450 Universal Horse Names Starting With U

Ever found yourself stumped when trying to name your new equine companion? Well, saddle up, because we’re about to embark on a unique naming adventure!

Welcome to our treasure trove of 450 Universal Horse Names Starting with U – a collection that’s as rare as a unicorn sighting in your backyard!

Why “U,” you ask? Because sometimes, the most unexpected letters lead to the most unforgettable names.

Whether you’re a seasoned breeder looking for that perfect show name, an equestrian seeking inspiration for your new mount, or simply a horse lover daydreaming about your future four-legged friend, we’ve got you covered.

From classic to quirky, majestic to playful, our list is packed with Unique options that’ll make your horse stand out in the stable.

So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and let’s explore this U-niverse of names together. Who knows? Your horse’s perfect moniker might just be a scroll away!

Unique Horse Names Starting with U

1. Ubiquity (The state of being everywhere)
2. Ufology (The study of UFOs)
3. Ukiyo (“Floating world” in Japanese)
4. Uluru (Famous rock formation in Australia)
5. Umbra (The darkest part of a shadow)
6. Umlaut (A diacritic mark used in various languages)
7. Umami (The fifth taste, savory)
8. Unagi (Freshwater eel in Japanese cuisine)
9. Uncharted (Unexplored or unknown)
10. Undine (Water nymph in mythology)
11. Unearthly (Mysterious or supernatural)
12. Unicus (Unique in Latin)
13. Unison (Agreement or harmony)
14. Universe (All of space and time)
15. Unruly (Difficult to control)
16. Unsung (Not celebrated or praised)
17. Upsilon (20th letter of the Greek alphabet)
18. Urania (Muse of astronomy in Greek mythology)
19. Urban (Related to cities)
20. Urchin (Mischievous child or sea creature)
21. Ursa (Bear constellation)
22. Ursidae (The bear family in zoology)
23. Utopia (An ideal place or state)
24. Uvula (Fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate)
25. Uzume (Shinto goddess of mirth and dance)
26. Uzziah (“My strength is Jehovah” in Hebrew)
27. Uberty (Fruitfulness or abundance)
28. Ubique (Everywhere in Latin)
29. Udder (Mammary gland of female cattle)
30. Udzungwa (Mountain range in Tanzania)
31. Uffizi (Famous art gallery in Florence)
32. Ugali (East African cornmeal dish)
33. Uhlan (Light cavalry soldier)
34. Uhu (Eagle owl in German)
35. Uinta (Mountain range in Utah)
36. Ukase (Imperial proclamation in Russia)
37. Ukelele (Small Hawaiian guitar-like instrument)
38. Ulysses (Latin name for Odysseus)
39. Umbilicus (Navel or central point)
40. Umbrage (Offense or annoyance)
41. Umlungu (White person in Zulu)
42. Umpire (Official who enforces rules in sports)
43. Umwelt (The world as experienced by a particular organism)
44. Unami (One of the three Lenape tribes)
45. Uncial (Ancient style of writing)
46. Undulant (Having a wavy form or outline)
47. Unguent (Ointment or salve)
48. Unicorn (Mythical horse-like creature with a horn)
49. Unio (Genus of freshwater mussels)
50. Upanishad (Ancient Sanskrit texts)
51. Upas (Poisonous tree from Java)
52. Upolu (Island in Samoa)
53. Uraeus (Upright cobra in Egyptian art)
54. Urdu (Language spoken in parts of South Asia)
55. Urial (Unique Wild sheep species)
56. Uroboros (Ancient symbol of a serpent eating its own tail)
57. Ursa (Bear constellation)
58. Ursine (Bear-like)
59. Ushabti (Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine)
60. Usufruct (The right to use someone else’s property)
61. Utahraptor (Large dromaeosaurid dinosaur)
62. Utrillo (French painter Maurice Utrillo)
63. Uvea (Middle layer of the eye)
64. Uvula (Fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate)
65. Uxorial (Relating to a wife)
66. Uzara (African plant used in traditional medicine)
67. Uzbeg (Turkic ethnic group)
68. Uzi (Type of submachine gun)
69. Uzume (Shinto goddess of mirth and dance)
70. Uzzah (Biblical figure who touched the Ark of the Covenant)
71. Ubiety (The condition of being in a certain place)
72. Udmurt (Ethnic group in Russia)
73. Ugli (Jamaican citrus fruit)
74. Ugric (Branch of the Finno-Ugric language family)
75. Uhuru (Freedom in Swahili)

