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1670s Dog Names

Updated: July 04, 2024

Welcome to our unique compilation of canine monikers inspired by the historical period of the 1670s. During this era, dog naming traditions were heavily influenced by societal norms, events, and popular culture of the time. It was a period of exploration, science, and the arts, which had a profound impact on the way people named their beloved pets.

This page is dedicated to providing a comprehensive list of dog names that were popular during this time. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a dog lover, or simply looking for a unique name for your new canine companion, we believe you will find these names truly fascinating. These names not only reflect the spirit of the 1670s, but also carry a sense of elegance and sophistication unique to that era.

So, if you are looking for a name that stands out from the common names of today or simply want to pay homage to an era of immense historical significance, this page is for you. Get ready to embark on a journey back in time to the 1670s and explore the world of dog names as they were in this remarkable period in history.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abel	Religious names like Abel were common for dogs during the 1670s
Albion	Inspired by the poetic term for England
Anchor	Inspired by the maritime tool
Barley	Agricultural products influenced pet names
Barnaby	A traditional English name
Barnard	Names like Barnard, meaning 'strong as a bear', were popular for large dogs
Barrel	A nod to the way goods were stored and transported in the 1670s
Baxter	Occupational names were commonly used
Bertram	Bertram, meaning 'bright raven', was a common name for black dogs
Bess	Named after the famous Queen Elizabeth
Bible	A central book in 1670s society due to the deep religious beliefs of the time
Bishop	As a title of religious significance, it would have been prevalent in the deeply religious society of the 1670s
Bounty	Inspired by the term for a reward
Bramble	Named after the common plant
Caleb	Caleb, a biblical name, was popular for faithful and loyal dogs
Calico	Named after the popular fabric
Caravel	A small, fast Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship of the 15th–17th centuries
Cart	Represents a common mode of transportation during the 1670s
Cask	Referring to a container used for storage during the 1670s, mostly for liquids like wine and beer
Cauldron	A large kettle or boiler, symbolizing the cooking methods of the 1670s
Chalice	A cup or goblet, often used in religious ceremonies during the 1670s
Chamber	A common term for a room in a house during the 1670s
Chandler	Dogs were often named after occupations, and 'Chandler' was a candle maker
Charity	Virtue names were stylish
Chaucer	Named after the famous writer Geoffrey Chaucer, whose works would have been well-known during the 1670s
Chester	Geographical names were common
Chronicle	A written account of historical events, reflecting the importance of record-keeping in the 1670s
Cider	It's a reference to the common beverage during the 1670s
Clancy	Irish names like Clancy were often given to dogs in the 1670s
Cleric	A member of the clergy, reflecting the religious hierarchy of the 1670s
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1670s Art-Inspired Dog Names

Dog names inspired by notable artists or artworks from the 1670s can be distinctive and reflect the dog's or owner's artistic nature.

Name	Description
Bellini	Named after Giovanni Bellini, an influential Italian Renaissance painter
Bernini	A tribute to Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian sculptor and architect
Botticelli	This name pays homage to Sandro Botticelli, an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance
Boucher	This name reflects François Boucher, a famous French painter
Bruegel	Named after Pieter Bruegel the Elder, the most significant artist of Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting
Canaletto	A Venetian painter known for his landscapes, or "vedute", of the city Venice
Caravaggio	Tribute to the Italian painter, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Donatello	In honor of Donatello, an Italian sculptor of the Renaissance
Durer	Inspired by Albrecht Durer, a German painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance
ElGreco	In commemoration of El Greco, a master of Spanish Renaissance
Gainsborough	Inspired by Thomas Gainsborough, a prominent British painter
Hals	Frans Hals, a Dutch golden age artist, is the inspiration
Holbein	A tribute to Hans Holbein the Younger, a German artist and printmaker
Leonardo	A tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance
Manet	This is a tribute to Édouard Manet, a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism
Michelangelo	Named after Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, a famous Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance
Poussin	Reflects the influence of Nicolas Poussin, an important French painter of the 17th century
Raphael	In honor of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known as Raphael, a master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance
Rembrandt	Named after Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a prominent Dutch artist in the 17th century
Renoir	Reflecting the influence of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style
Rubens	This pays homage to Peter Paul Rubens, a significant Flemish Baroque painter
Tintoretto	Inspired by the Italian painter, Jacopo Comin, better known as Tintoretto
Titian	Named for Titian, a leading artist of the Italian Renaissance
Velázquez	After Diego Velázquez, a significant Spanish painter in the 1670s
Vermeer	Inspired by Johannes Vermeer, a famous Dutch painter from the 1670s
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1670s Geography-Inspired Dog Names

