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Chestnut horses are beautiful, adorned with red coats, and have a classic appearance. If you’re the lucky owner of one, you may be trying to come up with the perfect name. There are plenty of names to choose from, but finding the ideal fit can be a daunting task. Horses can live for decades, so you want to make sure you pick a name you love that fits your horse.
Here are 250 horse names aimed at chestnut horses to inspire you.
Top Chestnut Horse Names
These are some of the top names for Chestnut horses. They revolve around the color red. They are not the most unique names or the most personal names, but they are succinct and make a point. They are a great place to start when coming up with a great name for a Chestnut horse.
- Big Red
- Red
- Rusty
- Copper
- Fox
- Ginger
- Rose
- Rosie
- Ember
- Flame
- Blaze
- Fireball
- Redding
- Readington
- Redwood

Female Chestnut Horse Names
These represent some of the cutest names for a Chestnut mare or filly. They are a mixture of common, unique, and feminine names. Any one of the names would make a perfect fit for a dashing Chestnut mare or spritely red filly.
- Acorn
- Amber
- Apple
- April
- Ariel
- Aster
- Autumn
- Azalea
- Blush
- Buttons
- Butters
- Cinder
- Cleo
- Cora
- Coral
- Crimson
- Daisy
- Dancer
- Diamond
- Dizzy
- Dolly
- Duchess
- Ember
- Eve
- Firefly
- Flash
- Flame
- Fiona
- Fortune
- Foxie
- Freya
- Glamor
- Goldie
- Holly
- Hollywood
- Honey
- Irish
- Ireland
- Lady
- Ladybug
- Luna
- Lucy
- Misty
- Noel
- Oakley
- October
- Penny
- Piper
- Pippi
- Poppy
- Posie
- Regina
- Robin
- Rosa
- Rosie
- Roxy
- Royal
- Ruby
- Ruffian
- Sassy
- Saturn
- Saucy
- Scarlet
- Sammy
- Spark
- Sparkle
- Spice
- Stormy
- Sunrise
- Sunshine
- Sunset
- Thistle
- Timber
- Tulip
- Viola
- Venus
- Windy
- Winnie

Male Chestnut Horse Names
These names are ideal for a powerful male Chestnut horse. Whether you have a hulking stallion or a nimble gelding, these names will surely strike your fancy. If none of them strike your fancy, they will undoubtedly serve as a great starting point for good inspiration for your next name.
- Ace
- America
- Apollo
- Archie
- Arizona
- Ash
- Aztec
- Bandit
- Brandy
- Caliente
- Captain
- Cardinal
- Cashew
- Cheetah
- Cheeto
- Chester
- Chili
- Clifford
- Comet
- Dart
- Dusty
- Elmo
- Emperor
- Ferrari
- Fire
- Firecracker
- Firework
- Flare
- Flash
- Glory
- Harlem
- Harvey
- Intensity
- Jam
- Jupiter
- Justify
- Kevin
- King
- Koi
- Legend
- Leopard
- Magic
- Mars
- Moonfire
- Mr. Fox
- Mystery
- Nevada
- Padre
- Panther
- Parker
- Phoenix
- Prince
- Ranger
- Rocket
- Rowan
- Ruger
- Rusty
- Sedona
- Simba
- Skyfire
- Solar
- Sparky
- Starburst
- Tiger
- Titan
- Toffee
- Tornado
- Vulcan
- Warrior
- Wildfire
- Wings of Fire

Show Horse Names
Chestnut horses are relatively common and compete in the show circuit frequently. If you plan to show your red horse, you need a great name to match. Show names are often long and can be silly or deeply personal. These show names are crafted for male and female horses.
- Lady in Red
- Autumn Dream
- A Burning Arrow
- An Autumn Burns Red
- Blazing By Sunset
- Cool Under Fire
- Copper Sunrise
- Fan the Fires
- Far Out Fox
- Burn the Ships
- Flame-Broiled
- Red Moon Rising
- Knight’s Rose
- Red Hot
- Blazing Saddles
- Seeing Red
- Strawberry Fields
- Bobbing for Apples
- Bright Comet
- Glistening Ruby
- In the Red
- Summer Sunset
- Red Letter Day
- Red Devil
- Red Rider
- Red Rifle
- Amber Ale
- Whiskey on the Rocks

Food-Inspired Names
Food names are great for animals, including horses. These names revolve around the color red, red foods, or orange foods. Each could be an excellent fit for a Chestnut horse or appeal to someone with a hearty appetite.
- Butterscotch
- Candy
- Caramel
- Strawberry
- Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Honeycrisp
- Cocoa
- Ginger
- Cherry
- Cherry Soda
- Cherry Bomb
- Heinz
- Paprika
- Red Snapper
- Ketchup
- Hot Sauce
- Chili
- Cheez-it
- Chili Powder
- Pepperoni
- Peppermint
- Meatball
- Marinara
- Mango

Nature Inspired Names
You’ll often see the color red in nature, including flowers, fish, and birds, which can serve as excellent inspiration for your horse’s name. Here are some excellent nature-inspired names to kickstart your brain.
- Amaryllis
- Begonia
- Aster
- Azalea
- Raspberry
- Carnation
- Cosmos
- Red Dahlia
- Hibiscus
- Marigold
- Lunar Eclipse
- Pansy
- Poppy
- Lobster
- Sea Horse
- Sumac
- Saliva
- Tomato
- Tulip
- Warbler
- Zinnia

Color Names
Lastly, we have a list of names that mean red in other languages. You have languages like Spanish and Japanese represented here. If you want to name your horse after the color red without using something derivative, you might find inspiration from another language.
- Roja
- Rojo
- Rouge
- Rot
- Redeca
- Rosso
- Kastanie
- Kurumi
- Maroon
- Aka
- Dearg
- Hong
- Castana
Conclusion
Chesnut horses are gorgeous animals that deserve fitting names. Even after reviewing our list, you may be unsure which title you prefer, but hopefully, you found a few possibilities. The names we included can be used for your foal, filly, gelding, stallion, or broodmare. Whether you have a pasture ornament or a shining show horse, they should give you plenty to mull over before picking the perfect one for your Chestnut horse.
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