I've had a drumer, a george that was called monty when I got him and I've known one or more of all of the above except ellie, I know an ella and and an ellie-may. Buzz's proper name is Palladius I doubt anyone has known another of those.
The yard where I work has a Monty, two Sams and a Toby, and my friend has an Oscar. I must admit, I quite like a lot of the more common names. They're common for a reason - they're nice!
whenever im at shows i spend my life turning round to see who is shouting my name (im called charlie short for charlotte) and then i realise it there horse!!! drives me mad !!! (well for a fleeting second i think im popular then the reality strikes
at our yard we currently have two Charlies - one's a mare and the other's a gelding. The YO's fiancee is Charlotte and her jack russell is charlie!
PS my last horse was a Millie (RIP Mills!)