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1590s Dog Names

Updated: July 30, 2024

Welcome to a unique selection of canine monikers inspired by a truly remarkable era in history. This page is dedicated to the names that were popular among our four-legged friends in the late 16th Century, a time of exploration, scientific discovery, and cultural Renaissance. This was an era where William Shakespeare was penning his iconic plays and Queen Elizabeth I was ruling England.

The 1590s were rich in culture, tradition, and language. Many names from this period carry an old-world charm that still resonates today. These names reflect the richness of the era, with a distinctive sense of nobility, strength, and grace. Let's travel back in time to discover some unique and timeless canine names that can add an element of historical elegance and significance to your beloved pet's identity.

So, if you're a history enthusiast, an appreciator of classic literature, a lover of all things vintage or simply seeking a distinctive name for your furry companion, this page is for you. Get ready to delve into the past and uncover a treasure trove of dog names inspired by a bygone era, each carrying a unique story and a touch of old-world charm.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abelard	This name was very popular among scholars in the late 1500s
Adelaide	Popular female name during the 1590s, often used for elegant and sophisticated dogs
Agnes	A popular women's name during the Elizabethan era
Alastair	It is a common name in the 1590s, often given to strong and noble dogs
Aldous	A name that was common amongst Anglo-Saxons
Balthazar	Inspired by one of the three wise men in the Bible, used in the 1590s
Barnaby	A popular human name during the 1590s, also suitable for dogs
Basil	Named after the popular herb during the period
Beatrice	Beatrice was a common name for women during the Elizabethan era
Beatrix	This name was popular among females and used to name happy and lively dogs
Benedict	This name was popular among Saint names during the 1590s
Bertram	A name that was popular amongst knights
Cecily	A common female name from the 1590s, used to name gentle and kind dogs
Cedric	A name that was common in early English literature
Clarence	Often used in the aristocracy of the 1590s
Clifford	A common name in the 1590s used for strong and protective dogs
Cordelia	Popularized by Shakespeare's play 'King Lear' in the late 16th century
Crispin	A popular name during the Renaissance period
Damian	Popular during the 1590s, often used for loyal and dependable dogs
Desdemona	From Shakespeare's 'Othello', written in the late 16th century
Diggory	Named after a character from a popular folk tale
Doreen	It was a popular name for females and used for gentle and kind dogs
Dorothy	Dorothy was a popular women's name in the 16th century
Dunstan	Reminiscent of the saintly names of the 16th century
Edmund	A name that was popular amongst English royalty
Edwin	This name was popular among the noble class during the 1590s
Ernest	Ernest was a popular men's name in the late 1500s
Ethel	It was a popular name for females in the 1590s and used to name ladylike dogs
Eustace	A name that was commonly used in old literature
Ezekiel	A biblical name that was common in the late 1500s
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1590s Artist Names

The late Renaissance brought about many famous artists. Naming a dog after one of these artists might suit a creative or expressive pet.

Name	Description
Annibale	An homage to Annibale Carracci, a leading Italian painter
Artemisia	Artemisia Gentileschi, an accomplished Italian Baroque painter, was active during this period
Bellini	In honor of Giovanni Bellini, an Italian Renaissance painter
Botticelli	Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, known as Sandro Botticelli, was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance
Bruegel	A nod to the Bruegel family, famous Flemish painters during the Renaissance period
Caravaggio	Derived from the Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, active around 1590s
Donatello	Named after Donatello, an Italian sculptor from Florence
Durer	Inspired by the German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer
Elisabetta	A tribute to Elisabetta Sirani, a prominent female artist of the era
FraAngelico	Taken from the name of the Italian painter Fra Angelico, who was a friar as well as an artist
Giorgione	Derived from the name of Giorgione, an Italian painter of the Venetian school
Giotto	Inspired by Giotto di Bondone, an Italian painter and architect from Florence during the Late Middle Ages
Guercino	Named after Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, better known as Guercino, an Italian Baroque painter
Hals	Frans Hals was a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter
Leonardo	Named after Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance
Michelangelo	In honor of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, an Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet
Poussin	Named after Nicolas Poussin, a French painter in the classical style
Raphael	Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance
Rembrandt	Paying homage to Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a Dutch draughtsman, painter, and printmaker
Reni	Guido Reni was an Italian artist known for his work in the late 16th and early 17th centuries
Rubens	Inspired by the famous Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens
Tintoretto	Named after Jacopo Comin, known as Tintoretto, an Italian painter from Venice
Titian	After the Italian painter Tiziano Vecelli, known in English as Titian
Velazquez	In honor of Diego Velázquez, a significant Spanish painter of the Baroque period
Vermeer	Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque Period painter known for his detailed domestic interior scenes
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1590s Royal Names

