Cowboy Name Generator (Wild West Names)

Cowboys are legendary figures in the vast land of the American West. They were brave and fearless, riding horses on the wilderness, and conquered this land with their adventurous and hard-working spirit. Their stories are heartwarming and make you want to find out. If you are creating a novel or game set in the American West, Arvin’s Cowboy Name Generator can provide a lot of inspiration for your character creation. 🤠

The impression given by a cowboy is that of a free, tough, and uninhibited knight. They wear cowboy hats and capes, carry revolvers on their waists, boots on their feet, and spurs on their backs. They ride white horses on the outside and gallop through the wilderness. Coming up with a cool name for such a character is no easy task, so our Cowboy Name Generator is here to help. 🐎 It’s easy to use and, more importantly, completely free. All you need to do is:

Enter the topic and click the “Generate” button

Then it will instantly generate some names based on the topic you entered. You just need to choose the one you like best among the names provided. 📝

Arvin has developed a variety of name generators to meet the different needs of users. For example, Arvin can help you generate Chinese, Russian names, etc., and even provide you with many superhero or angel names. 💫

Best Cowboy Names

• Bass Reeves: Formerly enslaved, Bass went on to become the first African American Deputy west of the Mississippi. He is thought to have been the original Lone Ranger. An important figure forgotten by history.
• Jesse James is one of the most famous cowboy outlaws of all time. This gunslinger may have gone bad, but his name is synonymous with the Wild West.
• Christopher (Kit) Carson, a famous cowboy who managed to keep it legal.
• Frank Eaton, the original “Pistol Pete” was a sheriff, cowboy, and military scout.
• Willie Pickett. The cowboy who invented bulldogging worked at raches, rodeos, and Wild West shows.

Best Cowgirl Names

• Lillian Smith: Every gunslinger needs a rival to keep them sharp. This was Annie Oakley’s.
• Martha Jane Canary: The whiskey-drinking, sharpshooting wildcat better known as “Calamity Jane.”
• Pearl Heart: A feminist before her time, famous for saying, “I shall not consent to be tried under a law which my sex had no voice in making.”
• Montana: This US state is home to many a cowboy.
• Rider/Ryder: This popular name meaning “messenger” is British but conjures up images of galloping over the plains on your prized stallion.

Wild Western Names

• Wyatt – This name is inspired by Wyatt Earp, one of the most famous 19th-century historical figures of the American West. He is best known for his participation in a notorious gunfight at the OK Corral.
• Annie –  Inspired by the 19th-century American sharpshooter who rose to fame in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show, Annie Oakley. She was a female pioneer who played a significant role in shaping the future of women.
• Wayne – Need I say more? This is simply a classic.
• Beth – Straight from the Yellowstone series, Beth (short for Bethany) plays the role of a bold and loyal daughter. 
• Marshall – This name means “master of horses,” and fitting for a country baby boy name. If you’re looking for the “good guys,” from the Wild West, U.S. Marshals were the ones chasing outlaws on horseback during that time. 
• Cassidy- This gender-neutral name, comes from the famed outlaw, Butch Cassidy. He was another Western bad boy.