Black Horse Name Ideas

Finding the perfect name for your elegant black mare can feel like searching for a hidden star in the night sky. Explore the names Below that capture your horse’s beauty.

Unique Black Horse Names

• Shadowfax
  • Meaning: Grey wanderer
  • Inspiration: Old English, speed, and dark coat
  • Variations: Shadow, Fax, Grey Ghost, Dark Wanderer, Speed Demon
• Nightshade
  • Meaning: Toxic, dark beauty
  • Inspiration: Plants, mystery, and danger
  • Variations: Night, Shade, Dark Bloom, Poisonous Charm, Deadly Beauty
• Midnight Magic
  • Meaning: Enchanting and mysterious
  • Inspiration: Time, magic, and darkness
  • Variations: Midnight, Magic, Enchanted Hour, Dark Spell, Mystical Night
• Inkwell
  • Meaning: Deep, dark ink
  • Inspiration: Writing, creativity, and darkness
  • Variations: Ink, Well, Dark Quill, Creative Soul, Written in the Stars
• Raven
  • Meaning: Intelligent and powerful black bird
  • Inspiration: Birds, intelligence, and mystery
  • Variations: Rav, Black Bird, Intelligent Beauty, Mysterious Wings, Dark Feathers
• Enigma
  • Meaning: Horse shrouded in mystery
  • Inspiration: Mystery, puzzle, and hidden personality
  • Variations: Enig, Mysterious Soul, Hidden Beauty, Puzzle Piece, Dark Secret
• Noir
  • Meaning: Black (French)
  • Inspiration: French, sophistication, and elegance
  • Variations: Noire, Black Beauty, French Kiss, Dark Chic, Elegant Soul
• Eclipse
  • Meaning: Celestial reference, outshining others
  • Inspiration: Space, astronomy, and darkness
  • Variations: Eclip, Dark Star, Celestial Body, Outshining Beauty, Cosmic Soul
• Obsidian
  • Meaning: Volcanic glass, deep black color
  • Inspiration: Geology, darkness, and power
  • Variations: Obsid, Dark Glass, Volcanic Soul, Powerful Beauty, Mysterious Depths
• Nyx
  • Meaning: Goddess of the night (Greek)
  • Inspiration: Greek mythology, night, and regality
  • Variations: Nyxie, Night Queen, Dark Goddess, Regal Beauty, Celestial Soul
• Black Pearl
  • Meaning: Classic, elegant, and mysterious
  • Inspiration: Jewelry, elegance, and darkness
  • Variations: Blackie, Pearl, Elegant Soul, Mysterious Beauty, Dark Treasure
• Starlight
  • Meaning: Beautiful contrast to dark coat
  • Inspiration: Space, light, and beauty
  • Variations: Star, Light, Celestial Beauty, Dark Sparkle, Shining Soul
• Ebony Star
  • Meaning: Combining color with celestial element
  • Inspiration: Space, darkness, and beauty
  • Variations: Ebony, Star, Dark Celestial, Beautiful Contrast, Shining Soul
• Velvet Night
  • Meaning: Smooth, luxurious feel of dark coat
  • Inspiration: Textures, darkness, and elegance
  • Variations: Velvet, Night, Smooth Soul, Luxurious Beauty, Dark Elegance
• Moonstone
  • Meaning: Precious gem, shimmering dark beauty
  • Inspiration: Jewelry, darkness, and beauty
  • Variations: Moon, Stone, Shimmering Soul, Dark Beauty, Precious Gem
• Midnight Lace
  • Meaning: Delicate and elegant name for a graceful horse
  • Inspiration: Time, elegance, and darkness
  • Variations: Midnight, Lace, Delicate Soul, Elegant Beauty, Dark Elegance
• Noir Grace
  • Meaning: Black grace (French)
  • Inspiration: French, elegance, and sophistication
  • Variations: Noir, Grace, French Kiss, Dark Chic, Elegant Soul
• Raven Beauty
  • Meaning: Highlighting dark, striking beauty
  • Inspiration: Birds, beauty, and mystery
  • Variations: Raven, Beauty, Dark Wings, Mysterious Soul, Striking Beauty
• Elegance
  • Meaning: Straightforward, speaking for itself
  • Inspiration: Elegance, sophistication, and beauty
  • Variations: Elegant, Soul, Beautiful, Refined, Sophisticated
• Licorice
  • Meaning: Playful name referencing sweet and sleek appearance
  • Inspiration: Food, playfulness, and darkness
  • Variations: Lic, Sweet Soul, Sleek Beauty, Dark Delight, Playful Spirit