The 1590s were a time of powerful monarchs and courtly intrigue. Royal names from this era could befit a regal, dignified dog.

Name	Description
Alexis	In tribute to Alexis of Russia, Tsar in the mid-17th century
Anne	Reminiscent of Anne of Denmark, queen consort of Scotland, England, and Ireland
Catherine	A nod to Catherine de Medici, the queen consort of France in the early 16th century
Cecilia	After Cecilia of Sweden, a princess in the late 16th century
Charles	In memory of Charles IX of France, a late 16th century king
Christina	In honor of Christina of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden in the late 16th century
Elizabeth	Inspired by Queen Elizabeth I of England who was in power during the 1590s
Ferdinand	A tribute to Ferdinand II of Aragon, notable 16th century monarch
Frederick	Named for Frederick II of Denmark, a king during the 16th century
Gustav	A tribute to Gustav I of Sweden, a significant figure in the 16th century
Henry	Named after Henry IV of France who reigned during the 1590s
Isabella	Honors Queen Isabella I of Spain, Ferdinand's wife
Ivan	Honors Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia
James	Named for James VI of Scotland, who later became James I of England
Joanna	In memory of Joanna of Castile, Queen of Spain in the early 16th century
Juliana	A nod to Juliana of Stolberg, the mother of William I, Prince of Orange
Louis	Honors Louis XIII of France who was born near the end of the 1590s
Margaret	In honor of Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy in the late 16th century
Mary	After Mary, Queen of Scots, a prominent figure in 16th century Europe
Maximilian	In honor of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor in the late 15th and early 16th centuries
Philip	After Philip II of Spain, a notable 16th century monarch
Rudolf	Named for Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor during the 1590s
Sigismund	Named after Sigismund III Vasa, King of Poland and Sweden during the 1590s
Victoria	Named for Victoria of Spain, a late 16th century Spanish Infanta
William	A tribute to William I, Prince of Orange, a key figure in the Dutch revolt against the Spanish
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1590s Explorer Names

This period was known for global exploration. Names of famous explorers from this era could suit adventurous dogs.

Name	Description
Balboa	Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to see the Pacific Ocean, is the inspiration
Barents	Named after Willem Barents, a Dutch navigator and explorer
Cabot	John Cabot, an Italian navigator and explorer, is the namesake
Cartier	Inspired by Jacques Cartier, a French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France
Champlain	Named after Samuel de Champlain, a French navigator, cartographer, and explorer
Columbus	Inspired by Christopher Columbus, who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean
Cook	Inspired by James Cook, a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer
Coronado	Named after Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, a Spanish conquistador and explorer
Cortez	In honor of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
Drake	Sir Francis Drake, an English sea captain, slave trader, and privateer, is the namesake
Frobisher	Taken from the name of Sir Martin Frobisher, an English seaman and privateer
Gilbert	In honor of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, an adventurer, explorer, and soldier
Hudson	The English explorer Henry Hudson, who explored parts of the Arctic Ocean and northeastern North America, inspired this name
Magellan	After the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe
Mendana	Alvaro de Mendaña de Neira, a Spanish navigator and explorer, is the namesake
Narvaez	After Pánfilo de Narváez, a Spanish explorer and conqueror who was a part of the early colonisation of Cuba
Orellana	In honor of Francisco de Orellana, a Spanish explorer who navigated the length of the Amazon River
Pizarro	Taken from Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish explorer who led the conquest of the Incan Empire
Quiros	Inspired by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós, a Portuguese navigator known for his exploration of the Pacific
Raleigh	Named after Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer who established a colony near North Carolina
Sarmiento	After Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, a Spanish explorer who attempted to establish a city in the Straits of Magellan
Solis	Taken from Juan Diaz de Solis, a Spanish navigator and explorer
Tasman	Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer known for his voyages to Australia and New Zealand, is the inspiration
Verrazzano	Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer of North America, inspired this name
Vespucci	Named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer after whom America is named
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1590s Literature Inspired Names

The 1590s were a significant time in literature, with many classic works published. Names from these works could make unique and cultured dog names.

