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1610s Dog Names

Updated: July 12, 2024

Welcome to a page that takes a step back in time, specifically to the 17th century. During this era, canine companions were as cherished as they are today, and their names were often reflective of traits, noble figures, and classical mythology. This page offers a distinctive collection of monikers that were popular among dog owners in the 1610s.

Immerse yourself in a time when dogs were named after gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines from ancient tales. This collection also includes names inspired by nature, popular historical figures, and even daily life objects. While some of these names may seem unusual for today's dog owners, they provide a unique and charming glimpse into the past. Their rich historical significance and often profound meanings make them an intriguing choice for naming your own furry friend.

So, step back into the era of Shakespeare and Rembrandt, a time when the New World was just beginning to be explored. Dive into a wealth of historical dog names that were as interesting and varied as the times themselves. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of unique names, or simply looking for a distinct name for your pup, this collection from the 1610s is sure to inspire.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abel	This name was common in the 1610s, often given to boys in religious families
Abraham	Biblical names were common during the 1610s
Albion	An ancient name for Great Britain, used in the 1610s
Algernon	Popular during the 1610s
Ambrose	This name was commonly used in the 1610s due to its religious connotations
Amos	Popular during the 1610s
Balthazar	A common name from the 17th century
Balthus	A variant of Balthazar, popular in the 1610s
Barnabas	Popular during the 1610s
Barnaby	Frequently used during the 17th century
Bartholomew	It's a common name from the 1610s
Basil	A popular name in the 1610s reflecting the era's love for unique, strong names
Benedict	It's a typical name for the era
Bertram	A historical name that was popular in the 1610s, often associated with nobility
Boniface	Often used in the 1610s
Cecil	Often used during the 1610s period
Clarence	A name associated with British royalty, used in the 1610s
Cornelius	Often used in the 1610s
Crispin	Named after Saint Crispin, this name was used in the 1610s, especially in religious contexts
Cyrus	Biblical names like Cyrus were common during the 1610s
Damon	A name that was frequently used during the 1610s era
Dudley	This name was widely used in the 1610s, often associated with English nobility
Duncan	This Scottish name meaning 'dark warrior', was popular in the 1610s
Ebenezer	A typical name from the era
Edmund	A typical name from the era
Eldon	A name of English origin meaning 'holy hill', used in the 1610s
Elijah	Biblical names like this were prevalent during the 1610s
Ephraim	A typical name from the era
Ernest	A popular name in the 1610s, often associated with sincerity and seriousness
Ezekiel	Popular during the 1610s
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Artistic Influences

The 1610s was a period of significant artistic influence, and artists or art pieces can serve as unique names for dogs.

Name	Description
Berchem	Inspired by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem, a Dutch Golden Age painter
Bol	Referring to Ferdinand Bol, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and historical allegories
Caravaggio	Paying tribute to Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a famous Italian painter from the 1600s
Carracci	After Annibale Carracci, an Italian painter who played a key role in the development of 17th century Italian art
Elsheimer	Named after Adam Elsheimer, a German artist specialized in highly detailed, small-scale paintings
Gentileschi	Artistic tribute to Artemisia Gentileschi, a groundbreaking female artist of the Baroque period
Guercino	Inspired by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino, an Italian Baroque painter
Hals	A nod to Frans Hals, a Dutch Golden Age portrait painter
Jordaens	Named for Jacob Jordaens, a Flemish painter known for his history paintings
Leyster	After Judith Leyster, a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the first known female artists
Lorrain	Named after Claude Lorrain, a French painter known for his landscape paintings
Maes	Derived from Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch painter known for his domestic genre scenes
Murillo	Referring to Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Spanish Baroque painter
Poussin	After Nicolas Poussin, a French painter in the classical style
Rembrandt	Named after Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a notable Dutch artist of the 17th century
Reni	Named for Guido Reni, an Italian painter known for his religious works
Ribera	After Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish Tenebrist painter and printmaker
Rubens	After Peter Paul Rubens, a renowned Flemish artist known for his Baroque style
Steen	Named after Jan Steen, a Dutch genre painter of the 17th century
Terborch	After Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch genre painter during the Dutch Golden Age
VanDyck	Refers to Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque artist known for his portraits
Velázquez	Inspired by Diego Velázquez, an influential Spanish painter of the 17th century
Vermeer	Derived from Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch artist known for his detailed domestic interior scenes
Vouet	Acknowledges Simon Vouet, a French painter who helped introduce the Italian Baroque style to France
Zurbarán	Referring to Francisco Zurbarán, a Spanish painter known for his religious paintings and still lifes
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Astronomical Terms

The 1610s was a period of astronomical discoveries and these terms can make cool, unique dog names.

