
- Inspiration: Language
- Variations: Language, Contrast
Eclipse
- Meaning: Sun and moon coming together
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Union
Nova (New star, signifying brightness) + Umbra (Shadow)
- Meaning: Celestial contrast
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Contrast
Ember (Glowing black coal) + Snow
- Meaning: Contrasting temperatures
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Contrast
Raven (Black bird) + Dove (White bird)
- Meaning: Contrasting birds
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Contrast
Cipher
- Meaning: Secret message, black and white can symbolize hidden meaning
- Inspiration: Cryptography
- Variations: Cryptography, Message
Janus
- Meaning: Roman god of beginnings and endings, often depicted with two faces
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Duality
Twilight
- Meaning: Meeting point of light and dark
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Light
Dusk
- Meaning: Transition from day to night
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Transition
Dawn
- Meaning: Transition from night to day
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Transition
Nimbus (Halo, white cloud) + Shadow
- Meaning: Celestial contrast
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Contrast
Zenith (Highest point) + Nadir (Lowest point)
- Meaning: Celestial contrast
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Contrast
Peak (High point, white) + Valley (Low point, black)
- Meaning: Geographical contrast
- Inspiration: Geography
- Variations: Geography, Contrast
Lancer
- Meaning: Black and white jousting colors
- Inspiration: Sport
- Variations: Sport, Colors
Herald
- Meaning: Messenger, black and white can symbolize communication
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, Communication
Quill (Black feather for writing) + Parchment (White writing surface)
- Meaning: Writing contrast
- Inspiration: Writing
- Variations: Writing, Contrast
Canvas (White surface for art) + Charcoal (Black drawing tool)
- Meaning: Art contrast
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Contrast
Ballad
- Meaning: Song with contrasting emotions
- Inspiration: Music
- Variations: Music, Contrast
Lyric
- Meaning: Words in a song, can symbolize duality
- Inspiration: Music
- Variations: Music, Words
Muse
- Meaning: Source of inspiration, black and white can represent contrasting ideas
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Inspiration
Enigma
- Meaning: Mystery, duality
- Inspiration: Virtue
- Variations: Virtue, Mystery
Paradox
- Meaning: Seemingly contradictory but true, referencing the black and white contrast
- Inspiration: Philosophy
- Variations: Philosophy, Contrast
Binary
- Meaning: Computer code, 0 and 1
- Inspiration: Technology
- Variations: Technology, Code
Mosaic
- Meaning: Pattern of black and white
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Pattern
Tapestry
- Meaning: Woven piece of art, black and white can represent different stories
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Story
Chronicle
- Meaning: Record of history, black and white can symbolize the passage of time
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, Time
Codex
- Meaning: Ancient manuscript, black and white can symbolize knowledge
- Inspiration: Literature
- Variations: Literature, Knowledge
Cipher
- Meaning: Secret message, black and white can symbolize hidden meaning
- Inspiration: Cryptography
- Variations: Cryptography, Message
Specter
- Meaning: Ghost, can represent both light and dark
- Inspiration: Paranormal
- Variations: Paranormal, Ghost
Chimera
- Meaning: Mythical beast with multiple parts, can symbolize contrasting characteristics
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Beast
Myth
- Meaning: Story with symbolic meaning
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Story
Legend
- Meaning: Famous story, can symbolize something extraordinary
- Inspiration: Folklore
- Variations: Folklore, Story
Male Horse Names
Comet
- Meaning: Streaking black and white tail
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Space
Lancer
- Meaning: Black and white jousting colors, masculine
- Inspiration: Sport
- Variations: Sport, Masculine
Onyx
- Meaning: Black gem, strong
- Inspiration: Geology
- Variations: Geology, Gemstone
Aspen
- Meaning: White tree bark with black markings
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Tree
Flint
- Meaning: Black stone that sparks white fire
- Inspiration: Geology
- Variations: Geology, Fire
Raven
- Meaning: Black bird, symbol of intelligence
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Intelligence
Ash
