Need an elegant, preferably 'T' name

[downthecenterlinetheycome]

Hi all,
The horse I need a name for isn't a warmblood, or a foal, so I hope I'm not shooting myself in the foot by posting here. I'm looking for a (preferably, but open to others) T name for my anglo gelding, he'll be used for dressage. I posted here because I'm always in awe of the excellent names I see posted here, and I want a sporthorsey name for him. I'm open to other letters, but I thought T would be good as his barn name is Tango.

A couple themes and ideas that could be incorperated are:
Tango
Dance
Eclipse (he was born on a day that was in mythology a battle that was ended by an eclipse)

Pictures:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2956729679_ae90915949_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2956729675_41a5eac744.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/...69fc2d5f_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24080097@N08/2406922214/

Oh, and horse is a jokey type, aloof exterior. You leave, and even if he was ignoring you, he nickers and tries to follow (not good when tied ;)), that kind of stuff (oh, no, i don't like you - what, you're leaving? take me with you! noo!). Steals saddle pads, has been known to ring the judge's bell at a schooling show after our test (we were talking with the judge and he reached over and grabbed it. next test judge had us half 10 ft away. ;) Follows you anywhere, drinks coffee if he can, loves people food. Tried to climb up mounting block while trainer was sitting on it to better put his head on her shoulder. He pretends to be cool. ;0

Thanks!

[not again]

Trick or Treat
Tesla
Tap Dancer

[FMulder]

Tarantella - fast passionate Italian dance, and one movement of Mendelssohn's Italian symphony...............................how very cultured of me.:eek:

[classicsporthorses]

Tyrone

[TouchstoneAcres]

Taca--fire offering
Tuscaloosa--black warrior
Takoda-- friend to all
Tala--wolf
Tiva--dance

[Stacie]

Twinkle Toes.

[downthecenterlinetheycome]

:) Thanks for the suggestions.

I really like Tarantella, but I thing it sounds a little too much like a female spider for my taste. One thing I forgot to mention; I'd like the name to sound dressage-ey and elegant, as he hasn't got much of those qualities, haha. Thanks.

[europa]

Taboo

Tahir Means "virtuous, pure, chaste" in Arabic.

[Delkredere]

Two To Tango :)

[PDM]

Your horse sounds like he has a great sense of humour which probably amazing some folks. He sounds like an extraordinary riding partner!

What about the name Tremendous?

Actually, I think Tango is a good show name for him. "I'd like the name to sound dressage-ey and elegant", it sounds right for him?

[TouchstoneAcres]

the "T"s seem hard--maybe check foreign language online dictionaries
Tanzer German dancer?
Tahj or Taj Sanskrit Crown
Teagan Gaelic Little poet
Tao : TAU : chinese "peach, symbol of long life"
Thor thunder
Tajo : TAH-hoh : spanish "day"
Thanos : TAHN-ohs : greek "noble"
Torin : TOHR-en : irish "chief"

[talloaks]

How about TOUCHE but I can't put the little mark over the E. Pronouned two shay!

[ahf]

Too funny this thread came up. Just last night I came across T name i would LOVE to use myself - but will never get the opportunity...

Tanist: heir-apparent to a Celtic Chiefdom.

[prudence]

Silly -


trampoline :)

(tramp for short)

boing boing name

[jengersnap]

Tazmanian Devil
Tap Smartly

[TouchstoneAcres]

Here are bunch from The Jockey Club names list
Tahiti
Tahoe
Talisman
Tamarack
Tamarisk
Tambourine
Tamerlane 14th century conqueror
Tamino young prince in The Magic Flute
Tangent
Taos
Tarot
Tartufo
Teak, Teakwood
Te Amo (I love you?)
Tecate
Telemetry
Telepathy
Telstar
Temperate
Temperance
Template
Temptation
Teneriffe
Tenet
Terrestrial
Tesoro treasure
Thor
Thoreau
Tiberius
Timeless
Tintoretto painter
Tirol
Titan
Titanium
Titian painter
Torbido painter
Toscanini
Totem
Toujours
Tralee
Tribute
Trillion
Tristan
Triton
Troubadour
Trusted
Tryst

[whaat]

