No one can deny the beauty of a Palomino horse with its variety of cream to golden shades. A horse this stunning deserves an equally magnificent name.
Beautiful Names
Some names just roll off the tongue and are pleasing to the ear. Some of these include:
Rapunzel - This is a great choice because Palomino horses have beautiful long golden hair just like this Disney character.
Blanca - Sounding ever so sweet rolling off your tongue, this name means "white" in Spanish. It is also understood to be anything pale in cream colors.
Chantilly - Delicate like the lace and sweet like the cream, this is a gorgeous name.
Orianna - This unique name means "sunrise" in Latin.
Tesoro - This name means "treasure" in Italian, and treasure is always golden.
Color Coordinating
Names based on the typical colors of a Palomino horse, which range from creamy yellow to gold, are very fitting. Who doesn't love color coordination?
Daffodil
Goldenrod
Citrine, a yellow-toned gemstone
Soleil, French for "sun"
Sandy
Dusty
Golden Nugget
Dune
Sundancer
Suede
Sand Dollar
24 Carrots (not karat)
Bambi
Copper
Penny
Tasty Choices
Naming your Palomino horse after a certain type of food or drink is a wise idea. It's extremely common for owners to name their horses after tasty treats, so it is important that you choose a name that someone else nearby hasn't already chosen. You want your horse's name to stand out.
Biscotti
Lemon Drop
Bailey
Angel Food
Lemon Meringue
Piña Colada
Lemonade
Margarita
Mimosa
Honeymustard
Nacho
Cheeto
Dorito
Biscuit
Wheaties
Cornpop
Cheerio
Honeycomb
Honeybunch
Cheesecake
Peaches
Pumpkin
Custard
Ladyfinger
Nila Wafer
Honeysuckle
Ginger
Toast
Coconut
Croissant
Nutter Butter
Cupcake
Applesauce
Creampuff
Macaroni
Twinkie
Turmeric
Limoncello
Clementine
Dulce de Leche
Famous Names
There are many famous people who are just so famous that their names are immediately associated with their images. Consider the singer Debbie Harry, who is better known by her stage name, Blondie. Below are some famous names that will suit your Palomino horse:
Bowie or David Bowie
Dolly Parton
Princess Diana
Belle, like the Disney princess
Goldilocks
Marilyn Monroe
Goldie Hawn
Pooh Bear
Vanilla Sky
Vanilla Ice
Orville Redenbacher
Unique Names
If you weren't 100% committed to any of the above names, try these one-of-a-kind options that you won't see on other horses in your area:
Golden Ticket
Greased Lightning
Atomic Blonde
Starlet/Starlette
Mellow Yellow
White Gold
Rose Gold
Platinum
Goldfish
Gold-Getter
Pikachu, after a Pokémon character
Fool's Gold
Saturn
Brass Nuckles (for a feisty horse)
Decision-Making Tips for a Golden Name
Choosing one name is very hard to do, no matter whom or what you are naming. Here are some tips to help guide you in the right direction:
Think about your horse's personality. Is it super sweet or a little bit saucy?
Is your Palomino horse on the lighter or darker side, between blonde and beige colors?
Choose a name that is easy for you to say.
Just go for it! Let your quirky side show when naming your horse. This is a fun task and it shouldn't be looked at as a hassle. Let your enthusiasm show through your horse's name.
Find a Name That Sticks
No matter how silly or how serious of a name you choose, when the time comes, and with the help of this guide, the right name will just come to you. It will click, and it will stick.
