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Updated: June 21, 2024

Welcome to a unique and historical collection of canine monikers inspired by the 18th century. Step back in time to the 1780s, a period rich in history and culture from the American Revolution to the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution. This era, filled with significant events, also boasted a distinctive array of names, many of which make perfect, timeless tags for your four-legged friend.

Our carefully curated list draws inspiration from various sources, reflecting the period's charm and character. From names of famous figures who have shaped history to the vernacular of the time, each name carries an essence of the past. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of classic names, or someone seeking a unique identifier for your pet, this collection offers a plethora of choices, each one carrying its own story and significance.

So, delve into the past and embark on a fascinating journey of picking the perfect name for your furry friend from our catalogue. Remember, every name holds a piece of history, and choosing one from this list will not only make your pet stand out in the crowd but also add a historical touch to their identity.

Name Reason to Choose
Sally Popular name for female dogs in the 1780s
Sampson Dogs were often named after strong biblical characters
Seymour English surnames were commonly used
Silas This biblical name was popular in the 1780s
Sophie Common name for female dogs
Sterling Names with noble connotations were admired
Susannah Biblical names were common during this time
Tabitha Considered a common name during the 18th century
Thaddeus Biblical names were prevalent
Theodosia Greek names were commonly chosen
Titus Roman names were fashionable
Toby Common name for dogs in literature of the era
Ulysses Literary names were also a trend in the 1780s
Unity Names representing virtues were in fashion
Ursula Old-fashioned names were favored during the 1780s
Ursuline Religious names were popular among devout families
Venus Named after the Roman goddess of love
Victoria Reflects the historical context of the 1780s
Violet Common names of the 1780s were often used for dogs
Virgil Inspired by the famous Roman poet
Vivian Names with Latin roots were often chosen
Whitney English surnames were routinely used as first names
Wilfred Old-fashioned names were in vogue during this time
Wilhelmina Germanic names were prevalent due to immigration
Winston Named after famous historical figures from the 1780s
Xanthus Ancient Greek names were admired for their historical significance
Xenia Greek names were admired for their unique sound
Xerxes Historical names were in use during the 1780s
Yardley English geographic names were prevalent
Yorick Shakespearean names were in vogue
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Popular 1780s Terms

Naming dogs after popular words or terms used in the 1780s
Name Description
Admiral Refers to the high rank in the navy
Baronet An inherited title of honor popular in the 1780s
Cannon Artillery piece used in warfare during the 18th century
Cavalier A term referring to the horsemen and knights of the era
Colony Many nations had colonies during the 18th century
Commonwealth This term was popular as many nations were emerging as independent entities
Constitution Many nations, including the United States, established their constitutions in the 1780s
Duchess Represents the female rulers or wives of dukes in the 1780s
Empire The 1780s saw the rise of many empires, including the British
Frigate Warship used in the late 18th century
Galleon Refers to the large multi-decked sailing ships
Garrison Term for the troops stationed in a fortress or town
Gentry Refers to the class of people below the nobility
Liberty The term was prevalent during the American and French revolutions
Loyalist Term used for American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown
Marquis A nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke
Minuet A dance of the period
Musketeer Refers to the military infantry prevalent in the 1780s
Patriot Representing the people who fought for the American independence
Regiment Refers to the military units of the era
Revolution This was a common term due to the American and French revolutions
Sloop A type of sailing boat popular in the 18th century
Sovereign Term for a supreme ruler, particularly a monarch
Viceroy Term for a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign
Victory Common term used to celebrate wins in battles
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1780s Inventions

Naming dogs after inventions or inventors of the 1780s
Name Description
Argand In honor of Argand lamp, an important invention in lighting technology
Battery After the invention of the voltaic pile, a type of battery
Bifocal Reflecting Benjamin Franklin's invention of bifocal glasses
Blast Indicates the hot blast technique for smelting iron invented in this period
Cotton A nod to the cotton gin, an invention of this era
Crank For the crank handle, an invention that made manual labor easier
Furnace The hot blast furnace was a notable invention of the 1780s
Galvani Honoring Luigi Galvani who made significant strides in bioelectromagnetics during the 1780s
Gaslight After the invention of gas lighting, a major advancement in illumination
Hydraulic After the hydraulic press, a notable invention of this era
Lithograph Honoring the invention of lithography, a printing technique
Loom To commemorate the power loom, a key invention in textile industry
Mercury Honoring the mercury thermometer, a crucial invention of the 1780s
Mule Mule spinning was a major invention in textile industry
Parachute Inspired by the invention of the parachute in the 1780s
Pressure In relation to the invention of the pressure cooker
Pump A nod to the invention of the steam-powered water pump
Spindle For the spinning jenny, which revolutionized the cotton industry
Steamer After the steam-powered machinery that became popular in the 1780s
Stethoscope Named after the medical instrument invented in this era
Telegraph In honor of the mechanical telegraph, a remarkable invention of the 1780s
Thresher Named after the machine invented in the 1780s to separate grain from stalks
Trolley Commemorates the invention of the trolley pole used in trams
Turbine Signifies the water turbine, a significant invention of the 1780s
Watt James Watt invented the steam engine in the 1780s
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Literary Characters

