What's In a Name?

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Jane — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:11:13 GMT

Hoof Hearted... best horse name EVER! If you can't have a sense of humor, then what have you got?

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Julie L. — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:24:34 GMT

Nicole E - Being 50 I have had the fortune of seeing three triple crown winners and one of my fondest memories is that I got to see a triple crown winner upclose, the great Seattle Slew, unfortunately I witnessed his first loss but seeing him, a triple crown winner, was so fantastic. You are young and you will get your chance as well.

Alex P - thanks for the feedback, that is not my ultimate way of chosing a winner but when it comes to the triple crown well so far my theory is holding.

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fran — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:25:05 GMT

Frank, how about "Peace inthe Pulpit"?

Wonderful, but did no one mention the most aspirational-name-comes-true horse of all time, "Upset"? What was on Mr Whitney's mind when he named him? I must look that one up!

fran

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Nicole E — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:32:05 GMT

Julie L--I do the same thing!! I find myself unable to get behind a horse in the triple crown with a ridiculous name! I eternally dream of seeing a triple crown won (I am only 25 so have not had the honour) every year and cringe to think of watching the next legend pounding down the Belmont track with Durkin yelling, "And here he is, after 31 long years of waiting, Square Eddie/Buzzin and Dreamin/West Side Bernie!?!?" Blek!

All the triple crown winners of the past have magnigicent names that give them almost a supernatural glow...A name is a powerful thing! Names like Silver Charm, Empire Maker, and even Peace Rules--these are names that belong in record books.

As an owner, with perhaps a future K derby winner down the road, I hope you keep this in mind.

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my — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:18:42 GMT

Summer of Love (hippie peace)

Unicorn Philosophy (peace speaker group)

La Paix (peace in french)

Amani (peace in swahili)

Soapbox Song

Speakers Peace

Soapbox Sermon

Zayules

Love the name The Pamplemousse. 'The' anything sounds good (within reason crucifiers!)

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Alex P — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:09:35 GMT

I haven't read this blog before, and I really liked this post. Some interesting thoughts on names, and there's definitely interesting names out there.

S Lee-I had to laugh when you suggested Concordia, because that's the name of my hometown.

Julie L.-It's a different way of picking a winner, but I see your point. I remember a post from a Yahoo! Group I was in a few years ago that listed a bunch of common attributes of the last several Kentucky Derby winners, and one was that some had two word, three syllable names (Smarty Jones, War Emblem, etc). Obviously it doesn't always hold truth and has no bearing on the horse's ability, but it's kind of fun to think about.

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Springsmom83 — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:00:04 GMT

I just loved a mare that ran in Maryland in the 80's named Bodacious Tatas. I like Hold the Peace, Hold Your Peace, or Preach Peace for your filly too. Keep us posted on the final decision out of curiosity.

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rocknchef — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:56:55 GMT

Love "Preach Peace" for the filly, or a variation..."Preaching Peace"...

Blazing Baptist? Naw, probably for a colt.

Peaceful Blessings

Zaylahs Hail Mary

Peaceful Habit ( like a nuns habit)

Years ago we had a horse

( Fast Hilarious X Homemade Pasta) His name? Speedy Fettucini

I always thought that was a cool name and he wasnt a half bad runner either!

Good luck!

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Julie L. — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:21:05 GMT

How about Rule the Pulpit. I think that naming a racehorse properly is very important. Look at those that have won the Triple Crown, all very good, powerful names. Now I liked Funny Cide but if he had won the Triple Crown his name just would not have fit with those greats that did. Try it.

Sir Barton

Gallant Fox

Omaha

War Admiral

Whirlaway

Count Fleet

Assualt

Citation

Secretariat

Seattle Slew

Affirmed

Funny Cide????

Believe it or not when we get around to Derby time I start looking at all of the names of the stand out 3 year olds to see if they fit with that list, if there is one with a strong name like last year (War Pass) then I say we may have a triple crown winner. It may seem strange but when I told my husband this he thought about it and agreed. Any feed back? I think with the possibility that you could have a Triple Crown winner in your stall he better have a really good, strong, powerful name.

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Deanna — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:48:13 GMT

How about Peace Lily

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Affirmed4ever — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:37:03 GMT

One more name - Sunday School Rules

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Dreamer's Mom — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:08:21 GMT

We just had the first foal of the year yesterday-a mere three weeks late. He will be called "Dixie's Hold Out"! Better get my $75 in to TJC to hold it!

I love naming babies!

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Dale — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:25:16 GMT

The Pamplemousse was named for a restaurant but it is French for grapefruit. This is a great name for a horse.

Here is an odd name: Van Doff by Van Nistlerooy out of Doff the Derby (by Master Derby)

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EMD — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:25:41 GMT

The Pamplemousse is a restaurant in Del Mar.

Love Preach Peace for your filly. Saw Peace, an equine friend of mine, on Sat. Looks more studly every time I see him. He garnered Fla. Freshman Sire in Ocala over the weekend. Happy he's doing so well as I loved him on the track. So, Frank, I wish your filly well.

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s lee — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:51:34 GMT

Peace Rules x Zaylah by Pulpit

(and if I found the right image, she's a bright chestnut with a white blaze?)

Corcordat was good. Concordia might be better.

Peace Becomes You

Sunday Blazes (might offend some)

Fire of Peace (she is that fiery chestnut...)

Blazing Peace

My Own Rules

(I love making up names!)

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Robert from BMore — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:33:48 GMT

Where o Where are those great horse names from the past.. Damascus, Dr. Fager, Buckpasser, Arts and Letters,Kelso, Native Dancer and so much more. Let's look to great names from Europe and Asia. Names to inspire and make us do a double take to figure out where the names came from.

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Frank — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:21:43 GMT

Thanks for weighing in, folks.

Marigold - I believe The Pamplemousse is named for a restaurant.

Thanks for the name suggestions everyone - I appreciate it!

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MRO — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:12:29 GMT

I love The Pamplemousse. What a great name! You certainly can't forget it. I have always found names like "True Quality" to be boring and uninspiring. I'll remember a slow horse with a great name before I remember a stakes winner with a name like "True Quality". Isn't the idea to be creative and let your imagination go to work. Send my love to Grover. I'm sure she is a sweetheart.

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catsvx — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:18:40 GMT

How about Heavenly Peace?

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CRob87 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:01:20 GMT

Try this one...

Poems And Prayers.

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Lookin' for a name too! — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:34:40 GMT

In Vancouver there is a horse with the weird name of Spaghetti Mouse. Owned by a guy who owns a Spaghetti House restaurant. He's now the leading money earner in British Columbia, almost $900,000.

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Cleveland — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:33:27 GMT

Your Peace Rules-Zaylah, by Pulpit, foal cries out to be named "Preach Peace".

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jules — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:00:27 GMT

I would suggest "Gospel of Grace" as a fitting name for this nice filly

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Marigold — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:57:39 GMT

How in the world did Pampelmousse get his name?? It is off-putting and not very inspiring. Kind of like Mouse Soup...these poor horses. What is Pampelmousse's stable name?