40+ Incredible Grey Horse Names

Grey horses are gorgeous and magical. These horses have grey coats, but they don’t start that way and vary a lot in appearance. Some grey horses look like white horses, although they have black skin instead of pink skin. Others have a dapple or spotted appearance, resembling a grey stormy sky with patches of light streaming through.

Naming your horse is a monumental task. Horse names mean a lot. You can choose to name your horse after a famous horse in media, your favorite person, or a name based on their personality/birth. Either way, names are important. Listed below are # incredible greyhorse names broken up into categories.

Grey Horse Names From Movies

Our list starts with grey horse names from movies. These famous movie and media names are great for horses if you like the movie or your horse reminds you of the film’s character. This list also includes characters from films without horses and horses that don’t have grey coats!

Male

• Artax: This name comes from the film “The Neverending Story”. He is a gorgeous horse that has a sad scene that still causes tears.
• Gunpowder: Another great and famous horse name to give your grey horse is Gunpowder from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
• Maximus: Although a white horse, who can resist this fun Disney horse?
• Shadowfax: You don’t have to watch Lord of the Rings films to know this name.
• Bullseye: Another Disney name makes our list! Bullseye is from Toy Story 2 and 3.
• Spirit: So what, that your grey horse doesn’t have Spirit’s chestnut brown coat? Spirit is still a spectacular name for horses with wild and free personalities.
• Hidalgo: Maybe you want a name for a horse with a vibrant spirit that is a fast runner. Or maybe your favorite horse movie is the western “Hidalgo.”
• Trigger: Your horse doesn’t have to be golden to name them after Trigger, a movie star who starred in almost 200 movies and TV shows in five years.
• Angus: Did you like the horse from Disney’s animated film “Brave”?
• Khan: Disney movies featured a lot of horses. The horse in the Mulan films is named Khan. 

Female

• Flicka: One of the most famous movie horse names is Flicka from the film of the same name. This is a great name for sweet and wild horses.
• Argo: Another iconic female horse character is Argo, from “Xena: Warrior Princess.” During the filming of the series, she was played by three different horses.
• Lucky: If you don’t want to name your horse after Spirit but really like the animated TV series, you can name your grey horse after the human main character, Lucky. This name also works if your horse is your good luck charm!
• Rain: This name also comes from the Spirit franchise. Rain is a female horse that falls in love with Spirit in “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”. She does not have a grey coat.
• Frou-Frou: This silly name comes from the Disney film ” The Aristocats”. She is a friendly horse who loves carrots and gets along with cats. Is your cat and horse good friends?
• Rarity: The My Little Pony series is a great movie and show series from which to draw name inspiration. Rarity is a lovely name for uncommon horses.
• Fluttershy: Try the name Fluttershy if your horse is shy but sweet.

Magical Horse Names

Sometimes, movie names aren’t enough to draw inspiration. If you don’t like any of the movie-based names above, try naming your gorgeous grey horse with a magical/fantasy name!

Male

• Bronte: Is your horse as loud as thunder? Try gifting them this powerful name!
•  Hades: Hades isn’t necessarily an evil God. You can give this name to your grey horse if their coat is dark grey or has more grey speckles than white.
•  Blaze: A great magical name that works for passionate and fiery horses.
• Wildfire: Technically, wildfires aren’t exactly magic, but the name sounds like something you’d read in a fantasy book.
• Phantom: Does your horse tend to quietly sneak up on you like a ghost or a phantom?
• Ghost: If Phantom doesn’t sound right, try Ghost! This cute horse name is perfect for grey horses.
• Balius: Balius was a fast and immortal horse. It’s a strong name for a warrior.
• Poseidon: Have you ever caught your horse trying to go for a swim in the ocean? Maybe they are secretly the God of the sea and horses.
• Wind: This name is phenomenal for horses that run so fast. All you can see is their manes in the wind.
• Soul: This fantastical name is a real treat to read and say out loud. Either your grey horse has a wonderful soul or is part of your soul. Regardless of the meaning, soul is a simple, sweet, and great name.
• Caspian: Countless fantasy novels use the name Caspian for a male character, so why not a male horse?

Female

• Freya: Is your grey horse so beautiful they deserve to be named after a Goddess? Try the name Freya, the goddess of war and beauty.
• Persephone: Another goddess makes our list. This name is great for fans of love stories. Persephone is the goddess of harvest and fertility.
• Pegasus: Does your horse look like they are seconds away from sprouting large wings? Even if the answer is no, this name is a popular fantasy one!
• Unicorn: If Pegasus doesn’t work, you can try to name your grey horse Unicorn. This especially works if they have a spot on their forehead.
• Raven: Raven sounds like a normal name, but these birds also symbolize wisdom and intelligence. Is this something that relates to your grey horse?
• Princess: In fantasy stories, princesses are everywhere. Maybe your grey horse acts like a lovely princess.
• Luna: Luna is an unforgettable name. It’s short, sweet, and yet simple. This name means moon in Spanish.
• Aurora: Disney princesses have many fantasy-filled and magical names, including Aurora, also known as Sleeping Beauty.
• Snow: If your horse is grey but appears mainly white, why not choose the name Snow?
• Fae: Fae is a common creature/mythical being in stories. It’s also a sweet and short name to call your charming grey horse.
• Genevieve: If this name is too long, you can call your horse Genie for short.

Silly Grey Horse Names

We all need a little comedy in our lives. Who says horse names have to be serious? You can get creative with your horse name, and simply shorten the silly name to something easy to say for others. Listed below are some fun and silly grey horse names divided by gender. Any of these names, though, could work for either male or female horses and for all coat colors.

Male

• Edgar Allen Pony: This irresistible name is a favorite. Does your horse look like they are seconds away from busting into a long poem?
• Spongebob Horsepants: You could do Bob for short.
• Pinto Bean: This horse’s name is both cute and funny.
• Galloping Goofball: Just how silly is your horse? Do they laugh a lot or like to play games?
• Grey Goose: Who says you can’t name your horse after another animal? Instead of ‘silly goose’ try ‘grey goose’!
• Al Capony: For horses that act or look tough.
• Mane Attraction: How gorgeous is your horse’s mane? This is also a perfect name for horses with a lot of personality that want to be the center of attention.
• Jealous Jellybean: For horses that neigh in jealousy when you interact with another horse or animal.
• Forest Jump: “Forest Gump” fans will recognize this name immediately.

Female

• Lady Lasso: This silly name is perfect if you love Western films.
• Miss Bee Haven: You can give your horse this name if she is a mischievous girl! It’s also funny to say out loud and explain to others.
• Dashy Delight: A delightful name for a delightful horse!
• Houdini: Is your horse an escape artist? Try the name Houdini. You can cut it short to ‘Dini’ as a nickname.
• Sugar Shenanigans: There is just something so silly about giving your horse more than one name. If this is a mouthful, you can call your horse Sugar!
• Miss Marmalade: Names with alliteration are a lot of fun to say!
• Bitney Spurs: Another punny horse name makes it on our list!

Other Grey Horse Names

• Silver
• Slate
• Hibiscus
• Steel
• Pepper
• Grey
• Grayson
• Ash
• Dusty
• Boo
• Artie
• Dash
• Zelda
• Cinder
• Ember
• Swirl
• Buttercup
• Princess
• Charm
• Mist
• Diamond
• Shine
• Shimmer
• Crystal
• Opal
• Prince
• Royal
• Storm
• Moonstone
• Legend
• Grace
• Mellow

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