Suggest a Name!
Brett just bought a new Standardbred Mare from an Amish family north of his farm. She's four, and a great driving horse! He is thrilled with her, and sent along their picture. One bad thing, though. She came with the name "Princess" and he wants some help changing it. He thought the community here may have an idea or two. His only requirements are that the name reflect her gender, Amish heritage, and be a little old fashioned. I think he should just call her Dutch.
posted by Jenna at 8:00 PM
90 Comments:
Emma, then he could call her M
Emma, rgwb hw could call her Em.
Duchess!
Something like Miriam or Adelaide (though I'm not sure if the latter is of Amish origin)? ^_-
Brandi in MD
Since it's Christmas time, how about Holly?
How about Anna?
sorry about the spelling above. :D
What about Martha? Can't get more Amish than a Bible name, and Martha worked awfully hard to keep her household running. Seems to me like a good fit!
How about Rebecca?
He could change it to Sarah, which means "princess". lol
I was thinking Agneska -Aga for short- but Martha is nice too. Especially spelt Marta!
I like Dutch.
Rumspringa?
Miriam. Myrtle.
Beautiful! You can't beat standardbreds - a North American breed, stamina to spare, sound tough and easy keepers, most of them. I had a standardbred mare who I trained to saddle, and taught to trot instead of pace - a wonjderful gal. In order to keep contented and not become bored, Brett will find she needs about twice what a regular horse needs in terms of work and excercise.
I know he will love her!
Fannie
Keren or Hattie. How about Suzanna? She is beautiful
Or Sabine (the "e" sounds like an "a")
Dorcas and Pricilla are heard in our local Amish community.
If she is 4, she recognizes her own name...... I would stay with a name that starts with a "P". How about Prudence or Patience?
Dorcas and Pricilla are heard in our local Amish community.
Belsnickel!
Keren or Hattie or Suzanna
Gertrude.
And she's beautiful!!!!
Keren or Hattie or Suzanna
Cordelia. First thing that came to mind.
Well from above, can't beat Holly, :). But my vote is for Annabelle, Jane, Regina or Katness (sp)?
Well from above, can't beat Holly, :). But my vote is for Annabelle, Jane, Regina or Katness (sp)?
Gretl, Gretta, Essie, Freya, Anja, Ada... I like all of them!
Moriah
My vote is for Fannie Mae! Greetings from Maine, Julie.
How about Alma? It means 'soul.'
paard (pronounced gutturally - parrt. means 'horse', in dutch) :)
Grace. She just looks like a Grace or Gracie. BTW - I'm soooo jealous!!!! Just bought a cob harness to break my QH cross to drive until the right Draft comes along! JAGG
Close, how about Dutchess? Still royalty that way...
I was going to suggest Sarah as well, I think it's even more perfect now that I know it means "princess" -
thanks Mist!
Whoa, Nelly (Penelope)!
Whoa, Nelly (Penelope)!!
Colleen. :)
Colleen? :)
The first one that came to mind was Prudence because it would be similar to her existing name. It made me think of the Beatles tune about coming out to play.
I like the name Duchess.
I once fostered a dog named Princess - and did not like the name either. So I called her Prin, to which she responded well. Brett could call the horse that, she knows the sound, but spell it "Prynne" like the Puritan character with the independent spirit in "The Scarlet Letter".
I thought of Slim when I first saw the picture, but that seems like a male name. Ramblin' Rosie? and keep the Princess on her papers, so in vain "Princess Ramblin' Rosie"
I like dutch or duchess , also like Holly or Sara
Praline, because she's so sweet!
is she tattooed?
if so i'd use a portion of her racing name, stick to her heritage.
she's a standardbred. Many of us sell our retirees to the Amish as buggy horses, they don't do too much breeding (although some do and we have bought some from one Amish farm in particular in Ohio). If she has a tattoo on her neck (or lip is she is from Canada)let me know what it is and I will look her up in the registry.
fwi: for stb's of your own, we always have one or two locally available, plus HRU (horse rescue united) has some for free even if you have references, and they are thoroughly evaluated prior to becoming available.Anouk favors stb's but has taken on some other breeds as well. For other breeds, contact Rosemary Farm, in fact Dawn even has some drafts available (and a couple of lippazans), again all have been evaluated ,treated, whatever, no surprises. both places will take back any that do not work out. both are also on facebook. Anouk and Dawn are intense passionate horse people and do highly commendable jobs at rescuing and/or rehoming horses.
Roxanne. Then he can recite Cyrano de Bergerac at her! And/or sing The Police song.
i'd take an old-fashioned German (which could also be Dutch) name, like Berta, Elsa or Greta. or Tilda. I think they'd all suit her. and they sound royal enough without being cheesey... :))
How about Madchen. My German is rusty,I believe that means girl.
She looks like an Abigail. Course I like the suggestion of Patience too - just to keep with the P. We had an appaloosa in the rent horse string at the barn I worked at, we named him Patience cause he was our little kid horse.
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How about Hannah?
Johannah
My suggestion is "Mecca" meaning wilderness and mountain surroundings.
She looks like a Zelda...
Bourbon-burr for short.... "burr come geeeee!" :)
Pretty girl. I like Dutch/Dutchess--also Gretl, Liesl, Irmagard, Madchen (girl), or--a favorite- Gretchen. Or maybe Grau for grey? Frauline? Too much fun--
They say it's bad luck to change the name of a ship or a horse. With that, I'd go with Sarah- very common Amish girl's name, the mare looks like a Sarah and it means princess so in my thinking, isn't really changing the name.
One of the sweetest Amish women I know....Erma.
There are some wonderful suggestions here. I like Prynne the best, for the character, and the similarity to her other name.
Lucy. I like that name. She looks like a Lucy.
How about "Sally" - short for Sarah, which means princess, but less common in today's world.
Blanch, Naomi or Loretta
To me she looks like a Mabel. Or Virginia!
i have no suggestions, but it sure is fun to read others ideas (and their reasons!)
I suggest Grace (& Gracie, of course) and I see someone already suggested it. She does look quite graceful.
BTW, I have been following your blog for awhile and cheer for your spirit and tenacity. You go girl! Also loved your recent post about your much-loved dog and the accompanying video.
Nancy Kane
My favorite Amish girl’s name, Sadie.
How about Ameliah?
I like Gretel, Heidi, Lisbeth or Gertrude
I think she looks like a Katie, but Sylvan's suggestion of Heidi is lovely too.
I like Lindsay or Lindsey. She is beautiful.
With a nod to the season and her current name, I would propose Prancer as a name for Brett's new lady.
I like the name Duchess. She looks very elegant.
These are all supposed to be good Amish names.
Linda, Edna, Regina, Rhoda, Mary Ella, Mary Edna, Marietta, Rosetta, Ida Mae, Josephine, Marilyn, Pricsilla, Rosanna, Hanna, Miriam and Roweana.
Yoder is an Amish surname but I kind of like it for a horse too!!!
Our Amish neighbor up the road is called 'Delila.' Biblical names for the Amish in our area seem to be common.
Greta!
Mabel? She's beautiful.
Cornelia.
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Ashley
Ashley
I know its more of an object than a name but I like Spindle or maybe Rose or Arabella.
I like Dutch! Maybe Dutchie? What a gorgous mare! Hope they are a team for a very long time!
I was going to suggest Sadie, but I like Sarah since it means princess.
I'm all fine with Amish heritage, but these horses are true, blue 'Mericans. Might he honor the breed of the Standardbred and the culture and religion of the Amish?
Grace?
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