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1660s Dog Names

Updated: July 05, 2024

Welcome to a fascinating journey into the past! In this specific page, we're taking you back to the 1660s, a time when dogs were not just pets, but loyal companions, hunting aides, and cherished family members. Unearth names from a time filled with rich history and cultural shifts. It's a unique chance to name your new pup with a moniker that has survived the test of time.

Experience the charm of the old world as you browse through our curated collection of canine appellations from the 17th century. Each name reflects the distinct culture, values, and events of the era, offering a glimpse into the dog owners' lives during this time. As you browse, you may notice historical influences and trends that have shaped today's popular names. Using a name from the 1660s for your pet can be a beautiful tribute to the past while giving your pet a unique and timeless identity.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of vintage names, or simply looking for something unique and meaningful for your furry friend, you're in the right place. Let's go back in time together and find that perfect name for your beloved pet.

Name	Reason to Choose
Ale	Ale was a common type of beer in the 1660s
Anchor	Many people in the 1660s were involved in naval pursuits
Armada	Historic events influenced names
Barley	Barley was a staple grain in 17th century, often used in brewing
Barnaby	It's a popular English name during the period
Baroque	The dominant art style of the time
Bell	Bells were used in various capacities in the 1660s, including in churches and on ships
Bishop	Religion played a big role in the 1660s, with bishops being important religious leaders
Boar	Boars were common game animals in the 1660s
Brick	Brick was a common building material in the 1660s
Briggs	Surname-like names were prevalent in the era
Brimstone	Brimstone, or sulfur, was often mentioned in religious sermons of the time
Buccaneer	Represents the seafaring culture of the era
Burlap	Burlap was a common material used for sacks and bags in the 1660s
Cannon	Cannons were a staple of warfare during this time period
Cart	Carts were a common mode of transport in the 1660s
Cavalier	Represents the supporters of King Charles I
Chapel	Chapels were common and important community gathering places in the 1660s
Charity	Reflective of the popular virtue names of the time
Cider	Cider was a popular drink in the 1660s
Cobbler	Cobblers were common tradesmen during the 1660s, making this a fitting dog name
Colony	Reflects the era of colonization
Copper	Copper coins became more widespread in the 1660s due to the growth of global trade
Corset	Corsets were a staple in women's fashion in the 1660s
Cromwell	Inspired by the influential leader Oliver Cromwell
Diligence	Virtue names were favored during this time
Dray	A dray is a type of cart used for transporting goods
Ebony	Ebony was a valuable and sought-after wood in the 1660s
Empire	The word 'Empire' represents the imperialistic actions of European powers in the 1660s
Fable	Fables were a popular form of storytelling in the 1660s
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Inventions/Discoveries

The 1660s was a period of scientific discovery and invention. Naming a dog after a significant invention or discovery can be educational and unique.

Name	Description
Archimedes	For Archimedes, a mathematician, physicist, and engineer
Barometer	An instrument, invented in the 1660s, that measures atmospheric pressure
Boyle	Named after Robert Boyle, a pioneer of modern chemistry
Buckingham	After the Duke of Buckingham, who sponsored many inventors
Celsius	A temperature scale used by scientists, named after its inventor
Copernicus	For Nicolaus Copernicus, who theorized about the heliocentric model
Descartes	Named after René Descartes, a philosopher and mathematician
Dial	Referring to the pendulum clock with a dial invented in this period
Euclid	Named after the father of geometry, Euclid
Fahrenheit	Named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, inventor of the Fahrenheit scale
Fibonacci	Named after the mathematician who introduced the Fibonacci sequence
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, the father of observational astronomy
Gravity	Isaac Newton discovered the laws of gravity during this era
Halley	For Edmond Halley, who studied comets in the 1660s
Hooke	For Robert Hooke, who made key advancements in the field of microscopy
Huygens	Named after Christiaan Huygens, the inventor of the pendulum clock
Kepler	Named after Johannes Kepler, who made key astronomical discoveries
Leibniz	Named after Gottfried Leibniz, a key figure in philosophy and mathematics
Mercury	Used in barometers invented during the 1660s
Microscope	An essential tool in biology and medicine, improved upon during this era
Newton	In honor of Sir Isaac Newton, a key figure in the scientific revolution
Pascal	Named after Blaise Pascal, a prominent scientist and mathematician
Pendulum	Invented by Christiaan Huygens in the 1660s, revolutionizing timekeeping
Telescope	An important invention in the 1660s for observing distant objects
Tycho	For Tycho Brahe, a key figure in observational astronomy
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Cultural Names

