300+ BOTW Horse Names for Breath of the Wild

Every BOTW horse names story starts the same way: a wild horse on a ridge somewhere in Hyrule, and you, crouched in the grass with a handful of apples, hoping it does not bolt. Nintendo’s Explorer’s Guide frames taming as earning a horse’s trust first and naming it at a stable second — and that order matters, because the name lands differently once the horse is yours.

The stable list is where it gets personal. You can only register five horses at a stable, so the menu itself becomes a little hall of fame: the one that carried you across Hyrule Field in the rain, the Royal White Horse you tracked down on Safula Hill, the Giant Horse that took half your stamina bar to break. Five slots, five names, and every one of them has a story the menu alone will never tell.

The obvious names are not always the right ones. Epona belongs on the list — it is the classic, and it earns its place — but a horse you tamed after three failed attempts in the Hebra snow might deserve something colder, and a horse that threw you twice before letting you ride might deserve the joke name more than the heroic one.

The list runs to 330 BOTW horse names, split by the horse in front of you: best overall, male, female, cool, Hyrule places, the Royal White Horse, black coats, funny, Zelda characters, locations, and the Giant Horse. Match the name to the mount you actually caught, not the one you wish you had.

What Makes a Good BOTW Horse Name?

A good name should be easy to remember when you are calling up your horse from a crowded stable list. I also like names that give you something to react to, whether that is the horse’s coat, size, speed, or the ridiculous place where you first managed to tame it.

BOTW gives horses their own stats and temperaments, and the game treats them as actual travel companions rather than disposable transportation. Nintendo’s Explorer’s Guide specifically frames taming as earning a horse’s trust, then registering and naming it at a stable.

For the list below, I have mixed Zelda-inspired, Hyrule-inspired, cool, female, male, funny, color-based, and fantasy-style choices so you can find something that feels right rather than sorting through 300 near-identical names.

30 Best BOTW Horse Names

These are the first names I would check before scrolling any farther. They are memorable without being too complicated.

• Epona — the obvious classic choice for a Zelda horse.
• Raven — excellent for a black or dark-coated mount.
• Hyrule — simple, unmistakably tied to the game world.
• Shadow — suits a horse that looks mysterious or stealthy.
• Storm — a strong fit for a fast, energetic horse.
• Zelda — direct, recognizable, and instantly thematic.
• Link — fun for a horse that feels like your main companion.
• Ganon — especially funny on a giant or intimidating horse.
• Phantom — fits a dark horse with a dramatic presence.
• Twilight — a softer Zelda connection with a mysterious feel.
• Hero — works for the horse that carries you everywhere.
• Royal — perfect for an elegant white horse.
• Sage — subtle fantasy flavor without sounding overdone.
• Rupee — playful and unmistakably Zelda-inspired.
• Korok — silly enough to be memorable.
• Midna — a strong choice for a distinctive dark mare.
• Navi — short, bright, and easy to remember.
• Sheik — sharp and understated.
• Hylia — elegant for a graceful horse.
• Revali — a character-inspired option with attitude.
• Daruk — fits a powerful, sturdy mount.
• Mipha — gentle and graceful.
• Urbosa — bold and regal.
• Farosh — great for a horse with a dramatic presence.
• Dinraal — imposing and mythic in feel.
• Naydra — especially nice for a pale or cool-toned horse.
• Guardian — fun for a horse that seems impossible to stop.
• Master — amusingly serious for a dependable mount.
• Ancient — works surprisingly well for a weathered-looking horse.
• Champion — a natural pick for your favorite horse.

30 BOTW Horse Names for Male Horses

These lean toward names that feel sturdy, adventurous, or slightly rough around the edges.

