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Updated: July 02, 2024

Engulf yourself in the rich tapestry of history as you explore this unique collection of canine appellations. Our list transports you back to the 1690s, a time of exploration, scientific discovery and cultural shifts. These names, popular in the 17th century, offer an intriguing blend of elegance, charm, and historical significance.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of vintage, or simply seeking something distinct for your furry friend, these names provide an unparalleled choice. With inspirations drawn from historical figures, literature, and ancient cultures of the 17th century, each name holds a story, a connection to a time long past. Imbued with character and time-honored tradition, these names are a delightful diversion from the conventional, modern dog names.

So, let's delve into the past and bring a piece of history to the present with this fascinating list of dog names. Be prepared to uncover a name that not only resonates with your dog’s personality but also bears the weight of historical significance. Happy exploring!

Name Reason to Choose
Dove It's a nod to the symbol of peace in the 1690s
Drake Sir Francis Drake was a well-known figure
Duke Nobility titles were often used as names
Elder Respect for elders was highly valued
Fable It's a nod to the oral storytelling traditions of the time
Fallow A term from farming, a major part of life
Farthing Named after the smallest coin in the 1690s
Fennel A popular herb in the 1690s
Fervor Symbolizes the religious zeal of the period
Fletcher People in this era often made their own arrows
Forge It's a nod to the blacksmiths of the 1690s
Friar Religious figures were highly respected
Gable Architecture of the period often featured gabled roofs
Gentry Referring to the social class
Goodwin A common surname of the era
Grain Grains were a staple food source
Grist Taken from a term for grains that are ready to be ground; a nod to the agricultural lifestyle
Grove Refers to the importance of forests for resources
Guild Guilds played a major role in business and trade
Hamlet Shakespeare's works were popular
Harrow Agricultural tools were part of everyday life
Harvest Autumn was a significant time for farming communities
Hawthorne For the native trees in England and America
Hearth The hearth was the center of the home
Herald It's a tribute to the heralds who announced important news in the 1690s
Honor Honor was a highly valued virtue
Hops Essential ingredient in beer production
Humble It reflects the modesty of the Puritan lifestyle
Jest Named for the jesters and entertainers of the 1690s
Jubal Biblical names were popular
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1690s Maritime Dog Names

These names are based on maritime terminology and famous sailors from the 1690s, perfect for dogs with an adventurous spirit.
Name Description
Anchor A key part of any maritime voyage
Astrolabe Named after the ancient device used to measure latitude at sea
Binnacle A ship's stand for compasses and other instruments
Caliber Refers to the internal diameter of a gun barrel; common term in naval warfare
Cannon Central to naval warfare during the 1690s
Capstan A vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to apply force to ropes, cables, and hawsers
Columbus After the explorer Christopher Columbus
Compass A vital tool for maritime navigation
Cook Honors James Cook, a British explorer and captain in the Royal Navy
Cutlass A short sword or saber, typically used on ships
Davits Refers to the crane-like devices on a ship, used for supporting, raising, and lowering boats
Drake Might refer to famous English sea captain Sir Francis Drake
Dreadnought An early term for a powerful warship
Frigate Named after the warship type common in the 17th century
Galleon Signifies a large multi-deck ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries
Hawke Edward Hawke was a famous British admiral in the 18th century
Keel Refers to the main structural component of a ship
Lanyard A rope used on a ship to hold or secure something
Latitude Recognizes the importance of navigation at sea
Longitude Reflects the nautical significance of geographical positioning
Magellan Refers to Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer
Marlin After the marlin spike, a tool used in marine ropework
Nelson Horatio Nelson was a prominent British naval commander
Raleigh An homage to Sir Walter Raleigh, an English adventurer and writer
Sloop After the single-mast sailing vessel
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1690s French Dog Names

These names are based on popular French names during the 1690s, which can give your dog a sophisticated and international flair.
Name Description
Absolut Reflects the absolute monarchy of 1690s France
Beauvoir Inspired by Simone de Beauvoir, a famous French writer and philosopher
Bourbon Signifies the House of Bourbon, the ruling dynasty of the 1690s
Chambord Named after the Château de Chambord, reflecting the architectural grandeur of the time
Champagne Named after the world-renowned French wine
Chateau French for 'castle', a common sight in 1690s France
Danton Named after Georges Danton, a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution
Dauphin French for 'dolphin', a term also used for the heir apparent to the throne
Fronde Represents the civil wars that occurred in the mid-17th century in France
Huguenot Refers to the French Protestants who were prevalent during this era
Jansenist Refers to the followers of the theological movement within Catholicism
Lace Symbolizes the lace-making industry that was thriving in France during the 1690s
Lafayette Named after Marquis de Lafayette, a famous French aristocrat
Louis Named after King Louis XIV who reigned during this time period
Marquis Reflects the prevalent aristocracy in France during the 1690s
Moliere Inspired by the famous French playwright and actor
Montaigne Named after Michel de Montaigne, a significant figure in the French Renaissance
Perrault Named after Charles Perrault, a French author well-known in the 1690s
Regent Symbolizes the regency periods that were common during this era
Rococo Denotes the art style that was emerging in late 17th century France
Roi French for 'king', echoing the monarchy led society of the time
Rousseau Inspired by the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Versace Named after the fashion brand, symbolizes the fashion-forward culture of France
Versailles Symbolizes the royal palace, a significant monument in 1690s France
Voltaire Inspired by the famous French philosopher and writer
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1690s Historical Figure Dog Names

