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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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