• Sleipnir
  • Meaning: Odin’s eight-legged black horse (Norse Mythology)
  • Inspiration: Norse mythology, power, and speed
  • Variations: Sleip, Odin’s Pride, Eight Legs, Black Thunder, Mythical Power
• Kelpie
  • Meaning: Shape-shifting water spirit (Scottish Mythology)
  • Inspiration: Scottish mythology, mystery, and transformation
  • Variations: Kelp, Water Spirit, Shape Shifter, Mysterious Soul, Dark Magic
• Morrigan
  • Meaning: Powerful war goddess (Celtic Mythology)
  • Inspiration: Celtic mythology, power, and mystery
  • Variations: Mor, War Goddess, Crow Queen, Dark Beauty, Powerful Soul
• Banshee
  • Meaning: Female spirit with a wailing cry (Irish Mythology)
  • Inspiration: Irish mythology, mystery, and speed
  • Variations: Bans, Wailing Cry, Harbinger of Death, Fast Spirit, Mysterious Soul
• Umbra
  • Meaning: Shadow (Latin)
  • Inspiration: Latin, simplicity, and power
  • Variations: Umbr, Shadow Soul, Dark Presence, Silent Stalker, Mysterious Umbra
• Cinder
  • Meaning: Dark, fine ash left from a fire
  • Inspiration: Fire, darkness, and transformation
  • Variations: Cin, Ashes, Dark Embers, Fiery Soul, Transforming Beauty
• Stormcloud
  • Meaning: Power and mystery of a dark storm
  • Inspiration: Weather, power, and drama
  • Variations: Storm, Cloud, Dark Skies, Powerful Soul, Dramatic Entrance
• Midnight Rain
  • Meaning: Calming and beautiful image
  • Inspiration: Time, weather, and serenity
  • Variations: Midnight, Rain, Calming Soul, Peaceful Beauty, Serene Night
• Blackbird
  • Meaning: Sleek black bird known for its melodic song
  • Inspiration: Birds, music, and beauty
  • Variations: Black, Bird, Melodic Soul, Beautiful Song, Dark Harmony
• Jet
  • Meaning: Like jet black, a color associated with speed and power
  • Inspiration: Colors, speed, and power
  • Variations: Jet, Black Speed, Powerful Soul, Fast Beauty, Dark Velocity
• Licorice Lace
  • Meaning: Combining horse’s color with a playful touch
  • Inspiration: Food, playfulness, and darkness
  • Variations: Lic, Lace, Playful Soul, Sweet Beauty, Dark Delight
• Midnight Munchkin
  • Meaning: Cute name for a small black horse
  • Inspiration: Time, size, and playfulness
  • Variations: Midnight, Munchkin, Small but Mighty, Playful Soul, Dark Cutie
• Black Jack
  • Meaning: Classic card game reference with a touch of sophistication
  • Inspiration: Games, sophistication, and elegance
  • Variations: Black, Jack, Sophisticated Soul, Elegant Beauty, Dark Charm
• Dark Roast
  • Meaning: Like your favorite cup of coffee, strong and black
  • Inspiration: Food, strength, and darkness
  • Variations: Dark, Roast, Strong Soul, Rich Beauty, Coffee Delight
• Equinox
  • Meaning: Point in the year when day and night are of equal length
  • Inspiration: Time, balance, and darkness
  • Variations: Equi, Nox, Balanced Soul, Dark Harmony, Timeless Beauty
• Equinight
  • Meaning: Play on “equine” and “night” for a horse who loves the darkness
  • Inspiration: Horses, darkness, and playfulness
  • Variations: Equi, Night, Dark Lover, Playful Soul, Horse of the Night
• Black Beauty
  • Meaning: Classic name with a timeless elegance
  • Inspiration: Beauty, elegance, and darkness
  • Variations: Black, Beauty, Timeless Soul, Elegant Beauty, Dark Charm
• Charcoal
  • Meaning: Referencing the dark drawing material
  • Inspiration: Art, darkness, and creativity
  • Variations: Char, Coal, Dark Art, Creative Soul, Drawing Beauty
• Moonshadow
  • Meaning: Combining imagery of the moon and shadow
  • Inspiration: Moon, shadow, and poetry
  • Variations: Moon, Shadow, Poetic Soul, Dark Beauty, Lunar Magic

• Noir Ecuyer (French)
  • Meaning: Black Horseman
  • Inspiration: French language, horses, and elegance
  • Variations: Noir, Ecuyer, Black Rider, French Charm, Elegant Soul
• Corbeau (French)
  • Meaning: Raven
  • Inspiration: French language, birds, and mystery
  • Variations: Corb, Raven, Mysterious Soul, Dark Beauty, French Flair
• Ombra Notte (Italian)
  • Meaning: Night Shadow
  • Inspiration: Italian language, shadows, and poetry
  • Variations: Ombra, Notte, Night Soul, Shadowy Beauty, Italian Charm
• Noche Eterno (Spanish)
  • Meaning: Eternal Night
  • Inspiration: Spanish language, time, and mystery
  • Variations: Noche, Eterno, Eternal Soul, Dark Beauty, Spanish Passion
• Schwarzer Stern (German)
  • Meaning: Black Star
  • Inspiration: German language, stars, and power
  • Variations: Schwarzer, Stern, Black Soul, Powerful Beauty, German Pride
• Ebenholz (German)
  • Meaning: Ebony
  • Inspiration: German language, wood, and darkness
  • Variations: Eben, Holz, Dark Soul, Wooden Beauty, German Craft
• Kuro Ryu (Japanese)
  • Meaning: Black Dragon
  • Inspiration: Japanese language, dragons, and power
  • Variations: Kuro, Ryu, Black Soul, Powerful Beauty, Japanese Mythology
• Svart Hest (Norwegian)
  • Meaning: Black Horse
  • Inspiration: Norwegian language, horses, and simplicity
  • Variations: Svart, Hest, Black Soul, Simple Beauty, Norwegian Charm
• Eben Hest (Danish)
  • Meaning: Ebony Horse
  • Inspiration: Danish language, horses, and elegance
  • Variations: Eben, Hest, Dark Soul, Elegant Beauty, Danish Flair
• 的黑马 (Hēi Mǎ) (Chinese)
  • Meaning: Black Horse
  • Inspiration: Chinese language, horses, and simplicity
  • Variations: Hēi, Mǎ, Black Soul, Simple Beauty, Chinese Charm

