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1720s Dog Names

Updated: June 27, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine appellations that harks back to a bygone era. This page is dedicated to providing you with a distinctive list of monikers that were popular in the 1720s. We have delved into historical records, literature, and art to bring you names that were once the choice for man's best friend during this rich period in history.

Take a stroll back in time, to an age where dog names reflected the language, culture, and societal values of the period. Often, these names were influenced by popular figures, nature, and even occupations. This compilation is perfect for those who appreciate history and want their canine companion to carry a name that's both unique and backed by centuries of tradition.

Whether you're looking for a name that represents strength, loyalty, beauty, or any other characteristic, these 18th-century dog names offer a treasure trove of options. This is a perfect opportunity for dog owners who wish to give their pets a name with a touch of historical charm and elegance. Let's delve into the world of yesteryears and discover names that have stood the test of time.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abel	Biblical names were in fashion during this period
Amos	Common biblical name during this era
Aristotle	Named for the ancient Greek philosopher, whose works were widely studied in the 1720s
Athens	Represents the Enlightenment's interest in classical civilizations
Bach	Johann Sebastian Bach, a composer, was active during this period
Barley	Named after a staple food crop of the 1720s, this name would suit a hearty and robust dog
Baroque	The Baroque period in Europe ended around the 1720s
Baxter	Derives from the trade of being a baker, a common job in the 1720s
Beatrix	A reference to popular female names of the time
Bodkin	Reflecting a tool used in the 1720s for piercing holes, this name would suit a dog with a sharp or keen sense of smell
Breeches	Inspired by the style of trousers worn in the 1720s, this name would fit a dog with a distinguished or elegant appearance
Brig	Reflecting the short-term prison on a ship in the 1720s, this name would suit a dog with a strong or imposing presence
Brutus	Named after the killer of Caesar, reflecting the interest in Roman history during the 1720s
Buccaneer	Reflecting the pirates of the 1720s, this name would suit a dog with a bold or adventurous spirit
Caesar	Reflects the interest in Roman history during the Enlightenment
Caravaggio	Named after the Italian artist, reflecting the interest in Baroque art during the 1720s
Chandler	Reflecting the common occupation of candle-maker in the 1720s, this name would work for a dog who is a source of light in their owner's life
Chippendale	Thomas Chippendale, a famous cabinet maker, started his career in the 1720s
Cicero	Named after the Roman orator, whose works were studied during the 1720s
Cleopatra	Named for the famous queen of Egypt, reflecting the 1720s interest in ancient history
Cobb	A nod to the cobblestone roads of the 18th century
Corset	Named after the restrictive garment of the 1720s, this would be a fitting name for a dog with a slim or delicate build
Crusoe	Robinson Crusoe, a novel by Daniel Defoe, was first published in 1719
Cyrus	A popular male name of the era
Dandy	Named after a term used in the 1720s to describe a man who cares a lot about his appearance, this would work for a dog with a clean or meticulous grooming habit
Darcy	A popular English name in literature of the period
DaVinci	Named after Leonardo da Vinci, reflecting the interest in Renaissance art during the 1720s
Defoe	Named after Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe
Diderot	Denis Diderot, a philosopher, was born in 1713
Dorothea	Reflects the popular female names of the period
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Inventions and Innovations Names

The 1720s was a time of many important inventions and innovations. Therefore, dog names inspired by these advancements could be unique and memorable.

Name	Description
Ampere	Inspired by André-Marie Ampère, a physicist and mathematician who contributed to the field of electromagnetism
Barometer	Named after the device that measures atmospheric pressure
Celsius	A tribute to Anders Celsius, who proposed the Celsius temperature scale
Chronometer	Inspired by the maritime chronometer, an invention from the 18th century
Compass	Derived from the navigation tool which was crucial for explorations
Copernicus	Named after Nicolaus Copernicus, who developed the model of the Solar System that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at the center
Descartes	Named after René Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist
Fahrenheit	Inspired by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, who proposed the Fahrenheit temperature scale
Faraday	Named after Michael Faraday, a scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry
Galileo	A tribute to Galileo Galilei, whose work in the field of physics and astronomy revolutionized the scientific world
Galvani	Named after Luigi Galvani, who made important discoveries in electricity in the 18th century
Gutenberg	Inspired by Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press
Halley	Inspired by Edmond Halley, who accurately predicted the return of the comet that bears his name
Herschel	Named after William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus
Kepler	Inspired by Johannes Kepler, a prominent figure in the 17th century scientific revolution
Newton	Named after Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists of the 18th century
Ohm	A tribute to Georg Simon Ohm, who made significant contributions to the understanding of electricity in the 18th century
Pascal	A tribute to Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, and inventor
Pendulum	This name is inspired by the pendulum clock, a popular timekeeping device in the 1720s
Sextant	An instrument used for navigation, which was fine-tuned in the 1720s
Sonata	This name reflects the musical innovations of the 1720s
Steam	A nod to the early days of steam powered machinery
Telescope	Named after the instrument that was crucial for astronomical studies in the 18th century
Volt	This is a nod to Alessandro Volta, who invented the battery in the 18th century
Watt	A tribute to James Watt, who greatly improved the steam engine during the 18th century
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Cultural and Artistic Names

