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Updated: April 29, 2024

Delve into a world of intrigue, history, and canine companionship as we journey back to the 1600s. This was a time when names held deep significance and often reflected one's status, occupation, or personal characteristics. In this context, the names given to our four-legged friends were no less important.

During the 17th century, dogs were not merely pets but were treasured for their skills in hunting, herding, protection, and companionship. Names given to these loyal companions often reflected their abilities, characteristics, or the owner's aspirations. As you peruse this page, you will find an array of names that are both unique and full of historical context.

Whether you're a history buff, a dog lover, or someone seeking a distinctive moniker for your furry friend, these names from the 17th century offer a wealth of inspiration. Each name holds a story, giving a glimpse into the past and revealing the bond between humans and their canine companions during this period. So, step back in time and discover a treasure trove of unique, historical names for your beloved pet.

Name Reason to Choose
Sonnet For the popular form of poetry in the 17th century
Spinoza Baruch Spinoza, a prominent philosopher, lends his name
Stuart After the Scottish royal house
Swift It's in honor of Jonathan Swift, an influential writer
Telescope A nod to the advancements in astronomy during the century
Throne Representative of the power and influence of monarchies during the century
Tristan A popular name during the romantic era of the 17th century
Truman A popular name for dogs in the 17th century
Tudor Named after the English royal house
Tulip Inspired by 'Tulip Mania' that occurred in the Dutch Republic
Ulysses Named after the Greek hero, a common choice for strong and noble dogs
Upton A common dog name in the 17th century
Velazquez In honor of Diego Velázquez, a renowned painter
Venetian For the celebrated Venetian school of painting
Vermeer A nod to the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer
Vernon A popular name for dogs in the 17th century
Victor A popular name for dogs, symbolizing victory
Vivaldi In honor of Antonio Vivaldi, a famous composer
Wallace Inspired by the 17th century Scottish hero
Winston Inspired by the famous 17th century British statesman
Witchfinder Inspired by the witch trials that took place during the century
Wren Christopher Wren's architectural work is the inspiration
Xavier Named after the Spanish saint, popular during the 17th century
Xerxes Named after the Persian king, a unique name for dogs in the 17th century
Yeoman Named after the English social class of the 17th century
York Named after the English city, a common name for dogs in the 17th century
Zebulon A unique name often used for dogs in the 17th century
Zephyr Named after the Greek god of the west wind, a unique name for dogs in the 17th century
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Latin Names

Latin was widely used in the 17th century, particularly among the educated classes, and many dogs were given Latin names.
Name Description
Aeneas Latin origin, named after a famous Trojan hero
Aurelius Derived from the Latin word 'aureus', meaning golden - a popular name among Roman emperors
Caelius Derived from the Latin 'caelum' meaning 'heaven', a prevalent name in the 17th century
Cassius Means 'vain' in Latin. A prominent name in the 17th century
Cato Named after a famous Roman statesman known for his integrity
Cicero Named after a famous Roman orator, a prevalent name in the 17th century
Cornelius Derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn', a common name in the 1600s
Drusus Named after a prominent Roman military leader, common in the 17th century
Felix A Latin origin name that means 'lucky' or 'successful'
Flavius Latin for 'golden', a popular name among Roman nobility
Gaius A Latin name that was very popular in Roman times
Horatius A Latin-origin name that means 'timekeeper', used in the 17th century
Iulius Latin origin, named after the famous Roman family, the Julii
Lucius Latin origin, means 'light', frequently used during the 1600s
Lupus Latin for 'wolf', an animal respected for its loyalty and courage
Marcellus Latin origin, means 'little warrior', a popular name during the era
Marius Latin origin, named after a famous Roman general
Maximus Latin name meaning 'greatest', frequently used in the 17th century
Octavius Latin for 'eighth', often given to the eighth child in 17th century families
Pius Latin for 'pious', a virtue highly valued during the 1600s
Quintus Latin for 'fifth', commonly given to the fifth child in a family
Sextus Latin for 'sixth', commonly given to the sixth child in a family
Silvanus Latin for 'of the forest', a name that was common in the 17th century
Tiberius A Latin name meaning 'of the Tiber', a river in Rome
Vitus Named after the Roman god of wine and joy, was popular in the 17th century
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Religious Names

The 17th century was a time of religious upheaval and change, and many dogs were given religious names during this period.
Name Description
Abel Derived from the biblical figure, Abel, who was the second son of Adam and Eve
Amos Named after a minor prophet in the Old Testament
Elijah Named after the Old Testament prophet
Ezra Named after a scribe and priest in the Old Testament
Habakkuk Originated from an Old Testament prophet's name
Hezekiah Originated from the name of a biblical king of Judah
Hosea Named after a prophet in the Hebrew Bible
Isaiah Originates from a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible
Jehoshaphat Inspired by the name of a king of Judah in the Bible
Jeremiah Biblical name of a prophet in the 6th century BC
Jethro Attributed to Moses' father-in-law in the Old Testament
Job Named after the biblical figure who demonstrated patience and faith during trials
Joel Originates from a prophet in the Old Testament
Jonah Inspired by the biblical figure who was swallowed by a big fish
Josiah Attributed to a king of Judah in the Old Testament
Levi Biblical name for one of Jacob's sons
Malachi Borrowed from the name of the last book of the Old Testament
Micah Derived from the name of a minor prophet in the Old Testament
Nahum Borrowed from the name of a minor prophet and the book in the Old Testament
Nehemiah Taken from the name of a governor of Persian Judea in the Bible
Obadiah Derived from the name of a minor prophet in the Old Testament
Philemon Borrowed from a letter in the New Testament written by Paul
Zechariah Inspired by a prophet's name in the Bible
Zephaniah A biblical name referring to one of the twelve minor prophets
Zephaniah A biblical name referring to one of the twelve minor prophets
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Literature-Inspired Names

