If you recently purchased one or your mare had a foal, knowing the top 100 Dutch horse names will come in handy when naming your new horse.
Choosing a suitable name for your horse can be a daunting task. Not only are there many names to choose from, but finding one that gives you the right feeling can be overwhelming on its own. Luckily, there are popular choices to look through for inspiration.
In this article, I share some info on the different Dutch horse breeds, what each’s identifications are, and the most common names given to these horses.
Dutch Draft
The Dutch Draft is the largest Dutch horse breed. They were bred to help on farms with the heavy work. Dutch Drafts have good stamina and large, robust frames that make it possible for them to carry out difficult tasks.
Friesian Horse
The Friesian breed was one of the first horse breeds identified, and they were used to create many other species. They’re mainly farm workers but do very well in competitions and performances too. Friesian horses were even used as military mounts because they’re known to be super intelligent and rugged.
Gelderlander Horse
Gelderlander horses were very athletic show horses and also used as good carriage animals. While breeders stopped breeding this breed in the 60s, all their characteristics were passed on to another species it helped create – the Dutch Warmblood.
Groningen Horse
The Groningen horse breed also stepped in to breed the Dutch Warmblood. They passed their endurance, charm, and style on to the Dutch Warmbloods that we see today.
Dutch Warmblood
The Dutch Warmblood results from the Gelderlander horse and Groningen horse breeds. They were bred to be riding horses but are now used as sports horses in competitions because of their athletic qualities and intelligence.
The Dutch have been making magic with horse breeding since the 4th century in the Netherlands. There are many reasons why horse breeders prefer Dutch-bred horses.
Temperament
Dutch-bred horses have a calm and friendly temperament, making them easy to handle and teach. They are peaceful enough to partake and excel in many activities.
Stamina
These horses were bred to work on farms and on fields. They’re very strong and muscular.
Dutch-bred horses have enough stamina to carry out difficult tasks and show off their skills in competitions and performances.
Intelligent
Dutch-bred horses are brilliant and can carry out any task you teach them without effort. They know how to put up a good show and do hard work.
Appearance
Dutch breeds such as the Friesian horse and Dutch Draft have a unique appearance, and the Friesian is a particularly majestic-looking horse. The Dutch Draft is a giant horse, and they are perfect for shows and performances where impressions count points!
If you have a Dutch-bred horse, choosing a proper name is a priority. Here are 100 of the most popular Dutch horse names collected worldwide!
- Augustus
- Champion
- Velvet
- Apollo
- North
- Alexander
- Luc
- Duchess
- Skye
- Isa
- Amira
- Valiant
- Stellar
- Tara
- Romeo
- Athena
- Catherine
- Phantom
- Sophie
- Theodorus
- Aria
- Magnus
- Lexington
- Passion
- Baron
- Armstrong
- Fiona
- Henrick
- Spike
- Flicka
- Dagger
- Ada
- Vader
- Noelle
- Viggo
- Zelda
- Jan
- Gunner
- Crusade
- Alpha
- Titan
- Delta
- Bolt
- Berg
- Artemis
- Millicent
- Vandyke
- Amalia
- Victoria
- Maximus
- Roosevelt
- Vanderpool
- Copper
- Valentino
- River
- Darcy
- Rowan
- Esme
- Blondie
- Bruce
- Duke
- Isabelle
- Nimbus
- Xena
- Misty
- Atticus
- Frederik
- Fenna
- Omega
- Anki
- Beast
- Ophelia
- Olympia
- Kobe
- Vromme
- Aart
- Brutus
- Clyde
- Esther
- Thor
- Charlie
- Christel
- Onyx
- Freja
- Angus
- Liberty
- Bullet
- Clara
- Beau
- Echo
- Jetta
- Gustaaf
- Dexter
- Cleo
- Wilma
- Elsa
- Foxtrot
- Ryker
- Astrid
- Luna
Every horse breed has tell-tales. Here are those of the most popular Dutch-bred horses!
Friesian Horse
A Friesian Horse can be identified by its long, black mane and tail. They are black from head to toe with soft, silky hair on their power legs that look like feathers.
The Gelderlander Horse
The Gelderlander horse was gray, pinto, bay, black, or chestnut with white marks. They often looked like they were wearing white socks on two or more of their legs.
The Groningen Horse
These horses were mostly black or bay but could be chestnut or gray with a rectangular frame. Their legs weighed almost 50% of their body weight.
The Dutch Warmblood
Dutch Warmbloods can have many colors, but bay or chestnut is the most common. These horses also have white markings on their legs or face, and their shoulders look sloped.
The Dutch Draft
This horse breed has a short neck and back with solid legs and soft, silky feathers around their ankles. They’re either brown, chestnut, black, or a mixture of any one of these colors with white.
Knowing the different characteristics of your horse breed should help you choose a more suitable name for them. I recommend spending some time with your horse before selecting a name for them so you’ll find something unique to their personality!
There are many famous names to choose from, but you should name your horse something that touches your heart and feels like the right fit for them.
I hope this article inspired you and that choosing a name for your horse will be a bit easier. If you have any more questions about naming your horse, ask them in the comments!
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