Tailsman
Tamarind
Tarot
Tempest
Tenacious
Tibet
Trademark

[Blinkers On]

Tactful
Tease Me
Tempt Me
Tempting
Thriller
Temple
Theorist
Theory

[ilikridn]

We have a 17.1h Dutch/TB cross. He's my daughter's H/J horse. He's a big goof... his name is Talisman and we call him Taz. :winkgrin:

[andy825]

Trickster
Titan
Talon
Tunisia
Trinity

[citydog]

Two To Tango :)

:yes:

Or Takes Two

[downthecenterlinetheycome]

I like Two To Tango, but it seems like every horse named Tango has that show name, or is it just the ones I meet? Again, thanks guys. There are alot that I like, but aren't quite right on their own. Wonder if I can find a way to combine them.

[Mozart]

Or you could go in a different letter direction with a dance related name: Flamenco

Or for a zippy kind of guy: Testarossa (sp?) Isn't that some kind of sports car? Hmm perhaps better suited to an eventer :lol:

[Delkredere]

Together We Tango
Tango Time
Time To Tango
Tandango

[Eclectic Horseman]

El Tango

Tango Argentino (or just Argentino)

Last Tango

[downthecenterlinetheycome]

Thanks. :) I'm going to try opening up to some non T names, as none of these seem quite right, though they're all great names. I'm looking for a warmblood-type name, not too many words, simple and elegant. If it helps, here is his sire's pedigree (he's and his dam aren't on allbreedpedigree).

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/arabic+comet

(Insights on predigree would also be cool, I know nothing. :D)

[whaat]

Tritton - name of a comet
Tucana - name of a constellation

[Hunter_Rider]

"Tifosi" is an itallian coffee.

[Eclectic Horseman]

Thought of one more, and I like it the best so far...

"Tanqueray" as in Tanqueray gin & tonic.

[Zero2Hero]

What about Tsubasa? (It's a silent T - so pronounced Su Ba Sa) It means wings/flight in japanese and pretty elegant sounding.

Having an announcer deal with the TS sound might be funny :P and another story completely haha

[not again]

Trafalgar Square
Tiffany's Jewel
Tango at Midnight

[darkmoonlady]

How about Tabasco? Little spicy name for a nice horse?

[Trevelyan96]

I like these.

tragitto - Italian for journey.
trovatore - Italian for troubadour.

[downthecenterlinetheycome]

Oh, I really like these past few. Tanqueray is really cool; how is it pronounced? Though I think my parents might raise a brow over me naming my horse after alchohol. :winkgrin:

[Trevelyan96]

Oh, I really like these past few. Tanqueray is really cool; how is it pronounced? Though I think my parents might raise a brow over me naming my horse after alchohol. :winkgrin:


I've heard Tanqueray prounounced 2 ways. Either tank-er-AY or tang-er-AY, but I think the first is the correct one.

We're all looking forward to learning your final decision, so please be sure to post it!

[Eclectic Horseman]

I've heard Tanqueray prounounced 2 ways. Either tank-er-AY or tang-er-AY, but I think the first is the correct one.

We're all looking forward to learning your final decision, so please be sure to post it!

You are correct. If you go to a bar and ask for it either way you will get the right thing.

downthecenterlinetheycome--don't tell them you heard it on COTH! They may put a filter on your computer. :winkgrin::lol::lol:

[ilikridn]

oooooooo, I like Tanqueray! Is he a gray? That would be perfect for a gray horse!

[tarragon]

How about "Totality"? That's the phase of an eclipse when it is total.

[dbtoo]

Tea Time
Tee Time
Tea for Two
Team Spirit
Teakwood
Tai
Time Out
Theatrical
Thespian
Ta Da!
Timeless
Trinket
Troika
Tarik (Tariq)

[Baroque-n-Dreams]

TARQUIN - a variation of a Roman name from history

TARMO - means energy in Finnish

TERPSICHORE - Greek meaning "enjoying the dance"

TEGWEN - roughly meaning fair and blessed

TEIVEL - Yiddish for "devil", possibly to relay his jokester personality

[vxf111]

Here's a dancing related one with a "T"...

"Two Left Feet"

LOL...