The 1660s was a time of cultural shift and enlightenment. Names from this subcategory may reflect the cultural values and movements of the time.

Name	Description
Baroque	The 1660s was part of the Baroque period, making this a culturally significant name
Cavalier	The Cavaliers were a faction in the English Civil War, a major event of the 1660s
Corneille	Inspired by Pierre Corneille, a leading French dramatist of the 17th century
Cromwell	Inspired by Oliver Cromwell, a key figure in English history during the 1660s
DaVinci	Although Leonardo Da Vinci lived before the 1660s, his influence stretched into and beyond this period
Galileo	Honors the groundbreaking Italian astronomer who made significant strides in the 17th century
Gulliver	A nod to Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels', a major literary work of the period
Habsburg	The 1660s were a time of Habsburg domination, a powerful European royal house
Indigo	Reflects the 1660s trade of indigo dye, crucial to the global economy
Lillibullero	A popular English song during the 1660s, it makes for a unique pet name
Mayflower	Named after the famous ship that sailed the Pilgrims to America
Molière	A tribute to the celebrated French playwright active in the 17th century
Newton	Recognizes Sir Isaac Newton, who made significant scientific discoveries during this period
Pascal	Named after Blaise Pascal, a key figure in 17th century philosophy and science
Pepys	Samuel Pepys, a notable English diarist, provides inspiration for this name
Piet	A common Dutch name, reflecting the Netherlands' Golden Age in the 1660s
Pilgrim	This name reflects the period of early American history and pioneer spirit
Puritan	This name is a nod to the religious group that was prominent in the 1660s
Quaker	This religious group was establishing itself in America during the 1660s
Rembrandt	Named after the famous Dutch painter from the 17th century
Restoration	Marks the Restoration period in England, which began in the 1660s
Spinoza	Named after Baruch Spinoza, an influential philosopher of the period
Stuart	The House of Stuart was in power in England during the 1660s
Vermeer	A tribute to Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter from the Baroque period
Versailles	Construction of the iconic French palace began in the 1660s
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Geographical Names

Geographical names can reference important locations or events from the 1660s, giving the dog name a historical context.

Name	Description
Alps	For a dog as majestic as the Alps mountain range in Europe
Amazon	The Amazon Rainforest and river were major geographical discoveries
Andes	Derived from the Andes Mountains, a prominent geographical feature during the 1660s
Arctic	A perfect name for a white or fluffy dog, after the Arctic region
Atlas	Named after the Atlas Mountains in Africa
Bering	Inspired by the Bering Sea between Alaska and Russia
Canary	Named after the Canary Islands, a popular destination in the 1660s
Caspian	In honour of the Caspian Sea, the largest enclosed inland body of water
Danube	Taken after the Danube River, Europe's second longest river
Equator	For a dog that loves warmth, named after the Earth's equator
Euphrates	After the Euphrates River, a historically significant waterway
Everest	The world's highest mountain peak makes a grand name
Gobi	A nod to the Gobi Desert in Asia
Himalaya	Taken from the majestic Himalayan Mountain range in Asia
Indus	Inspired by the Indus Valley Civilization around the Indus River
Nile	Named after the famous river in Egypt, known to the world since ancient times
Orient	Symbolizing the mystical and exotic East
Pacific	The Pacific Ocean was a heavily explored region during the 1660s
Rio	For the dog who loves water, named after the many rivers in the world
Sahara	A nod to the vast Sahara Desert, a significant geographical feature
Savannah	Inspired by the open grasslands in many parts of the world
Siberia	For a dog with a cool disposition, named after the cold Siberian region
Thames	Taken from the River Thames, a major waterway in England
Tundra	A great name for a large, powerful dog, named after the vast tundra regions
Yukon	Inspired by the Yukon River in North America
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Historical Figures

The 1660s saw many influential people in history. This can provide unique and meaningful names for dogs.

