The most famous horses - from Bucephalus to Losharik - Locals. Choosing a suitable and original nickname for a horse Who owns the nickname emerald - horse or dog

Owners give names to their fillies or stallions immediately after birth. The name will remain with the animal for life. However, the choice of nicknames for horses has its own characteristics. They must necessarily reflect the character and features of the ungulate, and the names of purebred individuals also reflect their pedigree. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the selection of nicknames as responsibly and carefully as possible. A horse's name is not some empty sound; it contains a very deep meaning.

The names of horses in our state have always represented something more than a banal designation of a particular horse. People approached this procedure with special care. This, by the way, has a large amount of documentary evidence, for example, in many works of writers and poets of past years. In them, the horses always have bright and sonorous nicknames, characterizing the character of the animal.

Question, associated with choosing a name for a horse, you will not be affected only in the situation when an adult is purchased, since it will already have its own nickname. However, when a foal is born, this question becomes more relevant than ever. After a small horse has been born into this world, it is necessary to choose a suitable name for it. Some owners will not think long and will use the simplest option: they will name the baby something ordinary and the first name that came up. This is how Buyans, Zorki and others appear. But this kind of problem can be solved in another way: to include imagination and literary knowledge on this topic.

Breeding farms

Today, names for horses in this type of farm are chosen in accordance with certain rules:

The foal's name must begin with the same letter as the mother's name;
The first letter of the father horse's name should be in the middle of the name.

This rule does not apply to half-breeds, but the foal's and sire's names must begin with the same letter. . In the names of sports horses in some situations information about the stable or team is indicated. In most countries of the “old world” this requirement is mandatory. Therefore, the nicknames of European horses are often difficult to pronounce and very long. Obscenities and insults are also prohibited in horse names. The horse name must consist of no more than sixteen characters. Sometimes it is limited to 27 letters.

Nicknames for purebred horses in the period from the 19th to the 20th centuries were given in full accordance with traditions. Horse breeders then had only a few rules, one of which required that the horse's name include the designation of "manufacturer". People then called their horses by nicknames characteristic of famous animals and winners.

Has formed over a long time a very clear and fairly compact system of nicknames for horses of girls and boys. People interacted with horses a lot, and this was the beginning of an intensive process of coming up with unusual nicknames. The function and essence of reprimanding a horse has been known for a very long time. Several hundred years ago they walked in herds across the steppes, without names. After horses began to be exploited by people, it became necessary to give mares and stallions individual names.

Features of choice

In ancient times, harsh nicknames horses during military/combat operations were intended for several purposes at once:

Address to the owner's horse;
Indication of the horse's ownership;
Intimidating the enemy.

With the help of a formidable name, a powerful psychological influence was exerted on the enemy to instill fear. Also, the names of horses could have other roots:

If you study these categories of nicknames, it will become clear that they all have a certain emotional connotation and carry information about the characteristics of the horse (desired or real). With their help, owners tried to refine their horses and attract the attention of horse racing players or potential buyers.

Horse names today

Currently, horse breeders are trying to name the animal with a name whose first letter character will repeat the first letter of the nickname of the father horse. The mother's initial is used in the middle. This approach no longer involves taking into account the physical qualities and disposition of horses. The predominant principle is formal, which is based on the parent's initials. The horse's name has lost its expression and emotional coloring, becoming almost neutral.

In the field of trotting horse breeding the century before last, a list of words was compiled that were used to compose horse names. Various ways of modifying words were allowed. However, now nicknames for horses are invented, as they say, “in haste.” Restrictions other than the designation of manufacturers have been removed. People take words and try to find a word that will include the initials of the foal's mother and father.

There are many ways to choose a good name for your horse. Some will enter the query “list of names of horses and mares” and see “standard” options on the Internet, others will use a horse names generator, and still others will take into account the color, character and behavior of the horse when choosing a name.

For example, you can come up with a nickname for a horse that was born in some private farmstead; there are no restrictions or prohibitions. The name can serve as a designation of the color, character and some quality of the horse. In some cases, it is simply some sonorous word from other languages: Weiner, Black, etc. Here everything depends on the desire of the owner. Things are completely different if the horse has a pedigree or is athletic and/or purebred.

Name table

To make choosing a nickname for your horse easier, you can use the name table below.

