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Updated: May 02, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of monikers from a time when history was richly woven with tales of knights, dames, and the Renaissance. This page is dedicated to showcasing a variety of appellations used for our four-legged friends in an era marked by exploration, art, and change. These names are derived from a period deeply rooted in the Middle Ages, carrying forward the charm and classic antiquity of the 1400s.

Whether you're a history buff, a lover of classic literature, or simply seeking a distinctive name for your new canine companion, you've come to the right place. Our list is a treasure trove of names reflecting the culture, society, and changing landscapes of that time. From names inspired by nobility and valor to those reflecting the simplicity of rural life, we have gathered them all.

Immerse yourself in the aura of the past, as you explore these historically rich and diverse names. Each name carries a story, a piece of history that might just resonate with the unique personality of your beloved pet. So, let's embark on this exciting journey back in time, as we explore these wonderful names from the 15th Century, ready to be bestowed upon your furry friend.

Name	Reason to Choose
Inigo	Inigo Jones, a notable figure from the 15th century, gives this name historical significance
Isabella	Queen Isabella I of Castile was a key figure in the 15th Century
Isolde	A popular female name in the 15th century, often associated with romance
Jehan	The Old French version of John was common in the 15th century
Joan	The name of the famous 15th Century figure, Joan of Arc
Jocelyn	A unisex name that was popular during the 15th century
Juliet	Named after the female lead in Shakespeare's famous play
Julius	Julius Caesar's influence was still felt in the 15th Century, and the name was used in his honor
Katarina	A common Slavic name during the 15th century
Katherine	The name of Henry V's queen, making it a popular choice in the 15th century
Kendrick	Kendrick was a name used in England during the 15th Century
Lancelot	Another character from Arthurian legends that was commonly used as a dog name
Leon	King Leon of Armenia was a well-known 15th Century figure
Leonardo	Named after the famous Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath of the Renaissance
Lorenzo	Named after Lorenzo de' Medici, a leading patron of the arts during the Renaissance
Lucius	A common name during the Roman Empire, it remained popular in European countries during the 15th Century
Ludovic	A name of Germanic origin that remained popular in the 15th century
Luther	Martin Luther, although not born until late in the 15th Century, was a significant figure of the time
Mace	A common weapon during the 15th century, used as a dog name for its strength and power
Machiavelli	Named after the Italian Renaissance political philosopher
Margaret	Margaret of Anjou was a significant figure in the 15th Century
Marius	A Roman name that continued to be used in the 15th century
Maximilian	The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I gives this name 15th century significance
Medici	Named after the influential family who were great patrons of the arts
Merlin	Named after the wizard from the Arthurian tales
Michelangelo	Named after the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and architect
Milton	John Milton, the English poet, was born at the end of the 16th Century, but the name Milton was used in the 15th Century
Minstrel	Named after the musicians of the Middle Ages
Morgana	Derived from a character in Arthurian legend
Napoleon	A name that denotes power and ambition, inspired by the future Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
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15th Century Artist Dog Names

The 15th century was a time of great artistic innovation. Dog names inspired by these artists could reflect a love for art and creativity.

Name	Description
Alberti	Named after Leon Battista Alberti, a prominent 15th century artist
Antonello	Derived from Antonello da Messina, a famous 15th century artist
Bellini	Giovanni Bellini, a 15th century artist, provides an artistic name for a dog
Botticelli	Sandro Botticelli, a famous 15th century artist, provides an elegant name for a dog
Bramante	Inspired by Donato Bramante, a famous 15th century artist
Bronzino	A nod to Bronzino, a recognized artist from the 15th century
Carpaccio	Vittore Carpaccio, a significant artist of the 15th century, inspires this name
Cimabue	Inspired by Cimabue, a renowned artist of the 15th century
Cosimo	A homage to Cosimo Tura, a renowned 15th century artist
Donatello	After Donatello, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century
Filippo	Inspired by Filippo Lippi, a significant 15th century artist
FraAngelico	After Fra Angelico, a distinguished artist of the 15th century
Ghirlandaio	An Italian artist of the 15th century, Domenico Ghirlandaio, inspired this dog name
Giotto	Derived from Giotto di Bondone, a significant 15th century artist
Leonardo	After Leonardo da Vinci, famed artist of the 15th century
Lorenzo	After Lorenzo Ghiberti, a distinguished artist of the 15th century
Mantegna	After Andrea Mantegna, a significant artist of the 15th century
Masaccio	Derived from Tommaso Masaccio, an influential 15th century artist
Michelangelo	Named after Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the most renowned artists from the 15th century
Perugino	Inspired by the acclaimed artist from the 15th century, Pietro Perugino
Piero	Inspired by Piero della Francesca, a great 15th century artist
Pisanello	After Pisanello, a notable 15th century artist
Raphael	An artist from the 15th century, Raphael Sanzio, offers a unique name for a dog
Uccello	Named after Paolo Uccello, an influential artist from the 15th century
Verrocchio	A nod to Andrea del Verrocchio, a renowned artist of the 15th century
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15th Century Royal Dog Names

