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Updated: June 28, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of monikers that encapsulate the spirit and charm of the early 18th century. This era, filled with rich history and remarkable transformation, boasted its distinct style and language, which is beautifully reflected in the names of man's best friend. The nomenclature from this bygone era is a true combination of elegance, sophistication, and time-honored tradition.

As you browse through this distinctive list, you will unearth an array of names that were prevalent during the 1710s. These names, rooted in history, provide a nostalgic journey back in time. If you are a history enthusiast or simply love names with a vintage charm, you will find these selections fascinating. Each of these names carries a unique tale, a slice of history, a remnant of a past era, allowing your beloved pet to carry forth the spirit of the 1710s.

So, whether you are looking for a name for your new fur-baby or wish to rename your pet, this collection of names from the 1710s provides an array of interesting options. Make your selection not just a name, but a conversation piece that holds a fragment of history. Allow your pet's name to be a delightful bridge to the past, basking in the glory of the 1710s.

Name Reason to Choose
Steinbeck In honor of John Steinbeck, author of 'Of Mice and Men'
Sterne Laurence Sterne was a popular novelist and clergyman during the 1700s
Stuart The Stuart monarchy was a significant part of English history in the 1700s
Swift Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels, was a popular figure in the 1710s
Teddy A name that reflects the affectionate nature of dogs
Tennyson Alfred Tennyson was a well-known English poet often regarded as the chief representative of the Victorian age in poetry
Tess A short, simple name that was popular in the 1710s
Thatcher A popular trade in the 1710s and would be a unique name for a dog
Toby Another example of a human name being used for dogs
Tolkien A tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien, the mind behind 'The Lord of the Rings'
Tommy Another example of a human name being used for dogs
Twain A tribute to Mark Twain, author of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'
Verne A nod to Jules Verne, a pioneer of the science fiction genre
Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi was a famous Italian Baroque musical composer who was popular in the 18th century
Volta Named after Alessandro Volta, a famous Italian physicist, chemist, and pioneer of electricity and power
Voltaire Named after the French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
Whitman A tribute to Walt Whitman, a major figure in American poetry
Wilde Named after Oscar Wilde, known for his wit and literary style
Wolfgang Inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German writer and statesman
Wordsworth William Wordsworth was a key figure in the Romantic Age in English literature
Yeats A tribute to W.B. Yeats, renowned Irish poet
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Mythological Names

Mythology was a part of the culture in the 1710s, and mythological names can make for interesting and unique dog names.
Name Description
Apollo Named after the Greek God of the Sun, it was a popular choice for hunting dogs in the 1710s
Ares 1710s dog owners, inspired by the Greek God of War, often used this name for their most fierce canine companions
Artemis This name, after the Greek Goddess of Hunt, was a popular choice for hunting dogs
Athena Inspired by the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, this name was often given to intelligent breeds
Atlas This name, inspired by the Greek Titan who held up the sky, was often given to strong, sturdy dogs
Demeter Named after the Greek Goddess of Agriculture, this name was common for farm dogs
Diana This name, inspired by the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, was a popular choice for hunting dogs
Freya This name, inspired by the Norse Goddess of Love, was often given to loving and affectionate dogs
Hades Inspired by the Greek God of the Underworld, this name was often given to black or dark colored dogs
Hera Named after the Greek Goddess of Women, this name was often given to female dogs showing motherly instincts
Hercules This name, inspired by the Greek demigod known for his strength, was common for guard dogs in the 1710s
Juno Female dogs were often given this name, after the Roman Goddess of Marriage
Jupiter Inspired by the Roman King of the Gods, this name was often given to dogs that were seen as protectors
Loki Named after the Norse God of Mischief, this name was a popular choice for playful, mischievous dogs
Mercury This name, inspired by the Roman Messenger God, was common for fast and agile dogs
Minerva This name, inspired by the Roman Goddess of Wisdom, was common among intelligent dog breeds
Odin The name of the Norse God of Wisdom was a popular choice for intelligent breeds
Orion This name, inspired by the Greek Hunter, was often given to hunting dogs
Osiris Named after the Egyptian God of the Afterlife, this name was common for dogs seen as protectors
Perseus This name of the legendary Greek hero was often given to dogs with a protective nature
Poseidon Dogs that loved water were often given this name, after the Greek God of the Sea
Thor This name, inspired by the Norse God of Thunder, was often given to large and powerful dogs
Venus Named after the Roman Goddess of Love, this name was often given to affectionate dogs
Vulcan Named after the Roman God of Fire, this name was common for dogs with a fiery spirit
Zeus Inspired by the Greek God of Sky, this name was often given to dogs that were perceived as leaders
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Royal Names

The 1710s was a period filled with royal figures, whose names can be used for a regal canine companion.
Name Description
Alexei After Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia, a notable figure during this period
Anne In tribute to Anne, Queen of Great Britain during the early 18th century
Augustus In memory of Augustus II the Strong, king of Poland and grand duke of Lithuania
Caroline Honor to Caroline of Ansbach, queen consort of Great Britain during the 1710s
Catherine Named after Catherine I of Russia, an influential figure in the early 18th century
Charles In memory of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor who held the title in the 1710s
Charlotte Named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland
Constanza After Constanza Farnese, an Italian noblewoman of the 18th century
Eleonore After Eleonore of Pfalz-Neuburg, queen of the Holy Roman Empire
Elisabeth Celebrating Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, queen of Prussia
Eugene In tribute to Prince Eugene of Savoy, a significant figure in the early 18th century
Ferdinand In honor of Ferdinand Maria Innocenz of Bavaria, an influential archbishop
Frederick After Frederick I of Sweden, an active monarch in the 18th century
Friedrich In tribute to Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, who ruled during the 1710s
George Inspired by George I of Great Britain, who was king during this period
Joseph For Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor in the 1710s
Leopold Paying homage to Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor during the early years of the 18th century
Louis Named after Louis XV of France, who began his reign in 1715
Maria For Maria Theresa of Austria, an influential queen regnant of the time
Maximilian In tribute to Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria during the period
Peter In memory of Peter I of Russia, also known as Peter the Great
Philip Paying homage to Philip V of Spain, who reigned in the early 18th century
Philippa Named after Philippa of England, queen of Denmark, Sweden and Norway
Sophia To honor Sophia Dorothea of Celle, queen consort of Prussia
Wilhelmina After Wilhelmine Amalia of Brunswick-Lüneburg, queen of the Holy Roman Empire
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Geographical Names