Letter of the alphabet	Stallion	Mare
A	August, Adonis, Aston, Aklon, Angel, Apollo	Watercolor, Adele, Arina, Alice, Astoria, Athena
B	Benefit, Basil, Buran, Buyan, Bruce, Ben, Golden Eagle	Bella, Bianca, Squirrel, Burka, Bonita, Bassi, Beatrice, Buffy
IN	Viscount, Vulcan, Vizorg, Vakhtar, Webster, Faithful	Wendy, Vendetta, Vaiga, Veronia, Venus, Vasara, Vanessa
G	Garnet, Henry, Granite, Geopard, Hamlet, Garth	Loud, Gimby, Gelda, Gaili, Proud, Gerda
D	Daniel, Daly, Dombay, Darko, Dublon, Dakar, Durango	Kindness, Jennifer, Doxie, Dusty, Desa, Jilly, Julie
E	Elman, Endai, Ekim, Eros, Euphrates, Yenisei, Jaeger	Eila, Elagia, Elinira, Ebbi, Eurasia, Elis, Yesenia
AND	Germes, Reaper, Geron, Jafrey, Joker, Jacques, Reaper	Zhelika, Georgette, Juliet, Giselle, Jasmine
Z	Zufar, Zorik, Zeus, Sunset, Bunny, Zulan, Zambo	Zoriya, Zayda, Fun, Ziya, Zirana, Perky
AND	Icarus, Ideal, Ishtar, Irbis, Illan, Emerald	Isolde, Igogosha, Spain, Zest
TO	Quint, King, King, Cascade, Caprice, Cairo, Karat, Cameron, Cadet	Candy, Katie, Strawberry, Goose, Drops, Jugs
L	Lucas, Lord, Lagoon, Lotus, Leon, Lucifer	Lolita, Lucy, Lava, Leila, Luxury, Legend, Laguna
M	Mahito, Michigan, Milan, Martin, Marathon, Maclay, Master	Malta, Molly, Monica, Mafia, Marquise, Dream, Magic
N	Nautilus, NNeuron, Nemo, Nord, Napoleon	Nymph, Natty, Narita, Nicole, Tenderness, Nora
ABOUT	Orion, Omar, Olsan, Ozar, Oasis, Optimus	Orneta, Onezhka, Ovation, Odyssey, Orchid
P	Ghost, Polis, Pegasus, Ash, Pirate, Poker, Pierrot	Song, Panther, Puma, Pallet, Pandora
R	Reef, Ringo, Ricky, Raphael, Romantic	Rosa, Roel, Regina, Riona, Rosemary, Remira
WITH	Stuart, Smerch, Solomon, Sandor, Salute	Strelka, Snezhka, Element, Sofia, Sonali, Susie
T	Talin, Tornado, Tango, Tulip, Titan, Typhoon	Silence, Titan, Tamika, Tracy, Tavrida, Temida, Teodora
U	Hurricane, Ulkus, Coal, Umberto, Ulsan, Success	Please, Threat, Utopia, Ultra, Luck, Smart girl
F	Weathervane, Philip, Flipper, Pharaoh, Flamingo, Fan	Fauna, Frida, Fergana, Florida, Faina
X	Hugo, Hilton, Harrison, Predator, Hathul	Firecracker, Holly, Hidelia, Heida, Honda, Hilary
C	Cent, Cedric, Cymbal, Tsoster, Tsistan, Tsargun, Flower	Tsukeria, Tsukata, Gypsy, Celeste, Queen
H	Chips, Champion, Charles, Chernish, Chicago	Roan, Garlic, Blueberry, Chilli, Seagull
Sh-Shch	Goldfinch, Sage, Shanzai, Sherbet, Shaman	Dapper, Generous, Shakira, Chanel, Charlene,
E	Eragon, Eclipse, Evan, Elf, Egoist, Exclusive	Estella, Aegis, Eila, Evelina, Epoch, Ekvida, Eji,
YU	Yukas, Yuzhny, Julius, Eugene, Yuton, Yuvent	Yuniora, Yudika, Yusita, Juno, Yutana
I	Yarmak, Amber, January, Hawk, Jacob, Yamato	Jamaica, Fury, Yalta, Brightness, Berry, Fair

Choosing a nickname for a foal or an adult horse is not an easy task, but it is very pleasant for the owner. It must be remembered that the horse is a very smart, understanding animal, and it will respond sensitively to the emotional and semantic connotation inherent in its name and the way people pronounce it.

