Last Updated on March 18, 2022
Horses come in several beautiful colors, some are more unusual than others, such as the palomino, for which you need great palomino horse names. If you are trying to come up with a great name for a horse with this golden coat color, you’ve come to the right place. You have loads of options to choose from that will suit horses with palomino coats.
What Is A Palomino Horse
Before getting to some of our favorite palomino horse names, let’s take a look at how these horses get this beautiful coat color. The palomino is not a breed of horse, but a color. Many horse breeds can have this color, but it is more commonly seen in American Quarter horses and some types of ponies.
Breeding for a palomino coat is more difficult than some other coat colors. For example, if you breed two grey horses, you will always get a grey foal. If you breed two palomino horses, they will not always create a foal of the same color.
Two palominos can produce a chestnut, cremello, or palomino foal. A palomino can also come in various shades, from very light to almost golden. Genetically, a palomino has a base coat color of chestnut and a creme dilution gene. The creme gene dilutes the chestnut base, creating the palomino coat.
Look at some beautiful palomino horses and learn a bit about this coat color in this video.
Palomino Horse Names
Now that you have an idea about where this golden coat color comes from, let’s dig into some great names for these horses. A good place to start, especially for mares, is to take a look at the names of yellow flowers. Most names using flowers are great for the barn, but many aren’t fancy enough for the show ring.
Buttercup
Daisy
Sunflower
Ranunculus – while we wouldn’t use this full word, you can shorten it to Ranu for a cute name
Begonia
Pansy
Susan – after the black-eyed Susan flower.
Dahlia
Hyacinth
Zinnia
Marigold
Lily
Daffodil
Rose
Iris
Dandelion
Did you know that in some parts of the world the color yellow, including flowers, represents sacredness and worthy of royalty?
Palomino Names
Next, let’s take a look at food for inspiration. At first, it might seem strange to call your horse after food, but some are pretty darn cute.
Cheespuff
Cheeto
Cheese Puff
Butter
Butterscotch
Custard
Lemon
Pepper
Pineapple
Banana
Tortilla
Honey
Lemonade
Mustard
Parsnip
Names For Palomino Horses
Another way to get inspiration for a palomino horse is to look at nature.
Sunny
Sunshine
Sandy
Sunburst
Star
Sunbeam
Starburst
Human Names For Palomino Horses
Honor some of the histories and modern-day famous blondes by using their name for your palomino horse.
Marilyn
Dolly
Bridgitte
Diana
Grace
Jean
Debbie
Claudia
Brittany
Blake
Jayne
Mae
Goldie
Christie
Anna
Pamela
Lana
Rita
Doris
Veronica
Twiggy
Farrah
Names For Male Palomino Horses
Since most of the human names only really suit a female horse, we will give some suggestions for males using famous blondes from TV and films.
Jamie
Lannister
Tyrion
Loras
Viserys
Tommen
Draco
Ivan
Lucius
Spike
Jareth
Biff
Johnny
Cato
Jace
Eric
Kevin
Ace
Sawyer
Fun And Slightly Silly Palomino Names
Some people like to come up with a fun name for their horse. It might seem a little silly, but the laugh and smile it gives people adds to the cuteness, especially for a pony.
Sponge Bob
Lemon Cake
Bumble
Corn Cob
Cheese
Pizza
Mister Ed
Lucky Blonde
Buttermilk
Mr. Yellow
Golden Slippers
Sunny Nugget
Rapunzel
Goldilocks
Palomino Names In With Different Languages
Using a word from another language, such as French, Spanish, or Italian, can dress up a name giving it a classy sound.
Soliel
Biscotti
Madeline
Croissant
Soufle
Meringue
Baguette
D’or
Aurora
Estela
Alba
Flavia
Marisol
Arcelia
Eldora
Pamelia
Aurelia
Leona
Leonardo
Lucca
Flavia
Palomino Horses From History and Folklore
Palomino horses have frequently featured in history and folklore. Who can blame the people of the past for having a special love of this coat color? Here are some palomino horse names that take inspiration from old stories and history.
Pegasus
Isabella
Trigger
Apollo
Aethon
Phlegon
Pyrois
Eous
Phaethon
Sunna
Sol
Surya
Aruna
Khepri
Atum
Re
Arinna
Freyr
Helios
Liza
Lugh
Mithras
Utu
Gullfaxi
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Show Names For Palomino Horses
If you have a barn name for your palomino horse, you might also want some ideas for a show name. Take a look at these cool palomino horse names for shows.