Names inspired by geographical discoveries or prominent locations during the 1670s can be unique and interesting.

Name	Description
Amazon	The Amazon rainforest was discovered and explored during this era
Andes	Reflecting the exploration of South America during the 17th century
Atlas	The Atlas mountains were important in the African geography of the 1670s
Boston	The city was very significant in the American Revolution of the 18th century
Brussels	It was the capital of the Spanish Netherlands in the 1670s
Caledonia	It was a term used by the Romans to describe Scotland during this era
Danube	This European river was a significant trade route during the 1670s
Delhi	The Mughal Empire, based in Delhi, was at its zenith in the 1670s
Euphrates	It was a major trade route during the 1670s
Everest	Named after the world's highest mountain, symbolizing the spirit of exploration
Ganges	The Ganges River was crucial to the Indian subcontinent during this era
Havana	The city was captured by the British in 1762, a significant historical event
Hudson	Henry Hudson explored and gave his name to the Hudson River during this period
Indus	The Indus Valley civilization was explored in the 1670s
Kilimanjaro	Named after the highest mountain in Africa, symbolizing the spirit of exploration
Madrid	Spain, with its capital in Madrid, was a major world power in the 1670s
Neptune	Named after the Roman god of the sea, reflecting the importance of seafaring in the 1670s
Niagara	Niagara Falls was a significant geographical discovery in North America
Nile	It was an important part of ancient Egyptian civilization
Orient	European powers were expanding their influence in the East, often referred to as the Orient
Rome	Rome was a significant city in history and culture during this era
Sahara	Named after the largest desert, symbolizing the exploration of new frontiers
Seine	Paris, on the banks of the Seine, was a major cultural center in the 1670s
Thames	London, located on the River Thames, was a major world city in the 1670s
Versailles	The Palace of Versailles was constructed during this era
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1670s Royal Dog Names

Names inspired by royalty in the 1670s give dogs a certain regal air and can be quite unique.

Name	Description
Anne	A nod to Anne, Queen of Great Britain, who was born in the 1670s
Bourbon	This is the royal house that ruled France in the 1670s
Catherine	Named after Catherine of Braganza, queen of King Charles II of England
Charles	It's named after King Charles II of England, who reigned during this time
Christina	Named after Christina, Queen of Sweden, who abdicated her throne in the 17th century
Eleanor	Eleanor of Austria died in the 1670s, making this a fitting tribute
Elizabeth	Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatine, was a prominent figure of the time
Ferdinand	In honor of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned in the 17th century
George	In honor of George I of Great Britain, who was born in the 1670s
Hapsburg	Referring to the House of Hapsburg, which had significant influence in Europe during the 1670s
Henry	Many kings across Europe were named Henry during the 17th century
Isabella	A tribute to many queens named Isabella during the 17th century
James	James II of England began his reign towards the end of the 1670s
Leopold	A nod to Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, a key figure in the 1670s
Louis	A nod to Louis XIV of France, also known as the Sun King, who was a significant figure in the 1670s
Louise	A nod to Louise de La Vallière, a mistress of Louis XIV
Margaret	A tribute to Margaret Hughes, considered the first professional actress of the English stage during the 1670s
Maria	Maria Theresa of Spain was a notable figure in the 1670s
Matilda	Named after several queens and princesses named Matilda during the 17th century
Orleans	This name is drawn from the House of Orléans, a cadet branch of the French royalty
Philip	In honor of Philip IV of Spain, whose reign had a significant influence on the 1670s
Sophia	Sophia of Hanover was a significant figure and potential heir to the throne during this era
Stuart	A reference to the House of Stuart, which held the English throne in this period
Versailles	Inspired by the Palace of Versailles, the royal residence of Louis XIV
William	The name is inspired by William III of England, who was active during the period
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1670s Historical Figures Dog Names

Dog names inspired by significant historical figures of the 1670s may reflect the dog's personality or the owner's interest in history.

