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1620s Dog Names

Updated: July 11, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine appellations that harks back to the early 17th century. Our list takes you on a historical journey, offering a glimpse into the past when naming traditions were distinctive and deeply rooted in the culture of the bygone era. These monikers are a perfect blend of the old-world charm and timeless elegance.

During the 1620s, dog names were greatly influenced by various factors such as social status, occupation, personal beliefs and local customs. These names are not just tags but a reflection of the dog’s purpose, the owner's profession or even their favorite pastime. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of vintage or simply looking for a distinctive name for your furry friend, this page will serve as a treasure trove of inspiration.

Delve into the fascinating world of historical dog names and discover a name that resonates with the personality and spirit of your four-legged friend. After all, a name is a significant part of a pet’s identity and picking one from the 1620s is sure to make your pooch stand out in the crowd.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abel	Common biblical name in the 1620s
Alden	A common name in Puritan times, reflecting the heritage of the Pilgrims
Amity	Amity is a name that was quite popular in the 1620s, embodying the spirit of peace and friendship
Asher	Asher is a Biblical name that was favoured during the 1620s
Avery	Common English surname during the era
Barley	Agriculture was a key part of life in the 1620s, making this a fitting name
Barnaby	Barnaby, meaning 'son of consolation', was a common name in this era
Baxter	Means 'baker', reminding us of the artisan trades of the 1620s
Benedict	Benedict, meaning 'blessed', was a common name in this era
Bradford	After William Bradford, governor of Plymouth colony
Brewster	Named after William Brewster, a leader of the Pilgrims
Carver	Inspired by John Carver, first governor of Plymouth colony
Charity	Reflects the Puritan focus on virtues
Clemence	Clemence is derived from the Latin 'clementia' which means mercy, a virtue highly valued in the 1620s
Clement	Meaning gentle and merciful, a virtue name from the era
Cotton	Cotton Mather was a significant Puritan minister, making this a fitting name
Cyrus	Cyrus is derived from the Persian 'kurus' which means sun, a name that was loved in the 1620s
Damaris	A woman's name from the New Testament
Deacon	Reflects the important role of religion in the community
Deliverance	In the 1620s, people often named their dogs after virtues, and 'Deliverance' symbolizes freedom
Destiny	In the 1620s, people often named their dogs after virtues, and 'Destiny' symbolizes a predetermined course of events
Dexter	A name meaning 'right-handed', could be related to artisan trades
Dorothy	Popular among women in the 17th century
Earnest	This name reflects the serious, hardworking nature of the era
Elihu	A biblical name, would have been common in the era
Elijah	Elijah is a Biblical name that was favoured during the 1620s
Endicott	A tribute to John Endicott, early governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony
Ephraim	Ephraim is a Biblical name that was favoured during the 1620s
Ezekiel	Hebrew names were favored during this period
Faith	Reflects the strong religious beliefs of the era
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Scientific Discoveries

Many scientific discoveries and advancements were made in the 1620s. Naming a dog after a scientist or discovery from this era could be a fun and intellectual choice.

Name	Description
Boyle	Robert Boyle, a natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor, is the inspiration
Cassini	This name is in honor of Giovanni Domenico Cassini, a leading astronomer of the 17th century
Celsius	A nod to the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who invented the Celsius temperature scale
Copernicus	In honor of Nicolaus Copernicus, whose heliocentric model revolutionized astronomy
Descartes	An homage to René Descartes, a key figure in the Scientific Revolution
Fahrenheit	Inspired by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, the physicist and inventor of the mercury thermometer
Fermat	Inspired by Pierre de Fermat, a French mathematician who made significant contributions to calculus
Galileo	Named after the famed Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, who made significant contributions in the 17th century
Galvani	This name is a nod to Luigi Galvani, who discovered animal electricity
Halley	Edmund Halley, who computed the orbit of the eponymous Halley's Comet, is the inspiration
Hertz	Heinrich Hertz, a German physicist, is commemorated with this name
Hooke	Robert Hooke, an English scientist, inspired this name with his law of elasticity
Huygens	Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch mathematician and physicist, lends this name its scientific significance
Janssen	Pierre Janssen, a French astronomer, is the inspiration behind this name
Kepler	Johannes Kepler, a key figure in the scientific revolution, is the inspiration behind this name
Kirchhoff	Gustav Kirchhoff, a German physicist, lends this name its scientific significance
Lavoisier	Antoine Lavoisier, the 'father of modern chemistry', lends this name its scientific significance
Leibniz	A tribute to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a German polymath and philosopher
Newton	Honors Sir Isaac Newton, whose laws of motion and universal gravitation were groundbreaking
Pascal	A nod to Blaise Pascal, who made significant scientific discoveries in the 17th century
Roemer	Ole Rømer, a Danish astronomer who made the first measurements of the speed of light, is the inspiration
Torricelli	This name pays homage to Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the barometer
Tycho	Tycho Brahe, a Danish nobleman and astronomer, gives this name its historical significance
Vesalius	In remembrance of Andreas Vesalius, a 17th century scientist known for his work in anatomy
Volta	In tribute to Alessandro Volta, who invented the electric battery
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Colonial Inspired

