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1680s Dog Names

Updated: July 03, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine appellations that have withstood the test of time. As we delve into the realm of the 17th century, we uncover the rich history and cultural significance of dog names from a bygone era. This period, marked by progress, exploration and enlightenment, heavily influenced the naming conventions of our four-legged companions.

As you browse through this page, you will encounter an array of charming and intriguing names that were popular during this captivating era. These names not only offer a glimpse into the past, but also provide a unique and distinctive option for your beloved pet. The 1680s was a decade of profound change, and these dog names reflect the spirit of the time, embodying resilience, courage, and loyalty.

These names are a testament to the enduring bond between humans and dogs, a bond that transcends time and space. Whether you're a history buff, a dog lover, or both, this distinctive selection of names offers a refreshing departure from the commonplace. So take a journey back in time, and perhaps you'll find the perfect name that reflects the soul and spirit of your canine companion.

Name	Reason to Choose
Admiral	It symbolizes the naval importance in the 1680s
Alms	Charity was a significant part of life in the 1680s
Anvil	Symbolizes the blacksmith trade of the time
Barley	A common crop grown during this period
Baroque	Named after the dominant style of art and architecture
Barrel	Signifies common storage method for goods
Barter	Named after the common trade system in the 1680s
Basilica	Major churches were called Basilicas in the 1680s
Bertha	A common woman's name during this era
Biscuit	Representing a popular staple food of the era
Bishop	Named after the high-ranking clergy position during the 1680s
Brandy	A popular alcoholic drink in the 1680s
Breeches	Named after the typical male garment of the time
Brimstone	Representing the element used in gunpowder
Buccaneer	Named after the pirates who operated from the West Indies
Carriage	Named after the popular transportation method of the period
Cavalier	Named after the supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War
Chalice	Religious artifacts were significant in the 1680s
Charter	Reflects the Charter of Liberties, a significant legal document of the time
Cloister	Reflects the monastic living spaces of the time
Cobb	Reflects the cobblestone streets of the 1680s
Cobble	Reflects the typical streets of the 1680s
Cobbler	Named after a common profession in the era
Colony	Signifies the establishment of many colonies during the 1680s
Cotton	In reference to the growing cotton industry
Cromwell	Named after Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in England during this period
Dowry	Named after the matrimonial custom of the era
Duster	Representative of the brooms used for cleaning
Dutchman	Reflects the Dutch influence in New York during the 1680s
Elder	Symbolizes respect for the older generation
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Biblical Names

The 1680s was a period when religious influences were strong, and biblical names were popular and commonly given to dogs.

Name	Description
Aaron	Moses' brother, a significant figure in the Exodus story
Abraham	Name of a significant patriarch in the Bible
Daniel	A prophet known for his wisdom and his ability to interpret dreams
David	King of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, according to the Bible
Elijah	A prophet who performed miracles and ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire
Elisha	Successor of Elijah, performed many miracles
Ezra	A scribe and priest who led the second group of Jews back to Jerusalem from Babylon
Gideon	A military leader, judge and prophet in the Book of Judges
Habakkuk	A prophet who questioned God's justice
Haggai	A prophet who encouraged the people to rebuild the temple
Isaac	From the Bible, the son of Abraham
Jacob	Son of Isaac, has a leading role in Biblical narratives
Job	Symbol of patience and faith in the face of trials
Josiah	A king of Judah who implemented religious reforms
Malachi	The last of the twelve minor prophets
Micah	A prophet who predicted the fall of Jerusalem
Moses	Renowned as the lawgiver of Israelites
Nahum	A prophet who predicted the fall of Nineveh
Nehemiah	A governor of Persian Judea who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls
Noah	A righteous man chosen by God to survive the Great Flood
Obadiah	A prophet who predicted the downfall of Edom
Samson	A judge of Israel known for his extraordinary strength
Solomon	The wise and wealthy king, son of David
Zechariah	A prophet who encouraged the returned exiles to rebuild the temple
Zephaniah	A prophet who warned Jerusalem of future judgement
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Geographical Names

Names of cities, countries, or landmarks that were significant during the 1680s could make for interesting and unique dog names.

Name	Description
Amazon	The Amazon rainforest was being explored during the 1680s
Andes	The Andes mountains were a known geographical feature during the 1680s
Athens	Athens was a significant city in the Ottoman Empire during the 1680s
Beijing	In the 1680s, Beijing was the capital of the Qing dynasty
Berlin	In the 1680s, Berlin was the capital of Prussia
Boston	Boston was established in the 1680s and is a major city in the United States
Brussels	In the 1680s, Brussels was the capital of the Spanish Netherlands
Cairo	In the 1680s, Cairo was an important city in the Ottoman Empire
Delhi	The Mughal Empire, with its capital in Delhi, was at its peak in the 1680s
Dublin	Dublin was a major city in Ireland during the 1680s
Edinburgh	Edinburgh was the capital of Scotland in the 1680s
Istanbul	Istanbul was a significant city during the Ottoman Empire
Lisbon	Lisbon was the heart of the Portuguese Empire in the 1680s
London	The city was a hub of international trade during the 1680s
Madrid	Madrid was the capital of the Spanish Empire, which was one of the world's most powerful empires in the 1680s
Naples	Naples was part of the Spanish Empire in the 1680s
Paris	Paris was the center of culture and fashion in the 1680s
Rome	Rome was the center of the Catholic Church in the 1680s
Sahara	The Sahara desert was a known geographical feature during the 1680s
Savannah	Savannah refers to the savannah biome, which was being explored during the 1680s
Seville	Seville was an important city in Spain during the 1680s
Tundra	Tundra refers to the tundra biome, which was being explored during the 1680s
Venice	Venice was an important center of commerce and art in the 1680s
Vienna	Vienna was the capital of the Habsburg Monarchy in the 1680s
York	Named after the historic city in Northern England, a significant location during the 1680s
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Literary Names

The late 17th century is known for its rich literature. Names of authors or characters from this era could make sophisticated and unique dog names.