• Alden — a calm, classic choice for a dependable stallion.
• Arden — gives off a rugged woodland feel.
• Bram — short, solid, and easy to call.
• Bran — works well for a dark or bold horse.
• Cedar — earthy without being too ordinary.
• Corin — clean and heroic in tone.
• Drake — sharp and energetic.
• Dorian — polished enough for a refined stallion.
• Eldon — old-fashioned and steady.
• Faron — inspired by the Faron region of Hyrule.
• Galen — soft enough for a gentle male horse.
• Garrick — sounds sturdy and battle-ready.
• Goro — playful and punchy.
• Hector — classic for a large, confident horse.
• Jorin — fantasy-like without being hard to pronounce.
• Kellan — balanced and friendly.
• Loren — understated and elegant.
• Marek — gives a traveled, adventurous feel.
• Orin — short and easy to remember.
• Rolan — works for a reliable road horse.
• Rowan — especially good for a brown or chestnut coat.
• Soren — cool without sounding overly dramatic.
• Talon — fitting for a quick, alert horse.
• Taren — simple fantasy flavor.
• Thorne — excellent for a dark or stubborn horse.
• Torin — strong and straightforward.
• Varen — has a clean heroic sound.
• Wren — unexpectedly good for a smaller or graceful horse.
• Zephyr — suits a swift, light-footed mount.
• Zorin — a punchy Zelda-style invention.

30 BOTW Horse Names for Female Horses

These names range from elegant to fierce, with plenty of softer choices for a white, cream, or unusually patterned mare.

• Ayla — light and easy to say.
• Briar — pretty with a slightly wild edge.
• Celia — graceful and traditional.
• Cira — short, bright, and uncommon.
• Elara — celestial in feel without needing a complicated backstory.
• Elia — simple and gentle.
• Faye — tiny, memorable, and playful.
• Freya — strong enough for a bold mare.
• Hazel — especially good for a warm brown horse.
• Iris — floral and bright.
• Lana — easygoing and soft.
• Liora — elegant and luminous in sound.
• Lyra — a great fit for a graceful horse.
• Mara — compact with a confident feel.
• Mira — clean and versatile.
• Nella — sweet without sounding childish.
• Nessa — works well for a gentle companion.
• Nyra — fantasy-like and concise.
• Orla — unusual but easy to pronounce.
• Rhea — short and polished.
• Sable — particularly good for a black mare.
• Selene — moonlit and elegant.
• Serra — crisp and memorable.
• Talia — graceful for a refined horse.
• Vela — soft with a little mystery.
• Vera — simple, classic, and strong.
• Willa — warm and friendly.
• Yara — smooth and distinctive.
• Zara — bold and easy to call.
• Zelia — a nice choice for a pale or unusual coat.

30 Cool Zelda BOTW Horse Names

Some horses just look better with a name that sounds like it belongs on an adventure map.

• Ashen — ideal for gray, smoky, or weathered coloring.
• Blaze — for a horse with obvious speed and fire.
• Bolt — short and energetic.
• Cipher — mysterious and slightly unusual.
• Comet — good for a fast horse.
• Drift — calm and atmospheric.
• Echo — memorable and clean.
• Ember — excellent for a chestnut or red-toned coat.
• Frost — works beautifully for a pale horse.
• Ghost — strongest on a nearly white or black mount.
• Glacier — dramatic without needing a lore explanation.
• Haven — softer, peaceful adventure energy.
• Inferno — for a horse that looks impossible to contain.
• Iron — practical and tough.
• Jet — especially good for an all-black horse.
• Knight — naturally suited to the Hyrule setting.
• Meteor — for the horse that always seems to arrive at full speed.
• Nightfall — moody and atmospheric.
• Onyx — great for a dark coat.
• Ranger — perfect for a horse used across long rides.
• Reckon — unusual and slightly mischievous.
• Rune — a compact fantasy choice.
• Sentinel — fits a strong, watchful horse.
• Shade — quieter than Shadow but just as cool.
• Silver — obvious, but excellent on the right horse.
• Skylark — lighter and more playful.
• Solstice — memorable for an especially striking horse.
• Tempest — powerful and dramatic.
• Valor — made for a heroic main mount.
• Wildfire — a strong match for a spirited horse.

30 Zelda-Inspired Horse Names from Hyrule

These names lean on recognizable Zelda places, peoples, characters, and ideas rather than pretending every invented word has an official Hylian meaning.