Funny Black Horse Names

• Black Stallion of Wall Street
  • Meaning: A nod to the horse’s color and dreams of financial success
  • Inspiration: Finance, luxury, and ambition
  • Variations: Wall Street, Black Stallion, Financial Whiz, Luxury Living, Ambitious Soul
• Neighthan Lane
  • Meaning: A play on the famous actor’s name, suggesting the horse loves the spotlight
  • Inspiration: Hollywood, fame, and drama
  • Variations: Neighthan, Lane, Spotlight Stealer, Dramatic Flair, Red Carpet Ready
• Abscond
  • Meaning: Because sometimes your horse likes to disappear
  • Inspiration: Mischief, playfulness, and independence
  • Variations: Abscond, Houdini, Escape Artist, Free Spirit, Mysterious Ways
• Shadowfax McShadowface
  • Meaning: Double the shadow, double the mystery
  • Inspiration: Fantasy, mythology, and darkness
  • Variations: Shadowfax, McShadowface, Dark Lord, Mysterious Soul, Shadowy Figure
• Sir Whinnyson A Lot
  • Meaning: Perfect for a horse who loves to chat
  • Inspiration: Chivalry, conversation, and humor
  • Variations: Sir Whinnyson, A Lot, Chatty Cathy, Talkative Tom, Verbal Virtuoso
• VanNeighGogh
  • Meaning: A tribute to the artistic side of your black beauty
  • Inspiration: Art, creativity, and uniqueness
  • Variations: VanNeighGogh, Artistic Soul, Creative Genius, Unique Spirit, Brushstroke Beauty
• The Black Hole
  • Meaning: This horse has an insatiable appetite for hay and treats
  • Inspiration: Space, hunger, and playfulness
  • Variations: The Black Hole, Hungry Horse, Treat Lover, Space Case, Bottomless Pit
• Neigh-Sayer
  • Meaning: Always skeptical of instructions
  • Inspiration: Skepticism, independence, and humor
  • Variations: Neigh-Sayer, Skeptical Soul, Independent Spirit, Humorous Horse, Doubting Thomas
• Midnight Munchkin
  • Meaning: Adorable for a small black horse with a big appetite
  • Inspiration: Fantasy, cuteness, and hunger
  • Variations: Midnight Munchkin, Little Big Appetite, Cute Crusader, Fantasy Friend, Snack Attack
• Black Licorice Surprise
  • Meaning: Because sometimes your horse likes to surprise you
  • Inspiration: Candy, surprise, and playfulness
  • Variations: Black Licorice Surprise, Sweet Surprise, Playful Pony, Candy Cane, Unexpected Delight
• Black Beauty and the Beast
  • Meaning: A hilarious twist on the classic tale
  • Inspiration: Literature, humor, and irony
  • Variations: Black Beauty and the Beast, Classic Twist, Humorous Horse, Irony Icon, Literary Laughter
• Horsin’ Around
  • Meaning: For a playful horse who loves to goof off
  • Inspiration: Playfulness, humor, and fun
  • Variations: Horsin’ Around, Playful Pony, Goofy Horse, Fun Lover, Jokester Jockey
• RuNeigh
  • Meaning: Because sometimes your horse needs a reality check
  • Inspiration: Humor, reality, and wake-up calls
  • Variations: RuNeigh, Reality Check, Wake-Up Call, Humorous Horse, Down-to-Earth
• My Little neigh-neigh
  • Meaning: A playful take on My Little Pony
  • Inspiration: Childhood, nostalgia, and playfulness
  • Variations: My Little neigh-neigh, Childhood Charm, Nostalgic Nuzzle, Playful Pony, Whimsical Wonder
• Neighthan Drake
  • Meaning: For a horse with a smooth mane and a penchant for trouble
  • Inspiration: Music, style, and mischief
  • Variations: Neighthan Drake, Smooth Operator, Troublemaker, Stylish Soul, Musical Mayhem
• The Black Stallion Who Loved Cinnabons
  • Meaning: Self-explanatory and delicious
  • Inspiration: Food, indulgence, and humor
  • Variations: The Black Stallion Who Loved Cinnabons, Sweet Tooth, Indulgent Horse, Humorous Hunger, Pastry Passion