The 15th century was full of significant monarchs. Dog names inspired by these figures could add a regal touch.

Name	Description
Alexander	Alexander Jagiellon was a Grand Duke of Lithuania in the 15th century
Anne	Anne of Brittany was a 15th century queen of France
Arthur	Arthur, Prince of Wales, was a 15th century figure and elder brother of Henry VIII
Beatrice	Beatrice of Portugal was a Duchess of Viseu in the 15th century
Bianca	Inspired by Bianca Maria Visconti, a Duchess of Milan in the 15th century
Catherine	Inspired by Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII
Charles	Derived from Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy in the 15th century
Edward	Edward IV of England, a significant 15th century monarch
Eleanor	Named after Eleanor of Portugal, Holy Roman Empress in the 15th century
Elizabeth	Elizabeth of York, queen consort of England, inspired this name
Ferdinand	Derived from Ferdinand II of Aragon, Isabella's husband and joint sovereign
Frederick	Frederick III was a Holy Roman Emperor in the 15th century
Henry	Named after King Henry VII of England, the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty
Isabella	In honor of Isabella I of Castile, a notable queen of the 15th century
James	Tribute to James III of Scotland, a 15th century monarch
Joanna	A tribute to Joanna of Castile, daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella
John	John II of Portugal was a significant monarch in the 15th century
Ladislaus	Derived from Ladislaus the Posthumous, a 15th century king of Hungary
Louis	A homage to Louis XI, the King of France during the 15th century
Margaret	Named for Margaret of Anjou, wife of King Henry VI of England
Mary	A homage to Mary of Burgundy, a 15th century ruler
Matilda	Matilda of Anjou was a French princess in the 15th century
Maximilian	Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor during the 15th century, inspired this name
Philip	Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, who reigned in the 15th century
Richard	Richard III of England was a notable 15th century king
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15th Century Literature Dog Names

Many classic texts were written in the 15th century. Dog names inspired by characters or authors from these works could show a love for literature and history.

Name	Description
Aldus	Aldus Manutius was a 15th century printer and publisher
Beatrice	Beatrice is a character in Dante's 'Divine Comedy', which had significant impact in the 15th century
Boccaccio	Giovanni Boccaccio, a 15th century writer, was known for 'The Decameron'
Botticelli	Sandro Botticelli, an artist in the 15th century, incorporated literary themes in his works
Catherine	Catherine of Siena was a prominent religious writer in the 15th century
Cervantes	Miguel de Cervantes, author of 'Don Quixote', lived in the late 15th century
Chaucer	Geoffrey Chaucer, author of 'The Canterbury Tales', was influential in the 15th century
Dante	Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy' was widely read in the 15th century
Donatello	Donatello, a 15th century sculptor, had works inspired by literature
Erasmus	Erasmus of Rotterdam was a 15th century theologian and scholar
Ficino	Marsilio Ficino was a prominent scholar and translator in the 15th century
Galileo	Galileo Galilei, a 15th century astronomer, also contributed to scientific literature
Gutenberg	Johannes Gutenberg, a printer in the 15th century, revolutionized literature
Isabella	Isabella d'Este was known for her patronage of the arts and literature
Leonardo	Leonardo da Vinci, although primarily known as an artist, also produced significant writings
Luther	Martin Luther, a theologian in the 15th century, transformed religious literature
Machiavelli	Niccolò Machiavelli, a political philosopher in the 15th century, wrote 'The Prince'
Malory	"Le Morte d'Arthur" was written by Sir Thomas Malory in the 15th century
Marguerite	Marguerite de Navarre was a 15th century author
Medici	The Medici family were prominent patrons of the arts and literature during the 15th century
More	Thomas More, a 15th century author, is known for 'Utopia'
Orlando	The name comes from Orlando Furioso, an Italian epic poem
Petrarch	Francesco Petrarch was a scholar and poet in the 15th century
Rabelais	François Rabelais, a 15th century writer, is famous for his satire and humor
Raphael	Raphael, an artist of the 15th century, was influenced by literature
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15th Century Explorer Dog Names

The Age of Discovery began in the 15th century. Dog names inspired by these brave explorers could reflect a sense of adventure and curiosity.