Bearer of the breed

If we are talking about a thoroughbred animal, you need to take into account that in pedigree horse breeding there are certain principles for choosing a name for a horse - it should have a connection with the nickname of the mother and father. The foal's name should begin with the first letter of the mare's name, and in the middle contain the initial letter of the stallion's name (for example, Clover from Beauty and Heather, Grace from Gypsophila and Caesar, Mischief from Pobeda and Karaguz). This rule applies to the names of horses of the Vladimir, Arabian, Trakehner, trotter and thoroughbred riding breeds.

Regarding horses of the Terek, Don, Hanoverian, Holstein and Budyonny breeds, the opposite rule applies: the first letter of the father’s name gives the beginning of the foal’s nickname, and in the middle there must be the first letter of the mother’s name (Danube from Dobytchik and Naiad).

For the offspring of the Akhal-Teke breed, the name starting with the first letter of the father’s or mother’s nickname can be used, at the discretion of the owner.

When choosing a nickname, do not use:

The names of famous thoroughbred horses and champions (Aniline, Peony, Absinthe), but you can also name horses known in history and literature (for example, Goliath, Bolivar).
First and last names of people (names of historical characters are allowed, for example, Dobrynya).
Nicknames that use more than 18 letters.
Numbers or initials; unethical and obscene words.

When applying for a passport for a breeding horse at the Horse Breeding Research Institute, a specialist in the relevant breed will check whether the name chosen by the owner for the foal meets the requirements for maintaining breeding records. In case of violation of the rules, the name chosen by the horse owner may be changed. This applies not only to foals, but also to adult animals.

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For a non-breeding horse, nicknames can be selected arbitrarily, based on your own preferences. This could simply be a pleasant word for the owner, or a characteristic of the animal’s coloring, temperament, or even where the animal lives.

There is a science that studies animal names - zoonymy, which classifies horse names into the following categories:

a) names of animals, insects (Ermine, Tiger, Bumblebee, Panther, Leopard, Sable, Dragonfly).
b) names of birds (Eagle, Falcon, Raven, Snipe, Vulture, Goose, Swallow, Swift, Hawk).
c) names of objects or materials (Granite, Ash, Star, Fire, Diamond, Sapphire).
d) names of natural phenomena (Breeze, Blizzard, Thunderstorm, Thunder, Cool, Night, Dawn, Hurricane).
e) positions, titles, professions (Bogatyr, Knight, Witch Doctor, Cavalier, Sorcerer, Merchant, Worker).
f) characteristic or physical characteristics: (Brawler, Giant, Carminative, Strongman, Fast).
g) names of ancient or literary heroes (Achilles, Neptune, Ali Baba; Ajax).
h) geographical names, ethnonyms (Arab, Bedouin, Cossack, Sebezh, Sydney).
i) qualitative adjectives, as a description of appearance or character (Fast, Handsome, Proud, Funny, Bully, Invincible, Stubborn).
j) relative adjectives used to determine the color of horses (Bay, Brown, Red, Gray).

On farms, foals are often given names that indicate the names of their father or mother. In this case, either words with the same root are used (Eagle, Orlyanka, Orlitsa, Eaglet) or semantic groups (Velvet, Atlas, Calico, Satin - names of fabric; Mars, Venus, Saturn - planets).

Literary hero

In Russian literature there are many works dedicated to horses, their beauty, endurance, intelligence and sensitivity. Authors came up with a variety of names for them, sometimes comical, sometimes unusual.

In L. N. Tolstoy’s story “Kholstomer” the horses Merchant’s Wife, Vyazopurikha, Swan, Dobrokhita, General, Mohammed, and Darling are mentioned. In the novel Anna Karenina, the names of the main characters' horses were Gladiator, Arabchik, Karabakh, and the readers liked the nickname Frou-Frou so much that it is used to this day, for example, in the names of sweets and shops. In real life, Tolstoy's favorite horse was named Delir.

