100+ Western Horse Names: Ideas for Classic & Country Horses

Western, as an idea, encompasses many things and can also be interpreted differently by everyone. Being Western could appear as desperados and corset wearing ladies with tightly curled , maybe it’s a term for modernized civilization. It might be as simple as someone who just loves country music or farm life.

However you see Western, we know that choosing a name for your horse inspired by this idea is classic. There are both timeless and modern options in our selection of male and female names, cowboy or cowgirl ideas and old west options. We also have famous western horses.

You are now ready to go on this name search adventure!

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Western Female Horse Names 

  • Houston
  • Arizona
  • Justice
  • Dakota
  • Charolette
  • Maybelle
  • Dolly
  • Dawn
  • Dumplin
  • Montana
  • Tulsa
  • Paisley
  • Jolene
  • Diamond
  • Nevada

Western Male Horse Names

  • ngus
  • Dallas
  • Arrow
  • Mischief
  • Reno
  • Rodeo
  • Brisket
  • Cactus
  • Cash
  • Duck
  • Bronco
  • Yukon
  • Bucky
  • Grazer
  • Whoa / Woe
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Cowboy Horse Names

Cowboys and horses go together like peanut butter and jelly. Simply said, they’re a great pair and you won’t often see one with the other. Selecting a cowboy-inspired name for your horse is an excellent way to get the best of both worlds.

  • Rider
  • Butch
  • Bandit
  • Ace-High
  • Rawhide
  • Banjo
  • Ambush
  • Calamity
  • Shooter
  • Bamboozle
  • Whiskey
  • Dixie
  • Bandero
  • Roper
  • Gunslinger
  • Balderdash
  • Tex
  • Howdy
  • Buckaroo
  • Casanova
  • Tequila
  • Apache
  • Durango
  • Ranger
  • Cowboy
  • Buck
  • Sawdust
  • Clyde
  • Maverick
  • Ringo
  • Yeehaw
  • Sundance

Old West Horse Names

A classic spin on a name for your horse is truly timeless. This period is also known as the American Frontier or the Wild West. It was filled with outlawed gunslinging cowboys and trusty steeds.

  • Outlaw
  • Gunner
  • Baron
  • Slewer
  • Shanty
  • Cherokee
  • Bounty
  • Scuds
  • Bogus
  • Skedaddle
  • Cannon
  • Deuce
  • Muse
  • Sheriff
  • Gunslinger
  • Shotgun
  • Chap
  • Bodega
  • Bullet
  • Scamp
  • Chief
  • Saloon
  • Eldorado
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Famous Western Horse Names

No more horsing around – if you’re searching for a name that’s recognizable and undeniably western while keeping in the steed family, this is it. A great way to honor your horse’s potential, their talents, or personality could be to give them a legacy name inspired by a famous horse!

  • El Loaner
  • Old Thunder
  • Banner
  • Trigger
  • Tonka
  • Pardner
  • White Feller
  • Scar
  • Red Buck
  • Taco
  • Black Jack
  • Goodeye
  • Old Dollar
  • Zip Cochise
  • Loco
  • Little Trigger
  • Silver Cloud
  • Pal
  • Buttermilk
  • Ponca
  • Copper
  • Mesquite
  • Raider
  • Chico
  • Topper
  • Silver Bullet
  • Thunderhead
  • Comanche
  • Little Champ
  • Old Blue
  • Sunfish
  • Tumbleweed
  • Traveler

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Finding the Right Western Name for Your Horse

Finding a name for your horse that is both unique and fun, yet true to its roots should be an interesting and rewarding experience. The pressure to pick one name can make it difficult. Before you settle on a name, we recommend getting to know your horse better. This will ensure that your horse will be able to enjoy a long-lasting name.

With our names inspired western times, we hope that you were able to find a suitable pairing for your gentle giant. There are many options for horses to wear proudly, from famous cowboys and cowgirls to wild West-inspired names, as well as some quintessential western suggestions.

Here are a few additional horse name posts, if these names weren’t quite right:

  • Sleek Palomino Horse Names
  • Funny Names for Horses
  • Speedy Racehorse Names

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