- Meaning: Gray ash with black streaks, strong
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Strength
Colt
- Meaning: Young male horse, classic
- Inspiration: Equine
- Variations: Equine, Youth
Rogue
- Meaning: Independent spirit, with black and white contrasting
- Inspiration: Personality
- Variations: Personality, Independence
Storm
- Meaning: Powerful, with black and white symbolizing contrasting weather
- Inspiration: Weather
- Variations: Weather, Power
Echo
- Meaning: Black echoing white, strong sound
- Inspiration: Acoustics
- Variations: Acoustics, Sound
Knight
- Meaning: Noble warrior, black and white armor
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, Chivalry
Rio
- Meaning: Spanish for “river,” black and white like flowing water
- Inspiration: Geography
- Variations: Geography, Water
Jasper
- Meaning: Multicolored gem, with black and white as prominent colors
- Inspiration: Geology
- Variations: Geology, Gemstone
Shadow
- Meaning: Black contrasting with white
- Inspiration: Light
- Variations: Light, Contrast
Ghost
- Meaning: White contrasting with black
- Inspiration: Paranormal
- Variations: Paranormal, Spirit
Phantom
- Meaning: Mysterious, black and white blend
- Inspiration: Paranormal
- Variations: Paranormal, Mystery
Striker
- Meaning: Fast and powerful, black and white contrasting
- Inspiration: Sport
- Variations: Sport, Power
Maverick
- Meaning: Independent, contrasting colors
- Inspiration: Personality
- Variations: Personality, Independence
Diablo
- Meaning: Spanish for “devil,” black with some white
- Inspiration: Language
- Variations: Language, Spanish
Rebel
- Meaning: Independent spirit, contrasting colors
- Inspiration: Personality
- Variations: Personality, Independence
Renegade
- Meaning: Independent spirit, contrasting colors
- Inspiration: Personality
- Variations: Personality, Independence
Stallion
- Meaning: Mature male horse, strong
- Inspiration: Equine
- Variations: Equine, Strength
Steed
- Meaning: Warhorse, strong
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, War
Whisper
- Meaning: White contrasting with black, subtle
- Inspiration: Sound
- Variations: Sound, Subtle
Gambit
- Meaning: Taking a risk, black and white contrasting
- Inspiration: Strategy
- Variations: Strategy, Risk
Milk and Cookies
- Meaning: A delightful pairing
- Inspiration: Food
- Variations: Food, Delightful
Minney
- Meaning: A cute variation of “mini”
- Inspiration: Nickname
- Variations: Nickname, Cute
Mittens
- Meaning: Cozy and endearing
- Inspiration: Clothing
- Variations: Clothing, Cozy
Moo
- Meaning: Like a cow’s distinctive sound
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Sound
Newspaper
- Meaning: Evoking black-and-white print
- Inspiration: Media
- Variations: Media, Print
Orca
- Meaning: Inspired by the majestic killer whale
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Whale
Oreo
- Meaning: A classic treat and fitting name
- Inspiration: Food
- Variations: Food, Classic
Panda
- Meaning: Symbolizing balance and harmony
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Harmony
Patches
- Meaning: Descriptive of their patchwork coat
- Inspiration: Appearance
- Variations: Appearance, Patchwork
Penguin
- Meaning: Associating with tuxedo-like attire
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Formal
Salt N Pepper
- Meaning: A culinary-inspired choice
- Inspiration: Food
- Variations: Food, Seasoning
Pirate
- Meaning: Adventurous and spirited
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, Swashbuckler
ZigZag
- Meaning: Reflecting their unique pattern
- Inspiration: Design
- Variations: Design, Pattern
Zorro
- Meaning: Like the masked swashbuckler
- Inspiration: Literature
- Variations: Literature, Hero
Female Horse Names
Magpie
- Meaning: Black and white bird, symbol of intelligence
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Intelligence
Bianca
- Meaning: Italian for “white”
- Inspiration: Language
- Variations: Language, Italian
Ebony
- Meaning: Black wood, strong
- Inspiration: Material
- Variations: Material, Wood
Moira
- Meaning: Greek for “fate,” black and white representing different paths
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Fate
Domino
- Meaning: Two contrasting colors
- Inspiration: Game
- Variations: Game, Contrast
Freya
- Meaning: Norse goddess of love and beauty, often associated with white
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Goddess
Luna
- Meaning: Latin for “moon,” associated with white
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Moon
Marble
- Meaning: Swirls of black and white, elegant
- Inspiration: Material
- Variations: Material, Stone
Nova
- Meaning: New star, signifying brightness
