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Updated: July 01, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine monikers deeply rooted in history. This distinct assortment of appellations harks back to the 18th century, a time of great change, innovation, and exploration. These names, once popular in a world of petticoats, powdered wigs, and quill pens, offer a charming blend of tradition and nostalgia that can provide a rich character to your beloved pet.

Take a journey back in time to an era of elegance and grandeur, when names were more than just identifiers, but held deep meaning and significance. The names you'll discover here are drawn from historical records, literature, and famous personalities of the era. They offer a unique twist to the usual pet names, providing a sense of dignity and regality to your furry friend. From classic to quaint, these names are sure to add a touch of the old world charm to your modern pet parenting experience.

So, whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of classic literature, or simply looking for a name with a bit more character and depth, this list will not disappoint. Get ready to explore a treasure trove of timeless names that your canine companion will wear with pride.

Name	Reason to Choose
Prudence	Puritan virtue names were popular
Quentin	This name was selected often in the 1700s, mostly in honor of Saint Quentin
Quincy	Reflects the British influence of the period
Quintus	Quintus, a Roman name, was common in the 1700s, making it a suitable name for a dog of that era
Randolph	Randolph was a commonly used name during the 1700s and would fit a dog from this era
Reginald	Reflects the British influence of the period
Roderick	Roderick was a common name in the 1700s, making it ideal for a dog from that time
Rosalind	Shakespearean names were in vogue
Rosaline	Rosaline, a name from Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost, would be fitting for a dog in the 1700s
Rufus	Latin names were prevalent
Rupert	A popular name in the 18th century, often associated with nobility
Sampson	In the 1700s, strong biblical names like Sampson were popular
Seraphina	Seraphina, a name meaning fiery, would be an apt choice for a dog in the 1700s
Silas	Biblical names were widely used
Sophronia	Sophronia, a popular name in 18th-century literature, would suit a dog of this period
Sybil	Reflects the Greek influence in 1700s
Tabitha	A popular name reflecting religious influence
Thaddeus	Biblical names were favored
Theophilus	Theophilus, a biblical name, was popular in the 18th century and would be appropriate for a dog of that era
Tobias	Tobias, a biblical name, was popular in the 18th century and would be appropriate for a dog of that era
Troilus	Troilus, a name found in Shakespeare's works, would be befitting for a dog in the 1700s
Trudy	A common female name in the 18th century
Ulrica	Ulrica, a name often used in the 1700s, would be appropriate for a female dog of this era
Ulysses	This name was used often in the 1700s, inspired by the Greek hero of the Odyssey
Uriah	Biblical names were widely used
Ursula	Ursula, a popular name in the 1700s, would be a fitting name for a female dog of this period
Verity	Verity, a virtue name, was popular in the 1700s, making it a fitting name for a dog of that time
Vesta	Vesta, associated with the Roman goddess of the hearth, would be a suitable name for a dog in the 1700s
Virgil	Latin names were prevalent
Vivian	This name was popular amongst females in the 18th century
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Royal Names

The 1700s were a time of significant royal influence. Naming a dog after a royal figure can give them an air of nobility.

Name	Description
Adelaide	Queen Adelaide was the wife of King William IV of the UK
Albert	The name of Queen Victoria’s Prince Consort
Alexandra	This name has been common among European queens
Arthur	Legendary King Arthur's name has been used by the British royal family
Augustus	This name was frequently used among Roman emperors
Beatrice	Princess Beatrice was Queen Victoria's youngest daughter
Catherine	Catherine the Great was a renowned Russian Empress
Charles	Numerous kings throughout history have carried this name
Edward	This name was common in the British monarchy
Eleanor	It's a name of many queens from the medieval period
Elizabeth	This name has been carried by two British queens
Frederick	Prussian royalty in the 1700s often had this name
Georgiana	Duchess of Devonshire in the 18th century was named Georgiana
Henry	This name has been shared by many kings of England
Isabella	The name of a famous queen of Castile
James	Several kings of Scotland have had this name
Louis	It's a name of many French kings
Louise	A frequent choice among European nobility in the 18th century
Margaret	Several queens in history were named Margaret
Matilda	An Empress in the 12th century carried this name
Philip	Several kings of Spain were named Philip
Reginald	It's derived from Latin and was popular among royalty
Sophia	Sophia of Hanover was a figure of the 1700s
Victoria	Queen Victoria reigned in the 19th century, but the name has longstanding regal connotations
William	A name shared by numerous British monarchs
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Inventor Names

The 1700s were a time of great innovation and invention. Naming a dog after a renowned inventor from this era can be insightful.

Name	Description
Bell	In honor of Alexander Graham Bell, renowned for inventing and patenting the first practical telephone
Bessemer	In recognition of Henry Bessemer who invented the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel
Cartwright	In tribute to Edmund Cartwright, inventor of the power loom
Crompton	In recognition of Samuel Crompton, who invented the spinning mule
Dalton	In honor of John Dalton, best known for developing modern atomic theory
Davy	In honor of Sir Humphry Davy who invented the Davy Lamp
Edison	A homage to Thomas Edison who invented the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb
Eli	Named after Eli Whitney, known for inventing the cotton gin
Faraday	In recognition of Michael Faraday, who discovered electromagnetic induction
Franklin	Named after Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in the Age of Enlightenment known for his discoveries and theories about electricity
Fulton	Commemorating Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat
Galvani	Named for Luigi Galvani, who discovered the Galvanic cell
Gutenberg	In recognition of Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the mechanical movable type printing press
Hargreaves	Commemorating James Hargreaves, the inventor of the spinning jenny
Jenner	In honor of Edward Jenner, known for inventing the smallpox vaccine
Loomis	In recognition of Mahlon Loomis, who invented wireless telegraphy
Marconi	Paying homage to Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor who developed the radio
Morse	In commemoration of Samuel Morse, inventor of the single-wire telegraph system
Otis	In honor of Elisha Otis, who invented the safety elevator
Pascal	Paying tribute to Blaise Pascal, inventor of the mechanical calculator
Pasteur	A homage to Louis Pasteur, who developed the germ theory of disease and the process of pasteurization
Stephenson	A tribute to George Stephenson, inventor of the steam locomotive
Tesla	In honor of Nikola Tesla, known for his work on the AC electrical supply system
Volta	Named after Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery
Watt	A tribute to James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine
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Geographical Names

Many significant geographical discoveries and settlements occurred in the 1700s, providing unique and historical names.