Name	Description
Bardolph	A recurring character in Shakespeare's plays
Beatrice	From 'Much Ado About Nothing', a play by Shakespeare
Bianca	A character in 'The Taming of the Shrew', a Shakespearean comedy
Caliban	A character in 'The Tempest', a play by William Shakespeare
Claudio	A character from 'Much Ado About Nothing', a Shakespearean comedy
Cordelia	A character from 'King Lear', a Shakespearean tragedy
Cymbeline	The title character in one of Shakespeare's plays
Desdemona	A character from 'Othello', a play written by Shakespeare
Falstaff	A comic relief character in Shakespeare's works
Hero	A character from 'Much Ado About Nothing', a Shakespearean play
Iago	A villain in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Othello'
Imogen	A character in 'Cymbeline', a Shakespearean play
Juliet	A character from 'Romeo and Juliet', a Shakespearean tragedy
Lear	Inspired by 'King Lear', a Shakespearean tragedy
Mercutio	Drawn from a character in Romeo and Juliet, written in the 1590s
Orlando	Another character from 'As You Like It'
Othello	The protagonist of a William Shakespeare's play
Portia	A character from 'The Merchant of Venice', a Shakespearean play
Prospero	A character from 'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare
Puck	A mischievous fairy in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Romeo	The title character in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'
Rosalind	Inspired by 'As You Like It', a play by Shakespeare
Shakespeare	Inspired by the famous playwright who lived during this period
Titania	The queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Viola	Inspired by a character in 'Twelfth Night', a play by Shakespeare
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1590s Historical Figures

Naming a dog after a historical figure from the 1590s could be a fun way to show your interest in this era.

Name	Description
Bacon	Francis Bacon, an English philosopher and statesman, was prominent in this time
Bruno	Giordano Bruno, a philosopher, was a key figure in the scientific revolution
Campion	Edmund Campion, a Jesuit priest, was a significant figure in England
Caravaggio	A tribute to the Italian painter who revolutionized Western art
Cervantes	Miguel de Cervantes, the writer of 'Don Quixote', was a key figure in the 1590s
Copernicus	A nod to Nicolaus Copernicus who proposed the heliocentric model
Drake	Sir Francis Drake, an explorer, was a significant figure in the 16th century
Edmund	Edmund Spenser, an English poet, was at the height of his career
Elizabeth	This is the name of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was a key figure in the 1590s
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer
Hakluyt	Richard Hakluyt, a writer known for promoting English colonization of North America
Harriot	Thomas Harriot, an astronomer, made significant contributions during this time
Hobbes	Thomas Hobbes, an influential philosopher, was born in 1588
Jonson	Ben Jonson, a playwright, was a contemporary of Shakespeare
Kepler	Johannes Kepler, a key figure in the scientific revolution, was active during the 1590s
Marlowe	Christopher Marlowe was a famous playwright and contemporary of Shakespeare
Mercator	Gerardus Mercator, a cartographer, was well-known for his world map
Nostradamus	Famed for his book of prophecies, Nostradamus was a prominent figure in the 16th century
Palladio	Andrea Palladio, an architect, had a significant impact on European architecture
Raleigh	Sir Walter Raleigh, an explorer, was a prominent figure in the late 16th century
Rubens	Peter Paul Rubens, a renowned painter, was beginning his career
Shakespeare	A tribute to William Shakespeare, who was actively writing plays and sonnets during this period
Sidney	Sir Philip Sidney, a poet and soldier, was a significant figure in the 16th century
Tycho	Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer, was well-known in this time
Vesalius	Andreas Vesalius, a physician, was a pioneer in the study of human anatomy
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