Name	Description
Andromeda	A northern constellation situated between Cassiopeia and Pegasus
Aquila	The name of a constellation in the northern sky
Auriga	A constellation in the northern hemisphere, named after the charioteer Auriga
Capella	The brightest star in the constellation Auriga
Cassiopeia	A northern constellation named after a vain queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology
Comet	A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust
Cygnus	A constellation lying on the plane of the Milky Way
Draco	A constellation in the far northern sky
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei who was a prominent astronomer in the 1610s
Helios	In honor of the Greek god of the sun
Hercules	A constellation named after Hercules, the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles
Hubble	Named after the Hubble telescope, a powerful tool used for astronomical observations
Jupiter	Galileo observed this planet's moons in 1610
Kepler	Johannes Kepler, a contemporary of Galileo, made significant contributions to astronomy during this era
Nebula	A cloud of gas and dust in outer space
Nova	A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months
Orion	One of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky
Pegasus	A constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology
Polaris	The North Star, used for navigation for centuries
Ptolemy	Claudius Ptolemy was a Greek-Roman citizen of Egypt who wrote in Greek, and was an important astronomer
Rigel	The brightest star in the constellation Orion
Sirius	It's the brightest star in the Earth's night sky
Tycho	Named after Tycho Brahe, the preeminent observational astronomer of the pre-telescopic period
Vega	The brightest star in the constellation Lyra, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky
Venus	The second planet from the sun, it's the brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon
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Literature Inspired

The 1610s had some great literary works and characters that can serve as creative dog names.

Name	Description
Antonio	In 'The Merchant of Venice', Antonio is a merchant and friend to Bassanio
Ariel	In 'The Tempest', Ariel is a spirit who serves Prospero
Banquo	A character in 'Macbeth', represents loyalty and moral integrity
Bassanio	Portia's love interest in 'The Merchant of Venice', represents ambition and desire
Beatrice	Inspired by the witty and vibrant character in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Benedick	Beatrice's love interest in 'Much Ado About Nothing', a playful and clever character
Caliban	A unique character from 'The Tempest', represents the wild and untamed
Claudio	Hero's love interest in 'Much Ado About Nothing', represents youthful passion
Cordelia	King Lear's devoted daughter in Shakespeare's tragic play
Cymbeline	Title of a play by Shakespeare, written in 1611, it is a romantic name
Desdemona	Othello's ill-fated wife from Shakespeare's tragedy 'Othello'
Duncan	The king in 'Macbeth', a symbol of order and rightful rule
Goneril	One of King Lear's daughters in Shakespeare's play, for a strong-minded dog
Hero	A character from 'Much Ado About Nothing', symbolic of innocence and loyalty
Iago	A villainous character in 'Othello', perfect for a mischievous dog
Imogen	A character in Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline', she is a symbol of innocence and virtue
Jessica	Shylock's daughter in 'The Merchant of Venice', a symbol of love and rebellion
Lear	Inspired by the tragic king in Shakespeare's 'King Lear'
Macbeth	The name of the tragic hero in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'
Miranda	From 'The Tempest' by Shakespeare, she is the daughter of Prospero and a symbol of purity
Othello	The name of the tragic hero in Shakespeare's play 'Othello' written in 1604
Portia	A clever and virtuous character from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'
Prospero	Inspired by the character from the Shakespearean play 'The Tempest' written in 1611
Regan	Another of King Lear's daughters, a complex character in Shakespeare's play
Shylock	A complex character from 'The Merchant of Venice', a name for a dog with a strong personality
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Geographical Locations

The 1610s marked significant geographic discoveries and naming your dog after such places can be quite interesting.