• Living Shadow
  • Meaning: Simple, direct, and undeniably black
  • Inspiration: Darkness, mystery, and simplicity
  • Variations: Living Shadow, Dark Soul, Black Beauty, Mysterious Ways, Shadowy Figure
• Coal Miner
  • Meaning: Because this horse is a dark gem
  • Inspiration: Mining, darkness, and hidden treasures
  • Variations: Coal Miner, Dark Gem, Hidden Treasure, Mining Marvel, Gemstone Glory
• Black as Night
  • Meaning: A classic name that gets straight to the point
  • Inspiration: Darkness, simplicity, and elegance
  • Variations: Black as Night, Dark Elegance, Simple Beauty, Nighttime Charm, Classic Style
• Two Black Socks
  • Meaning: For a horse with four black legs
  • Inspiration: Humor, playfulness, and uniqueness
  • Variations: Two Black Socks, Four Black Legs, Unique Spirit, Humorous Horse, Playful Pony
• Lights Out
  • Meaning: This horse is all about the dark side
  • Inspiration: Darkness, power, and mystery
  • Variations: Lights Out, Dark Side, Powerful Soul, Mysterious Ways, Shadowy Figure
• The Black Stallion Who Couldn’t Quite Stallion
  • Meaning: For a work-in-progress stallion
  • Inspiration: Humor, growth, and self-improvement
  • Variations: The Black Stallion Who Couldn’t Quite Stallion, Work-in-Progress, Growing Pains, Humorous Horse, Self-Improvement Saga
• The Imposter
  • Meaning: Because this horse blends in a little too well (especially at night)
  • Inspiration: Mischief, playfulness, and adaptability
  • Variations: The Imposter, Master of Disguise, Nighttime Ninja, Playful Pony, Adaptable Soul
• Neigh-Sayers gonna Neigh-Say
  • Meaning: This horse isn’t afraid to be different
  • Inspiration: Individuality, confidence, and humor
  • Variations: Neigh-Sayers gonna Neigh-Say, Confident Soul, Individual Spirit, Humorous Horse, Unapologetic Unicorn
• The Great Escape Artist
  • Meaning: Because this horse is a master of disappearing acts
  • Inspiration: Magic, mystery, and playfulness
  • Variations: The Great Escape Artist, Master of Disappearance, Mysterious Ways, Playful Pony, Vanishing Act
• The Mane Event
  • Meaning: This horse is the star of the show, even with a messy mane
  • Inspiration: Confidence, elegance, and humor
  • Variations: The Mane Event, Star of the Show, Elegant Soul, Humorous Horse, Messy Majesty
• Black Forest Cake
  • Meaning: This horse is rich, dark, and delicious (hopefully, not literally!)
  • Inspiration: Food, luxury, and humor
  • Variations: Black Forest Cake, Rich Delight, Dark Decadence, Humorous Horse, Tasty Treat
• Licorice Lace
  • Meaning: For a horse with a sweet personality (and maybe a licorice-colored mane)
  • Inspiration: Candy, sweetness, and playfulness
  • Variations: Licorice Lace, Sweet Soul, Playful Pony, Candy Cane, Licorice Locks
• Double Chocolate Chip
  • Meaning: Because this horse is twice as sweet (and dark)
  • Inspiration: Food, sweetness, and indulgence
  • Variations: Double Chocolate Chip, Sweet Delight, Dark Indulgence, Chocolate Charm, Twice as Nice
• Midnight Mocha
  • Meaning: A sophisticated name for a horse with a caffeine kick
  • Inspiration: Coffee, sophistication, and energy
  • Variations: Midnight Mocha, Sophisticated Soul, Caffeine Kick, Energetic Horse, Coffee Connoisseur
• Black Bean Burger
  • Meaning: A playful name for a vegetarian horse (or one who just loves beans)
  • Inspiration: Food, playfulness, and humor
  • Variations: Black Bean Burger, Vegetarian Vibes, Playful Pony, Bean Lover, Humorous Horse
• Caballo Loco (Spanish) Crazy Horse
  • Meaning: A Spanish name for a wild and free spirit
  • Inspiration: Spanish language, freedom, and wildness
  • Variations: Caballo Loco, Wild Soul, Free Spirit, Spanish Flair, Crazy Horse

• Cheval Noir (French) Black Horse
  • Meaning: A French name for a majestic and elegant horse
  • Inspiration: French language, elegance, and sophistication
  • Variations: Cheval Noir, Elegant Soul, Sophisticated Horse, French Flair, Black Beauty
• Schwarzer Pegasus (German) Black Pegasus
  • Meaning: A German name for a horse with wings, symbolizing freedom and power
  • Inspiration: German language, mythology, and freedom
  • Variations: Schwarzer Pegasus, Winged Horse, Freedom Fighter, Germanic Pride, Mythical Marvel
• Cavallo Buffone (Italian) Clown Horse
  • Meaning: An Italian name for a playful and humorous horse
  • Inspiration: Italian language, humor, and playfulness
  • Variations: Cavallo Buffone, Clown Prince, Playful Pony, Italian Flair, Humorous Horse
• Kurohige (Japanese) Black Beard
  • Meaning: A Japanese name for a horse with a strong and mysterious presence
  • Inspiration: Japanese language, mystery, and strength
  • Variations: Kurohige, Black Beard, Mysterious Soul, Strong Horse, Japanese Pride

