There are many Welsh names for female horses and below is a list of popular ones:

ERIN – This name originates from the Irish Gaelic word ‘Eireann’, which means “Ireland”.

In Welsh mythology, Erín was the goddess of the earth. She is usually related to fertility and agriculture, but could also have been connected with horses. In other mythologies she was described as a horse goddess who pulled her brothers’ chariot. In English, Erin is not only associated with Ireland but has recently become a common way to describe all things Irish. This one is an extremely viable Welsh names for female horses

MALI – This name originated from an Egyptian saint said to have lived between AD 3rd and 4th centuries. He used to gain strength from the horses he healed and is often depicted in a bishop’s gown, a draped cloth over the left shoulder.

ARIA – This name has Greek origins meaning “sacred”.

FFION – The Welsh word existed before the English language was introduced to Wales.

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