My DD suggested Bucephalus. 
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how about something like Lockinvar?
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He is lovely, congratulations.
I also just wanted to say that I am someone who analyzes every decision to death and really struggles with high dollar purchases. I’m a lawyer and I feel like it is an occupational hazard to catastrophize and think of all of the worst case scenarios. The first horse purchase I made was the hardest but they have all been hard for me to commit to and really feel excited about during the process. I remember really worrying because I’d read (here maybe?) that if I was stressed and worried it wasn’t the right decision and I should feel excited. Turns out, that’s just not me, and once the dust has settled and it’s all been done I’ve been thrilled with my purchases and my horses. For me, I have to have it over and done with and have them home with me before I really get that excitement and joy that drowns out the worry and I’ve been really, really happy that I’ve had every horse that I have, even the ones that didn’t quite work out one way or another. Really, I just wanted to say all of that to hopefully reassure you that it is ok to feel stressed out or worried about the money and the commitment (assuming that is your personality, like mine) and that doesn’t mean it’s a red flag and I am sure once you get him home it will all sink in in a really good way! 
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I’m an engineer by training – I think there are some similarities to lawyering when it comes to scenario analysis (paralysis)…I’ve always struggled with big decisions in this same way, and every time, when I’ve gotten through to the other side, I’ve been so happily surprised at how well it’s all worked out. And, like you, I’ve worried that being so stressed meant I was making a bad decision. So THANK YOU for sharing this!!!
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Well, take a deep breath. You will figure everything out, but you don’t have to have it done all at once.
As for the stuff, all you need in the immediate future is a halter, lead rope and a bare bones grooming kit. If your guy is clipped, then a turnout blanket and maybe a stable blanket (if he comes in at night). The rest will accumulate quicker than you think.
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Congratulations! So happy to have been part of enabling you. 
I love the name Bran - it’s Welsh, and belongs to a character in one of my favorite children’s series of books, The Dark is Rising. In those books, Bran is actually the son of King Arthur, though he doesn’t know it.
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My daughter suggested Anakin Skywalker as his barn name, she’s only slightly obsessed with Star Wars.
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Long, long time ago I knew a black horse named Coal. You could also spell it Cole. Congrats, he’s lovely!
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“Cole” is one of those names that means black, btw :-).
I already have a 30-year-old dressage saddle (a nice one, fortunately) and grooming kit, and a few other bits. Had to buy a blanket, halter & lead, bridle & bit, and a couple more things…but not too bad. I do still feel like I should get some brushing boots though, just as a precaution…
Hmm, thanks for ‘enabling’ (lol). Bran is pretty cool. That said, I saw a dressage Friesian somewhere else named “Dutch”, and that ain’t bad. Still, this guy just seems like kind of a gentle soul (in my one interaction with him)…we’ll see what I think after a couple weeks.
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LOL! Anakin’s way too much of a baddie for this guy (I think…!).
… sort of laughing …
I have a personal policy of never naming an animal for a characteristic I intend to train away from them. No Tornado, Poison Ivy or Firecracker. That kind of thing. Although I did nickname my last horse Sir Spooksalot, but not until after maybe 5 years of at least tamping it down, but it just wouldn’t go away completely.
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hey I just watched gidget tonight for the umpteenth time and I am thinking Moondoggie! (or even, The Great Kahoona!)
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Totally agree! naming a horse (or dog) “Diablo” is a recipe for problems
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i get that. Had a friend who named her (buckskin) “Buck”. welll…guess what
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Sir Bucksalot is my guess.
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i was riding liberty demos at the time and she came over to my barn for help. She wanted to learn how to stay on! I went to her place a few times, started working on ‘ground work’ - at liberty, she didn’t ever follow through, do the exercises…she just wanted to ride and have me instruct her body positioning etc. She did eventually release the horse back to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
How about Beaujolais as a name, and then call him Bo. (He probably won’t develop a drinking problem, and who doesn’t enjoy a little red wine?)
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OK- -here’s one that’s out there- WAKANDA! as in forever!
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