Black Male Horse Names

• Odin
  • Meaning: (Norse Mythology) The Allfather, a powerful and wise god
  • Inspiration: Norse mythology, power, wisdom
  • Variations: Odin, Allfather, Wise One, Norse Legend, Powerful Soul
• Sleipnir’s Son
  • Meaning: (Norse Mythology) A descendant of Odin’s eight-legged horse
  • Inspiration: Norse mythology, strength, agility
  • Variations: Sleipnir’s Son, Eight-Legged Wonder, Norse Heritage, Strong Bloodlines, Agile Soul
• Zorro
  • Meaning: (Spanish Legend) The masked vigilante, for a horse with a hidden talent
  • Inspiration: Spanish legend, mystery, heroism
  • Variations: Zorro, Masked Marvel, Hidden Talent, Spanish Flair, Heroic Horse
• Phantom
  • Meaning: (History) The mysterious masked rider of the Wild West
  • Inspiration: History, mystery, independence
  • Variations: Phantom, Masked Rider, Mysterious Ways, Independent Spirit, Wild West Wonder
• Black Knight
  • Meaning: (Medieval History) A noble and courageous warrior
  • Inspiration: Medieval history, nobility, courage
  • Variations: Black Knight, Noble Soul, Courageous Heart, Medieval Majesty, Chivalrous Champion
• Charon
  • Meaning: (Greek Mythology) The ferryman of the underworld, perfect for a strong and imposing horse
  • Inspiration: Greek mythology, strength, mystery
  • Variations: Charon, Ferryman of the Night, Strong and Silent, Mysterious Ways, Underworld Guardian
• Morpheus
  • Meaning: (Greek Mythology) The god of dreams, for a horse who seems to disappear in the night
  • Inspiration: Greek mythology, mystery, illusion
  • Variations: Morpheus, God of Dreams, Vanishing Act, Mysterious Soul, Dreamweaver
• Hades
  • Meaning: (Greek Mythology) The god of the underworld, for a regal black stallion
  • Inspiration: Greek mythology, power, nobility
  • Variations: Hades, God of the Underworld, Regal Soul, Powerful Presence, Noble Stallion
• Alexander
  • Meaning: (History) Refers to Alexander the Great, a powerful conqueror
  • Inspiration: History, power, conquest
  • Variations: Alexander, Great Conqueror, Powerful Soul, Historical Hero, Majestic Stallion
• Arthur
  • Meaning: (Legend) King Arthur, a symbol of nobility and leadership
  • Inspiration: Legend, nobility, leadership
  • Variations: Arthur, King of Kings, Noble Soul, Leadership Quality, Legendary Stallion
• Midnight Fury
  • Meaning: Evokes an image of a powerful horse with a fiery spirit
  • Inspiration: Power, passion, mystery
  • Variations: Midnight Fury, Fiery Soul, Powerful Presence, Mysterious Ways, Passionate Heart
• Thunderbolt
  • Meaning: Ideal for a spirited and powerful stallion
  • Inspiration: Power, energy, speed
  • Variations: Thunderbolt, Spirited Soul, Powerful Presence, Energetic Horse, Speed Demon
• Dark Force
  • Meaning: A name that suggests strength and mystery
  • Inspiration: Power, mystery, intensity
  • Variations: Dark Force, Mysterious Soul, Powerful Presence, Intense Horse, Shadowy Figure
• Tempest
  • Meaning: A powerful storm, for a horse with a wild spirit
  • Inspiration: Nature, power, wildness
  • Variations: Tempest, Wild Soul, Powerful Presence, Stormy Weather, Unbridled Spirit
• Ravenheart
  • Meaning: Combining the intelligence of a raven with the courage of a lion’s heart
  • Inspiration: Intelligence, courage, mystery
  • Variations: Ravenheart, Intelligent Soul, Courageous Heart, Mysterious Ways, Lion’s Pride
• Black Stallion
  • Meaning: A classic and powerful name for a male horse
  • Inspiration: Power, elegance, simplicity
  • Variations: Black Stallion, Powerful Soul, Elegant Horse, Simple yet Strong, Majestic Stallion
• Shadowfax
  • Meaning: (Old English) Grey wanderer, referencing the horse’s dark coat and potential for speed
  • Inspiration: Old English, speed, agility
  • Variations: Shadowfax, Grey Wanderer, Speed Demon, Agile Soul,

• Shadowfax
  • Meaning: (Old English) Grey wanderer, referencing the horse’s dark coat and potential for speed
  • Inspiration: Old English, speed, agility
  • Variations: Shadowfax, Grey Wanderer, Speed Demon, Agile Soul, Dark Speedster
• Jetstream
  • Meaning: Fast and powerful, like a jet of black
  • Inspiration: Speed, power, modernity
  • Variations: Jetstream, Fast Lane, Powerful Soul, Modern Marvel, Black Bullet
• Eclipse Fury
  • Meaning: A horse who outshines others with a touch of fury
  • Inspiration: Power, passion, intensity
  • Variations: Eclipse Fury, Fiery Soul, Powerful Presence, Intense Horse, Solar Flare
• Night Terror
  • Meaning: A name that strikes fear (hopefully just a little!)
  • Inspiration: Mystery, power, intimidation
  • Variations: Night Terror, Fearless Soul, Powerful Presence, Mysterious Ways, Dark Legend

