Finding the right name for your new horse can be difficult, but here is a compilation of both common and uncommon Irish horse names from the Emerald Isle itself to give you some inspiration! Whether it's a show name, a black horse, or a white horse, Ireland may be able to provide a perfect name for your new beloved friend. We have divided some cute horse names into different categories for you to dive right into, and hopefully you'll find unique names with different meanings you'll hear for the first time.
30 Female Horse Names
- Aislinn - Dream
- Alain - Bright
- Alana - Child
- Annabel - Joy
- Aspen - Quaking tree
- Birgit - Exalted one, saver, rescue
- Blaire - Dweeller on the plain
- Bridget - Power, strength, vigor, virtue
- Cassidy - Clever, curly-haired
- Dara - Strength, wisdom
- Eilish - Pledged to god
- Enya - Little seed, kernel
- Erin - Peace, poetic
- Hanora - Woman of honor
- Johnet - God is gracious
- Madigan - Little dog
- Maeve - Intoxicating, she who rules
- Maille - Pearl
- Morrigan - Name of a female warrior
- Nora - Honor, light
- Riley - Valiant
- Riona - Queenly
- Roisin - Little Rose
- Sadie - Princess
- Saoirse - Freedom
- Shandy - Boisterous
- Sidhe - Fairy
- Siobhan - Full of charm, gracious
- Sloane - Raider, warrior
- Willow - Freedom
30 Male Horse Names
- Alaster - Defender of man
- Arkle - An Irish legend and a famous racehorse from the history of horse racing in 1957
- Art - Noble, great, generous
- Bailey - Fortification, strength
- Brody - Broad eye
- Carson - Son of the marsh-dwellers
- Colin - People of victory
- Cormac - The son of the chariot
- Crosby - At the cross
- Desmond - Of the world
- Felan - Old Irish word for 'little wolf'
- Gael - Beautiful, generous
- Griffin - Lord, prince
- Keegan - Fiery
- Kiernan - Son of a lord
- Killian - Bright-headed, little warrior
- Lorcan - Silent, fierce
- Lucky - Fortunate
- Niall - Champion
- Oisin - Little deer
- Owen - Of noble descent
- Paddy - Noble, regal
- Patrick - Nobleman
- Puca - Spirit, ghost
- Quinn - Wise, reasonable
- Ronin - Joyful song
- Ryan - Little king
- Seamus - Supplanter
- Selkie - A mythical creature that resembles a seal
- Troy - Foot soldier
10 Horse Names Inspired by Celtic Goddesses
Here follows a list of names related to Irish mythology, which has a significant influence on Irish culture due to its rich history. Perhaps you'll find a perfect Irish name with great historic importance and deep roots in Celtic culture. The Irish myths are full of many great names infused with good luck and good fortune.
- Aine - Sun Goddess of summer youth, brightness, joy, and hope
- Brigid - Goddess of fire, healing, prophecy, poetry
- Caer - Goddess of sleep and dreams
- Cerridwen - Goddess of the moon; rebirth, inspiration, transformation
- Danu - Goddess of nature, wisdom
- Eostre - Goddess of spring, dawn
- Epona - Goddess of fertility
- Eriu - Goddess of Ireland, abundance
- Macha - Goddess of war, life, and death
- Rhiannon - Goddess of fertility, communication
10 Horse Names Inspired by Celtic Gods
- Aed - God of fire, a bright light
- Aengus - God of youth, beauty, and love
- Arawn - God of the afterlife, peaceful haven
- Bres - God of beauty
- Dagda - God of the Earth
- Diancecht - God of healing and medicine
- Elatha - God of the moon
- Lir - God of the sea
- Lugh - God of the sun; justice, master of multiple disciplines
- Taranis - God of thunder
11 Famous Horse Names - based on cities or states
- Blarney
- Bré
- Carlow
- Cavan
- Dublin
- Fingal
- Galway
- Ireland
- Kerry
- Mallow
- Tyrone
15 Traditional Female Irish Horse Names
This is where you can find a suitable name with an old school touch. These are all ancient Celtic names from the Celtic society, which is filled with rich tradition, suitable for a mythical queen, or perhaps your next horse.
- Aíbinn - River
- Aífe - Beauty
- Bebinn - White woman
- Ciar - Black
- Eithne - Kernel
- Etaín - Passion
- Flann - Blood red
- Gráinne - Love
- Íte - Work, wise woman
- Mairenn - White, blessed sea
- Muirgel - Bright sea
- Órlaith - Golden princess
- Sláine - Health, safety
- Talulla - Lady of abundance
- Tuathflaith - Princess of the people
15 Traditional Male Irish Horse Names
- Abbán - Little abbot
- Áedán - Little fire
- Bran - Raven
- Berach - Sharp, pointed
- Carthach - Loving
- Cathal - Battle and rule
- Cian - Ancient, enduring
- Conall - Rule of a wolf
- Conán - Wolf
- Declán - Full of goodness
- Fáelán - Little wolf
- Fergal - Man of valour
- Fergus - Man of vigour
- Fionn - Fair-haired
- Rónán - Little seal
6 Female Names Connected To A Color
- Ciara - Dark girl
- Dorcha - Dark
- Fiona - White, fair
- Keira - Dark, black
- Peggy - Child of light
- Taegan - Fair, little poet, pretty
6 Male Names Connected To A Color
- Aiden - Little fire
- Clancy - Red-haired warrior
- Finn - Fair
- Flynn - Descendant of Flann (red)
- Harkin - Red
- Rory - Red king
Hopefully, you've found some new cool names for your new best friend, or learned a new Gaelic word and a Celtic name no one's ever heard before!