• Akkala — drawn directly from the Akkala region.
• Faron — a natural regional reference.
• Hateno — fun for a friendly, everyday horse.
• Hebra — especially fitting for a pale or cold-themed mount.
• Kakariko — long, memorable, and playful.
• Lanayru — a strong location-based name.
• Necluda — unusual but unmistakably BOTW.
• Gerudo — bold and memorable.
• Zora — short and instantly recognizable.
• Sheikah — useful for a mysterious or dark horse.
• Hylian — direct without using a character name.
• Korok — one of the funniest short options.
• Calamity — dramatic and very BOTW.
• Guardian — excellent for a strong horse.
• Champion — ties naturally to BOTW’s central story.
• Shrine — odd in the best possible way.
• Sheikah — a strong pick for a sleek black horse.
• Master — amusingly grand.
• Ancient — works for a stately horse.
• Sage — subtle rather than obvious.
• Rupee — lighthearted and game-specific.
• Hyrule — probably the cleanest world-reference choice.
• Castle — good for an imposing white or black horse.
• Plains — ideal for a field-roaming mount.
• Akkala — particularly good for a red or autumn-toned coat.
• Hebra — better suited to white, gray, or blue-gray horses.
• Faron — excellent for a green-country association.
• Lanayru — a more elegant regional option.
• Necluda — unusual enough to stand apart.
• Hateno — warm and grounded.

30 Names for the Royal White Horse

The white horse deserves something a little grander. This is where polished names beat jokes.

• Pearl — classic for a white coat.
• Ivory — clean and unmistakable.
• Regal — fits the horse’s appearance immediately.
• Crown — simple and stately.
• Snow — soft and straightforward.
• Winter — slightly more dramatic than Snow.
• Dawn — bright without being flashy.
• Opal — elegant for a pale coat.
• Moon — works especially well in darker scenes.
• Luna — a softer moon reference.
• Cloud — relaxed and airy.
• Frost — cool and crisp.
• Halo — playful but refined.
• Willow — gentler and more pastoral.
• Ivory Crown — grand if you like longer names.
• Starlight — bright and adventurous.
• Silk — good for a graceful horse.
• Snowfall — dramatic without becoming silly.
• Winterrose — elegant for a mare.
• Moonbeam — softer and whimsical.
• Alabaster — strong for a striking white horse.
• Pearlstar — fantasy flavor with a familiar base.
• Silvermoon — a natural Zelda-style choice.
• Frostveil — invented fantasy styling.
• Whisper — good for a calm, quiet horse.
• Comet — especially fun if the horse is unusually fast.
• Glory — works for a prestigious mount.
• Majesty — almost intentionally over-the-top.
• Queen — excellent for a mare with attitude.
• Royal — short, obvious, and effective.

30 Names for Black BOTW Horses

Black horses tend to make the best dramatic names. You can go serious or lean into the joke.

• Raven — one of the strongest choices for black.
• Onyx — classic dark-stone association.
• Jet — short and sleek.
• Coal — simple and earthy.
• Ink — unusual and concise.
• Night — minimal but effective.
• Shadow — timeless for a dark coat.
• Phantom — dramatic and game-friendly.
• Obsidian — imposing and polished.
• Eclipse — excellent for a striking horse.
• Midnight — obvious, but it fits.
• Crow — rougher and more playful.
• Storm — especially good for an energetic horse.
• Ash — works beautifully on charcoal-black coats.
• Smoke — ideal for black or gray.
• Sable — elegant rather than aggressive.
• Umbra — a darker, more fantasy-styled choice.
• Noir — sleek and fashionable.
• Void — very dramatic.
• Dusk — softer than Midnight.
• Ruin — for a battle-worn-looking mount.
• Gloom — moody and slightly funny.
• Nightshade — a more elaborate dark name.
• Blackbird — great for a playful horse.
• Darkstar — dramatic without being complicated.
• Grim — short and forceful.
• Morrow — unusual and serious.
• Thunder — especially good for a big black horse.
• Ganon — a joke that practically names itself.
• Calamity — perhaps the most BOTW-specific dark choice.

30 Funny BOTW Horse Names

Not every horse needs to sound heroic. Some are better when the stable menu makes you laugh.

