For the horse who is strong and dignified, a name of Native American descent may be just what you are seeking! Whether you have indigenous ancestors and its a piece of your heritage, or merely love the history of your country and are intrigued by Native American traditions and language – we have a list of names sure to provide you with not only great name suggestions but a bit of history!
With traditional male and female names with meanings, suggestions inspired by the Native American spirits, and a few legendary horse name options – we have it all. We hope you find a suitable and perfect match!
To better outline our names, we have first given you the Native American name, followed by the language, and lastly, it’s meaning.
Female Native American Horse Names
Wichahpi | Sioux | Star
Kimmela | Sioux | Butterfly
Wapun | Potawatomi | Dawn
Nidami | Omaha | Fairy
Kinta | Choctaw | Deer
Chepi | Algonquin | Fairy
Hinto | Dakota | Blue
Anomosa | Sauk | White Fawn
Talulah | Choctaw | Leaping Water
Onatah | Iroquois | Daughter of the Earth and Corn Spirit
Ojinjintka | Sioux | Rose
Anpaytoo | Sioux | Radiant
Hialeah | Seminole | Pretty Prairie
Takchawee | Sioux | Doe
Tablita | Hopi | Tiara, Crown
Shideezhi | Navajo | Younger Sister
Macha | Sioux | Aurora
Wuti | Hopi | Woman
Takala | Hopi | Corn Tassel
Gigiyago | Potawatomi | Girl
Neche | Ojiway | Friend
Adsila | Cherokee | Blossom
Xochitl | Nahuatl | Flower
Miki | Inuit | Little
Elu | Zuni | Beautiful
Nampeyo | Hopi | Snake Girl
Panola | Choctaw | Cotton
Kasa | Hopi | Dressed in Furs
Tsomah | Kiowa | Yellow Hair
Yanaba | Navajo | She Meets the Enemy
Galilahi | Cherokee | Attractive
Wikimak | Algonquin | Wife
Kimana | Shoshone | Butterfly
Tadita | Omaha | One Who Runs
Kolenya | Miwok | Coughing Fish
Awentia | Fawn
Chenoa | Dove
Utina | Timucua |Woman of My Country
Nova | Hopi | Chases Butterfly
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Male Native American Horse Names
Cocheta | Stranger
Takhi |Algonquin | Cold
Kamali | Mahona | Spirit Guide
Tokala | Dakota | Fox
Nirvelli |Tudas | Water Child
Nukpana |Hopi | Evil
Pakwa | Hopi | Frog
Totsi | Hopi | Moccasins
Koko | Blackfoot | Night
Ethete | Arapaho | Good
Kamali | Mahona | Spirit Guide
Migisi |Cheyenne | Eagle
Doba | Navajo | No war
Maka | Sioux | Earth
Wanekia | Paiute | Makes Life
Nita | Choctaw | Bear
Howi | Miwok | Turtle Dove
Keezheekoni | Cheyenne | Burning Fire
Chapawee | Sioux | Industrious, Busy
Yazhi | Navajo | Little One
Nuttah | Algonquin | My Heart
Noya | Cherokee | Sand
Inola | Cherokee | Black Fox
Ttangakwunu | Hopi | Rainbow
Eyota | Sioux | Great
Agasga | Cherokee | Rain
Huyana | Miwok | Rain Falling
Taini | Omaha | New Moon
Wenasa | Cherokee | My Home
Niyol | Navajo| Wind
Sawni or Suwanee | Seminole | Echo
Sikya | Hopi | Small Canyon
Suni Nati | Zuni | Middle
Orenda | Iroquois | Magic Power
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Native American Spirit Horse Names
Horses are an important pillar in Native American culture. Some of these majestic creatures have even left a legacy behind. Their roles throughout history are both intriguing and amazing – selecting a name from our list of mythological and real-life horse heroes would be a grand gesture that any horse would be proud to sport. Another integral part of the culture includes the belief in spirits. A name inspired by their beliefs and spiritual traditions is a distinctive and incredibly cool idea for a horse. We have also included some of the important figures found throughout various tribes. Below are some of our favorites for you to consider:
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