The 1620s saw the establishment of many colonies. Naming a dog after a significant colony or colonial figure could be an interesting historical reference.

Name	Description
Alden	Inspired by John Alden, a crew member on the Mayflower
Bradford	Inspired by William Bradford, a key figure in the Plymouth Colony
Brewster	After William Brewster, a Pilgrim leader and preacher
Charter	Many colonies were established with royal charters during this era
Colony	This name is a straightforward tribute to the colonial era
Cotton	After Cotton Mather, a socially and politically influential New England Puritan minister
Endeavor	This name signifies the courage and determination of the colonial settlers
Harvard	Harvard University was founded in this period
Hopkins	From Stephen Hopkins, a Mayflower passenger
Hutchinson	After Anne Hutchinson, a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Jamestown	Named after the first permanent English settlement in the Americas
Mayflower	The ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World
Pilgrim	This name honors the brave settlers of the New World
Plymouth	Plymouth Colony was the first successful colony in 1620
Pocahontas	In honor of the Native American woman who played a key role in colonial history
Pocasset	A Wampanoag tribe in the area during colonial times
Providence	Providence, Rhode Island was founded in this era by religious exile Roger Williams
Prudence	This name recalls the virtue names common in the colonial era
Puritan	A nod to the religious movement that significantly influenced the 1620s
Quaker	Recognizing the Quaker religious group that founded colonies in the 1620s
Salem	After Salem, Massachusetts, founded in the 1620s
Squanto	Honoring the Wampanoag who assisted the Pilgrims after their first winter in the New World
Standish	Derived from Myles Standish, a military leader in Plymouth Colony
Wampanoag	The name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter
Winslow	Edward Winslow, one of the Pilgrim Fathers, inspires this name
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Literature Inspired

Many classic literary works were written in the 1620s. Naming a dog after a character or author from that time period could be a delightful nod to literature.

Name	Description
Balthazar	Inspired by the character from 'The Merchant of Venice' by Shakespeare
Beatrice	Inspired by the character from Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Benedick	Named after the character in 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Shakespeare
Caliban	Inspired by the character from 'The Tempest', a play by Shakespeare
Cordelia	A tribute to the character from 'King Lear', a Shakespearean tragedy
Cymbeline	Named after the title character from a lesser-known Shakespeare play
Desdemona	Character from 'Othello', a play by Shakespeare
Falstaff	A character from 'Henry IV', a historical play by Shakespeare
Guildenstern	Inspired by the character from 'Hamlet', a Shakespearean tragedy
Hamlet	In honor of the title character from one of Shakespeare's most famous plays
Hermia	Inspired by the character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Iago	One of Shakespeare's most memorable villains, from 'Othello'
Lear	Paying homage to 'King Lear', one of Shakespeare's tragic figures
Lysander	A character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', a Shakespearean comedy
Macbeth	A character from Shakespeare's tragic play of the same name
Miranda	'The Tempest' by Shakespeare, also features this character
Oberon	Named after the king of the fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Orsino	Inspired by the character from 'Twelfth Night' by Shakespeare
Othello	Inspired by the tragic hero in Shakespeare's play 'Othello'
Portia	Character from 'The Merchant of Venice', a play by Shakespeare
Prospero	Inspired by the character from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' which was written in the 1623
Puck	A character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', another renowned Shakespeare play
Rosencrantz	Character from 'Hamlet', a tragedy by Shakespeare
Titania	Inspired by the queen of the fairies in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Viola	A character from 'Twelfth Night', a comedy by Shakespeare
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Exploration Inspired

The 1620s was a time of exploration and discovery. Dog names inspired by explorers or geographical features discovered during this time can be intriguing.

