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Updated: May 14, 2024

Welcome to a page dedicated to the canine companions of a time long past. As we take you back to the pivotal era of the Middle Ages, you'll discover a treasure trove of unique and fascinating names that were popularly bestowed upon man's best friend during this time period. This was the 11th century - a period of knights and castles, of troubadours and tales of chivalry. And dogs, as always, were by our side.

As we delve into this historical epoch, we explore the relationship between humans and dogs, and how the names given to these faithful companions reflected the culture, beliefs, and events of the time. Whether it was a brave hunting hound or a beloved lapdog, each one was given a name imbued with significance and meaning. These monikers provide a rich insight into the world of the 11th century - a world where the bond between human and dog was as cherished as it is today.

So, get ready to embark on a journey through time, as we unveil a list of remarkable and distinctive names that were once used to call our four-legged friends. These names, steeped in history and rich in meaning, can provide unique and timeless options for naming your own canine companion. Indulge in the nostalgia of a time gone by and perhaps find the perfect name for your furry friend that echoes the echoes of the past.

Name Reason to Choose
Gundulf Gundulf of Rochester was an important bishop in the 11th century
Gunnora From Gunnora, a Duchess of Normandy
Gytha Gytha Thorkelsdóttir was a noblewoman in England
Håkon Håkon was a king in Norway
Harald Harald III was a king of Norway
Harold From Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England
Harthacnut Harthacnut was a king of Denmark and England
Henry After Henry III, a Holy Roman Emperor
Hereward Hereward the Wake was a leader of resistance to the Norman conquest
Hermann Hermann of Salm was an anti-king of Germany
Hildegard Hildegard was a common female name in Germany in the 11th century
Hugh From Hugh Capet, the first King of the Franks
Hugo Hugo was a popular male name in France in the 11th century
Humbert Humbert I was a count in Savoy
Ida After Saint Ida, a German noblewoman
Ingrid Ingrid was a common female name in Scandinavia during the 11th century
Irene From Irene Doukaina, wife of Alexios I Komnenos
Isaac Refers to a popular biblical name during the 11th century
Johannes Johannes was a popular male name throughout Europe during the 11th century
Judith After Judith of Flanders, a notable duchess
Juliana Saint Juliana of Nicomedia was venerated in the 11th century
Katarina Katarina was a common female name in Eastern Europe during the 11th century
Knut Knut the Great ruled Denmark, England, and Norway in the 11th century
Lambert Lambert II was a count in Louvain
Leif Leif Erikson was a Norse explorer
Leofric Leofric was an influential Earl of Mercia
Leopold Margrave Leopold III was a ruler in the 11th century
Llywelyn Llywelyn ap Seisyll was a king of Gwynedd
Lothar Inspired by Lothar III, a prominent figure of the 11th century
Ludwig Ludwig was a popular male name in Germany during the 11th century
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Famous Explorers

Names of explorers from the 11th century can be adventurous and exciting dog names
Name Description
Armstrong Inspired by Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon
Bolivar After Simon Bolivar, the Venezuelan military and political leader who played a leading role in the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama as sovereign states
Cabot After John Cabot, an Italian navigator and explorer who discovered the coast of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England
Columbus After Christopher Columbus, the Genovese explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean
Cook Derived from James Cook, the British naval captain who made detailed maps of Newfoundland before making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean
Cortes Named after Hernan Cortes, the Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
DeLeon For Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for leading the first official European expedition to Florida
Drake This name refers to Sir Francis Drake, an English privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era
Ferdinand Inspired by Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe
Gagarin After Yuri Gagarin, the Russian cosmonaut who was the first human to journey into outer space
Hannibal In honor of Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War who crossed the Alps to invade Italy
Hawkins For Sir John Hawkins, an English shipbuilder, naval administrator and commander, merchant, navigator, and slave trader
Hillary In honor of Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist who, along with Tenzing Norgay, became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest
Hudson Named for Henry Hudson, an English sea explorer and navigator known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States
Leif Refers to Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer who is believed to have sailed to North America before Columbus
Livingstone Named after David Livingstone, a Scottish physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society
Magellan Named for the Portuguese explorer who is best known for organising the Spanish expedition to the East Indies, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth
Marco Named after Marco Polo, the Venetian trader and explorer who traveled extensively along the Silk Road
Norgay In honor of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa mountaineer who was one of the first two individuals known to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Pizarro After Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire
Sakaguchi Named after Sakaguchi Ango, a Japanese novelist active in the Showa period of Japan. He is known for the philosophical and aesthetic nature of his works
Shackleton Named for Sir Ernest Shackleton, the British polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic
Vesalius Named after Andreas Vesalius, a 16th-century Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy
Vespucci This name references Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer whose name was used to coin 'America'
Zheng From Zheng He, the Chinese explorer who led seven naval expeditions during the Ming Dynasty
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Literary Characters