The 17th century was a rich period for literature, and many dogs were named after famous characters or authors.
Name Description
Antonio Character from several Shakespeare plays, including 'The Merchant of Venice'
Ariel A spirit who serves Prospero in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Beatrice A witty and strong-willed character from Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Benedick A character from Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', known for his wit
Caliban A character from 'The Tempest' who is enslaved by Prospero
Cordelia A virtuous character from Shakespeare's 'King Lear'
Cymbeline Title character of a lesser-known Shakespeare play
Desdemona Named after a tragic heroine in Shakespeare's 'Othello'
Falstaff A comical and cowardly character from several of Shakespeare's plays
Guildenstern Another of Hamlet's friends in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
Hamlet Named after the prince of Denmark in Shakespeare's famous tragedy
Horatio Hamlet's loyal friend in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
Lysander One of the lovers in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Macbeth The tragic hero of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays
Mercutio A witty and imaginative character from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'
Miranda The innocent and virtuous heroine in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Oberon King of the fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Orlando The romantic hero of Shakespeare's comedy 'As You Like It'
Othello Inspired by the titular character in Shakespeare's tragic play
Portia A clever and resourceful heroine from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'
Prospero Inspired by the powerful magician in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Puck A mischievous fairy from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
Rosencrantz One of Hamlet's friends in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
Titania From Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the queen of the fairies
Viola From Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', a woman who disguises herself as a man
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Geographical Names

In the 17th century, explorers named their dogs after places they discovered or visited.
Name Description
Amsterdam Capital of the Netherlands, a country known for its maritime history
Antwerp A prominent city in Belgium, known for its rich history and heritage
Barbados An island country in the Caribbean, colonized by the English in the 17th century
Boston A city in Massachusetts, founded in the 17th century
Bristol A significant port city in England during the 17th century
Cairo Capital of Egypt, a country with a rich history dating back to ancient times
Calcutta Named after the Indian city, a significant trading post in the 17th century
Charleston City in South Carolina, founded in the 17th century
Delaware One of the original thirteen colonies
Dublin The capital of Ireland, known for its literary history
Genoa An Italian port city known for its rich history
Havana Capital of Cuba, a significant location during the 17th-century trade
Hudson An homage to Henry Hudson, a 17th-century explorer
Jamestown The first permanent English settlement in the Americas
Lisbon Capital of Portugal, a major power in the 17th-century world
Madras An Indian city, now known as Chennai, which was a significant location during the British colonization
Marseille A port city in France, known for its significant role in trade during the 17th century
Quebec A province in Canada, first settled by the French in the 17th century
Rhode Inspired by Rhode Island, one of the thirteen original colonies
Salem Infamous for the witch trials that took place in the 17th century
Seville A city in Spain, known for its vibrant culture and history
Sydney Named after Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney, who was instrumental in the colonization of Australia
Venice An Italian city known for its artistic and cultural influence during the 17th century
Versailles Named after the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of absolute monarchy of the Ancient Regime
York Derived from New York, named after the Duke of York in the 17th century
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Royalty-Inspired Names

Many dogs were owned by royalty during the 17th century, and their names often reflected their noble status.
Name Description
Alexei After Alexei I, Tsar of Russia
Anne Named for Queen Anne of Great Britain, who was born in the 17th century
Carlos After Carlos II of Spain, the last Habsburg ruler of the Spanish Empire
Catherine A nod to Catherine of Braganza, Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland
Charles Inspired by King Charles II of England, who reigned during this period
Christina A nod to Christina, Queen of Sweden
Constantijn Inspired by Constantijn Huygens, a prominent Dutch figure in the 17th century
Eleonora Named for Eleonora Gonzaga, Empress of the Holy Roman Empire
Elizabeth Inspired by Elizabeth Stuart, the 'Winter Queen' of Bohemia
Ferdinand After Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick Tribute to Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway
Gustav A tribute to Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden
Henrietta Honor of Henrietta Maria of France, Queen consort of England, Scotland, and Ireland
Isabella Named for Isabella Clara Eugenia, ruler of the Spanish Netherlands
James In honor of James II of England and VII of Scotland
Leopold In honor of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
Louis A nod to Louis XIV of France, known as the Sun King
Madeline A nod to Madeline of Sweden, Queen of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Maria In honor of Maria Theresa of Spain, Queen of France
Mary Named in honor of Mary II of England
Oliver Inspired by Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England
Philip Inspired by Philip IV, King of Spain
Sigismund Named for Sigismund III Vasa, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Sophia Named for Sophia of Hanover, who was eligible to succeed to the throne of Great Britain
William A tribute to William III of England, also known as William of Orange
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