Name	Description
Alexandria	Named after the historic Egyptian city, a center of learning and culture in the 1610s
Antwerp	Antwerp, a Belgian city, was a major European trade center in the 1610s
Bermuda	This British island colony in the Atlantic was established in the early 1600s
Bristol	This English city was a bustling port during the 1610s
Cairo	This Egyptian city was a bustling hub of trade and culture during the 1610s
Calais	Named after the French port city, which was a significant trade hub during the 1610s
Ceylon	Reflects the ancient name for Sri Lanka, a prominent center of spice trade during the 1610s
Delhi	Derived from the city in India, which was a significant cultural and economic center in the 1610s
Dublin	This Irish city was a significant cultural and political center during the 1610s
Havana	Named after the capital city of Cuba, critical to Spain's New World empire in the 1610s
Jamestown	The first permanent English settlement in the Americas, established in the early 1600s
Java	Java, an Indonesian island, was a critical hub of spice trade in the 1610s
Kyoto	The historical city of Japan, which was the country's capital and a center of culture and arts during the 1610s
Lisbon	Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, a country that had a global maritime empire in the 1610s
London	Named after the capital city of England, which was thriving in the 1610s
Macao	This city was a significant Portuguese trading post in China during the 1610s
Madagascar	Derived from the island nation discovered by the Europeans in the 1500s and explored throughout the 1610s
Manila	This city in the Philippines was a significant Spanish colonial outpost in the 1610s
Oslo	Named after the capital city of Norway, a country known for its explorations during the 1610s
Plymouth	Named after the English city from where the Mayflower sailed in 1620, marking the end of the 1610s
Quebec	The city in Canada was founded in the early 1600s and was a significant colonial settlement
Seville	This Spanish city was a critical hub of trade and exploration during the 1610s
Sydney	In honor of Sir Philip Sidney, a prominent figure during the Elizabethan era
Venice	Reflects the city in Italy famous for its canals and gondolas, which were at their peak in the 1610s
Vienna	The historical city of Austria was a significant center of arts and culture during the 1610s
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Historical Figures

During the 1610s, many historical figures emerged who can serve as inspirations for a unique dog name.

Name	Description
Bacon	Francis Bacon, a significant philosopher, was active during this era
Caravaggio	Italian painter Caravaggio was prominent in the 1610s
Cervantes	A tribute to Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote
Champlain	Samuel de Champlain was a famous explorer during this time
Descartes	René Descartes, a notable philosopher and mathematician, was active during this time
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, a prominent astronomer during the 1610s
Gustavus	Named after Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, a key figure in the early 17th century
Hakluyt	Richard Hakluyt was a notable English writer and geographer
Harvey	William Harvey, an English physician, made major contributions to the understanding of blood circulation
Hooke	Robert Hooke, a key scientist of the era, was born in the 1630s
Hudson	Henry Hudson, famous explorer, was active during the 1610s
Kato	After Kato Kiyomasa, a notable Japanese daimyo of the early 17th century
Kepler	Named after Johann Kepler, a key astronomer of the era
Locke	John Locke, a significant philosopher, was born in the mid-17th century
Milton	John Milton, famous poet, was born in the 1610s
Pascal	Blaise Pascal, a notable mathematician and philosopher, was born in the 1620s
Pocahontas	She was a Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia
Raleigh	Sir Walter Raleigh, an explorer and poet was a prominent figure
Rembrandt	Rembrandt, the Dutch master, began his career in the 1610s
Rosetti	Barbara Rosetti was a notable Italian poetess of the early 17th century
Rubens	Peter Paul Rubens, a famous painter during the 1610s
Shakespeare	William Shakespeare, the English playwright, was active during the early 17th century
Tycho	Tycho Brahe, famous Danish astronomer, was active in the early 17th century
Velazquez	In honor of Diego Velazquez, a famous painter in the 1610s
Vermeer	Johannes Vermeer, a famed artist, was born in the 1610s
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