Name	Description
Astrolabe	Reminiscent of the navigational tool used by explorers
Cabot	John Cabot, who explored North America, is the namesake for this moniker
Caravel	Named after a type of ship used in early exploration
Cartier	A tribute to Jacques Cartier, who explored Canada
Columbus	Named after Christopher Columbus, a famous explorer
Compass	Named after a key tool for explorers
Drake	Inspired by Sir Francis Drake, an English sea captain and explorer
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, who explored the stars
Hudson	This name honors Henry Hudson, a prominent explorer
Indigo	A nod to the search for new routes to India and its indigo dye
Kepler	Reminiscent of Johannes Kepler, who explored planetary motion
Magellan	Ferdinand Magellan, the first to circumnavigate the globe, is the inspiration for this name
Marco	In memory of Marco Polo, a famous explorer
Mayflower	Inspired by the ship that brought Pilgrims to the New World
Nina	One of Christopher Columbus's ships lends its name here
Pilgrim	Inspired by the travelers on the Mayflower
Pinta	The Pinta was one of Christopher Columbus's ships
Plymouth	Named after the landing site of the Mayflower
Quadrant	Inspired by the instrument used by seafarers to navigate
SantaMaria	Inspired by the largest of Columbus's three ships
Silk	Inspired by the Silk Road, a major trade route
Spice	Spice trade was a major reason for exploration during this era
Star	Explorers often navigated by the stars, providing inspiration for this name
Tobacco	A reference to the tobacco trade that motivated exploration
Vespucci	Amerigo Vespucci, the namesake of America, inspires this name
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Historical Figures

The 1620s was a significant period in history, and naming a dog after a historical figure from that time could be a unique and educational choice.

Name	Description
Bacon	Francis Bacon was an important philosopher and statesman of this era
Bunyan	John Bunyan, author of 'The Pilgrim's Progress', was born in 1628
Cromwell	Oliver Cromwell, who would later become Lord Protector of England, was growing into adulthood in the 1620s
Descartes	René Descartes, a pivotal figure in the scientific revolution, inspires this name
Donne	John Donne, an influential English poet, passed away in 1631
Dryden	John Dryden, a significant poet and playwright, was born in 1631
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, an astronomer who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution during the 17th century
Harvey	Named for William Harvey, who discovered the circulation of blood in the 1620s
Hobbes	Thomas Hobbes, a significant philosopher of this period, gives this name historical significance
Huygens	Christiaan Huygens, a prominent Dutch mathematician and scientist, was born in 1629
Locke	John Locke, an influential philosopher, was born in 1632, making this name historically appropriate
Marvell	Andrew Marvell, an English poet born in 1621, inspires this name
Milton	John Milton, an English poet, was born in the year 1608, making this name historically relevant
Newton	Isaac Newton, although an infant in the 1620s, would go on to change the world of science
Pascal	Blaise Pascal, although not born until 1623, would become a significant mathematician and philosopher
Pepys	Samuel Pepys, born in 1633, was a famous diarist of the era
Purcell	Henry Purcell, although born later in 1659, became a significant English composer
Raleigh	Walter Raleigh, an English explorer and writer, was executed in 1618, making his name relevant for this period
Rembrandt	Rembrandt, a renowned painter, began his career in the 1620s
Rubens	Peter Paul Rubens, a prolific artist, was at the height of his career during the 1620s
Shakespeare	The famous playwright, William Shakespeare, had recently passed in 1616, making this name highly relevant
Spinoza	Baruch Spinoza, a philosopher born in 1632, inspires this name
VanDyck	Anthony Van Dyck, a famous painter, was highly active during the 1620s
Vermeer	Johannes Vermeer, a famous Dutch painter, was born in 1632
Wren	Christopher Wren, a famous architect born in 1632, lends his name to this list
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