• Midnight Majesty
  • Meaning: A regal name for a majestic black horse
  • Inspiration: Royalty, elegance, power
  • Variations: Midnight Majesty, Regal Soul, Majestic Stallion, Royal Blood, Powerful Presence
• Ebony Grace
  • Meaning: Highlighting the horse’s elegance and beauty
  • Inspiration: Elegance, beauty, refinement
  • Variations: Ebony Grace, Elegant Soul, Beautiful Horse, Refined Stallion, Poised Presence
• Noble Shadow
  • Meaning: A loyal and dependable companion who blends into the background
  • Inspiration: Loyalty, dependability, humility
  • Variations: Noble Shadow, Loyal Soul, Dependable Companion, Humble Horse, Unassuming Stallion
• Midnight Virtue
  • Meaning: This horse embodies strength, courage, and trustworthiness
  • Inspiration: Strength, courage, trust
  • Variations: Midnight Virtue, Strong Soul, Courageous Heart, Trustworthy Stallion, Virtuous Horse
• Raven Knight
  • Meaning: Combining the intelligence of a raven with the nobility of a knight
  • Inspiration: Intelligence, nobility, mystery
  • Variations: Raven Knight, Intelligent Soul, Noble Heart, Mysterious Ways, Chivalrous Stallion
• Whisperwind
  • Meaning: A gentle and powerful horse, swift as the wind
  • Inspiration: Gentleness, power, speed
  • Variations: Whisperwind, Gentle Soul, Powerful Presence, Swift Stallion, Windy Ways
• Midnight Guardian
  • Meaning: A watchful and protective companion
  • Inspiration: Protection, watchfulness, loyalty
  • Variations: Midnight Guardian, Watchful Soul, Protective Stallion, Loyal Companion, Guardian Angel
• Loyal Shadow
  • Meaning: A horse who will always be by your side
  • Inspiration: Loyalty, companionship, dependability
  • Variations: Loyal Shadow, Faithful Soul, Dependable Companion, Constant Stallion, Shadowy Figure
• Midnight Spirit
  • Meaning: A noble and spirited horse with a mysterious aura
  • Inspiration: Nobility, spirit, mystery
  • Variations: Midnight Spirit, Noble Soul, Spirited Stallion, Mysterious Ways, Ethereal Horse
• Gentle Giant
  • Meaning: A kind and gentle horse despite his size and power
  • Inspiration: Gentleness, size, power
  • Variations: Gentle Giant, Kind Soul, Powerful Presence, Large but Gentle, Gentle Behemoth
• Cheval Noir (French)
  • Meaning: Black Horse
  • Inspiration: French culture, simplicity, elegance
  • Variations: Cheval Noir, Black Beauty, French Flair, Simple yet Elegant, Noir Stallion
• Cavallo Forte (Italian)
  • Meaning: Strong Horse
  • Inspiration: Italian culture, strength, power
  • Variations: Cavallo Forte, Strong Soul, Powerful Presence, Italian Stallion, Forte Horse
• Schwarzer Adler (German)
  • Meaning: Black Eagle (powerful bird of prey)
  • Inspiration: German culture, power, freedom
  • Variations: Schwarzer Adler, Powerful Soul, Free Spirit, German Stallion, Eagle’s Wings
• Caballo Valiente (Spanish)
  • Meaning: Brave Horse
  • Inspiration: Spanish culture, bravery, courage
  • Variations: Caballo Valiente, Brave Soul, Courageous Heart, Spanish Stallion, Valiente Horse
• Eben Hest (Danish)
  • Meaning: Ebony Horse
  • Inspiration: Danish culture, elegance, beauty
  • Variations: Eben Hest, Ebony Beauty, Danish Flair, Elegant Stallion, Hest Horse
• Epona (Celtic Mythology)
  • Meaning: A horse goddess (can be made masculine for a unique twist)
  • Inspiration: Celtic mythology, goddess, power
  • Variations: Epona, Goddess Soul, Powerful Presence, Celtic Stallion, Divine Horse
• Kuro Ryu (Japanese)
  • Meaning: Black Dragon
  • Inspiration: Japanese culture, power, mythology
  • Variations: Kuro Ryu, Powerful Soul, Mythical Stallion, Japanese Dragon, Black Dragonfly
• Svart Høvding (Norwegian)
  • Meaning: Black Chieftain
  • Inspiration: Norwegian culture, leadership, power
  • Variations: Svart Høvding, Leader Soul, Powerful

Black Female Horse Names

• Nyx (Greek)
  • Meaning: The goddess of the night
  • Inspiration: Greek mythology, night, power
  • Variations: Nyx, Night Goddess, Powerful Soul, Dark Majesty, Regal Mare
• Maeve (Irish)
  • Meaning: A powerful warrior queen
  • Inspiration: Irish mythology, strength, courage
  • Variations: Maeve, Warrior Queen, Strong Soul, Courageous Heart, Fearless Mare
• Epona (Celtic)
  • Meaning: The horse goddess
  • Inspiration: Celtic mythology, beauty, nobility
  • Variations: Epona, Horse Goddess, Beautiful Soul, Noble Heart, Majestic Mare
• Morrigan (Celtic)
  • Meaning: A powerful war goddess, often associated with crows (black birds)
  • Inspiration: Celtic mythology, power, mystery
  • Variations: Morrigan, War Goddess, Powerful Soul, Mysterious Ways, Dark Majesty
• Selene (Greek)
  • Meaning: The goddess of the moon
  • Inspiration: Greek mythology, moon, elegance
  • Variations: Selene, Moon Goddess, Elegant Soul, Lunar Beauty, Celestial Mare