The 1720s was a fascinating period in art and culture. Names from significant artists, movements or pieces can make distinctive dog names.

Name	Description
Bach	The name of Johann Sebastian Bach, a distinguished composer of the Baroque era
Defoe	Daniel Defoe, an English trader and author of 'Robinson Crusoe', influenced this dog name
Diderot	Inspired by Denis Diderot, a French philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment period
Gainsborough	Named after Thomas Gainsborough, an English portrait and landscape painter of the 18th century
Handel	From George Frideric Handel, a prolific composer of the Baroque era, which extended into the early 1720s
Haydn	Inspired by Joseph Haydn, a prominent composer of the 18th century
Hogarth	William Hogarth, an English painter and pictorial satirist, rose to prominence in the 1720s
Hume	Named after David Hume, a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist
Leibniz	Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a prominent German polymath and philosopher of the 17th and 18th centuries, inspired this name
Locke	John Locke, a leading philosopher and physician in the late 17th century, inspired this dog name
Montesquieu	Charles Montesquieu, a French lawyer and philosopher of the Enlightenment era, inspired this name
Newton	Isaac Newton's contributions to science in the 17th and 18th centuries were monumental, making his name a suitable choice
Pepys	Samuel Pepys, an English Navy administrator and Member of Parliament, was a notable figure of the 17th century
Rameau	Jean-Philippe Rameau, a French composer of the late Baroque period, inspired this name
Rembrandt	Named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt, who was active during the early 1600s
Rococo	A reference to the ornate and theatrical style of art that was popular in the 18th century
Rousseau	Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher and composer of the 18th century, influenced this dog name
Rubens	A reference to Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish artist from the Baroque period
Scarlett	A reference to the vivid color often used in Rococo art, popular in the 1720s
Spinoza	A nod to Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch philosopher of Sephardi Portuguese origin
Swift	A nod to Jonathan Swift, a satirist and author of 'Gulliver's Travels' in the early 1720s
Telemann	Georg Philipp Telemann was a self-taught composer and multi-instrumentalist of the early 18th century
Vivaldi	From Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque composer who was well-regarded in the 18th century
Voltaire	The French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire, was a prominent figure in the early 18th century
Watteau	Jean-Antoine Watteau was a French painter whose work embodied the Rococo style
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Geographical Names

There were several significant geographical discoveries and settlements during the 1720s, these names can be unique and meaningful.

Name	Description
Athens	Named after the Greek capital, a symbol of ancient culture and wisdom
Beijing	Named after China's capital, a city with a rich history dating back thousands of years
Berlin	The capital of Prussia in the 1720s, a rising European power
Boston	Named after a key city in the American colonies during the 1720s
Brussels	Belgium's capital, which was a hub of European politics and culture
Cairo	Egypt's capital, a city rich in history and a gateway to Africa in the 1720s
Delhi	The capital of India, a jewel in the British colonial empire in the 18th century
Dublin	Reflects Ireland's capital, a city known for its literary heritage
Edinburgh	Scotland's capital, a city steeped in history and tradition
Havana	The capital of Cuba, an important node in the Spanish colonial empire
Istanbul	The name of Turkey's capital, which was the center of the Ottoman Empire
Lisbon	The capital of Portugal, a key player in maritime trade in the 1720s
London	The name of the English capital, which was a significant global power during the 18th century
Madrid	Derived from the capital of Spain, reflecting the country's Golden Age in the 1720s
Moscow	Russia's capital, reflecting the country's growing power in the 1720s
Oslo	The capital of Norway, a country known for its maritime tradition
Paris	Named after the capital city of France, which was a burgeoning center of culture and art in the 1720s
Rome	Echoes the name of Italy's capital, a city rich in history and culture
Stockholm	Sweden's capital, a city known for its beauty and charm
Sydney	A nod to the Australian city, symbolizing the exploration of new worlds in the 18th century
Tokyo	A tribute to Japan's capital, reflecting historical connections between East and West
Venice	This city in Italy was a prominent center of trade and commerce in the 1720s
Vienna	Reminiscent of Austria's capital, which was a hub of music and art in the 1720s
Warsaw	Poland's capital, a city with a storied history and resilience
York	Named after the historic city in Northern England
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Literature Inspired Names

The 1720s was a significant time period in literature. Names from popular books or authors from this era could make interesting dog names.

