Lusitano horses are named alphabetically by year, but certain letters (K, W, and Y) are excluded as they don’t exist in the original Portuguese alphabet. According to The Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain, in 2020 all names started with Q, in 2021 R, in 2022 S, in 2023 T and in 2024 the letter U.
With 2025 approaching, I’ve put together a guide of Lusitano horse name ideas starting with the letters U and V.
I hope you find these names helpful and please let me know your favorites in the comments!
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Lusitano Horse Name Ideas in 2024 (Starting with U)
Male Names
Urbano
Means “from the city” or “urban.”
Ubaldo
Means “bold mind” or “one with a daring spirit.”
Uriel
Means “God is my light.”
Ubirajara
Means “lord of the spear” (of indigenous Brazilian origin, often used in Portugal).
Female Names
Umbelina
Derived from the Latin “umbra,” meaning “shadow” or “protection.”
Úrsula
Means “little bear” (from the Latin ursa).
Urbana
The feminine form of Urbano, meaning “from the city.”
Ulrica
Means “wealthy ruler” or “noble ruler.”
Uriana
A variation of “Uriel,” meaning “God is my light.”
Lusitano Horse Name Ideas in 2025 (Starting with V)
Male Names
Vasco
Meaning: “crow,” a traditional Portuguese name with strong historical roots.
Valente
Meaning: “brave” or “valiant,” perfect for a courageous horse.
Vicente
Meaning: “victorious” or “conquering,” symbolizing triumph and strength.
Vitório
Meaning: “victory,” a name signifying success and accomplishment.
Valério
Meaning: “strong” or “healthy,” associated with vitality and energy.
Female Names
Vera
Meaning: “true” or “faithful,” representing honesty and loyalty.
Valentina
Meaning: “strong” or “healthy,” a name that evokes resilience and grace.
Violeta
Meaning: “violet,” inspired by the delicate yet vibrant flower.
Viviana
Meaning: “alive” or “full of life,” a lively and spirited name.
Vanessa
Meaning: “butterfly,” symbolizing transformation and beauty.
If you are interested in seeing UK Member’s Lusitano names Past & Present, visit The Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain.