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Updated: July 15, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine appellations derived from a distinctive historical period. This page is dedicated to the fascinating world of dog monikers that were prevalent during the 17th century. This era, also known as the 1600s, was rich in culture, arts, and literature, and this richness is reflected in the pet names used during that time.

The period we're exploring is marked by profound transformations in various aspects of society, with notable events such as the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the early colonial period. These societal shifts, along with the evolution of languages, led to an array of unique and meaningful names for canine companions. Here, you'll discover a list of names as timeless as history itself. Each name tells a story and carries with it a piece of the past, ready to be bestowed upon your beloved pet.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a classic literature lover, or simply someone in search of a unique name for your new furry friend, you'll find this collection intriguing. These names, carrying the weight and charm of the centuries past, promise to lend an air of elegance and historical significance to your pet. Delve into the past and discover a name that resonates with both the personality of your dog and your love for history.

Name Reason to Choose
Percy A noble English name popular in the 17th century
Pierce Common amongst English nobility in the 17th century
Plato Philosophers like Plato were popular sources of inspiration for dog names in the 17th century
Pliny Ancient authors, like Pliny, were used as inspiration for dog names in the 1600s
Quentin Named after a noted Roman martyr, used in the 1600s
Quincy Derived from a prominent English family name
Quintus Roman names like Quintus were often used as dog names in the 1600s
Quirinus Roman gods, such as Quirinus, were common names for dogs in the 1600s
Ralph Common name in 17th century England
Reginald A royal name in England during the 1600s
Remus Characters from Roman mythology, like Remus, were often used as dog names in the 1600s
Roland A chivalrous name used in the 17th century
Rufus Latin names like Rufus, meaning red, were popular for reddish dogs in the 1600s
Rupert Popular men's name in the 1600s
Seneca Stoic philosophers like Seneca were used as inspiration for dog names in the 1600s
Seymour Seymour was a noble English family name in the 17th century
Silas Biblical names were common during the 1600s
Socrates Famous philosophers like Socrates were popular names for dogs in the 1600s
Spencer An English occupational name used in the 1600s
Sterling Derived from an Old English term denoting high quality
Thaddeus Used widely amongst Puritans in the 17th century
Tiberius Roman emperors, like Tiberius, were popular sources of dog names in the 1600s
Titus Roman emperors, like Titus, were often used as dog names in the 1600s
Tobias A biblical name used in the 17th century
Tristan Tristan was a popular character in medieval literature
Ugo An Italian name known in the 1600s
Ulysses Characters from Greek mythology, like Ulysses, were popular dog names in the 1600s
Uriah Biblical names held sway in this era
Uriel An angelic name, common in the religious 1600s
Ursus Latin words like Ursus, meaning bear, were used as dog names in the 17th century
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Names from 1600s Mythology

Many myths and legends from the 1600s feature dogs or dog-like creatures, these can be a source of unique and creative dog names.
Name Description
Achilles Achilles, a Greek hero of the Trojan War, was a well-known character in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Apollo The 1600s mythology often features Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and the sun
Apollo The 1600s mythology often features Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and the sun
Ares Ares was the Greek god of war, popular in 1600s mythology
Artemis Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, was a well-known character in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Athena Athena, the goddess of wisdom, was a significant figure in Greek mythology in the 1600s
Atlas Atlas, who held up the sky in Greek mythology, was a well-known character in the 1600s
Atlas Atlas, who held up the sky in Greek mythology, was a well-known character in the 1600s
Balder Balder was a beloved figure from Norse mythology, often featured in 1600s works
Cupid Cupid, the Roman god of love, often appeared in 1600s mythology
Diana Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, was a popular figure in 1600s mythology
Fenrir From Norse mythology, Fenrir was a monstrous wolf, a character often found in 1600s mythology
Hades Hades, ruler of the underworld, was a prominent character in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Hector Hector, a Trojan prince from Greek mythology, was frequently featured in 1600s works
Hephaestus Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, was frequently featured in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Hera Hera, the queen of the gods, was frequently depicted in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Hermes In Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods, a popular figure in 1600s
Jupiter Derived from Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of gods during the 1600s
Loki Loki, the trickster god, was a notable character in Norse mythology during the 1600s
Mars Mars, the Roman god of war, was a notable character in 1600s mythology
Odin Odin, a major god in Norse mythology, was frequently depicted in 1600s stories
Perseus Perseus, a demigod hero, was a popular character in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Poseidon Poseidon, the god of the sea, was an essential character in Greek mythology during the 1600s
Thor In Norse mythology, popular during the 1600s, Thor was the god of thunder
Zeus Zeus, the king of the gods, was a significant figure in Greek mythology in the 1600s
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Names from 1600s Art

The 1600s was a time of great artistic expression, and dogs in famous paintings or sculptures could provide interesting names.
Name Description
Bernini For the dog with a sculptural elegance, like Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Canova Named after Antonio Canova, the famous Italian sculptor
Caravaggio For the dog with a dramatic flair, like the Italian artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Constable From John Constable, known for his landscape paintings
Degas In honour of Edgar Degas, a French artist famous for his pastel drawings
Delacroix Named after Eugène Delacroix, a leading artist of the French Romantic era
Elisabetta In honour of Elisabetta Sirani, an Italian Baroque painter
Gentileschi Paying homage to Artemisia Gentileschi, a prominent female artist of the era
Goya For the dog with a bold spirit, like the Spanish romantic painter Francisco Goya
Hals After Frans Hals, known for his impressive portrait work
Ingres A nod to Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, a neoclassical French painter
Lorrain For the dog with a sense of grandeur, like the French painter Claude Lorrain
Manet After Édouard Manet, a pivotal figure in the transition to Impressionism
Monet For the dog with a colourful personality, like the founder of French Impressionist painting, Claude Monet
Murillo After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, known for his religious works
Poussin From Nicolas Poussin, the leader of the classical French Baroque style
Raphael From the renowned Italian painter and architect, Raphael
Rembrandt Inspired by the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Reni Named after Guido Reni, the Italian painter of high-Baroque style
Rubens In honour of Peter Paul Rubens, the Flemish Baroque painter
Titian After the Italian painter Tiziano Vecellio, better known as Titian
Turner In honour of J. M. W. Turner, known for his expressive watercolour landscapes
Velazquez Named after Diego Velázquez, a significant figure of European art
Vermeer Drawn from Johannes Vermeer, celebrated for his detailed domestic interiors
Vouet Drawn from Simon Vouet, the French painter who influenced the Baroque style
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Names from 1600s Explorers

The 1600s was a time of exploration and discovery, and naming a dog after a famous explorer from this era could be meaningful.
Name Description
Amerigo Named after Amerigo Vespucci, the explorer after whom America is named
Baffin William Baffin, a British explorer, is the namesake for this choice
Balboa Named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer known for his successful expeditions
Cabot John Cabot was a significant explorer during the 16th century, making this a fitting name
Cartier Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, is the influence for this name
Champlain Named after Samuel de Champlain, a prominent French explorer
Columbus This name is inspired by Christopher Columbus, who was a famous explorer in the 1600s
Cook Captain James Cook, a British explorer, provides inspiration for this name
Cortes Inspired by Hernan Cortes, a Spanish conquistador known for his expeditions in the 16th century
Davis John Davis, an English explorer, lends his name to this option
DeLeon Named after Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer known for his exploration of Florida
Drake Sir Francis Drake, a renowned 1600s explorer, is the inspiration for this name
Frobisher Martin Frobisher, an English explorer, is the source of this name
Hudson Henry Hudson, a noted explorer, is the inspiration behind this name
Joliet Louis Joliet, a Canadian explorer, makes this name suitable for a dog
LaSalle René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, a French explorer, provides the basis for this name
Livingstone David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer, is the inspiration behind this name
Magellan Ferdinand Magellan's explorations in the 1600s make this name perfect for an adventurous dog
Marquette This name is inspired by Jacques Marquette, a French explorer known for his North American expeditions
Pizarro This name honors the explorer Francisco Pizarro who led expeditions in the 1600s
Ponce Inspired by Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer and conquistador
Stanley Henry Morton Stanley, a Welsh-American explorer, makes this a fitting name
Tasman Inspired by Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer known for his voyages
Vasco Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer, lends his name to this choice
Verrazzano Named after Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer
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Names from 1600s Literature

Many classic literature pieces were written in the 1600s, and dogs in these works can provide unique name ideas.
Name Description
Beatrice A character from Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Benedick Also a character from 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Shakespeare
Candide Inspired by Voltaire's novel 'Candide'
Clarissa Named after the eponymous heroine of Samuel Richardson's novel 'Clarissa'
Cordelia The youngest and most honest of King Lear's daughters in Shakespeare's 'King Lear'
Crusoe Named after the main character in Daniel Defoe's novel 'Robinson Crusoe'
Demetrius Another character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Desdemona From the tragic heroine in 'Othello' by William Shakespeare
Feste A character from the play 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare
Gulliver Taken from the main character in Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'
Hamlet The name of the Prince of Denmark in Shakespeare's tragedy
Hermione A character from 'The Winter's Tale' by William Shakespeare
Horatio A loyal friend in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
Lear Inspired by the tragic character in 'King Lear' by Shakespeare
Lysander A character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Malvolio A character from 'Twelfth Night' by Shakespeare
Oberon The Fairy King in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Othello A character from a famous Shakespearean tragedy
Pamela The title character of Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded'
Prospero The protagonist of 'The Tempest', a play by Shakespeare
Puck A character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Roxana Inspired by the main character in Daniel Defoe's novel 'Roxana'
Titania The Fairy Queen in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Trinculo Another character from 'The Tempest' by Shakespeare
Viola The heroine of 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare
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Names from Royal Dogs

The 1600s was a period of monarchy in many parts of the world, and the names of royal dogs could be dominant during this time.
Name Description
Bess Queen Elizabeth I had a dog with this name
Chase A dog of King James I had this name
Cupid This name was used for a dog of Queen Anne
Dash Queen Victoria's King Charles Spaniel was named this
Dido A dog of Mary II bore this name
Fido This was the name of a dog owned by Queen Victoria
Flora A dog of Queen Anne bore this name
Jewel Queen Elizabeth I had a dog named this
Juno A dog of Queen Anne bore this name
Merry This was the name of a dog belonging to King Charles II
Mopsey A dog of Queen Anne bore this name
Nero A dog of King Charles II bore this name
Pluto Queen Anne had a dog named this
Pompey This name was used for the favorite lapdog of Prince William III of England
Prince This was the name of a dog belonging to King Charles II
Rascal This was the name of a dog belonging to King William III
Rover A dog owned by King William III had this name
Ruby This was the name of a dog owned by Queen Victoria
Rufus This was the name of a dog belonging to King James I
Spot Queen Victoria had a dog named this
Sweep A dog of King James II had this name
Tinker This was the name of a dog owned by King William III
Toy This was the name of a dog belonging to King James II
Turk This was the name of King James I's favorite hunting dog
Venus This was the name of a dog owned by Queen Victoria
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