Name	Description
Candide	Named after the title character in Voltaire's 'Candide', published in the 18th century
Cervantes	An homage to Miguel de Cervantes, whose works were popular in the 18th century
Clarissa	A nod to the heroine in Samuel Richardson's 'Clarissa', an influential novel of the 18th century
Crusoe	Taken from 'Robinson Crusoe', a novel by Daniel Defoe published in 1719
Dante	A tribute to Dante Alighieri, whose works remained influential in the 18th century
Defoe	An homage to Daniel Defoe, writer of 'Robinson Crusoe'
Descartes	A tribute to René Descartes, a philosopher and mathematician whose ideas were influential in the 18th century
Galilei	A tribute to Galileo Galilei, a scientist whose works were influential in the 18th century
Gulliver	Named after the protagonist in Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' (published in 1726)
Hobbes	Inspired by Thomas Hobbes, a prominent political philosopher whose works were influential in the 18th century
Hume	Named after David Hume, a philosopher, historian, and essayist of the 18th century
Kant	Inspired by Immanuel Kant, a prominent philosopher of the 18th century
Leibniz	A nod to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a philosopher and mathematician influential in the 18th century
Lemuel	From Lemuel Gulliver, the protagonist in Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'
Locke	A nod to John Locke, whose philosophical works were influential in the 18th century
Milton	Inspired by John Milton, whose epic poem 'Paradise Lost' was popular in the 18th century
Newton	Named after Sir Isaac Newton, a physicist and mathematician whose theories were studied throughout the 18th century
Pamela	Inspired by the title character in Samuel Richardson's 'Pamela', published in the 18th century
Richardson	Named after Samuel Richardson, a notable 18th century author
Rousseau	Named after Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a leading philosopher and writer of the 18th century
Spinoza	Named after Baruch Spinoza, a philosopher whose works were studied and debated in the 18th century
Sterne	A tribute to Laurence Sterne, an influential author of the 18th century
Swift	Inspired by Jonathan Swift, a prominent author of the 1720s
Tristram	From Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy', a landmark novel of the 18th century
Voltaire	Inspired by Voltaire, a leading intellectual figure of the 18th century
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Historical Figure Names

During the 1720s, many historical figures would have been prominent, making their names a good choice for a unique and educational dog name.

Name	Description
Addison	Joseph Addison, an English essayist and poet, was influential during this period
Bach	Johann Sebastian Bach, a notable composer, was creating timeless music in this era
Berkeley	George Berkeley, an influential Irish philosopher, was active during the 1720s
Casanova	Giacomo Casanova, a famous adventurer and writer, was born in the 1720s
Defoe	Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe, was a notable figure in literature during this era
Descartes	René Descartes, a French philosopher, had a lasting influence that stretched into the 1720s
Diderot	Denis Diderot, a French philosopher and writer, began his influential work around this time
Gay	John Gay, an English playwright and poet, was active in the 1720s
Handel	George Frideric Handel, a renowned composer, was at the height of his career in the 1720s
Hobbes	Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher, was a key figure in shaping 18th-century thought
Hogarth	William Hogarth, an English painter, was gaining recognition during this period
Hume	David Hume, a significant philosopher, was developing his theories during this period
Kant	Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, was born in the early 1720s, and his influence continued to grow
Leibniz	Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a German philosopher, had a significant influence on the era
Locke	John Locke, an influential Enlightenment thinker, had a lasting impact well into the 1720s
Montesquieu	This is a tribute to Charles Montesquieu, a French lawyer and philosopher who gained prominence in this era
Newton	Sir Isaac Newton's work in the early 1700s made him a prominent historical figure of this era
Pope	Alexander Pope, an English poet, was a prominent literary figure of the 1720s
Rousseau	Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a key figure of the Enlightenment, was being shaped by the events of the 1720s
Spinoza	Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch philosopher, had a lasting impact that reached into the 1720s
Steele	Richard Steele, a notable Irish writer and politician, was a key figure during this era
Swift	This name pays homage to Jonathan Swift, a satirical author who was active during this period
Vivaldi	Antonio Vivaldi, a famous composer, was making significant contributions to music during the 1720s
Voltaire	French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire, was an influential figure during the 1720s
Walpole	Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister, took office during this era
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