Famous Horse Names Starting with U

1. Uncle Mo (American Thoroughbred racehorse)
2. Unbridled (Winner of the 1990 Kentucky Derby)
3. Union Rags (Winner of the 2012 Belmont Stakes)
4. Unusual Heat (Successful California sire)
5. Urban Sea (Arc de Triomphe winner and dam of Galileo)
6. Unbridled’s Song (Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner and influential sire)
7. Upset (Horse that defeated Man o’ War in 1919)
8. Uhlan (Famous American trotter from early 20th century)
9. Ulysse (French champion jumper)
10. Unzennin (Japanese champion racehorse)
11. Uppercut (Famous Australian racehorse)
12. Urgent Request (Multiple Group 1 winner in Hong Kong)
13. Unbeaten (British champion two-year-old)
14. Umbrella (Famous circus horse from Ringling Bros.)
15. Upstart (Multiple graded stakes winner in the US)
16. Uranus (Successful French steeplechaser)
17. Universal (British Group 1-winning racehorse)
18. Uncaptured (Canadian Horse of the Year)
19. Ultra Brat (Multiple graded stakes winner in the US)
20. Uluru (Australian champion jumper)
21. Untapable (Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner)
22. Unaccounted For (Multiple Grade 1 winner in the US)
23. Ulysses (Multiple Group 1 winner in the UK)
24. Undrafted (Royal Ascot winner owned by Wes Welker)
25. Unbridled Elaine (Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner)
26. Unitarian (American Grade 1-winning turf horse)
27. Uzuri (Famous Lipizzan stallion from the Spanish Riding School)
28. Ultrasonic (British champion sprinter)
29. Unaware (Australian Group 1-winning mare)
30. Urkel (Famous rodeo bucking horse)
31. Umatilla (American champion sire)
32. Undaunted (British champion steeplechaser)
33. Unique Bella – American Thoroughbred, winner of Santa Anita Oaks and Beholder Mile
34. Uttoxeter – Notable steeplechase horse known for participating in the Grand National
35. Ucello II – Famous eventing horse ridden by Andrew Nicholson
36. Unfuwain – Influential British sire
37. Unchained Melody – British Group 1-winning filly
38. Undeniable – Australian champion three-year-old
39. Ursula – Olympic dressage horse for Germany
40. Upsala – Swedish champion racehorse
41. Ubu Roi – French champion jumper
42. Umbrella Beach – Australian Group 1 winner
43. Unbelievable – South African champion racehorse
44. Understudy – Famous Australian show jumper
45. Uzicco (Italian champion show jumper)

