In a One-Horse Open Sleigh: Baby Names Inspired by Horses

The second part in my series based on the opening lyrics of Jingle Bells takes us to the countryside once again. These equine-inspired names herald from English, western, and exotic places, creating a group that is beautiful and full of variety. There is a surprising amount of names that pay homage to horses, and they are perfectly expressive for anyone who loves horses and wants to share that passion with their child.

• Caspian ~ a small breed of horse
• Clyde ~ an area in Scotland where the Clydesdale gets its name
• Colt ~ young horse, young horse trainer ~ English
• Destrier ~ a medieval war horse
• Eachann, Aken, Hector ~ Brown horse ~ Gaelic
• Epona ~ Great mare ~ Celtic
• Eponine ~ Great mare ~ French variation of Epona
• Garron ~ type of horse, a term used in Scotland and Ireland
• Oisin, Osheen ~ Stag ~ Irish Gaelic
• Phillip ~ Lover of horses ~ Greek
• Philippa, Pippa ~ Lover of horses ~ Greek
• Ryder ~ Knight, Messenger ~ Old English
• Rosamund ~ Horse, Protection ~ Old French
• Morgan ~ an American horse breed, also a Welsh name meaning circle
• Sadler, Saddler ~ Saddle maker ~ English
• Trigger ~ Roy Rogers' horse 

If you missed it, take a look at the other name lists in this series.

Part One

Dashing Through the Snow: Snowy Baby Names

Part Three
O'er the Fields We Go: Baby Names Inspired by Wide Open Spaces

Part Four
Laughing All the Way: Cheerful Baby Names