In the tragic and heartbreaking story of Chingiz Aitmatov, the main character, the pacer’s horse, was called “Gyulsary”. In the works of A.P. Chekhov there are such horse names as Count Nulin and the Giant. In “The Enchanted Wanderer” N.S. Leskov named the horse Dido. In Mikhail Alekseev’s story “Karyukha” the horses’ names are Mike, Bulanka, Lastochka, Ogonyok.

A. I. Kuprin dedicated the story “Emerald” to the fate of the racing horse of the same name; the other horses in the work were called Goldfinch and Onegin. In the novel “Burnt Moscow” G. P. Danilevsky describes in detail the fate of not only the main historical characters, but also their horses Eclipse, Zorka and Bars. Turgenev I.S. in “Notes of a Hunter” he mentions horses named Ermine, Falcon, Dogonyay, Peacock, Pokhvalny, Krasotka.

The great and mighty Russian language. The choice of beautiful and sonorous words is huge, and among them there will definitely be the most beautiful, sonorous and memorable one to serve as the name for the most noble and closest animal to man - the horse.

The horse is an animal that amazes with its endurance and grace. Having traveled with humans for thousands of years, horses are still our indispensable companions. And for many people they become not just a means of transportation, but also a friend, companion, comrade. If the decision has been made to purchase a foal, then the question of choosing a name will inevitably arise. This has its own nuances and some rules. In our article we suggest finding out about them, as well as viewing some horse names from A to Z in alphabetical order.

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How to name a horse: features of nicknames in the equestrian world

If you are purchasing a horse to keep in the household, then you can choose absolutely any name for it, guided by personal preferences or the striking characteristics of the animal. If nothing suitable comes to mind, you can study the list of the most common nicknames for mares and horses and choose any one you like. But if the choice was made in favor of a pedigree or a sports horse, then a completely different approach is needed. Before naming a horse, you should familiarize yourself with certain rules for choosing a name.

When buying an adult horse or from a breeding farm or farm, as a rule, there is no need to name the animal, since the name is immediately selected for the horse based on its breeding line. Also, at stud farms, each foal born immediately receives a nickname, taking into account its breeding value and pedigree. It is immediately entered into the passport when registering the horse and remains for life.

Name for a domestic horse

If you come to any village or hamlet and ask those who keep a horse on their farm what the animal’s name is, you will probably hear the usual simple nicknames. For example, Zorka, Nochka, Buyan, Veter, Sirko and others. This is not surprising, because the name for a domestic horse is always chosen according to the owner’s preferences. As a rule, it should be simple, short and clear. But if you want to highlight your horse, then you have the right to choose any nickname, even the name of a celebrity (but of a non-commercial nature).

When choosing a nickname for mares and stallions, it is best to choose one taking into account their characteristics, for example, based on the character of the foal, its color, and some individual markings. This will always be beneficial to emphasize the uniqueness of your horse. Also quite popular is the option of a name in honor of the mother or father. This practice is especially often observed when choosing names for sports and breeding mares and stallions. For example, there are Grace 2, Bracelet 3, Cupid 2, Zorka 2 and others.

When registering horses, it is prohibited to use obscene names. Even if an obscene name is translated into a foreign language, it will still be rejected. You should always understand that the names of horses are the personification of their individuality, and you will have to name the name whenever necessary.

Horse of breeding and sporting value

If the name for a domestic horse does not depend on its breed, then if you are going to use the horse in sports or breeding, then you will have to approach the choice of name more responsibly. When buying a foal, you must know the names of its parents, since the capital letters of their names will be present in the foal's name. All thoroughbred horses are named in such a way that the name must begin with the capital letter of the name of the father or mother, and the capital letter of the name of the mother (father) must be in the middle of the word. For example, if the stallion’s name was Brosky, and the mare’s name was Graceful, then the name option for their foal could be BaGryanyi, BaGulnik and others.

When it comes to mares and stallions of breeding value, then the names should be selected taking into account the breed. The fact is that many breeds have their own internal naming rules. For example, it is customary to give Russian nicknames to horses of the Donskoy and Budennovskaya breeds, and the same applies to horses of the Oryol trotting breed. At the same time, trotters are usually called by the first letter of their mother’s name. It is also very important that the initial letter of the father’s nickname be present in the middle of the name.