Unisex Horse Names Starting with U

1. Uber ( Superior or extraordinary)
2. Ucello ( Bird in Italian)
3. Udonis ( Glorious in Lithuanian)
4. Uele ( River in Central Africa)
5. Ufuoma ( Beautiful in Urhobo)
6. Ugro ( Related to Uralic peoples)
7. Uhura ( Freedom in Swahili)
8. Ukiah ( Deep valley in Pomo)
9. Ulani ( Cheerful in Hawaiian)
10. Ulfred ( Wolf counsel in Old English)
11. Ulman ( Noble in German)
12. Ulric ( Wolf ruler in Old English)
13. Ulster ( Province in Northern Ireland)
14. Ultra ( Extreme or beyond)
15. Uluru ( Famous rock formation in Australia)
16. Umbar ( Fate in Quenya, Tolkien’s Elvish language)
17. Umbra ( Shadow in Latin)
18. Umeko ( Plum blossom child in Japanese)
19. Una ( One in Latin)
20. Unagi ( Freshwater eel in Japanese)
21. Unai ( Cowherd in Basque)
22. Undine ( Water nymph in mythology)
23. Unex ( Unexplored)
24. Uni ( Sea urchin in Japanese)
25. Unique ( One of a kind)
26. Unity ( Oneness or harmony)
27. Uno ( One in Spanish and Italian)
28. Unwin ( Beloved friend in Old English)
29. Upali ( Flame in Sanskrit)
30. Upendo ( Love in Swahili)
31. Ural ( Mountain range in Russia)
32. Urania ( Heavenly in Greek)
33. Urban ( City dweller)
34. Urbana ( From the city in Latin)
35. Urdur ( Fate in Norse mythology)
36. Urien ( Privileged birth in Welsh)
37. Ursa ( Bear in Latin)
38. Ursina ( Little bear in Latin)
39. Ushas ( Dawn in Sanskrit)
40. Ushi ( Ox in Japanese)
41. Usoa ( Dove in Basque)
42. Uta ( Song in Japanese)
43. Utau ( To sing in Japanese)
44. Ute ( Native American tribe)
45. Utkin ( Wanderer in Russian)
46. Utopia ( Ideal place)
47. Uzoma ( Good road in Igbo)
48. Uzuri ( Beauty in Swahili)
49. Uzziel ( God is my strength in Hebrew)
50. Ubaid ( Little servant in Arabic)
51. Uberto ( Bright mind in Italian)
52. Uchechi ( God’s will in Igbo)
53. Udell ( Yew valley in Old English)
54. Udo ( Peace in German)
55. Uffe ( Wolf in Scandinavian)
56. Uja ( Victorious in Sanskrit)
57. Ukko ( Thunder in Finnish)
58. Ulagan ( Red in Mongolian)
59. Ulf ( Wolf in Scandinavian)
60. Ullr ( Glory in Norse mythology)
61. Ultan ( Ultonian in Irish)
62. Ulu ( High in Turkish)
63. Uma ( Nation in Sanskrit)
64. Umay ( Goddess of fertility in Turkic mythology)
65. Umut ( Hope in Turkish)
66. Unn ( Love in Old Norse)
67. Unnar ( Wave in Icelandic)
68. Uno ( First-born son in Finnish)
69. Upali ( Flame in Sanskrit)
70. Ural ( Mountain range in Russia)
71. Urbain ( City dweller in French)
72. Uri ( My light in Hebrew)
73. Uriel ( God is my light in Hebrew)
74. Ursa ( Bear in Latin)
75. Usagi ( Rabbit in Japanese)

Female Horse Names Starting with U

1. Uba (Flower in Yoruba)
2. Uberta (Bright intellect in German)
3. Uchechi (God’s will in Igbo)
4. Udele (Vulture in Igbo)
5. Ufuoma (Beautiful in Urhobo)
6. Ugochi (God’s eagle in Igbo)
7. Uhu (Owl in Igbo)
8. Ujana (Youth in Swahili)
9. Ukweli (Truth in Swahili)
10. Ulalia (Sweet-spoken in Greek)
11. Ulima (Farmer in Swahili)
12. Ulrike (Ruler of all in German)
13. Ulva (Wolf in Latin)
14. Uma (Nation in Sanskrit)
15. Umbra (Shadow in Latin)
16. Umeko (Plum blossom child in Japanese)
17. Umina (Little dear one in Native American)
18. Umm (Mother in Arabic)
19. Una (One in Latin)
20. Undine (Water nymph in mythology)
21. Unelma (Dream in Finnish)
22. Unique (One of a kind)
23. Unity (Oneness or harmony)
24. Unna (Small wave in Finnish)
25. Uno (One in Spanish and Italian)
26. Unoma (Good child in Igbo)
27. Untha (Gift in Sanskrit)
28. Upendo (Love in Swahili)
29. Urania (Heavenly in Greek)
30. Urbana (From the city in Latin)
31. Urduja (Warrior princess in Philippine mythology)
32. Uriela (God is my light in Hebrew)
33. Ursa (Bear in Latin)
34. Ursina (Little bear in Latin)
35. Ursula (Little bear in Latin)
36. Uschi (Bear in German)
37. Ushas (Dawn in Sanskrit)
38. Usha (Dawn in Sanskrit)
39. Uta (Song in Japanese)
40. Utana (High in Sumerian)
41. Ute (Native American tribe)
42. Utha (Longed for child in Sanskrit)
43. Uti (Power in Igbo)
44. Utopia (Ideal place)
45. Uvie (Beauty in Urhobo)
46. Uxia (Gracious in Galician)
47. Uyuni (Salt flat in Bolivia)
48. Uzma (Greatest in Arabic)
49. Uzuri (Beauty in Swahili)
50. Ubah (Flower in Somali)
51. Uberta (Bright mind in German)
52. Uchenna (God’s will in Igbo)
53. Udaya (Rising sun in Sanskrit)
54. Ufuoma (Beautiful in Urhobo)
55. Ugochi (God’s eagle in Igbo)
56. Uhura (Freedom in Swahili)
57. Ujana (Youth in Swahili)
58. Ukweli (Truth in Swahili)
59. Ulani (Cheerful in Hawaiian)
60. Ulima (Farmer in Swahili)
61. Ulva (Wolf in Latin)
62. Uma (Nation in Sanskrit)
63. Umayma (Little mother in Arabic)
64. Umeko (Plum blossom child in Japanese)
65. Umina (Little dear one in Native American)
66. Una (One in Latin)
67. Undine (Water nymph in mythology)
68. Unelma (Dream in Finnish)
69. Unique (One of a kind)
70. Unity (Oneness or harmony)
71. Unoma (Good child in Igbo)
72. Upendo (Love in Swahili)
73. Urania (Heavenly in Greek)
74. Urbana (From the city in Latin)
75. Urduja (Warrior princess in Philippine mythology)

