Top 20 disney horse names at a glance
| # | Name | Meaning | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximus | Tangled palace horse | Disney |
| 2 | Philippe | Belle's loyal horse | Disney |
| 3 | Khan | Mulan's brave stallion | Disney |
| 4 | Angus | Merida's Clydesdale | Disney |
| 5 | Bullseye | Woody's horse | Pixar |
| 6 | Pegasus | Hercules' flying horse | Disney |
| 7 | Samson | Sleeping Beauty | Disney |
| 8 | Achilles | Hunchback of Notre Dame | Disney |
| 9 | Sitron | Hans' horse, Frozen | Disney |
| 10 | Nokk | Water spirit, Frozen 2 | Disney |
| 11 | Captain | 101 Dalmatians | Disney |
| 12 | Frou-Frou | The Aristocats | Disney |
| 13 | Cyril | Ichabod Crane's horse | Disney |
| 14 | Major | Cinderella | Disney |
| 15 | Buck | Home on the Range | Disney |
| 16 | Spirit | Stallion of Cimarron | DreamWorks |
| 17 | Donkey | Shrek's friend | DreamWorks |
| 18 | Altivo | Road to El Dorado | DreamWorks |
| 19 | Sven | Frozen (reindeer) | Disney |
| 20 | Pascal | Tangled (chameleon) | Disney |
Every named Disney horse
A complete guide to every horse that has appeared in a Disney animated film.
- Maximus — Tangled (2010). The overachieving palace horse more effective than the entire royal guard.
- Philippe — Beauty and the Beast (1991). Belle's loyal, dependable horse.
- Khan — Mulan (1998). The brave black stallion who charged into battle.
- Angus — Brave (2012). Merida's faithful Clydesdale. Big, powerful, and loyal.
- Bullseye — Toy Story 2-4 (1999-2019). Woody's loyal toy horse.
- Pegasus — Hercules (1997). The flying horse created by Zeus from clouds.
- Samson — Sleeping Beauty (1959). Prince Phillip's horse. Afraid of everything.
- Achilles — Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). Phoebus' smart, trained horse.
- Sitron — Frozen (2013). Prince Hans' horse. Majestic and dignified.
- Nokk — Frozen 2 (2019). The magical water spirit horse Elsa must tame.
- Captain — 101 Dalmatians (1961). The horse who helps the dalmatians escape.
- Frou-Frou — The Aristocats (1970). Madame's elegant carriage horse.
- Major — Cinderella (1950). The old horse transformed into a coachman.
- Cyril Proudbottom — Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Ichabod's bony horse.
- Buck — Home on the Range (2004). A brave, karate-kicking horse.
Disney-inspired names
Characters and concepts from Disney that make wonderful horse names — even if they're not horses themselves.
- Belle — Beauty and the Beast. Beautiful and bookish.
- Elsa — Frozen ice queen. Powerful and independent.
- Simba — Lion King. Brave future king.
- Aurora — Sleeping Beauty. Graceful princess.
- Jasmine — Aladdin. Spirited and adventurous.
- Merida — Brave. Fierce and independent.
- Moana — Ocean explorer. Courageous voyager.
- Ariel — Little Mermaid. Curious and free.
- Rapunzel — Tangled. Creative and determined.
- Mulan — Warrior disguised as a soldier.
- Nala — Lion King. Strong and beautiful.
- Pocahontas — Colors of the wind. Nature spirit.
- Tinkerbell — Peter Pan. Magical fairy.
- Bambi — Gentle fawn. Classic innocence.
- Dumbo — Flying elephant. Dreams without limits.
Pixar & DreamWorks horses
Other animation studios have created beloved equine characters too.
- Spirit — DreamWorks' wild Kiger Mustang hero.
- Rain — Spirit's painted mare love interest.
- Donkey — Shrek's talkative best friend (close enough).
- Altivo — The Road to El Dorado. Spanish war horse.
- Esperanza — Spirit's mother. Spanish for hope.
- Maximus — Also a great name from Tangled.
- Sven — Frozen's reindeer — acts like a dog.
- Rocinante — Don Quixote's horse (literary but animated).
- Artax — NeverEnding Story. Tragic and beloved.
- Shadowfax — LOTR. Lord of all horses.
Tips for choosing the perfect name
- Say it out loud. The name should sound natural at full volume across a paddock.
- Match personality. Spend time with your horse before committing.
- Consider breed. Certain names suit certain breeds naturally.
- Keep it short. 1-2 syllables for daily use; longer for registration.
- Trust your gut. If a name keeps coming back to you, that's the one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the names of Disney horses?
Disney horses include Maximus (Tangled), Philippe (Beauty and the Beast), Khan (Mulan), Angus (Brave), Bullseye (Toy Story), Pegasus (Hercules), Samson (Sleeping Beauty), and Nokk (Frozen 2).
What is the horse's name in Tangled?
The horse in Tangled is named Maximus. He's a determined palace horse who is more effective than the entire royal guard at catching Flynn Rider.
What is Mulan's horse called?
Mulan's horse is called Khan. He's a brave black stallion who charges into battle alongside Mulan.
What is the water horse in Frozen 2?
The water spirit horse in Frozen 2 is called the Nokk. Elsa must tame this magical creature to cross the Dark Sea.
What Disney character names work for horses?
Disney character names that work great for horses include Belle, Elsa, Simba, Aurora, Jasmine, Merida, Moana, Ariel, Nala, and Mulan.
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