However, for some thoroughbred horses it is considered correct to name them after the first letter of the father’s name. For example, such a rule exists within German breeds: Hanover, Traken and others. So, if the boy’s name is Thunder, and the girl’s name is Ruffnut, then the foal that will be born to them can be called GroZny or Thunderstorm.

The names of sports horses deserve special attention. They may be named after the name of the club or stable to which they belong. This rule applies in many European countries. This is why mares and stallions sometimes have complex names that consist of 3-4 or even 5 words. For example, Willie Emerson Grand Vincent.

Does a nickname affect a horse's fate?

When choosing names for mares and stallions, you should use not only your imagination. It is very important to consider the practicality of the future nickname. After all, the animal will have to live with her all his life. And, as you know, names can influence fate and leave an imprint on the owner.

Many horse breeders confirm this theory. For example, one owner of a horse, which was named Torpedo, is sure that the energetic and full of strength animal fully corresponds to its name. Therefore, if you want your pet to have a calm disposition, it is more advisable to choose a kind, beautiful and harmonious nickname for him.

You can also take as a basis the nickname of a famous horse that went down in history. The name Eclipse is especially popular. And this is not at all surprising. After all, this is one of the famous figures in equestrian sports. Until now, no one has yet been able to surpass the record of this horse in terms of speed and percentage of his victories.

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Classification of names

Horse names are divided into several groups, among which the following must be highlighted:

Name based on character (Kind Man, Grumpy, Brawler).
Names in honor of other animals (Marten, Tigress).
Horse names can be formed by title (Bogatyr, Warrior, Brave).
The names of precious stones (Ruby, Agate, Amethyst) can be taken as a basis for the name.
For mares, female names (Aksinya, Fekla or Palageya) will be very euphonious.

List of nicknames to help a novice horse breeder

Before naming your foal, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the list of the most common names. The table shows the best names for horses.

