245 Classic, New & Unique Names for Palomino Horses

Palomino Horse Names

What is a Palomino?

When considering names for palomino horses, it is important to remember that the palomino is associated with being a Spanish horse breed.  Since 16th century Spain, the palomino has been a symbol of power, prestige, and nobility. One of the most popular coat colors, the palomino is a favorite for parades throughout the Americas.

Having noted this perception of them being a Spanish breed, the palomino is not actually a breed, instead it is a coat coloring of horses.  Technically, Palominos are chestnut horses who also carry the cream allele, which is expressed with a white or off-white mane and pearl, cream or caramel coat coloring.  They tend to have dark skin and eyes, with a lighter coat and an even paler mane. Therefore, if you are hoping to produce a palomino, breed a chestnut to a cremello (carrier of the cream allele) and you are certain to get one.

Interestingly, this coat color occurs across a variety of horse breeds in the United States, including the Arabian, Tennessee Walker, American Saddlebred, Morgan and Quarter Horses.  While the Jockey Club does recognize the palomino coloring, it is rare for Thoroughbreds to carry the cream allele.

Unique Names for Palominos That Mean Golden

Palominos are the “blondes” of the horse world, and and like blondes, they may actually have more fun. These sunny yellow horses make everyone smile, just to behold their golden coats and flaxen manes and tails.  Famous palomino horse names include Roy Rogers’ Trigger, “the smartest horse in movies” and Mister Ed, TV’s talking horse.  If you are lucky enough to have a Palomino grace your life, consider one of these golden, sunny names for your new steed.

Amber: Honey-yellow fossilized resin.

Argo: Warrior Princess Xena’s palomino pal.

Biscuit: Sea Biscuit

Blaine: Means “golden” in Gaelic.

Blondie: Dagwood’s wife, Debbie Harry’s Band and a tasty blond brownie.

Brazil: Famous Brazilian gold rush.

Buffy: Vampire slayer

Copper: Golden metal.

Curry: Yellow spice.

Daisy: A cheery white and yellow flower.

Dahlonega: Gold rush.

Drake: Type of Almond.

Ed: Mister Ed, TV series portrayed by palomino star, Bamboo Harvester.

Flavia: Latin, means golden, female.

Flavius: Latin, means golden, male.

Floss: Flaxen hair

Flow: Flowing movement like water.

Fritz: Type of Almond.

Ginger: Pale yellow spice; Ginger makes a lovely Palomino mare name.

Ghana: Current gold rush.

Goldie: Hawn or Locks.

Hazel: Cream colored not.

Honey: Golden sweet treat.

Hops: Pale grain for beer making.

Kim: Korean, means gold.

Klondike: Yukon gold rush.

Kola: Pale soft drink with a unique spelling.

Marcona: Type of almond.

Nome: Alaskan gold rush.

Nugget: Chunk of gold ore.

Orla: Irish means golden princess.

Sandy: Beach and a golden cookie.

Silver: The Lone Ranger’s horse.

Sonora: Type of almond and a desert.

Sunny: Happy and bright personality.

Victoria: Gold rush.

Waris: Type of Almond.

Sand and Beach Inspired Names for Palominos

Good palomino horse names can come from a variety of inspirations. Palominos were originally developed in the Arabian Desert, where their pale golden and buff tones blended in nicely with their arid surroundings.  Finding a meaningful, sandy name for your pale pony might be arrived at by naming him or her after one of your favorite beaches, or one you dream of visiting.  Consider one of these world famous beaches, deserts or islands to make a unique name for a sandy coated steed. 

Bahama: Islands

Baja: Part of the Sonoran Desert

Bikini: Islands

Bimini: Island

Cabo: Beach

Coco: Beach

Daytona: Beach and speedway

Destin: Beach

Gobi: Desert

Grayton: Beach

Hilton: Beaches

Jamaica: Caribbean nation, make a pretty name for palomino mares.

Jekyll: Island

Kalahari: Desert

Mohave: Desert

Malibu: Beach

Maui: Island

Miami: Beach

Panama: Beach and Latin American nation.

Pebbles: Flintstones’ daughter and plural of Pebble Beach, a cute name for a Palomino.

Phoenix: Desert city

Rivera: Coastline in France

Rosemary: Beach

Sahara: Desert

Savannah: Port, beaches, and African plains, Savannah is uni

Tucson: Desert city.

Tybee: Island

Zuma: Beach

Cute Names for Palominos from Spanish

As we mentioned earlier, Spanish royalty has prized the palomino coloring for centuries. The great Spanish Queen Isabella kept no less than 100 palominos in the royal stables at any given time.  In fact, the word palomino is derived from the Spanish word, paloma, meaning little dove. Today the palomino is still a sought after horse for parades, as well as show horses for Western and English competitions. These names for palomino horses evoke the Spanish fascination with the golden horse. (See also Royal horse names.)