Name	Description
Bernini	This name references Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a prominent Italian sculptor
Boyle	Honoring Robert Boyle, a key figure in the early scientific method development
Bunyan	John Bunyan, the author of 'The Pilgrim's Progress', inspires this name
Corneille	Honoring Pierre Corneille, a leading French dramatist of the time
Descartes	For René Descartes, a philosopher and mathematician of the period
Dryden	This pays tribute to John Dryden, the first Poet Laureate of England
Galileo	Named after Galileo Galilei, a forefather of modern science
Hobbes	In honor of Thomas Hobbes, an influential English philosopher
Hooke	Robert Hooke, a notable scientist of the time, is the inspiration here
Huygens	Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch physicist and astronomer, inspires this name
Leibniz	Gottfried Leibniz, a German philosopher and mathematician, is the inspiration
Lely	After Sir Peter Lely, a popular portrait painter during the Restoration
Locke	Paying homage to John Locke, a major Enlightenment thinker
Marvell	Named for Andrew Marvell, an English poet of this era
Milton	John Milton, who wrote 'Paradise Lost' in this era, is the namesake
Moliere	This name derives from Moliere, the French playwright active during the 1660s
Newton	Named after Sir Isaac Newton, a prominent figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century
Pascal	For Blaise Pascal, a mathematician and philosopher of the time
Pepys	This refers to Samuel Pepys, a famous English diarist of the 1660s
Poussin	Referring to Nicolas Poussin, a French painter of the Baroque era
Racine	Jean Racine, a prominent French dramatist, is the namesake
Rembrandt	A nod to the Dutch painter, who was active during this period
Spinoza	Named after Baruch Spinoza, a philosopher of the period
Vermeer	Commemorates the famed 1660s Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer
Wren	In honor of Sir Christopher Wren, a renowned architect of the era
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Names from Literature

The 1660s was a time of significant literary works. Dog owners may want to name their pets after characters or authors from this time period.

Name	Description
Algernon	A name taken from the character in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
Bennet	A family name in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
Bingley	A friendly character from 'Pride and Prejudice' makes a lovely pet name
Crusoe	Inspired by the protagonist in the 1719 novel 'Robinson Crusoe'
Darcy	Derived from the prideful character Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice'
Eyre	Inspired by the independent character of Jane Eyre
Fagin	A character from Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'
Gulliver	A name taken from the protagonist in 'Gulliver's Travels'
Havisham	From the character Miss Havisham in 'Great Expectations'
Heathcliff	From the tumultuous character in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'
Hester	This 1850 'The Scarlet Letter' character makes a strong name option
Huck	A nod to the adventurous character of Huckleberry Finn from Mark Twain's classic
Hyde	Inspired by the character from Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'
Ichabod	A notable character from Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'
Lilliput	From the tiny island in 'Gulliver's Travels'
Mowgli	The jungle boy from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'
Oliver	From the orphaned protagonist in 'Oliver Twist'
Othello	An intriguing Shakespearean protagonist
Pip	The main character from 'Great Expectations' makes a charming pet name
Quixote	Named after the delusional knight in the novel 'Don Quixote'
Rochester	An intriguing character from the novel 'Jane Eyre' written in 1847
Sancho	Named after Sancho Panza, a character in the 17th century novel 'Don Quixote'
Sherlock	For lovers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective novels
Silas	From George Eliot's 'Silas Marner', a 1861 novel
Watson	After the loyal character Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes series
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