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Updated: June 26, 2024

Welcome to a page that takes you back in time, offering a unique and fascinating look at the canine world during the 1730s. During this era, dogs were not just pets but were also considered as loyal companions, protectors, and hunters. The relationship between a man and his dog was of great significance and often the names given to these dogs would reflect their roles, the culture of the time, or the personal preferences of their owners.

As we explore this curated list, you'll find names that are steeped in history and charm. These names, originating from various countries and cultures, are a testament to the rich tapestry of the dog-owning world in the 18th century. Some names might sound familiar, as they have stood the test of time, while others are a delightful discovery of forgotten favorites.

Whether you're looking for a name for your new furry friend, are a history buff, or simply enjoy the whimsy of names from bygone eras, we invite you to delve into this collection. Perhaps you'll find a name that resonates, or perhaps you'll simply enjoy a trip down memory lane, imagining the dogs and their owners from this period in history.

Name Reason to Choose
Harmony In line with the Enlightenment's focus on balance and harmony
Hawthorne A nature-inspired name popular in the 1730s
Haydn Named after the composer Joseph Haydn, whose career began in the 1730s
Herald In reference to the town criers who announced news in the streets
Hero It's a tribute to the heroes in popular literature of the era
Herrick A nod to the 17th-century lyric poet
Hobbes A nod to Thomas Hobbes who greatly influenced European Enlightenment
Homer A tribute to the ancient Greek poet
Hudson Named after the river discovered in the 17th century
Hume Named after David Hume, a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment
Jasper A common boy's name in England in the 1730s
Jester Court jesters were still a part of royal courts during this era
Juno Inspired by Roman mythology, which was popular in the 18th century
Justice A reflection of the societal changes and movements for justice during the period
Keats Named after the romantic English poet
Lamb A tribute to the English essayist and critic
Lancer A reference to the cavalry soldiers of the time
Liberty A reflection of the growing desire for independence and freedom
Listz Named after the prolific 19th-century Hungarian composer Franz Liszt
Locke Named after John Locke, a prominent philosopher in the early 18th century
Loyal A trait highly valued in dogs and in society during this period
Mahler In honor of Gustav Mahler, an Austro-Bohemian late-Romantic composer
Mariner For the sailors navigating the oceans during this era
Marmaduke The name was common among British nobility, thus fitting for the period
Mason Craftsmen names were often given to dogs in the 18th century
Mendelssohn For Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer during the early Romantic period
Mercer Named after the occupation that was popular during this time
Messiaen In honor of Olivier Messiaen, a French composer, organist, and ornithologist
Midas After the legendary king who turned everything he touched into gold
Milton Inspired by John Milton, a famous poet of the time
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1730s Cultural Icon Dog Names

Dog names inspired by cultural icons during the 1730s
Name Description
Bach German composer and musician
Defoe English trader, writer, journalist, and spy
Diderot French philosopher, art critic, and writer
Fielding English novelist and dramatist
Franklin Inspired by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Gainsborough English portrait and landscape painter
Hamilton Named after Alexander Hamilton, a key figure in the American revolution
Handel German-born, British Baroque composer
Haydn Prominent and prolific composer of the Classical period
Hogarth English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and social critic
Hume Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist
Johnson English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature
Locke Influential Enlightenment thinker
Montesquieu French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher
Mozart Influential composer of the Classical era
Newton One of the most influential scientists of all time
Paine English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary
Pepys English naval administrator and Member of Parliament
Rousseau Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer
Stubbs English painter, best known for his paintings of horses
Swift Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer
Vivaldi Italian Baroque musical composer
Voltaire French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
Walpole English writer, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician
Wesley English cleric, theologian, and evangelist
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1730s Historical Figure Dog Names

Dog names inspired by prominent historical figures during the 1730s
Name Description
Abigail In honor of Abigail Adams, born in 1744
Adams After John Adams, born in the late 1730s
Arnold After Benedict Arnold, born in 1741
Betsy For Betsy Ross, born in 1752
Burr After Aaron Burr, born in 1756
Dolley In honor of Dolley Madison, born in 1768
Eliza After Eliza Lucas, born in 1722
Franklin Named after Benjamin Franklin, a prominent figure in the 1730s
George After George Washington, who was born in 1732
Greene In honor of Nathanael Greene, born in 1742
Hamilton Named for Alexander Hamilton, born in 1755
Hancock In honor of John Hancock, born in 1737
Harrison Named for Benjamin Harrison, born in 1726
Henry In honor of Patrick Henry, born in 1736
Jay After John Jay, born in 1745
Jefferson Named for Thomas Jefferson, who was born in 1743
Lafayette After Marquis de Lafayette, born in 1757
Madison In honor of James Madison, born in 1751
Martha In honor of Martha Washington, born in 1731
Mercy Named for Mercy Otis Warren, born in 1728
Molly For Molly Pitcher, a folklore heroine of the 1730s
Monroe After James Monroe, born in 1758
Paine After Thomas Paine, born in 1737
Revere In honor of Paul Revere, born in 1734
Samuel In honor of Samuel Adams, born in 1722
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1730s Famous Explorer Dog Names

