Introduction

Horse naming has been a favourite pastime in the UK since the many Scottish horsemen brought their horses over from Scotland during the 17th century. These riders helped establish a stable style of riding in England and Wales that prevailed for three centuries.

Scottish male horses names

1. ‘Alexander the Great is a Scottish boy’s name meaning ‘defender of men.’
2. Angus was a Scottish nobleman and is the eponym of the county Angus.
3. Arthur, the name comes from Arthur, perhaps from Latin Arturius, meaning “bear-hard.
4. Bruce, the name comes from the Celts, who called the region of Dumbartonshire, where the city of Stirling is located, ‘Bruge.’
5. Colman is a Scottish boy’s name meaning ‘dear friend.’
6. Richie comes from Scotland and means ‘powerful ruler’ or ‘strong man.’
7. Robert is a Scottish boy’s name meaning “spear breaker.” In Gaelic, it can mean “red-haired.”
8. Sandy means ‘terrible,’ from the Gaelic Sìneadh, or the English “sea.”
9. Wallace means “in the power of God,” from Old Welsh gwalld, a nickname for someone who lived on a hill.
10. William comes from Scotland and means “protector of men.” Gaelic can mean “of the stone” or “the pear tree.”