Name	Description
Afonso	Afonso de Albuquerque was a Portuguese explorer who established several colonies
Amerigo	Amerigo Vespucci was a prominent explorer, and America was named after him
Balboa	Vasco Núñez de Balboa was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from its eastern shore
Cabot	John Cabot was a notable explorer of the 15th Century
Cartier	Jacques Cartier was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Champlain	Named after Samuel de Champlain, the 'Father of New France.'
Columbus	Named after Christopher Columbus, the famed 15th Century explorer
Cook	James Cook, while not a 15th Century explorer, made significant contributions to world exploration
Cortez	Hernán Cortés was a Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
DeLeon	Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer known for his search for the fountain of youth
Dias	Bartolomeu Dias was a Portuguese explorer who sailed around the southernmost tip of Africa
Drake	Francis Drake, although slightly later than the 15th Century, was an influential explorer
Frobisher	Martin Frobisher was an English explorer who searched for the Northwest Passage
Gama	Vasco da Gama, a significant figure in the Age of Discovery, is the inspiration for this name
Gilbert	Sir Humphrey Gilbert was a pioneer of the Elizabethan Age of Discovery
Hawkins	John Hawkins was a prominent English shipbuilder and explorer
Hudson	Henry Hudson was an explorer who tried to find a northern passage to Asia
Magellan	Ferdinand Magellan organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth
Marco	Inspired by Marco Polo, the famous explorer and one of the first Europeans to travel to Asia
Pizarro	Francisco Pizarro was a conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire
Raleigh	Walter Raleigh was an English explorer who established a colony near Roanoke Island
Tasman	Inspired by Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer and the first European to sight New Zealand
Vasco	This name is inspired by Vasco da Gama, the first European to reach India by sea
Verrazano	Giovanni da Verrazzano was an Italian explorer of North America
Zarco	João Gonçalves Zarco was a Portuguese explorer who established settlements and recognition of the Madeira Islands
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Renaissance-Inspired Dog Names

The 15th century marked the height of the Renaissance. Dog names inspired by famous Renaissance figures or concepts could be a unique and educational choice.

Name	Description
Bellini	A nod to Giovanni Bellini, an influential Venetian painter
Borgia	A nod to the Borgia family, prominent during the Italian Renaissance
Boticelli	This name pays homage to the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli
Brunelleschi	Inspired by the architect Filippo Brunelleschi, known for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral
Caravaggio	Named after Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a prominent figure in Baroque art
Cosimo	Named after Cosimo de' Medici, the first of the Medici political dynasty
Dante	A nod to Dante Alighieri, the significant Italian poet of the Late Middle Ages
DaVinci	In honor of the prominent Renaissance figure, Leonardo da Vinci
Donatello	This name was inspired by the sculptor Donatello, known for his work in the early Renaissance
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, the significant astronomer and physicist of the Renaissance
Ghiberti	This name pays homage to Lorenzo Ghiberti, a renowned Italian artist of the Early Renaissance
Giotto	This name pays tribute to Giotto, a pre-Renaissance painter from Florence
Lorenzo	A nod to Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant patron of the arts during the Renaissance
Machiavelli	A nod to Niccolò Machiavelli, a major political philosopher during the Renaissance
Michelangelo	This name was inspired by Michelangelo, the renowned painter and sculptor
Palladio	This name was inspired by Andrea Palladio, a leading figure in Venetian Renaissance architecture
Perugino	A nod to Pietro Perugino, a significant painter of the Umbrian school
Petrarch	Named after Francesco Petrarch, a scholar and poet in Renaissance Italy
Pinturicchio	Named after Pinturicchio, a prominent Italian painter of the Renaissance
Raphael	This name was inspired by the famed 15th-century painter Raphael Sanzio
Sforza	This name was inspired by the Sforza family, who ruled the Duchy of Milan during the Renaissance
Tintoretto	This name pays tribute to Tintoretto, a notable Venetian painter of the Renaissance
Titian	Named after Titian, a significant painter of the Venetian school
Vasari	Named after Giorgio Vasari, a painter, architect, and historian of the Renaissance
Verrocchio	Inspired by Andrea del Verrocchio, a master of Leonardo da Vinci
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