Male Horse Names Starting with U

1. Ualan (Brave in Scottish Gaelic)
2. Ubaldhaha (Bold mind in Arabic)
3. Ubaldo (Bold mind in Italian)
4. Uberti (Bright fame in German)
5. Uberto (Bright intellect in Italian)
6. Uche (Will in Igbo)
7. Udo (Peace in German)
8. Uel (God’s will in Hebrew)
9. Uffizi (Offices in Italian)
10. Ugo (Mind or intellect in Italian)
11. Uhuru (Freedom in Swahili)
12. Uirlis (Tool in Irish)
13. Ukiah (Deep valley in Pomo)
14. Uladzimir (Great ruler in Belarusian)
15. Ulf (Wolf in Scandinavian)
16. Ulfred (Wolf counsel in Old English)
17. Ulises (Wrathful in Greek)
18. Uljan (Noble in Albanian)
19. Ulrich (Heritage ruler in German)
20. Ulster (Province in Northern Ireland)
21. Ultan (Ultonian in Irish)
22. Ulysses (Wrathful in Greek)
23. Umberto (Bright warrior in Italian)
24. Umut (Hope in Turkish)
25. Unas (He who exists in Egyptian)
26. Unathi (God is with us in Xhosa)
27. Unax (Shepherd in Basque)
28. Unger (Hungarian in German)
29. Unwin (Beloved friend in Old English)
30. Upton (Upper town in Old English)
31. Urbain (City dweller in French)
32. Urban (City dweller in Latin)
33. Urbano (City dweller in Spanish)
34. Urias (God is my light in Hebrew)
35. Uriel (God is my light in Hebrew)
36. Urijah (Flame of God in Hebrew)
37. Urso (Bear in Italian)
38. Ursus (Bear in Latin)
39. Usain (Beautiful in Arabic)
40. Usher (Doorkeeper in English)
41. Uthman (Baby serpent in Arabic)
42. Uther (Terrible in Welsh)
43. Utu (Sun god in Sumerian)
44. Uzair (Helper in Arabic)
45. Uzoma (Good road in Igbo)
46. Uzzi (My strength in Hebrew)
47. Uzziah (Jehovah is my strength in Hebrew)
48. Uaithne (Green in Irish)
49. Ualan (Handsome in Scottish Gaelic)
50. Ubaid (Little servant in Arabic)
51. Uberto (Bright mind in Italian)
52. Uday (Rising sun in Sanskrit)
53. Udell (Yew valley in Old English)
54. Uffe (Wolf in Scandinavian)
55. Ug (Intelligent in Vietnamese)
56. Ugochukwu (God’s eagle in Igbo)
57. Uhro (Brave in Finnish)
58. Uhtred (Dawn counsel in Old English)
59. Uilliam (Resolute protection in Scottish)
60. Ukko (Thunder in Finnish)
61. Ulaan (Red in Mongolian)
62. Ulbrecht (Wolf bright in German)
63. Ulf (Wolf in Scandinavian)
64. Ulfred (Wolf counsel in Old English)
65. Ulli (Will helmet in German)
66. Ulric (Wolf ruler in Old English)
67. Ultan (Ultonian in Irish)
68. Ulther (Army of elves in German)
69. Umberto (Bright warrior in Italian)
70. Umut (Hope in Turkish)
71. Unai (Cowherd in Basque)
72. Unax (Shepherd in Basque)
73. Upton (Upper town in Old English)
74. Urbain (City dweller in French)
75. Uriah (God is my light in Hebrew)