Name	Description
Baroque	The Baroque period was a time of great literary output during the 1680s
Behemoth	A character from 'The History of the Civil Wars of England' by Thomas Hobbes, published in the 1680s
Behn	Aphra Behn, a British playwright, was a significant figure in 1680s literature
Bunyan	John Bunyan, author of 'The Pilgrim's Progress', was a major literary figure in the 1680s
Corneille	Pierre Corneille, a leading French dramatist, was influential during the 1680s
Cowley	After Abraham Cowley, an English poet whose essays were popular in the 1680s
Donne	John Donne's metaphysical poetry was highly influential in the 1680s
Dorset	Charles Sackville, Earl of Dorset, was a famous poet in the 1680s
Dryden	John Dryden, an English poet, was very prominent in the 1680s
Etheridge	George Etheridge, a renowned playwright of comedies, was popular in the 1680s
Fletcher	John Fletcher's plays were popular in 1680s London
Herrick	Robert Herrick, an English lyric poet, was a key literary figure in the 1680s
Locke	John Locke, an influential philosopher, wrote many significant works during the 1680s
Marlowe	Inspired by Christopher Marlowe, an English playwright who influenced many writers of the 1680s
Milton	John Milton's work, particularly 'Paradise Lost', was influential in the 1680s
Moliere	In honour of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, a renowned playwright of the 1680s
Paradise	A tribute to 'Paradise Lost', a key piece of 1680s literature
Pepys	Samuel Pepys's diary provides a significant account of the 1680s
Pilgrim	A nod to 'The Pilgrim's Progress', a significant 1680s literature
Quixote	A tribute to 'Don Quixote', a novel that greatly influenced 1680s literature
Racine	Jean Racine was a leading dramatist in France during the 1680s
Rochester	John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, was a notable poet in the 1680s
Sedley	Sir Charles Sedley, a prominent playwright, was well-known in the 1680s
Sorbiere	Samuel Sorbière, a French author, was active in the 1680s
Swift	Named after Jonathan Swift, an influential author during the 1680s
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Royalty Names

During the 1680s, monarchy was a prevalent form of government. Names of kings, queens, and nobles could make elegant and distinguished dog names.

Name	Description
Anne	In reference to the future Queen Anne of Great Britain, who was a princess in the 1680s
Carlos	Taken from Carlos II, who was the King of Spain in the 1680s
Charles	Named after King Charles II of England, who was the monarch during the 1680s
Christian	Relates to Christian V, who was the King of Denmark and Norway in the 1680s
Christina	A tribute to Christina, Queen of Sweden, who abdicated in the mid 1680s
Eleonore	Inspired by Eleonore of Austria, a royal figure during the 1680s
Elizabeth	A tribute to Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, a notable royal figure in the 1680s
Ferdinand	Pays homage to Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor in the early 1680s
Frederick	Honors Frederick I of Prussia, who began his reign in the late 1680s
George	Taken from George William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who was a significant figure during the 1680s
Henrietta	Reflects the name of Henrietta Anne of England, a Duchess of Orleans in the 1680s
Ivan	Relates to Ivan V, co-tsar of Russia during this period
James	Drawn from James II, who was the King of England at the start of the 1680s
John	A nod to John III Sobieski, a notable King of Poland during the 1680s
Joseph	This name honors Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor, who was born in the late 1680s
Leopold	Reflects the name of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor during the 1680s
Louis	This name honors Louis XIV, the Sun King of France during the 1680s
Margaret	Inspired by Margaret Teresa of Spain, a royal figure in the 1680s
Maria	A tribute to Maria Theresa of Spain, the Queen of France in the 1680s
Maria	A tribute to Maria Theresa of Spain, the Queen of France in the 1680s
Peter	Honors Peter I of Russia, who began his reign in the late 1680s
Philip	Pays homage to Philip Prospero, Prince of Asturias in the early 1680s
Sofia	A nod to Sofia Alekseyevna who ruled Russia as regent during the 1680s
Victor	In reference to Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy during the 1680s
William	Taken from William III of Orange, who became the King of England in 1689
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Historical Figures Names

The 1680s is known for many significant historical figures. Their names could be unique and meaningful choices for dog names.

Name	Description
Bach	Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer and musician of the Baroque period
Bunyan	John Bunyan, an English writer and Puritan preacher
Defoe	Daniel Defoe, an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer and spy
Descartes	René Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist
Dryden	John Dryden was England's first Poet Laureate in 1668
Halley	Edmond Halley, an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist
Handel	George Frideric Handel, a German-English composer of the Baroque era
Hooke	Robert Hooke, a key English scientist and architect
Huygens	Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch physicist, mathematician, astronomer and inventor
Leibniz	Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz made significant contributions to philosophy and mathematics in the 1680s
Locke	John Locke was a renowned English philosopher and physician
Milton	John Milton, an English poet and intellectual
Moliere	Molière was a French playwright and actor
Newton	After Sir Isaac Newton, a prominent figure during the 1680s
Pascal	Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian
Pepys	Samuel Pepys, an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament
Purcell	Henry Purcell was a famous English composer
Racine	Jean Racine, a prominent French dramatist
Rembrandt	Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a Dutch draughtsman, painter, and printmaker
Rubens	Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish artist and diplomat from the Dutch Golden Age
Spinoza	Baruch Spinoza was an influential philosopher in the 1680s
Swift	Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer
Vermeer	Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch Baroque Period painter
Vivaldi	Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque musical composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest
Wren	Christopher Wren, a famous English architect
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