• Ebony Muse
  • Meaning: Evokes inspiration and creativity
  • Inspiration: Art, creativity, beauty
  • Variations: Ebony Muse, Creative Soul, Inspiring Presence, Beautiful Muse, Dark Inspiration
• Midnight Lace
  • Meaning: A delicate and elegant name for a graceful horse
  • Inspiration: Elegance, beauty, refinement
  • Variations: Midnight Lace, Delicate Soul, Elegant Presence, Refined Mare, Dark Beauty
• Velvet Night
  • Meaning: Evoking the smooth, luxurious feel of the horse’s coat
  • Inspiration: Texture, luxury, beauty
  • Variations: Velvet Night, Smooth Soul, Luxurious Presence, Beautiful Coat, Dark Velvet
• Licorice Lace
  • Meaning: Combining the horse’s color with a playful touch
  • Inspiration: Playfulness, whimsy, beauty
  • Variations: Licorice Lace, Playful Soul, Whimsical Presence, Beautiful Color, Dark Delight
• Ebony Star
  • Meaning: Combining the horse’s color with a celestial element
  • Inspiration: Celestial, beauty, power
  • Variations: Ebony Star, Celestial Soul, Powerful Presence, Beautiful Star, Dark Shine

• Nightshade
  • Meaning: A name that conveys the idea of a toxic, dark beauty
  • Inspiration: Mystery, danger, beauty
  • Variations: Nightshade, Mysterious Soul, Dark Beauty, Toxic Charm, Deadly Allure
• Raven
  • Meaning: Referring to the intelligent and powerful black bird
  • Inspiration: Intelligence, power, mystery
  • Variations: Raven, Intelligent Soul, Powerful Presence, Mysterious Ways, Dark Bird
• Shadow Song
  • Meaning: A name that suggests a horse who moves silently and gracefully
  • Inspiration: Silence, grace, beauty
  • Variations: Shadow Song, Silent Soul, Graceful Presence, Beautiful Movement, Dark Melody
• Moonwhisper
  • Meaning: A calming and ethereal name for a gentle mare
  • Inspiration: Calmness, etherealness, beauty
  • Variations: Moonwhisper, Calming Soul, Ethereal Presence, Beautiful Mare, Lunar Whisper
• Storm Cloud
  • Meaning: Evoking the power and mystery of a dark storm
  • Inspiration: Power, mystery, nature
  • Variations: Storm Cloud, Powerful Soul, Mysterious Presence, Dark Storm, Turbulent Weather
• Midnight Rain
  • Meaning: A calming and beautiful image
  • Inspiration: Calmness, beauty, nature
  • Variations: Midnight Rain, Calming Soul, Beautiful Presence, Dark Rain, Peaceful Night
• Blackbird
  • Meaning: Referencing the sleek black bird known for its melodic song
  • Inspiration: Music, beauty, nature
  • Variations: Blackbird, Melodic Soul, Beautiful Presence, Dark Bird, Songbird Mare
• Cinder
  • Meaning: Referencing the dark, fine ash left from a fire
  • Inspiration: Fire, darkness, beauty
  • Variations: Cinder, Dark Soul, Fiery Presence, Beautiful Ash, Smoldering Embers
• Umbra (Latin)
  • Meaning: Shadow
  • Inspiration: Shadow, mystery, power
  • Variations: Umbra, Shadowy Soul, Mysterious Presence, Dark Power, Silent Strength
• Banshee (Irish)
  • Meaning: A female spirit with a wailing cry, often seen as a harbinger of death (playful for a fast mare)
  • Inspiration: Irish mythology, speed, power
  • Variations: Banshee, Fast Soul, Powerful Presence, Wailing Cry, Death’s Messenger

• Nightshade
  • Meaning: A name that conveys the idea of a toxic, dark beauty
  • Inspiration: Mystery, danger, beauty
  • Variations: Nightshade, Mysterious Soul, Dark Beauty, Toxic Charm, Deadly Allure
• Raven
  • Meaning: Referring to the intelligent and powerful black bird
  • Inspiration: Intelligence, power, mystery
  • Variations: Raven, Intelligent Soul, Powerful Presence, Mysterious Ways, Dark Bird
• Shadow Song
  • Meaning: A name that suggests a horse who moves silently and gracefully
  • Inspiration: Silence, grace, beauty
  • Variations: Shadow Song, Silent Soul, Graceful Presence, Beautiful Movement, Dark Melody
• Moonwhisper
  • Meaning: A calming and ethereal name for a gentle mare
  • Inspiration: Calmness, etherealness, beauty
  • Variations: Moonwhisper, Calming Soul, Ethereal Presence, Beautiful Mare, Lunar Whisper
• Storm Cloud
  • Meaning: Evoking the power and mystery of a dark storm
  • Inspiration: Power, mystery, nature
  • Variations: Storm Cloud, Powerful Soul, Mysterious Presence, Dark Storm, Turbulent Weather
• Midnight Rain
  • Meaning: A calming and beautiful image
  • Inspiration: Calmness, beauty, nature
  • Variations: Midnight Rain, Calming Soul, Beautiful Presence, Dark Rain, Peaceful Night
• Blackbird
  • Meaning: Referencing the sleek black bird known for its melodic song
  • Inspiration: Music, beauty, nature
  • Variations: Blackbird, Melodic Soul, Beautiful Presence, Dark Bird, Songbird Mare
• Cinder
  • Meaning: Referencing the dark, fine ash left from a fire
  • Inspiration: Fire, darkness, beauty
  • Variations: Cinder, Dark Soul, Fiery Presence, Beautiful Ash, Smoldering Embers
• Umbra (Latin)
  • Meaning: Shadow
  • Inspiration: Shadow, mystery, power
  • Variations: Umbra, Shadowy Soul, Mysterious Presence, Dark Power, Silent Strength
• Banshee (Irish)
  • Meaning: A female spirit with a wailing cry, often seen as a harbinger of death (playful for a fast mare)
  • Inspiration: Irish mythology, speed, power
  • Variations: Banshee, Fast Soul, Powerful Presence, Wailing Cry, Death’s Messenger