Letter of the alphabet	Mare	Stallion
A	Adele, Alice, Watercolor, Alpha, Anika, Arina, Athena, Astoria	Apollo, August, Aklon, Antey, Angel, Aston, Adonis
B	Bassi, Bella, Bonita, Burka, Beatrice, Squirrel, Buffy, Bianca	Ben, Benefit, Buran, Basil, Golden Eagle, Bruce, Buyan
IN	Vanessa, Vasara, Venus, Vendetta, Veronia, Wendy, Vaiga	Webster, Viscount, Versailles, Faithful, Watchman, Vizorg, Vulcan
G	Proud, Loud, Guiana, Gaili, Glucose, Gelda, Gimby	Hanibal, Garth, Hamlet, Gallop, Henry, Geopard, Garnet, Granite
D	Julie, Desa, Jennifer, Virgo, Jilly, Dusty, Kindness, Doxy	Dakar, Daniel, Darko, Dingo, Dombay, Doubloon, Daly, Durango
E	Eurasia, Yesenia, Elinira, Ebbi, Elagia, Eila, Elis	Euphrates, Elman, Yenisei, Eros, Jaeger, Ekim, Endai
AND	Jasmine, Giselle, Juliet, Priestess, Georgette, Jastina, Zhelika	Jafrey, Jacques, Geron, Zhibek, Reaper, Joker, Germes, Jaden
Z	Zirana, Ziya, Star, Perky, Zayda, Zoriya, Fun	Bunny, Sunset, Zambo, Zeus, Zerab, Zorik, Zulan, Zufar
AND	Spain, Iboni, Igogosha, Zest, Graceful, Isolde	Emerald, Icarus, Indigo, Irbis, Irhat, Ishtar, Illan, Ideal
TO	Beauty, Goose, Strawberry, Drops, Katie, Water Lily, Sweetie	Cadet, Cairo, Cameron, Caprice, Karat, Cascade, Quint, King, King
L	Laguna, Legend, Luxury, Leila, Lava, Lolita, Lucy	Leon, Lagoon, Lavrion, Lord, Lotus, Lucas, Lucifer
M	Magic, Marquise, Marie, Mafia, Dream, Monica, Molly, Malta	Master, Maclay, Marathon, Martin, Mowgli, Mahito, Milan, Michigan
N	Forget-me-not, Tenderness, Nora, Natty, Nicole, Nymph, Narita	Nord, Neuron, Napoleon, Nemo, Nautilus, Invincible
ABOUT	Orchid, Odyssey, Ovation, Orlita, Ofea, Onezhka, Orneta	Oasis, Ozar, Olsan, Olhard, Omar, Optimus, Orion
P	Pandora, Prima, Panther, Peach, Pallet, Puma, Platinum, Song	Pirate, Ash, Polis, Pegasus, Poseidon, Poker, Ghost, Pierrot
R	Remira, Riona, Chamomile, Roel, Rosemary, Rosette, Regina	Robber, Raphael, Ricky, Ringo, Romantic, Red, Reef
WITH	Sofia, Susie, Element, Strategy, Snezhka, Sonali, Strelka	Salute, Sandor, Gray-haired, Sensei, Smerch, Solomon, Stuart
T	Tracy, Tamika, Tavrida, Titan, Theodora, Silence, Temida	Typhoon, Tango, Tarzan, Titan, Tornado, Tulip, Talin
U	Luck, Utopia, Delight, Ultra, Threat, Please, Clever	Ember, Ulkus, Smart Guy, Hurricane, Success, Ulsan, Umberto
F	Fergana, Faina, Florida, Frida, Favorite, Fauna, Ferrari	Fan, Pharaoh, Feudal, Philip, Flamingo, Flipper, Weathervane
X	Hilary, Heida, Holly, Helga, Hidelia, Honda, Firecracker	Hacker, Harley, Harrison, Hathul, Hilton, Predator, Hugo
C	Queen, Tsunami, Gypsy, Tsukata, Celeste, Tsukeria	Flower, Tsargun, Cymbal, Tsistan, Tsedrik, Tsoster, Cent
H	Seagull, Blueberry, Miracle, Chilli, Garlic, Sequence, Roan	Chernish, Charles, Champion, Chicago, Chips, Wonderful
Sh-Shch	Chocolate, Chanel, Shakira, Charlene, Generous, Dapper	Shaman, Shanghai, Schumacher, Sage, Sherbet, Goldfinch
E	Eji, Ekvida, Evelina, Epoch, Eila, Etoile, Aegis, Estella	Evan, Egoist, Eclipse, Extreme, Elf, Eragon, Exclusive
YU	Juno, Yusita, Yutana, Julika, Yuniora, Yugoslavia	Jeweler, Julius, Eugene, Yuvent, Yuzhny, Yuton, Yukas
I	Berry, Yalta, Brightness, Yadviga, Fury, Fair, Jamaica	Jacob, Hawk, Clear, Anchor, Amber, Yamato, January, Yarmak

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In this video you can see a beautiful graceful horse, as well as explanations from a specialist in choosing nicknames.

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The birth of a foal is a highly anticipated event on the farm. Regardless of whether a beautiful riding horse or a small pony was born, the animal needs to be given a name. Before you name a horse, you should decide on its purpose on the farm. The names of horses participating in breeding or international competitions are selected in accordance with established standards.

Ordinary farms try to choose nicknames whose meaning can improve the character traits of the animal. It is no secret that many horse breeders believe that an affectionate nickname will help improve the relationship between a person and a stallion.

Criteria for selecting a nickname

There are many ways to choose a name for your foal. However, first of all, the names of horses depend on the following factors:

whether the stallion is involved in breeding;
whether the breed of the animal is sporting and whether the horse will take part in official competitions.

The fact is that representatives of a breeding branch or participants in international competitions must be named according to certain standards. If the horse was born to work in agriculture, then its nickname can be chosen in accordance with the taste preferences of the owner. Typically, names for farm horses are influenced by the following characteristics:

Appearance. The horse's name may be influenced by its unusual color or characteristic spots on its body.
Animal breed. If the horse is a representative of a pure breed, but was rejected due to some inconsistencies, then you should not give the animal a common nickname. Experienced breeders claim that a discrepancy between appearance and nickname can affect the fate of a horse.
Character of a stallion. Nicknames for quiet horses are selected with soft syllables, excluding harsh letters. For active fidgets, you can choose sonorous nicknames that they will happily respond to.

There is a sign according to which the name of a horse predetermines its entire life.