Name	Description
Athens	The Greek city was a center of knowledge and learning during the 18th century
Boston	The city was a main player in the American Revolutionary War
Brussels	Belgium's capital city, it played a key role in European politics in the 1700s
Cairo	Egypt's capital was a significant cultural and trading center during the 18th century
Danube	Named after one of Europe's most significant rivers
Delhi	India's capital was a bustling city in the 18th century
Dublin	Ireland's capital city was a significant cultural center in the 1700s
Havana	Cuba's capital was a central hub for trade and travel in the 1700s
Lisbon	Portugal's capital, it was a major trading port in the 1700s
London	This significant city was a prominent hub during the 1700s
Madrid	The city is Spain's capital and was a major European power center in the 18th century
Naples	This Italian city was a bustling port and cultural hub in the 1700s
Nile	Egypt's lifeline, the Nile was just as crucial in the 1700s as it is today
Normandy	A region in France, its history dates back to the 1700s
Oslo	Norway's capital, it was an important Nordic city in the 1700s
Oxford	The city is home to the prestigious university, a beacon of academia in the 1700s
Quebec	The Canadian city played a significant role in the country's history during the 1700s
Rhine	One of the major European rivers, which has its course in the western part of the continent
Seine	A major French river that flows through the heart of Paris
Sydney	Named after Australia's oldest city, which was established in the late 1700s
Trenton	A major site during the American Revolutionary War
Venice	Renowned for its beauty, this Italian city was just as popular in the 1700s
Vienna	Austria's capital, it was a center of music and art in the 1700s
York	York was a significant city in 18th century England
Zurich	Switzerland's largest city, it was a key center for trade and finance in the 1700s
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Literary Character Names

The 1700s were filled with rich literature. Naming a dog after a character from this era can be unique and meaningful.

Name	Description
Arabella	The protagonist of 'The Female Quixote' by Charlotte Lennox, a notable 18th century novel
Candide	Voltaire's 'Candide' was a significant literary work of the 1700s
Clarissa	From the novel 'Clarissa' by Samuel Richardson, a prominent author of the 1700s
Crusoe	Derived from the protagonist in Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe', a popular 18th century novel
Cunegonde	A character from Voltaire's 'Candide', a classic 18th century novel
Dorothy	Inspired by the character in 'The Female Quixote' by Charlotte Lennox, an 18th century novel
Fanny	Inspired by the character in 'Fanny Hill' by John Cleland, an 18th century novel
Friday	A character from Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe', an 18th century literary work
Gulliver	This name is from the main character in Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels', which was published in the 1700s
Jones	The surname of the protagonist in Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones', a significant 18th century work
Joseph	A character from Henry Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews', a classic 18th century novel
Lemuel	The first name of Gulliver in Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels', a popular 18th century book
Lovelace	Inspired by the character in Samuel Richardson's 'Clarissa', a classic 18th century novel
Pamela	A popular character in Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela', published in the 18th century
Pangloss	A character in Voltaire's 'Candide', a significant 18th century novel
Parson	Inspired by the character Parson Adams in Henry Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews', a prominent 18th century novel
Rocinante	Inspired by the horse's name in Miguel de Cervantes' 'Don Quixote', a significant literary work of the 17th century
Roxana	The title character of Daniel Defoe's novel 'Roxana', published in the 1700s
Sancho	Taken from 'Don Quixote', a significant 17th century literary work by Miguel de Cervantes
Shandy	From the title of Laurence Sterne's novel 'Tristram Shandy', a popular 18th century work
Sophia	Taken from Henry Fielding's novel 'Tom Jones', a popular 18th century work
Squire	Inspired by the character Squire Western in Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones', a classic of 18th century literature
Tristram	Inspired by Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy', a significant 18th century literary work
Trulliber	A character from Henry Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews', a notable 18th century literary work
Yorick	A character from Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy', a classic 18th century novel
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Famous Figures Names

Naming dogs after famous figures from the 1700s can be a fun and educational way to honor history.

Name	Description
Adams	John Adams was the second U.S. President
Bach	Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer and musician
Beethoven	Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist
Diderot	Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer
Franklin	Homage to Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath
Hamilton	Named for Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States
Hancock	John Hancock was a prominent Patriot of the American Revolution
Handel	George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer
Haydn	Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period
Hume	David Hume was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher
Jefferson	Tribute to Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President
Kant	Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher of the Enlightenment
Lafayette	Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer
Locke	John Locke was an influential Enlightenment thinker
Madison	After James Madison, the fourth President of the United States
Monroe	James Monroe was the fifth U.S. President
Napoleon	French military and political leader
Newton	Sir Isaac Newton, an English mathematician and physicist
Paine	Thomas Paine was an English-born American political activist
Robespierre	French lawyer and statesman Maximilien Robespierre
Rousseau	Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer
Vivaldi	Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque musical composer
Voltaire	Tribute to the French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
Washington	Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States
Wolfgang	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prolific and influential composer
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