• Midnight Fury
  • Meaning: Evokes an image of a powerful horse with a fiery spirit
  • Inspiration: Power, fire, passion
  • Variations: Midnight Fury, Fiery Soul, Powerful Presence, Dark Blaze, Intense Mare
• Jetstream
  • Meaning: Fast and powerful, like a jet of black
  • Inspiration: Speed, power, aerodynamics
  • Variations: Jetstream, Fast Soul, Powerful Presence, Dark Speed, Aerodynamic Mare
• Dark Force
  • Meaning: A name that suggests strength and mystery
  • Inspiration: Strength, mystery, power
  • Variations: Dark Force, Strong Soul, Mysterious Presence, Powerful Dark, Intimidating Mare
• Tempest
  • Meaning: A powerful storm, for a mare with a wild spirit
  • Inspiration: Storm, wildness, power
  • Variations: Tempest, Wild Soul, Powerful Presence, Stormy Weather, Turbulent Mare
• Ravenheart
  • Meaning: Combining the intelligence of a raven with the courage of a lion’s heart
  • Inspiration: Intelligence, courage, power
  • Variations: Ravenheart, Intelligent Soul, Courageous Presence, Powerful Heart, Dark Valor

Whimsical and Playful Names for Black Horses

• Black Licorice Surprise
  • Meaning: Because sometimes your mare likes to surprise you with…well, surprises
  • Inspiration: Playfulness, surprise, whimsy
  • Variations: Black Licorice Surprise, Playful Soul, Surprising Presence, Whimsical Mare, Dark Delight
• Midnight Munchkin
  • Meaning: Adorable for a small black mare with a big appetite
  • Inspiration: Cuteness, appetite, playfulness
  • Variations: Midnight Munchkin, Cute Soul, Hungry Presence, Playful Mare, Dark Appetite
• VanNeighGogh
  • Meaning: A tribute to the artistic side of your black beauty (with a messy mane, perhaps?)
  • Inspiration: Art, creativity, playfulness
  • Variations: VanNeighGogh, Artistic Soul, Creative Presence, Playful Mare, Dark Brushstrokes

Classic and Elegant Names for Black Horses

• Black Beauty (Classic)
  • Meaning: A timeless and elegant name
  • Inspiration: Elegance, beauty, classic
  • Variations: Black Beauty, Elegant Soul, Beautiful Presence, Classic Mare, Dark Elegance
• Midnight Moondance
  • Meaning: Evoking a sense of mystery and grace
  • Inspiration: Mystery, grace, beauty
  • Variations: Midnight Moondance, Mysterious Soul, Gracious Presence, Beautiful Mare, Dark Dance
• Black Forest Cake
  • Meaning: This mare is rich, dark, and delicious (hopefully, not literally!)
  • Inspiration: Richness, darkness, deliciousness
  • Variations: Black Forest Cake, Rich Soul, Dark Presence, Delicious Mare, Decadent Treat
• Double Chocolate Chip
  • Meaning: Because this mare is twice as sweet (and dark)
  • Inspiration: Sweetness, darkness, playfulness
  • Variations: Double Chocolate Chip, Sweet Soul, Dark Presence, Playful Mare, Delicious Treat
• Midnight Mocha
  • Meaning: A sophisticated name for a mare with a caffeine kick
  • Inspiration: Sophistication, caffeine, darkness
  • Variations: Midnight Mocha, Sophisticated Soul, Caffeinated Presence, Dark Mare, Energizing Brew
• Starlight
  • Meaning: A beautiful contrast to the horse’s dark coat
  • Inspiration: Beauty, contrast, starlight
  • Variations: Starlight, Beautiful Soul, Contrasting Presence, Dark Mare, Celestial Glow
• Elegance
  • Meaning: A straightforward name that speaks for itself
  • Inspiration: Elegance, beauty, simplicity
  • Variations: Elegance, Elegant Soul, Beautiful Presence, Simple Mare, Dark Refinement
• Licorice
  • Meaning: A playful name referencing the horse’s sweet and sleek appearance
  • Inspiration: Playfulness, sweetness, sleekness
  • Variations: Licorice, Playful Soul, Sweet Presence, Sleek Mare, Dark Delight
• Moonstone
  • Meaning: A precious gem with a shimmering, dark beauty
  • Inspiration: Preciousness, darkness, beauty
  • Variations: Moonstone, Precious Soul, Dark Presence, Beautiful Mare, Shimmering Gem