Dog names inspired by famous explorers during the 1730s
Name Description
Amerigo Amerigo Vespucci, another renowned explorer, lends his name here
Amundsen Roald Amundsen's explorations were substantial
Balboa Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a notable explorer
Cabot John Cabot's explorations were widely recognized
Cartier Jacques Cartier was a well-known explorer
Champlain Samuel de Champlain was a key explorer
Columbus Named after Christopher Columbus, a famous explorer
Cook James Cook's explorations had a great impact
Cortez Hernán Cortés was a key figure in the Age of Exploration
DeLeon Juan Ponce de León was a celebrated explorer
Drake Sir Francis Drake, a celebrated explorer of his time
Erikson Leif Erikson, a famous Norse explorer
Franklin John Franklin's explorations were key
Hillary Edmund Hillary was a key figure in exploration
Hudson For Henry Hudson, whose exploration was highly influential in the 1730s
Livingstone David Livingstone's explorations were influential
Magellan This dog's name pays tribute to Ferdinand Magellan's exploration spirit
Marco Marco Polo's exploration inspired many in the 1730s
Nansen Fridtjof Nansen's explorations were significant
Peary Robert Peary was a notable explorer
Pizarro Francisco Pizarro's explorations were legendary
Shackleton Ernest Shackleton was a renowned explorer
Stanley Henry Morton Stanley was a significant explorer
Tasman Abel Tasman's explorations were significant
Vasco In honor of Vasco da Gama's sea explorations
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1730s Literature Inspired Dog Names

Dog names inspired by popular literature during the 1730s
Name Description
Addison After Joseph Addison, writer and politician known for 'The Spectator'
Behn To honor Aphra Behn, one of the first English women to earn her living by writing
Candide From Voltaire's work, 'Candide'
Crusoe 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe's main character's name
Defoe Inspired by Daniel Defoe, author of 'Robinson Crusoe'
Diderot Inspired by French philosopher, Denis Diderot
Emile From 'Emile, or On Education' by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Fanny From the novel 'Joseph Andrews' by Henry Fielding
Fielding Named for Henry Fielding, author of 'Tom Jones'
Gibbon Inspired by Edward Gibbon, author of 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'
Goldsmith To honor Oliver Goldsmith, a novelist and playwright
Gulliver From 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift
Hume After David Hume, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher
Jones From the title character of 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding
Joseph Main character in 'Joseph Andrews' by Henry Fielding
Locke To honor John Locke, English philosopher
Montesquieu After Charles Montesquieu, French lawyer and philosopher
Pamela Inspired by the novel 'Pamela' by Samuel Richardson
Pepys Named after Samuel Pepys, known for his diary
Richardson After Samuel Richardson, author of 'Pamela'
Rousseau Named for Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a major Genevan philosopher
Shandy From the novel 'Tristram Shandy' by Laurence Sterne
Sterne After Laurence Sterne who wrote 'Tristram Shandy'
Swift After the satirical author, Jonathan Swift
Voltaire French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire
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1730s Royal Dog Names

Names of dogs owned by royalty during the 1730s
Name Description
Albert After Prince Albert who was a significant figure in the 1730s
Anne Named after Queen Anne, who held the throne in the early 1700s
Ascot As a tribute to the Royal Ascot, a prestigious horse race
Balmoral In honor of Balmoral Castle, a royal residence in Scotland
Coronet As an emblem of royal authority, it's a fitting name for a royal dog
Crown Symbolizes monarchy and power, signifying the dog's royal heritage
Duchess Connotes nobility, making it a suitable name for a royal dog
Duke Signifies nobility, and hence, royal lineage
Edward In homage to King Edward, significant to British monarchy
Elizabeth Derived from Queen Elizabeth, a key figure in British monarchy
George As a tribute to King George II who ruled during the 1730s
Hanover In tribute to the House of Hanover, which ruled Britain in the 1730s
Jewel A reference to the precious gems owned by the royal family
Margaret In honor of Princess Margaret, a royal figure
Mary Queen Mary II was an important figure in the royal history
Palace Named after the royal residence, indicating the dog's royal background
Prince In recognition of the royal titles held by males in the monarchy
Princess It signifies the royal titles held by females in the royal lineage
Regent Derived from the word 'reign', highlighting the royal lineage of the dog
Scepter Named after the symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch
Stuart Named after the House of Stuart, which had a significant impact on British royalty
Throne As an emblem of royalty, this name suits a royal dog
Tudor Named after the House of Tudor, a royal house of England
Victoria The Queen Victoria reference implies royal descent
Windsor A tribute to the House of Windsor, a royal house of the United Kingdom
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