• Horse — the minimalist option.
• Also Horse — commits to the joke.
• Big Horse — perfect for a giant mount.
• Tiny — funniest on the biggest horse.
• Mr. Hooves — intentionally old-fashioned.
• Hoofus — silly and easy to remember.
• Hay Dude — an obvious hay joke.
• Neigh — painfully simple.
• Neigh-Zu — a goofy Zelda-flavored pun.
• Zelda Horse — wonderfully unsubtle.
• Link’s Ride — says exactly what it is.
• Fast Boi — best on a speedy horse.
• Slow Boi — even better on a slow horse.
• Sir Hoofs-a-Lot — for a dramatic troublemaker.
• Mane Event — a pun with just enough horse flavor.
• Haymaker — goofy but memorable.
• Haylstorm — a horse pun with weather energy.
• Pony Stark — for Marvel-loving players naming inside BOTW.
• Saddle Up — works surprisingly well as a joke name.
• Tax Collector — absurd enough to stick.
• Apple Thief — perfect for a horse obsessed with treats.
• Guardian Costco — deliberately ridiculous.
• Master Neigh — Zelda plus horse pun.
• Epona Lisa — a playful twist.
• Ganon’s Therapist — ideal for the giant horse.
• Stable Genius — a joke that fits the setting.
• Sir Gallops — clean, silly, and easy.
• Pony Express — good for your fastest mount.
• Hay-Zus — irreverent and memorable.
• Maneiac — for the horse that never behaves.

30 Zelda Character-Inspired Horse Names

Character references are useful when you want the Zelda connection to be obvious. They are naming inspiration only, not an indication of affiliation with Nintendo.

• Zelda — the most direct princess reference.
• Link — perfect for a main adventure horse.
• Impa — excellent for a dignified mare.
• Purah — quirky and memorable.
• Robbie — fun for an eccentric horse.
• Paya — softer and shorter.
• Sidon — strong for a confident male horse.
• Mipha — graceful and gentle.
• Daruk — ideal for a large horse.
• Urbosa — powerful and regal.
• Revali — sharp and energetic.
• Riju — compact and distinctive.
• Yunobo — especially funny on a chunky horse.
• Teba — short and easy.
• Kass — excellent for a calm traveling companion.
• Hestu — one of the funniest character options.
• Purah — bright and playful.
• Tauro — strong without being too obvious.
• Rauru — a weightier, ancient-feeling choice.
• Mineru — elegant and unusual.
• Sonia — soft and refined.
• Rhoam — strong for an older-looking stallion.
• Daphnes — formal and royal.
• Tetra — great for a quick, spirited horse.
• Midna — ideal for a dark or mischievous mare.
• Sheik — works especially well for a sleek black horse.
• Navi — short and playful.
• Fi — perhaps the simplest Zelda character reference.
• Epona — the classic Zelda horse name.
• Hylia — elegant and goddess-inspired.

30 Horse Names Inspired by BOTW Locations

Location names can make your stable feel like a travel diary.

• Dueling Peaks — perfect for a horse tied to that memorable area.
• Great Plateau — great for your first or most important horse.
• Kakariko — warm and quirky.
• Hateno — grounded and homely.
• Akkala — strong and slightly rugged.
• Hebra — cold-climate flavor.
• Faron — green, wild-country energy.
• Lanayru — elegant and flowing.
• Necluda — obscure enough to feel original.
• Eldin — excellent for a fiery red horse.
• Gerudo — bold and confident.
• Tabantha — unusual and memorable.
• Hyrule Field — a good long-form name.
• Hyrule Castle — intentionally grand.
• Satori — inspired by the mountain and the mysterious creature associated with it.
• Pondos — playful and obscure.
• Lurelin — warm coastal energy.
• Tarrey — short and friendly.
• Kakariko — particularly fun on a tiny horse.
• Hateno — a good everyday stable name.
• Rito — compact and recognizable.
• Zora — clean and simple.
• Goron — hilarious on a giant horse.
• Korok Forest — for a horse with a silly personality.
• Lost Woods — perfect for a mysterious black horse.
• Death Mountain — excellent for an enormous horse.
• Eventide — inspired by the island challenge’s atmosphere.
• Gerudo Desert — a dramatic choice for a pale horse.
• Lanairu — alternate spelling avoided here; use official Lanayru instead.
• Akkala Heights — a more dramatic place-style option.

30 Names for Giant, Powerful BOTW Horses

The Giant Horse changes the naming game. A tiny elegant name can be funny, but massive names also fit beautifully.

