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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
Felicity A name that could denote a dog's playful nature
Fenwick A name that was common amongst English nobles
Ferdinand Common in the late 16th century due to the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Fergus Reminiscent of the Celtic names popular in the 16th century
Fitzroy This name was common among the noble class during the 1590s
Flora A common female name during the 1590s, often used for sweet and caring dogs
Florence A popular name for women in the 16th century
Geoffrey It was a common name during the 1590s, often used for bold and brave dogs
Gerald A common name in the late 1500s
Gertrude A typical female name in the Elizabethan era
Gideon A name that reflects the biblical influences of the period
Gilbert It was a common name during the 1590s, often used for loyal and dependable dogs
Giles A name that became popular due to Saint Giles
Godfrey A name of a well-known knight during the Middle Ages
Harold Harold was a common name in the late 1500s
Hector A name that reflects the popularity of Greek mythology
Heloise Popular female name during the 1590s, often used for sweet and loving dogs
Hilda This name was popular among females and used to name strong and brave dogs
Horace Named after the famous Roman poet, used in the 1590s
Horatio Named after a character from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
Humphrey Refers to a nobleman's name in the 16th century
Ignatius A name that was popular amongst early Christians
Imogen A name from Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline', written in the late 16th century
Irene A common female name during the 1590s, often used for peaceful and calm dogs
Isaac Named after the famous scientist Isaac Newton who was born in the late 16th century
Isolde A name from a popular tragic love story
Ivor A common name in the 1590s used for strong and tough dogs
Jasper A name that was common amongst English nobles
Jethro A name that reflects the biblical influences of the period
Jezebel A biblical name that was used occasionally in the 1590s
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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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