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Star
Penumbra
- Meaning: The lighter area around a shadow, black and white contrast
- Inspiration: Science
- Variations: Science, Shadow
Pixie
- Meaning: Mischievous creature, black and white representing playful duality
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Mischievous
Quill
- Meaning: Black feather for writing
- Inspiration: Writing
- Variations: Writing, Feather
Gypsy
- Meaning: Free spirit, black and white representing independence
- Inspiration: Culture
- Variations: Culture, Free Spirit
Lilac
- Meaning: Light purple flower, contrasting with black
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Flower
Specter
- Meaning: Ghost, can represent both light and dark
- Inspiration: Paranormal
- Variations: Paranormal, Ghost
Sprite
- Meaning: Magical creature, black and white representing mystery
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Magical
Starlight
- Meaning: White stars against black sky
- Inspiration: Astronomy
- Variations: Astronomy, Stars
Stripe
- Meaning: Simple, referencing the coat pattern
- Inspiration: Design
- Variations: Design, Pattern
Symphony
- Meaning: Harmony of contrasting elements
- Inspiration: Music
- Variations: Music, Harmony
Twilight
- Meaning: Meeting point of light and dark
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Dusk
Vixen
- Meaning: Female fox, cunning and adaptable
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Cunning
Yin
- Meaning: Yin and Yang, balance
- Inspiration: Philosophy
- Variations: Philosophy, Balance
Zebra
- Meaning: Striped black and white, though not a horse
- Inspiration: Animal
- Variations: Animal, Stripes
Charcoal
- Meaning: Black drawing tool
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Drawing
Chess
- Meaning: Black and white squares, strategic
- Inspiration: Game
- Variations: Game, Strategy
Whisper
- Meaning: White contrasting with black, subtle
- Inspiration: Sound
- Variations: Sound, Quiet
Dapple
- Meaning: Patches of black and white, beautiful
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Pattern
Dusk
- Meaning: Transition from day to night
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Evening
Dawn
- Meaning: Transition from night to day
- Inspiration: Time
- Variations: Time, Morning
Nightshade
- Meaning: Dark purple flower, contrasting with white
- Inspiration: Nature
- Variations: Nature, Flower
Pepper
- Meaning: Small black dots, contrasting with white
- Inspiration: Food
- Variations: Food, Spice
Lace
- Meaning: Delicate white pattern, contrasting with black
- Inspiration: Fashion
- Variations: Fashion, Pattern
Lyric
- Meaning: Words in a song, black and white representing contrasting emotions
- Inspiration: Music
- Variations: Music, Poetry
Enigma
- Meaning: Mystery, duality
- Inspiration: Mystery
- Variations: Mystery, Puzzle
Ballad
- Meaning: Song with contrasting emotions
- Inspiration: Music
- Variations: Music, Story
Myth
- Meaning: Story with symbolic meaning
- Inspiration: Literature
- Variations: Literature, Legend
Legend
- Meaning: Famous story, can symbolize something extraordinary
- Inspiration: Literature
- Variations: Literature, Fame
Muse
- Meaning: Source of inspiration, black and white can represent contrasting ideas
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Inspiration
Chronicle
- Meaning: Record of history, black and white can symbolize the passage of time
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, Record
Tapestry
- Meaning: Woven piece of art, black and white can represent different stories
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Weaving
Canvas
- Meaning: White surface for art
- Inspiration: Art
- Variations: Art, Painting
Cipher
- Meaning: Secret message, black and white can symbolize hidden meaning
- Inspiration: Code
- Variations: Code, Mystery
Parchment
- Meaning: White writing surface
- Inspiration: Writing
- Variations: Writing, Ancient
Harlequin
- Meaning: Trickster character, black and white representing playfulness
- Inspiration: Theater
- Variations: Theater, Clown
Harpy
- Meaning: Mythical creature, strong and fierce
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Monster
Cleopatra
- Meaning: Egyptian queen, powerful and elegant
- Inspiration: History
- Variations: History, Royalty
Nyx
- Meaning: Greek goddess of the night, associated with black
- Inspiration: Mythology
- Variations: Mythology, Goddess
Ophelia
- Meaning: Shakespearean character, beautiful and delicate
- Inspiration: Literature
- Variations: Literature, Tragic
Seraphina
- Meaning: Fiery angel, black and white representing contrasting forces
- Inspiration: Religion
- Variations: Religion, Angel