Names of characters from literature of the 11th century can be unique and interesting dog names
Name Description
Beowulf Derived from Old English literature, a heroic character
Breca A character in Beowulf, known for his swimming challenge
Ecgtheow A character in Beowulf, known for his wisdom
Eofor A character in Beowulf, represents courage and bravery
Freawaru A character in Beowulf, represents beauty and peace
Froda A king in Beowulf, known for his peace-loving nature
Grendel A monstrous character from Beowulf, an Old English epic poem
Heardred A character in Beowulf, represents youth and potential
Heorot The mead-hall in Beowulf, a symbol of prosperity
Herebeald A character in Beowulf, symbolizes tragedy and loss
Heremod A king in Beowulf, known for his tragic fate
Hildeburh A character in Beowulf, represents sorrow and loss
Hrethel A king in Beowulf, known for his wisdom and leadership
Hrothgar A king from Beowulf, representing leadership and courage
Hrunting The sword in Beowulf, a symbol of power and victory
Hygelac A character in Beowulf, known for his strength and courage
Modthryth A queen in Beowulf, symbolizes beauty and cruelty
Naegling Another sword in Beowulf, symbolizes strength and courage
Ongentheow A Swedish king in Beowulf, known for his ferocity
Scyld A legendary Danish king in Beowulf, symbolizes leadership
Sigeferth A character in Beowulf, known for his bravery and prowess
Unferth A character in Beowulf, known for his bravery
Wealhtheow Queen character from Beowulf, a symbol of grace
Wiglaf A loyal character in Beowulf, represents fidelity
Wulfgar A character in Beowulf, known for his loyalty and wisdom
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Religious Figures

Names of significant religious figures from the 11th century can be used as spiritual and meaningful dog names
Name Description
Anselm Derived from St. Anselm of Canterbury, a significant theologian of the 11th century
Benedict Pope Benedict VIII reigned in the early 11th century
Bruno Bruno of Querfurt, a missionary bishop and martyr, was active during this period
Canute King Canute, a Danish king who ruled England, Denmark, Norway, and parts of Sweden, was a Christian monarch
Dominic A popular name among the clergy during this era
Edmund St. Edmund Ironside, a King of England and Christian martyr, lived during this time
Fulk Fulk III, Count of Anjou, was a powerful political and ecclesiastical figure
Gisela Name of a French nun, Saint Gisela, who lived in the 11th century
Harold King Harold II of England was a significant figure who ruled during this period
Ivo St. Ivo of Chartres was a notable bishop and canon lawyer
John Pope John XIX served during the 11th century
Knut Knut IV of Denmark, also known as Knut the Holy, was a revered Christian king
Lanfranc Archbishop of Canterbury Lanfranc was a prominent church reformer
Magnus St. Magnus of Orkney, a martyr, is venerated as a saint
Norbert St. Norbert of Xanten was a bishop during this period
Odo Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror, was a bishop and statesman
Peter St. Peter Damian was a reforming monk and cardinal in the 11th century
Quintus A common name among early Christian martyrs
Robert Robert of Jumièges was the first Norman archbishop of Canterbury
Stephen Stephen I of Hungary was the first King of Hungary and a devout Christian
Theobald Theobald III, Count of Blois, was a prominent political and religious figure
Urban Pope Urban II initiated the First Crusade in the 11th century
Vitus St. Vitus was a Christian saint who was martyred during the Diocletianic Persecution
Waltheof Waltheof, Earl of Northumbria, was a political figure who was later venerated as a saint
Xavier Though St. Francis Xavier was not from this era, the name Xavier was used in the Middle Ages
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Historic Battles