These names are inspired by famous historical figures from the 1690s, providing a historical and significant touch.
Name Description
Bach In memory of Johann Sebastian Bach, a renowned German composer
Berkeley After George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher
Defoe For Daniel Defoe, a prolific and versatile writer
Descartes A nod to René Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist
Diderot Honoring Denis Diderot, a French philosopher, art critic, and writer
Gibbon For Edward Gibbon, an English historian
Handel Georg Friedrich Handel, a composer of the Baroque era
Haydn For Joseph Haydn, a prominent and prolific composer of the classical period
Hobbes In memory of Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher
Hume David Hume, a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, gets a nod
Kant Honors Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher
Leibniz Tribute to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, co-inventor of calculus
Locke Honors John Locke, a prominent philosopher during the 1690s
Moliere After Moliere, a French playwright and actor
Montesquieu For Montesquieu, a French lawyer and philosopher
Mozart Pays tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prolific and influential composer of the classical era
Newton After Sir Isaac Newton, a key figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century
Pepys Named after Samuel Pepys, an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament
Purcell A nod to Henry Purcell, a famous English composer
Rousseau Salutes Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher, writer, and composer
Spinoza For Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch philosopher of Sephardi Portuguese origin
Swift After Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels
Vivaldi Salutes Antonio Vivaldi, an influential composer in the late Baroque period
Voltaire To honor Voltaire, a leading figure in the European Enlightenment
Wren For Sir Christopher Wren, a famous architect of the time
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1690s Literary Dog Names

These names are derived from popular literature pieces from the 1690s, making them unique and cultured.
Name Description
Addison Joseph Addison, a poet, playwright, and politician
Behn Tribute to Aphra Behn, one of the first professional female writers
Blake William Blake, an English poet, painter, and printmaker
Boswell James Boswell, a biographer and diarist
Bunyan A nod to John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim's Progress
Burns Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet
Coleridge Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an English poet, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian
Congreve After William Congreve, known for his plays and poems
Defoe After Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe
Dryden John Dryden, poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright
Fielding Inspired by Henry Fielding, novelist and playwright
Goldsmith After Oliver Goldsmith, a novelist, playwright and poet
Johnson Samuel Johnson, a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer
Locke Inspired by the philosopher John Locke
Marlowe Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of Shakespeare
Milton Named after John Milton, a prominent English poet of the 17th century
Otway Thomas Otway, a noted Restoration dramatist
Pepys Named for Samuel Pepys, famous for his detailed diary
Pope For Alexander Pope, a poet of the early 18th century
Smollett Tobias Smollett, a Scottish poet and author
Spenser Edmund Spenser, known for his epic poem The Faerie Queene
Sterne Laurence Sterne, an Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman
Swift Jonathan Swift, a satirist of the period, lends his name to this canine
Walpole Horace Walpole, an English writer, art historian and Whig politician
Wordsworth William Wordsworth, an English Romantic poet
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1690s Royal Dog Names

These names are inspired by the names of royal families and their pets during the 1690s, which can give a regal touch to your dog's name.
Name Description
Baron Baron is a rank of nobility, making it a fitting name for a royal dog
Castle This name was inspired by the residences of the royal family
Coronet This name was inspired by a small crown worn by nobles
Countess This name was inspired by the title of a noblewoman
Crown This name was inspired by the symbol of royalty
Duchess Perfect for a female dog, this name reflects the titles used in the royal court
Duke This name reflects a high ranking title in the nobility
Earl This is a title of nobility used in several kingdoms
Empire This name was inspired by the vast territories controlled by monarchs
Gentry This name reflects the class of people next below the nobility
Jewel This name is reminiscent of the precious gems that adorn royal crowns
Kingston This name was inspired by the capital city of Jamaica, which was established in the 1690s
Knight This name was inspired by the loyal protectors of the realm
Majesty This name is a term of respect for monarchs
Monarch This name is fitting for a dog belonging to rulers
Noble This name implies dignity and high rank, suitable for a royal dog
Prince This name was inspired by the title for the son of a monarch
Regal This name exudes an air of nobility and majesty, fitting for a royal pet
Regent This term refers to a ruler, ideal for a commanding dog
Scepter This name was inspired by a symbol of royal authority
Sovereign This name reflects the ultimate authority of the monarch
Stuart This was the ruling house in England during the 1690s
Throne A symbol of royal power and authority
Tiara This name was inspired by the jewel-encrusted crowns worn by royalty
Victoria Although Queen Victoria was from a later era, the name was still used in the 1690s
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