Name	Description
Behn	Inspired by Aphra Behn, one of the first English women to earn a living by writing
Boyle	Named after Robert Boyle, a key figure in chemistry
Bunyan	In honor of John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim's Progress
Dryden	Inspired by John Dryden, the first Poet Laureate in England
Evelyn	Named for John Evelyn, a diarist and gardener
Fenelon	Named after François Fénelon, a French theologian and writer
Halley	An homage to Edmond Halley, an English astronomer
Hooke	Named for Robert Hooke, a renowned scientist in the 1670s
Huygens	A tribute to Christiaan Huygens, a leading scientist
Leibniz	Gottfried Leibniz, known for his philosophical and mathematical contributions, inspired this name
Locke	A nod to the influential philosopher, John Locke
Lully	A nod to Jean-Baptiste Lully, a French composer
Maria	Inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian, a notable scientific illustrator
Maria	Inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian, a notable scientific illustrator
Milton	A nod to the poet, John Milton
Moliere	This name honors the French playwright, Moliere
Newton	Named after Sir Isaac Newton, a prominent mathematician and physicist of the 1670s
Pascal	Named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician and philosopher
Pepys	An homage to Samuel Pepys, a famous diarist
Purcell	Inspired by Henry Purcell, an English composer
Racine	This name honors Jean Racine, a leading French dramatist
Spinoza	Baruch Spinoza, a significant philosopher of the period, is the inspiration
Swift	In honor of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels
Vermeer	Inspired by the Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer
Wren	Named in honor of Sir Christopher Wren, a famous architect
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1670s Literature-Inspired Dog Names

Dog names inspired by prominent literary figures or characters during the 1670s can be unique and meaningful.

Name	Description
Barclay	In reference to Robert Barclay, a Quaker theologian and author
Behn	After Aphra Behn, a playwright and novelist in the 1670s
Bunyan	Named after John Bunyan, author of 'Pilgrim's Progress'
Defoe	After Daniel Defoe, a prominent and prolific author
Donne	An homage to the poet John Donne, whose work was still influential in the 1670s
Dryden	John Dryden was an influential poet and playwright in the 1670s
Evelina	A common name in 1670s literature, suitable for a female dog
Hobbes	Inspired by the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes
Hooke	In honor of Robert Hooke, a natural philosopher and author
Locke	After John Locke, a prominent philosopher in the 1670s
Marvell	Inspired by the poet Andrew Marvell, whose works were popular in the 1670s
Milton	John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' was a significant work in the 1670s
Moliere	Taken from the pen name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, a famous French playwright
Newton	After Sir Isaac Newton, whose works were influential in the 1670s
Pamela	A nod to the unfinished novel 'Pamela', a popular name in 1670s literature
Paradise	Inspired by John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', published in 1667
Pascal	In recognition of Blaise Pascal, a French philosopher and writer
Pepys	Inspired by Samuel Pepys, a famous diarist in the 1670s
Pilgrim	Inspired by John Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress', published in 1678
Rochester	Taken from John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, a leading poet in the 1670s
Rousseau	After Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher whose ideas were emerging in the 1670s
Spinoza	In honor of Baruch Spinoza, a philosopher whose works were known in the 1670s
Swift	A nod to Jonathan Swift, a satirist whose works were popular in the 1670s
Voltaire	Inspired by the pen name of François-Marie Arouet, a famous French writer
Wren	Named for Christopher Wren, a prolific author and architect in the 1670s
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