Naming dogs after characters from popular literature of the 1780s
Name Description
Austen After Jane Austen, a prominent writer of the era
Bronte After the Bronte sisters, who were famous authors of the period
Byron Named after Lord Byron, a famous poet of the era
Candide From the title character of Voltaire's Candide
Cecilia From Fanny Burney's novel Cecilia
Chamfort Named after the French playwright and philosopher, Nicolas Chamfort
Clarissa From the heroine of Samuel Richardson's novel Clarissa
Darcy Inspired by Mr. Darcy, a character in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Elinor After a character from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility
Emma Inspired by the title character of Jane Austen's Emma
Fantine Inspired by a character in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables
Goldsmith After Oliver Goldsmith, the author of The Vicar of Wakefield
Gothic Pays homage to the popular literary genre of the 1780s
Gulliver Inspired by the main character from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels
Heathcliff From the character in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights
Hugo Named after Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables
Lovelace Named after the charming but deceitful protagonist in Samuel Richardson's Clarissa
Pamela Comes from the title character of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela
Radcliffe After Ann Radcliffe, a pioneer of the Gothic novel
Rochester After the character from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre
Rousseau After Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher and writer of the time
Sterne Named after Laurence Sterne, the author of Tristram Shandy
Voltaire Named after the French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire
Werther After the protagonist in Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther
Wordsworth After William Wordsworth, a prominent poet of the time
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Geographical Locations

Naming dogs after significant geographical locations of the 1780s
Name Description
Andes Named after the Andes mountains, a significant geographical feature during the 1780s exploration era
Berlin A tribute to Berlin, Germany, a center of Enlightenment thinking in the 1780s
Bordeaux A tribute to the French city, a center of commerce in the 1780s
Boston Named for Boston, Massachusetts, a hotbed of American Revolutionary activity in the 1780s
Cairo In honor of the Egyptian city, an important crossroads in the 1780s
Calcutta Named for Calcutta, India, a key British colony during the 1780s
Delaware Recognizes the Delaware River, a major waterway during the 1780s
Dublin Recognizes Dublin, Ireland, a major cultural center in the 1780s
Erie Named for Lake Erie, a significant North American geographical feature during the 1780s
Geneva In honor of Geneva, Switzerland, a hub of diplomacy in the 18th century
Havana Named after Havana, Cuba, a key trading port in the 1780s
Hudson After the Hudson River, explored in the 1780s by Europeans
Lisbon Recognizes the importance of Portugal during the Age of Discovery
Madrid After Madrid, Spain, a major European capital during the 1780s
Manila A nod to Manila, Philippines, an important Spanish colony during the 1780s
Orleans A homage to New Orleans, founded in the 18th century
Quebec A nod to Quebec City, a significant French settlement in the 1780s
Savannah A nod to Savannah, Georgia, established in the 18th century
Sydney In tribute to Sydney, Australia, established as a British colony in the late 18th century
Thames Honors the River Thames, an important British trade route during the 1780s
Tokyo In honor of Tokyo, Japan, a city with a rich history dating back to the 18th century
Venice Celebrates the Italian city, a hub of culture and trade in the 18th century
Versailles Recognizes the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of absolute monarchy in the 1780s
Vienna A nod to Vienna, Austria, a center of European culture in the 1780s
Yorktown In honor of the Battle of Yorktown, a key event in 1780s American history
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Historical Figures

Naming dogs after popular historical figures of the 1780s
Name Description
Adams John Adams played a leading role in the early stages of the American Revolution
Burgoyne John Burgoyne was a British army officer, politician and dramatist
Clinton Henry Clinton was a British army officer and politician, best known for his service as a general during the American War of Independence
Cornwallis Charles Cornwallis was a British Army general and official. In the United States and the United Kingdom he is best remembered as one of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence
Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential figures during the American Enlightenment
Gates Horatio Gates was a retired British soldier who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War
Greene Nathanael Greene was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War
Hamilton Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers, was a prominent figure in the 1780s
Hancock John Hancock was a patriot of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress
Jay John Jay was a statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Jefferson Thomas Jefferson authored the United States Declaration of Independence in the 18th century
Knox Henry Knox was a military officer of the Continental Army
Lafayette Marquis de Lafayette was a key ally of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War
Madison James Madison, known as the 'Father of the Constitution', was a prominent politician
Marshall John Marshall was a politician and the fourth Chief Justice of the United States
Monroe James Monroe was an influential figure in American politics during the late 18th century
Morgan Daniel Morgan was a United States Representative from Virginia and a brigadier general in the American Revolutionary War
Paine Thomas Paine authored influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution
Putnam Israel Putnam was an American army general and Freemason who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War
Revere Paul Revere was a silversmith and a patriot in the American Revolution
Rochambeau Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau was a French nobleman and general who played a major role in helping the Thirteen Colonies win independence
Stark John Stark was a New Hampshire native who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Warren Joseph Warren was an American physician and a major general during the American Revolutionary War
Washington In honor of George Washington, the first American president who served from 1789
Wayne Anthony Wayne was a United States Army officer and statesman
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