Names of famous battles from the 11th century can be used as strong and powerful dog names
Name Description
Alnwick Commemorates the Battle of Alnwick, an early Scottish victory
Anjar In honor of the Battle of Anjar, a significant skirmish in the 11th century
Antioch Refers to the Siege of Antioch during the First Crusade
Ascalon Named after the Battle of Ascalon, which ended the First Crusade
Azaz Named after the Battle of Azaz, a significant conflict during the Crusades
Bari Commemorates the Siege of Bari, an important event in Southern Italy
Civitate Inspired by the Battle of Civitate, a key clash in Italian history
Dorylaeum A tribute to the Battle of Dorylaeum, a milestone in the First Crusade
Durazzo Reflects the Siege of Durazzo, a naval battle in the 11th Century
Hastings Named after the Battle of Hastings, a significant conflict in the 11th Century
Jerusalem Representing the Siege of Jerusalem, a major event in the First Crusade
Kapetron Acknowledges the Battle of Kapetron, a Byzantine-Persian encounter
Kleidion A tribute to the Battle of Kleidion, a decisive Byzantine defeat
Malagon A nod to the Siege of Malagon, a key moment in Spanish history
Manzikert A nod to the Battle of Manzikert, a turning point in the Byzantine Empire
Melfi In honor of the Siege of Melfi, a key moment in the Norman conquests in Italy
Melitene Commemorates the Battle of Melitene, an important event in the Byzantine-Arab Wars
Nicaea Tribute to the Siege of Nicaea, a significant Crusade event
Ourique Named after the Battle of Ourique, a pivotal moment in the formation of Portugal
Ramat In remembrance of the Battle of Ramat Rachel, a conflict in the 11th Century
Roncevaux Derived from the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, a legendary conflict in the Middle Ages
Sagrajas Named after the Battle of Sagrajas, a significant conflict in Spain
Taranto Named for the conquest of Taranto, a Norman success
Tinchebray Represents the Battle of Tinchebray, a deciding factor in the Norman Conquest
Toledo Named for the Siege of Toledo, a major event in the Reconquista
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Medieval Monarchs

Names of 11th century kings and queens can be unique and royal names for dogs
Name Description
Alexius Inspired by Alexius I, Byzantine Emperor
Bertha Honors Bertha of Holland, Queen of France
Boleslaw In memory of Boleslaw I the Brave, first King of Poland
Canute In honor of Canute the Great, a king of Denmark, England and Norway
Casimir After Casimir I the Restorer, a revered Duke of Poland
Conrad After Conrad II, the first Holy Roman Emperor of the Salian dynasty
Duncan Named after Duncan I, King of Scotland
Edgar Pays homage to Edgar the Ætheling, proclaimed but never crowned King of England
Erik Named after Erik the Red, a famous Viking explorer
Harald In honor of Harald III, King of Norway
Harold Tribute to Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England
Henry Inspired by Henry I of England, known as 'Henry Beauclerc'
Hugh Pays homage to Hugh Capet, founder of the Capetian dynasty in France
Ingeborg After Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of France
Irene Named in honor of Irene Doukaina, Byzantine Empress
Malcolm Pays tribute to Malcolm III, King of Scotland
Margaret Inspired by Saint Margaret of Scotland, an English princess and Scottish queen
Matilda After the Empress Matilda, claimant to the English throne
Mieszko A tribute to Mieszko II Lambert, King of Poland
Olaf After Olaf II, later canonized and known as St. Olaf, King of Norway
Robert After Robert II, the first King of the House of Capet in France
Sweyn Recalls Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark and England
Vladimir Inspired by Vladimir the Great, a prince and great reformer of Kievan Rus
William Named after William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England
Yaroslav Inspired by Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Novgorod and Kiev
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