Cute Horse Names Starting with U

1. Udon (Japanese noodle)
2. Uffa (Puff in Italian)
3. Uggie (Cute variation of Ugg)
4. Ugli (Citrus fruit, playful name)
5. Uhu (Eagle owl in German)
6. Ui (Willpower in Japanese)
7. Ukelele (Small Hawaiian instrument)
8. Uki (Floating in Japanese)
9. Ukki (Monkey in Japanese)
10. Ula (Small in Hawaiian)
11. Uli (Cheerful in Hawaiian)
12. Ulla (Will helmet in German)
13. Ullr (God of skiing in Norse mythology)
14. Ulu (High in Turkish)
15. Ululu (Owl in Native American)
16. Umami (Savory taste in Japanese)
17. Ume (Plum in Japanese)
18. Umi (Sea in Japanese)
19. Umka (Little polar bear in Russian)
20. Umu (Warmth in Igbo)
21. Una (Lamb in Irish)
22. Unagi (Eel in Japanese)
23. Uncle (Affectionate term for older male)
24. Uni (Sea urchin in Japanese)
25. Unico (Unique in Spanish)
26. Uniko (Unique in Esperanto)
27. Uno (One in Spanish)
28. Unocorn (Playful twist on unicorn)
29. Unwin (Joy friend in Old English)
30. Upsy (Playful variation of upside)
31. Urara (Beautiful in Japanese)
32. Urchin (Sea creature or mischievous child)
33. Ursa (Bear in Latin)
34. Ursie (Little bear)
35. Ursula (Little bear in Latin)
36. Usagi (Rabbit in Japanese)
37. Uschi (Bear in German)
38. Ushi (Cow in Japanese)
39. Usuki (Light snow in Japanese)
40. Uta (Song in Japanese)
41. Utau (To sing in Japanese)
42. Ute (Native American tribe)
43. Uti (Power in Igbo)
44. Utu (Sun god in Sumerian)
45. Uva (Grape in Spanish)
46. Uvie (Beauty in Urhobo)
47. Uwe (Lamb in German)
48. Uwu (Cute face emoticon)
49. Uzume (Whirling in Japanese)
50. Uzuri (Beauty in Swahili)
51. Ubie (Playful variation of Uber)
52. Ucki (Cute variation of lucky)
53. Uddles (Playful variation of cuddles)
54. Uffie (Cute variation of fluffy)
55. Uggy (Playful variation of huggy)
56. Uhu (Owl sound)
57. Uji (Whirlpool in Japanese)
58. Ukee (Cute variation of ukulele)
59. Ula-la (Playful exclamation)
60. Uli-buli (Cute nonsense word)
61. Uluru (Famous rock in Australia)
62. Umeko (Plum blossom child in Japanese)
63. Umi-umi (Repetition of sea in Japanese)
64. Umpa (Playful variation of jumper)
65. Unagi-chan (Little eel in Japanese)
66. Unikitty (Combination of unicorn and kitty)
67. Unipony (Combination of unicorn and pony)
68. Uno-chan (Little one in Spanish-Japanese mix)
69. Upsi (Cute variation of oopsie)
70. Ura-ura (Repetition of beautiful in Japanese)
71. Ururu (Cute owl sound)
72. Usagi-chan (Little rabbit in Japanese)
73. Ushi-ko (Little cow in Japanese)
74. Utako (Song child in Japanese)
75. Uzi-wuzi (Cute nonsense word)

Conclusion

From Ulysses to Utopia, this collection of 450 horse names beginning with U showcases the remarkable creativity and diversity in equine nomenclature.

These unique monikers remind us that a name can be more than just a label—it can reflect a horse’s personality, heritage, or even the dreams of its owner.

As you’ve explored this list, perhaps you’ve found the perfect name for your equine companion, or maybe you’ve been inspired to create your own original “U” name.

Remember, choosing a name is an art form in itself, blending sound, meaning, and personal significance.

Whether you’re naming a real horse or simply daydreaming about your future stable, let your imagination run as free as a wild mustang. After all, in the world of horse names, the possibilities are truly unbridled.