Key locations and events from this decade can be used as unique dog names.
Name Description
Antwerp The city was a major European hub of commerce and culture
Athens The city was a symbol of ancient civilization in the 1710s
Berlin The city was growing rapidly as the capital of Prussia
Boston The city was undergoing rapid expansion in the 1710s
Bristol The city was a major port for colonial trade in the 1710s
Cairo Egypt's thriving city in the 1710s
Delhi It was the Mughal capital in the 1710s
Edinburgh The Scottish Enlightenment started in the 1710s
Geneva Geneva was a city known for enlightenment ideas
Istanbul It was the capital of the Ottoman Empire during the 1710s
Lisbon The Portuguese capital was cosmopolitan in the 1710s
London It was a flourishing city in the 1710s
Madras Chennai, formerly known as Madras, was a significant British colony in the 1710s
Manila The city was the capital of the Spanish East Indies
Moscow The city was the capital of the expanding Russian Empire
Mumbai The East India Company was prominent in the city during that era
Nile The river was significant to Egyptian civilization
Oslo The Norwegian city was establishing its independence in this era
Rome The city was the heart of Catholicism in the 1710s
Seville The city was an important Spanish port in the 1710s
Sydney Named after Lord Sydney, who was in power in England during the 1710s
Venice The city was a hub for art and culture in the 1710s
Versailles It was the royal residence in France during the 1710s
Vienna The city was a major center of music in the 1710s
York The city was important during the period
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Literature Inspired

The 18th century was a rich period in literature. Famous authors and characters from this era can be a source of dog names.
Name Description
Behn Inspired by Aphra Behn, one of the first professional female writers
Candide The title character in Voltaire's 'Candide' from 1759
Cervantes After Miguel de Cervantes, author of 'Don Quixote'
Clarissa From 'Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady' by Samuel Richardson, published in 1748
Crusoe Taken from 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe, a novel from 1719
Defoe Named after Daniel Defoe, author of 'Robinson Crusoe'
Fanny The title character in 'Fanny Hill' by John Cleland, published in 1748
Fielding After Henry Fielding, an influential novelist in the 1700s
Friday Crusoe's loyal friend in 'Robinson Crusoe'
Goldsmith In honor of Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish novelist and playwright
Gulliver Inspired by 'Gulliver’s Travels' by Jonathan Swift, published in 1726
Lemuel The protagonist's first name in 'Gulliver’s Travels'
Moll Inspired by 'Moll Flanders' by Daniel Defoe, published in 1722
Orlando The title character in 'Orlando: A Biography' by Virginia Woolf, published in 1928
Pamela A nod to 'Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded', a novel from 1740
Quixote The protagonist in 'Don Quixote'
Richardson After Samuel Richardson, author of 'Clarissa'
Roxana A character in 'Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress' by Daniel Defoe, a novel from 1724
Sancho Inspired by Sancho Panza, a character in 'Don Quixote'
Smollett Named for Tobias Smollett, a Scottish poet and author
Sterne After Laurence Sterne, author of 'Tristram Shandy'
Swift In honor of Jonathan Swift, author of 'Gulliver’s Travels'
Tristram Inspired by 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman', a novel from 1759
Voltaire In honor of Voltaire, author of 'Candide'
Woolf After Virginia Woolf, author of 'Orlando: A Biography'
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Historical Figures

The 1710s saw many notable historical figures who can inspire unique dog names.
Name Description
Bach Recognized for Johann Sebastian Bach, a famous composer and musician
Berkeley George Berkeley was a notable Irish philosopher during this era
Copernicus Nicolaus Copernicus was a mathematician and astronomer who proposed a heliocentric model of the universe
Defoe Daniel Defoe, an English trader and author, was active in the 1710s
Descartes René Descartes' contributions to philosophy were significant during the 17th century
Dryden John Dryden was a influential English poet, literary critic, and playwright
Galileo Named after Galileo Galilei, a preeminent scientist of the 17th century
Gay John Gay, an English poet and dramatist, was popular in the 1710s
Handel George Frideric Handel was a renowned composer of this era
Haydn Joseph Haydn was a prominent composer of the Classical period
Hobbes Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher, was a prominent figure in this period
Hume Inspired by David Hume, a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher
Leibniz Gottfried Leibniz, a German philosopher and mathematician, was active during this period
Locke John Locke, an influential Enlightenment thinker, was widely recognized during this time
Montesquieu Inspired by the French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher
Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a legendary composer of the Classical period
Newton Isaac Newton was a prominent scientist during the 17th century
Pepys Samuel Pepys, an English administrator and Member of Parliament, was well-known during the 17th century
Purcell Henry Purcell, a famous English composer, was active in the late 17th century
Rousseau This name is inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher from the 18th century
Spinoza Baruch Spinoza's philosophy held significant influence in the 17th century
Swift Named after Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist and political pamphleteer
Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi was a renowned composer in the 18th century
Voltaire A French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
Wren Sir Christopher Wren was a celebrated English architect of the late 17th and early 18th centuries
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