That is why horse breeders are afraid to give their pets such nicknames as Trouble, Brawl, Grief, Plague, Bad Weather or Death. It is believed that such nicknames for stallions can spoil the character of the animal. This can also be explained from a scientific point of view. The fact is that a person pronounces words with a negative connotation rudely and harshly, which is why the horse may think that he is being scolded.

This happens unconsciously and can greatly damage the psyche of the horse. On the contrary, horse breeders pronounce warm and affectionate nicknames softly, thanks to which the stallion calms down and happily goes to the owner.

Sometimes horses are named after famous figures. You can often find the horse Julius or Atilla, as these nicknames give the animal masculinity. A woman's nickname should be softer than a man's and is often associated with beauty and grace.

Anthroponyms for horses

Sometimes the horse owner uses human names to name the animal. More than 20% of horses around the world are named after prominent personalities or simply euphonious human names. Common Russian names among equids:

Arkasha;
Vaska;
Sidor;
Bear;
Vasilisa.

However, horses cannot be called by their full human name, as this is considered unethical towards other people. The exception is foreign names, which are very popular among horse breeders. So, nicknames for a boy’s young horse can be like this:

Scott;
John;
William;
Caesar;
Napoleon;
Lincoln;
Genghis Khan;

Females can also be named after great figures or simply by foreign nicknames. There is a list of nicknames for horses and mares:

Cleopatra;
Merry;
Betsy;
Mulan;
Ishtar.

Many owners believe that naming their pets as great figures will make the animal more resilient to life's challenges. However, you should not call the horse by its full name too often in this case, since the owner may unconsciously use too harsh intonations.

We must try to come up with an abbreviated nickname for the horse so that he feels affection and care in his voice. An example of this is the nickname Bonnie, shortened from Napoleon.

Onomasticons

Not the least important place among horse names is occupied by onomasticons - names in the creation of which the color of the animal's coat plays a role. For many breeds, color is a characteristic distinguishing feature, so the name of a horse may contain a hint of the color of the stallion.

Among the standard colors of horses are the following:

Ginger;
Bay;
Voronoi.

Other animal colors arise for various reasons. Most often this is a mixing of genes from different breeds and incomplete dominance.

Names for young horses, depending on the exterior, can be as follows:

For stallions of the bay breed, the nicknames Gnedko, Gnedoy or Gnedukha are suitable.
A horse that has a black color is usually called Raven, Night, Darkness, Crow, Funnel, Chernysh.
Names such as Ryzhik, Rzhavyi, Liska are suitable for red horses.
If black and white colors predominate in the suit, the horse can be called Sivka, Gray, or Bunny.
Nicknames for small brown foals can be: Burka, Burena, Brown.
The light red coat will be the reason to name the stallion Kaurka or Kaurym.
The names of horses with black spots sound like Chubary or Dalmantine.

Most of the name by suit has Turkic and Arabic roots. The reason for this is the Tatar-Mongol invasion, which influenced horse breeding in Eastern European countries.

Sometimes horse names associated with color are chosen in foreign languages. So, you can meet horses with the names White, Black, Bianca, Rosso, Gray, Brown.

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Nickname associated with the character of the animal

The name can be chosen based on the foal’s disposition. Quiet and calm males can be given names such as Tishka, Tikhon or Oasis. Unplayful girls are called Bunny or Silence.

Active horses should be given appropriate names. Stallions can be called Wrath, Invincible, Leader or Champion. Names for girls' horses include Fury, Strength, and Victory.

Sonorous names will help you identify strong individuals from an early age based on their voice intonation. Often horses with powerful names become leaders in the herd.

Names depending on the time of year

Sometimes as a nickname I use characteristic features of the time of year when the horse was born:

Suitable nicknames for autumn foals are September, Rain, Fog. For females, you can use nicknames such as Autumn, Zhelka, Oktyabrina.
In winter, boys are called Snowball, January, Frost, Ice. Good names for mares would be Snezka. Winter, Snowflake, Blizzard.
Males born in the summer are recorded under the following nicknames: Sun, August, Horn. It is better to call the girls Augustine or Zhara.
Spring young animals are given soft nicknames. Boys are most often called May, Brook or Leaf. Girls are awarded nicknames such as Grass, Drops or Lilac.

