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  1. Jan. 23, 2013, 12:08 PM #1
    kristinq
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    Default Need Show Name for Cute Bay Mare with Chrome! (Pics!)

    My friend is having a heck of a time coming up with a name for her new horse.

    The mare is 6 years old, previously did hunters and will be introduced to eventing this year! She is light and feminine, has a sweet personality, and came with the barn name "Lilly".

    Show name doesn't necessarily need to include the word Lilly, nor does it need to be flower-related. She is more concerned about something that fits her sweet but sensitive personality.

    Thanks in advance!

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    Every one of them had that look of a girl infatuated with horses, the happy, fated look of a passenger setting sail on the Titanic.

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  2. Jan. 23, 2013, 12:26 PM #2
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    I've been tending toward drink names recently, but some thoughts:

    Lillet Rose http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1605867.html
    Sweet Lucy http://www.drinkupny.com/Prichards_S...ur_p/s0499.htm
    Sweet Adeline http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Adeline
    Aiglentina (although it would probably be mispronounced often) http://bbnames.com/meaning_of_name_Aiglentina.php
    Dulcinea (Spanish for sweet)
    Melisenda (also a Spanish name meaning Sweet)
    OTTBs rule, but spots are good too!

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  3. Jan. 23, 2013, 12:31 PM #3
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    Fleur de Lis
    Check out my wet noodles!

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  4. Jan. 23, 2013, 01:10 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by baxtersmom View Post
    Fleur de Lis
    Which I really like, but there are already several registered with the USEA with that name. I try to check and not use duplicates when coming up with a name.
    OTTBs rule, but spots are good too!

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  5. Jan. 23, 2013, 01:16 PM #5
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    Miss Lilly
    Sweet Lilly

    A nickname I used on my Lily--Lil' Miss Lil (Little Miss Lily)
    Against My Better Judgement: A blog about my new FLF OTTB

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  6. Jan. 23, 2013, 01:17 PM #6
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    Evangeline

    (fans of the LOST tv program will get this.)
    "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain" ~Friedrich Schiller

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  7. Jan. 23, 2013, 01:18 PM #7
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    Can you tell us more about your friend? Some personality traits, music preference, etc. Need a little more to work with (lots of great horse names to "match" their people )

    The mare is adorable!
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  8. Jan. 23, 2013, 06:07 PM #8
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    I personally love using names that are either based off of ancient complex societies or drawn from them. From common ones like Egypt, Greece and Rome, to places like Harappa, Sumer, Persia, Assyria, Babylon, and Akkad. I also like to drawn names from pieces of ancient artwork, such as Lady of Auxerre or Doryphoros. Ancient rulers or significant figures is another one I use too.
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  9. Jan. 23, 2013, 06:28 PM #9
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    Hey friend, here are a few random ideas!


    Lilith Fair
    Sweet Lillybee (google it, hehehe)
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilium has lots of names for all the different flowers in the lily family, such as tiger lily, Alpine Lily, or Swamp lily

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  10. Jan. 23, 2013, 07:29 PM #10
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    Ms Charm
    Nice & Easy
    No pressure here
    Bright Light

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  11. Jan. 24, 2013, 10:53 AM #11
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    The name that popped into my head from your description is Covergirl. (Easy, breezy, beautiful)!
    A horse may be coaxed to drink, but a pencil must be lead.

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  12. Jan. 24, 2013, 12:27 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by eventersmom View Post
    The name that popped into my head from your description is Covergirl. (Easy, breezy, beautiful)!
    but already 6 of them with the USEA
    OTTBs rule, but spots are good too!

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  13. Jan. 24, 2013, 12:37 PM #13
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    Bayberry
    My mom didn't raise no jellybean salesman!

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  14. Jan. 24, 2013, 12:39 PM #14
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    How about using "Li'l" as a prefix for something like -

    Li'l E
    Li'l Gem
    Li'l Socks
    Li'l Delight
    Li'l Prize
    Li'l Treat
    Li'l Love
    Li'l Tiger
    Li'l Treasure

    ?

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  15. Jan. 24, 2013, 03:17 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by scubed View Post
    but already 6 of them with the USEA

    Yeah, not the most original, for sure. Lol!
    A horse may be coaxed to drink, but a pencil must be lead.

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  16. Jan. 24, 2013, 03:49 PM #16
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    How about Lady Clairol? I gleaned that name from an episode of The Nanny. LOL.
    "One reason why horses are happy is because they are not trying to impress other horses."
    "Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction"

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  17. Jan. 27, 2013, 10:28 AM #17
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    Lily of the Valley
    Charm School
    Finishing School
    She's A Lady (whoaa whoa whoa she's a LADY)
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