• Titan — straightforward and enormous.
• Colossus — suits sheer size.
• Goliath — classic giant-horse energy.
• Atlas — strong and mythic.
• Brutus — blunt and amusing.
• Tank — perfect if subtlety is not the goal.
• Mammoth — deliberately oversized.
• Boulder — heavy and earthy.
• Thunder — dramatic enough for a giant horse.
• Crusher — playful and intimidating.
• Titanus — an invented grand variation.
• Monarch — powerful and regal.
• Warrior — classic adventure energy.
• Juggernaut — for the horse that looks unstoppable.
• Fortress — unusually good for a giant black horse.
• Mountain — simple and imposing.
• Avalanche — big, loud, memorable.
• Hulk — obvious, but perfect for size.
• Ganon — still one of the funniest giant-horse options.
• Dark Ganon — more dramatic version.
• King — short and authoritative.
• Emperor — grand without needing lore.
• Ragnar — rugged fantasy styling.
• Ironclad — strong and armored in tone.
• Grimstone — invented heavy-fantasy style.
• Dreadnought — huge-name energy for a huge horse.
• Rampart — solid and defensive.
• War Drum — unusual and memorable.
• Stormbringer — dramatic fantasy flavor.
• Blacksmith — funny, grounded, and oddly fitting.

What Are the Best Funny Horse Names in BOTW?

The funniest names are usually the ones that contrast with the horse. Calling a giant horse Tiny, a tiny-looking mount Titan, or a terrifying black horse Princess makes the stable menu much more entertaining.

Community discussions around BOTW horses show exactly this kind of personal naming culture, from straightforward color names such as Azure and Ivory to jokes such as Tiny for the Giant Horse.

My favorites for pure comedy are Horse, Also Horse, Tiny, Sir Hoofs-a-Lot, and Ganon’s Therapist.

What Are the Best BOTW Horse Names for Male Horses?

For a male horse, Link, Daruk, Raven, Talon, Thorne, Valor, Akkala, and Titan are especially strong. They each give you a distinct feel without requiring a complicated explanation.

A stern-looking horse usually benefits from a shorter, harder sound. A calm trail horse can get away with something softer such as Rowan, Soren, or Wren.

What Are the Best BOTW Horse Names for Female Horses?

For mares, Zelda, Midna, Hylia, Pearl, Lyra, Selene, Rhea, Willa, and Urbosa are excellent starting points. They range from obvious Zelda references to names that simply sound at home in a fantasy adventure.

A white mare can carry something elegant like Opal or Moonbeam, while a dark mare might suit Sable, Raven, or Nightshade better.

Can You Name More Than One Horse in BOTW?

Yes. Nintendo’s Explorer’s Guide says you can register and name up to five horses at a stable. Once registered, you can take them out from other stables as well.

That makes a naming system surprisingly useful. You could name one horse after colors, another after Zelda characters, and a third after Hyrule locations rather than trying to make every name fit the same theme.

What Are Good Zelda BOTW Horse Names If You Want Something Unique?

Skip the most obvious character names and build from the world around them. Akkala, Lanayru, Satori, Faron, Calamity, Eventide, Necluda, and Frostveil feel more distinctive while still fitting a BOTW playthrough.

This is also where invented names can work, but there is an important distinction: an original fantasy-style name is fine as a creative choice, whereas claiming that an invented name is an actual Hylian word or has an official Zelda meaning would be misleading. I have deliberately kept those explanations descriptive rather than presenting unofficial etymologies as canon.

Read the Stable Menu Back to Yourself

Open the stable list and read your five names out loud, in order, the way the game shows them. Do they sound like five horses that travelled together, or five names pulled from five different lists? The ones that belong will sound like a party. The ones that don’t will sound like a stranger wandered into the group — and that is the one to change.

And give the Giant Horse the joke if it wants the joke. A horse that took half your stamina to tame and then carried you up Death Mountain has already earned the right to be called Tiny. The name that survives a hundred hours of fast travel, shrine runs, and one very bad thunderstorm on the Great Plateau is the name that was right all along.

Note: Pet Names Lovers is not affiliated with Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda, or any of their publishers or rights holders. Zelda character, location, and item names are included only as naming inspiration.

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