Nicknames of horses in honor of natural phenomena

Sometimes the color or character of an animal can be similar to a natural or weather phenomenon. So, sometimes stallions can be called Meteor. Hail, Tornado, Volcano, Sunset, Granite.

Names for mares can be: Comet, Thunderstorm, Element, Zorya.

Such nicknames have been given to horses for a long time in the hope of endowing them with the same qualities that natural phenomena have: speed, strength and endurance. The horse named Veter, according to horse breeders, will be faster and more maneuverable, and the stallion Rock will endure hard work better.

Nicknames associated with the origin of the animal

Sometimes the name can be based on the animal's birthplace. So, names for boys’ horses can be such as Amur or Irtysh, and for girls the nicknames Volzhka or Onezhka are suitable.

Sometimes a nickname is given depending on the purebred of the breed. A mixed breed can be called a Bastard or Serf, while for pure breeds the names Lord, Earl, Emperor, Master, Duchess or Countess will be used.

Other criteria for selecting names

Often the basis for the nickname for stallion horses can be food. Sometimes there are males named Sugar, Ginger, Honey. Nicknames for girls' horses in this case sound like Toffee or Berry.

The names of the foal on large farms are selected according to the letters of the alphabet to avoid inbreeding: Adele, Athena. Apollo, Beatrice, Bernard, Buran, Viscount, Vendetta, Veronia, etc.

Sometimes nicknames are chosen in honor of favorite creatures or characters from mythology: Pegasus, Dragon, Icarus, Ares, Aphrodite, Gorgon.

Beautiful nicknames for horses are obtained if you use the names of stars and planets to create them: Aldebaran, Centauri, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Castor, Orion, Andromeda.

Sometimes derivatives of notes or chords can be chosen as nicknames: Domino, Rhea, Rem, Fi, Quinta, Tertia, Septa, Nona.

Good nicknames for horses are the names of various flowers: Aster, Chamomile, Poppy, Orchid, Tulip.

Sometimes horse breeders choose characters from books or plays as names. However, it is better to choose heroes with a good destiny. If you name a horse after Hamlet or Kazbich, this can complicate the animal's life.

Criteria for selecting a name for a breeding or sports stallion

There are certain rules for naming horses that are intended for breeding. The name of a foal from purebred horses must combine the names of its parents. The first letter of the cub's name must match the first letter of the mother's name, and the middle letter must match the father's name.

For example, if the female is named Cassandra and the male is Mirage, then their cubs may receive nicknames such as Kasmir, Kameo, Kemil or Kama.

Sometimes finding a suitable nickname is difficult because the letters may not match.

If the foal's parents are winners in sporting events and have a long pedigree, then the cub may receive a double name, which is recorded in the animal's passport. The name is written depending on which of the parent horses achieved great awards. A cub whose parents do not participate in competitions is usually called by one name.

Not always sonorous nicknames should be used in everyday life. This applies to show and breeding breeds. The stallion, who according to documents is listed as Maximus Jacques-Geron, in life may be a simple Max.

For equestrian sports, there are a number of restrictions regarding the name of the horse:

Names for stallion horses should not coincide with the names of the ancestors of famous breeds.
You can use the name of a famous person with his personal permission, which must be formalized.
Nicknames that contain more than 18 letters are also prohibited.
An offensive or unethical name will disqualify a horse from competition.

After choosing a name for the horse, you should register it with the official departments. Both the horse and the breeder must be assessed by experts. To do this, the foal undergoes a thorough examination, documentation of its parents and medical certificates are collected. A blood test is taken from all three animals to confirm the relationship, and if it is positive, the foal is given a passport with its name on it. The nickname is then entered into the stud book. This procedure is observed especially strictly with rare breeds of animals. In this case, all live horses included in the stud book are under the supervision of special committees.

Conclusion

The name plays a big role in the life of an animal. The choice of nickname largely depends on the characteristics of the horse. There are established criteria for sporting and breeding breeds. Owners call ordinary farm horses by soft names with positive connotations. Often, when choosing a name, horse breeders are guided by external factors, the breed or character of the stallion.

Sometimes beautiful names are involved in creating names for stallions, but the animal cannot have a full human name due to ethical standards. Horse names should not be associated with events or phenomena that are negatively perceived by a person: this can affect the character of the horse in later life.