Platinum Treasure
Golden Sun
Vanilla Sky
Sunset Dream
Golden Sunrise
Glitter Socks
Nila Wafer
Summer Breeze
Toffee Pop
Peaches N Cream
Honey Drop
Fools Gold
Gold Knight
SuperNova
Lion King
Pac Man
Treasure Hunt
Butter Beer
Palomino Horse Naming Tips
Coming up with a name for your horse is a challenge. There are so many options, picking one can get overwhelming. To help you narrow down your list, we’ve put together some tips.
Personality
Write down some notes about your horse’s personality. Is your horse gentle and sweet? Does your horse like to play and make you laugh? Do you have a horse with a bit of fire?
Type Of Name
Decide if you want a funny, cute, or serious name. There is no point pouring over names if it doesn’t fit into the main category that you want. Doing so will keep a load of options off your list and reduce the frustration that choosing can cause.
Shade Of Coat
Palomino horses come in several shades. What shade is your horse? Is it dark and almost chestnut or so light it looks cream? This can help weed out some names, such as those using ‘toffee’ or ‘gold’.
Think Outside The Box
If you want a more unusual name, look up words relating to a palomino’s color in other languages. Sometimes this can reveal something that not only sounds cool but can also help you find something that isn’t very common.
Don’t overthink your horse’s name. Even though the above tips make you think, you need to make your shortlist using the tips and then pick a name you think fits your horse the best. Dwelling over names for too long can cause stress.
You don’t want to pick a name for your horse to cause stress, you want to enjoy it!
Conclusion
We hope you like our palomino horse names suggestions. Hopefully, you saw a name you like, or one of them gave you some inspiration to come up with your own name. Do you have a favorite from the list?
If so, we would love to know which ones you like the best. Let us know in the comments below.
What are good names for a gold horse?
The best names for horses point out their main characteristics. Therefore, if you own a gold colored horse, you can use this as an inspiration for finding a perfect name for it. Some ideas are listed below:
Golden Ticket.
Greased Lightning.
Atomic Blonde.
Starlet/Starlette.
Mellow Yellow.
White Gold.
Rose Gold.
Platinum.
Goldilocks.
Golden Girl.
Golden Dream.
Fairytale.
Goldie.
What are palominos known for?
The palomino horse, sometimes referred to as the “golden horse”, is a breed of horses known for their striking colors. The horses have a coat that usually takes on a bright, golden color in the sun.
These horses are generally healthy and active, but can be challenging to control at first. Palominos can exhibit high levels of individuality but they all share certain characteristics that make them unique. This breed has a medium-length head with a wide forehead and a broad, arched neck. The head is set well back on the neck and has a strong jawline. The ears are large, erect, and usually stand above the eyes. The legs are muscular and powerful, but short. The hooves are hard and have thick soles. They are sensitive to heat, so the horse should be shod regularly. The palomino is a general purpose horse that is commonly used for pleasure riding, trail riding, dressage, and eventing.
What color are palominos born?
Palominos can be born in a variety of colors, although the most common colors are the standard dun-colored (or lighter) version. Some foals are born cream-colored. Their eyes are blue-gray, which changes to amber or brown as the foal matures.
The Palomino horse is a breed of horse that originated in Spain. The exact development of these horses is unknown, but they are thought to have originated in Spain around 1519 during the Spanish New World and Cortez’s reign.
What two horses make a palomino?
Palomino horses are genetically characterized by a golden hair coat and white mane and tail. The palomino coat consists of a cream-colored base coat with a golden hair. The white mane and tail are the most distinguishing features of the palomino. These traits have been inbred for generations. However, the colour does not breed true. Horses of proper colour, of proper saddle-horse type, and from at least one registered parent of several light breeds can be registered as Palominos.
Can a palomino have blue eyes?
Blue eyes in horses are very rare but can appear in horses of various colors, including brown, chestnut, and palomino horses.
Horses have one blue eye because of a benign genetic mutation affecting pigment development in their eyes. This trait is called complete heterochromia. It affects horses of all breeds, though it is most common in paints, and occasionally in pinto horses. Horses with blue eyes are not more prone to developing any kind of eye condition than those with brown eyes. However, they do tend to have pink skin around their eyelids. This is most likely the source of the myth that blue eyes are more intolerant of light.
Michael Dehaan is a passionate horse owner, horse rider, and lover of all things equine. He has been around horses since he was a child, and has grown to become an expert in the field. He has owned and ridden a variety of horses of different breeds, and has trained many to compete in shows and competitions. He is an experienced horseman, having worked with and competed many horses, including his own. He is an active member of the equestrian community, participating in events and teaching riding lessons.