Amarilla: Yellow, feminine (Amarillo, masculine)

Bella: Beautiful

Bonita: Pretty

Bronce: Bronze

Chica: Girl

Chico: Boy

Crema: Cream

Cruz: Cross

Diablo: Devil

Diego: Teacher, makes a nice male palomino horse name.

Dorada: Golden feminine (El Dorado masculine)

Escondido:  Hidden

Felina: Female name, lucky, successful or cat-like.

Feliz: Happy

Frida: Peace

Frito: Golden corn chips

Gaucho: South American cowboy.

Javier

Loco: Crazy

Macho: Manly

Nacho: Corn chips

Oro: Gold

Pancho: Short for Francisco

Paso: Step or pace

Pepe: To be spirited

Pico: Peak

Pilar: Hairy

Princesa: Princess

Principe: Prince

Rosa: Cantina owner in El Paso.

Rosaura: Golden rose

Rubio: Blonde

Sol: Sun

Solana: Sunny spot

Taco: Corn based Mexican street food

Tito: Uncle

65 Western Names for Palomino Horses

In the Western TV culture of the 1950s and 1960s, the good guys rode white horses or palominos, just as they wore white hats.  If a bad guy was on a palomino, that would not last for long.  No doubt the villain would be thrown and the golden gelding returned to his rightful, good-guy owner.  These horse names from TV and movie westerns include iconic locales, gunmen, and cowboy tack.

Ace

Apache

Arizona

Arrow

Beau or Bow

Belle

Boone

Bowie

Buck

Buckshot

Bullet

Butch

Calamity

Caliche

Cassidy

Cody

Chisum

Crockett

Dakota

Denver

Destry

Dodge

Dollar

Drifter

Duke

Durango

Dusty

Eureka

Hopi

Kiawah

Kid

Kiddo

Liberty

Marshall

Mesa

Navaho

Nelson

Nevada

Patsy

Pistol

Rebel

Reno

Rio

Roper

Sage

Sagebrush

Scout

Sedona

Shane

Sherriff

Sierra

Sioux

Spur

Star

Stetson

Sundance

Target

Tonto

Trigger

Trooper

Vegas

Virginia

Waylon

Wesson

Wrangler

45 Names for Palomino Horses from Wine Makers and Distillers

Happy Hour can make for some unique palomino mare names as well as male horse nicknames.  These pale and golden elixirs bespeak quality and luxury, as well as care in craftsmanship.  If you are a training perfectionist, one of these names may well fit your high standards for your palomino.

Bacardi

Beringer

Bollinger

Brandy

Cambria

Chablis

Champagne

Chandon

Chardonnay

Chateau

Chivas

Cristal

Cruzan

Cuvee

Dewar

Gallo

Harvey

Hennessey

Jack Black

Jackson

Kendall

Lodi

Luna

Macallan

Martell

Moet

Mondavi

Monterey

Napa

Perrier

Piper

Remy

Roederer

Ron Rico

Rosé

Sancerre

Sebastiani

Sherry

Sonoma

Souverain

Sterling

Tattinger

Taylor

Walker (Johnny)

Whiskey

Safe and effective for freer, pain-free movement (sponsored).

Parade Inspired Palomino Horse Names Female

These famous parades from around the world make cute names for palomino mares.

Bastille: The Bastille Day Parade

Calgary: The Calgary Stampede.

Carnival

China: Chinese New Years Parades.

Circus

Citrus: Citrus Parade.

Disney: Land of parades.

Easter: Famous parade day and movie title, Easter Parade.

Macy: Thanksgiving Parade.

Mardi Gras: A week of parades!

May – May Day Parade.

Olympia: Olympic opening and closing ceremonies parades.

Rose: The Rose Bowl Tournament of Roses Parade.

Palomino Horse Names Male from Famous Parades

Marksmen: Marksmen’s Parade in Hannover.

Patrick: St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Puerto: Puerto Rican Day Parade.

Ticker: Ticker-tape parade.

Trooper: Trouping the Colors, British parade.

Naming Tips for Horses

Choosing a stable name: select a name that is one or two syllables.  If your horse comes with a preregistered name, try to make a play off of that name. For instance, Crockett’s Gamble could result in the stable name Davey or Leapy Lad could be called Ladd or Laddie.

Selecting a registered name:  If you are starting your own breeding program, include your part of your stable’s name in it.  You can also take a page from the racetrack, where the names of the parents or grandparents in the pedigree are incorporated into the registered names of the offspring.  For instance, Our Brenda bred to Middle Brother produced the name Middle Hour.

Always select a name that shows your horse in the best light and demonstrates your pride in him. Your horse will reward you for it!