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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
Oracle Oracles were considered sources of wisdom and guidance in the 1660s
Oxen Oxen were commonly used as work animals during this time period
Parch Short for parchment, which was used for writing
Parchment Writing materials influenced names
Pearl Pearls were popular jewelry items in the 1660s
Penn William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, was born in the 1660s
Penny Currency like pennies were commonly used in the 1660s
Pepys After famous diarist Samuel Pepys
Perseverance Symbolizes the hardships endured during the period
Pewter Pewter was a common material used for making dishes and other household items in the 1660s
Pilgrim Represents the migratory journeys of the era
Piper Music, particularly from wind instruments, was a common form of entertainment
Pirate Reflects the maritime dangers of the era
Plague A dark time in history referenced in names
Plank Wood was a primary building material in the 1660s
Puritan Reflective of the religious movements of the time
Quaker Religious movements influenced naming conventions
Quarry A quarry is a place where stone is mined, a common occupation of the time
Quill Writing instruments inspired names
Quince Quince was a common fruit in the 1660s, often used in desserts
Reed Reeds were used in various ways, including for writing and roofing
Reformation Symbolizes the religious changes of the period
Rembrandt Named after the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, who was active during the 1660s
Renaissance This name represents the artistic and cultural period that was still influential in the 1660s
Revolution Represents the political turmoil of the era
Rook Rook is a chess piece and chess was a popular game in the 17th century
Roundhead Inspired by the political factions of the time
Rubble This refers to the stone and brick debris common in rapidly expanding 17th century towns
Rum The production and consumption of rum was becoming increasingly popular in the 1660s
Rye Rye was a common grain grown 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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