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Updated: June 19, 2024

Welcome to this unique compilation where the old meets the new! Here, we delve into a time of elegance and refinement, taking a step back into the 19th century, an era characterized by great change and progress. During this period, dog names were not just labels but held significant meanings and often reflected the culture and values of the time.

On this page, you'll find a collection of canine monikers that hail from the 1800s, each one holding a unique charm and a hint of nostalgia. These names, rich in history and tradition, are perfect for those seeking a distinctive and classic name for their furry friend. Embodying the spirit of the bygone era, these names provide a wonderful way to honor history and infuse your pet's identity with a sense of timelessness.

From names inspired by influential figures of that time to those drawn from popular literature, each name tells a story from the past. Whether your new pet is a dignified breed with a noble lineage or a playful pup with an old soul, you're sure to find a name here that suits their personality while paying tribute to the 19th century.

Name Reason to Choose
Cuthbert A popular masculine name in the 19th century
Cyrus Biblical names like this were often given to dogs
Daisy Flower names were popular for pets during the 1800s
Daphne This Greek-origin name was popular for dogs in the Victorian era
Delilah A popular feminine name during the 19th century
Dorothea A popular feminine name during the 1800s
Dorothy Dorothy was a popular female name in the late 19th century
Ebenezer Popular due to Charles Dickens' character Scrooge
Edgar Named after Edgar Allan Poe, famous 19th-century poet and writer
Edwin Edwin was a popular male name in the 19th century
Eleanor Eleanor was a popular female name in the 19th century
Elmer Elmer was a common male name in the 1800s
Ernest Ernest was a popular name in the 1800s
Esmeralda This name was often used in the 1800s
Esther Frequently used in the 1800s for both humans and pets
Ethel Ethel was a common name for women in the 1800s
Eudora A favored name for girls in the Victorian era
Eugene A popular male name in the 19th century
Eulalia This name was often given to girls in the Victorian era
Eustace This was a popular masculine name in the 1800s
Evangeline A popular name for girls during the 19th century
Evelyn Evelyn was a common name in the 19th century
Felix This name, meaning 'happy', was often given to cheerful dogs
Fergus This was a frequently used name in the 1800s
Florence Florence was a fashionable name in the 19th century
Floyd Floyd was a common name in the 1800s
Geoffrey This was a common name in the 19th century, also used for dogs
Gerald The 19th century saw a rise in the popularity of the name Gerald
Gertrude Gertrude was a popular name in the 19th century
Gideon Biblical names were often given to dogs in the 19th century
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Traditional British Names

In the 1800s, many dog owners were influenced by British culture and traditions, and this was reflected in the names they chose for their pets.
Name Description
Albert A common name in the Victorian era, it was also the name of Queen Victoria's beloved husband
Arthur This name was popularised by the legendary Arthurian tales, which were well-loved in the 19th century
Edith This was a favorite among Victorian ladies, making it a suitable traditional British dog name
Florence As the name of iconic British nurse Florence Nightingale, this name is steeped in 19th century history
George This name has been used by many British monarchs, making it a traditional choice
Harriet As the name of famous British author Harriet Beecher Stowe, this name carries a sense of 1800s tradition
Isaac Named after Isaac Newton, a key figure in British history, this name was popular in the 19th century
James A classic British name, it was a popular choice for boys in the 1800s
Margaret This name, meaning 'pearl', was a beloved choice for girls in Victorian times
Nellie A popular name during the 19th century, it's a sweet and traditional British name
Oliver Popularised by Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, this name is deeply rooted in 19th century British culture
Phoebe A charming name popular in the Victorian era, making it a classic choice
Quentin Though less common, this name was still used in the 1800s, giving it a unique traditional flair
Richard This name, having been borne by many kings, is a traditional choice in Britain
Susannah A common name in the 19th century, it holds a classic charm
Theodore This name was quite fashionable in the Victorian era, making it a perfect 1800s dog name
Ursula A rare but traditional name, it was occasionally used in the 1800s, making it a distinctive choice
Victoria Named after Queen Victoria, who reigned during the 19th century, this name is steeped in British tradition
Walter Popular in the 19th century, this name has a strong traditional British feel
Xavier Though not common, this name was used in the 1800s, and carries a unique traditional charm
Yvonne While not extremely common, this name was used in the 1800s and has a vintage appeal
Zachary This biblical name was popular among the Victorians, making it a traditional choice
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Famous Inventor Names

The 1800s was an era of great invention, and as such, many dogs were named after famous inventors of the time.
Name Description
Bell Inspired by Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone
Benz In honor of Karl Benz, the inventor of the first practical automobile
Cartwright In tribute to Edmund Cartwright, the inventor of the power loom
Davy A nod to Sir Humphry Davy, who invented the Davy Lamp
Diesel Inspired by Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the Diesel engine
Edison A nod to Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph and the modern electric light bulb
Faraday In remembrance of Michael Faraday, who made significant contributions in the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry
Fulton After Robert Fulton, who developed the steamboat
Gatling In honor of Richard Gatling, the inventor of the Gatling gun
Graham A nod to Sylvester Graham, known for his emphasis on whole-grain nutrition
Guillotin Derived from Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, who proposed the use of a device to carry out death penalties in France
Hoe Inspired by Richard March Hoe, the inventor of the rotary printing press
Kelvin In tribute to Lord Kelvin, who made important contributions in thermodynamics
Marconi In honor of Guglielmo Marconi, who developed long-distance radio transmission
Maxwell A tribute to James Clerk Maxwell, who formulated the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation
McCormick After Cyrus McCormick, who invented the mechanical reaper
Morse Inspired by Samuel Morse, the co-inventor of Morse code
Otis In honor of Elisha Otis, the inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails
Pasteur Named after Louis Pasteur, who discovered the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization
Roentgen Derived from Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, who discovered X-rays
Stephenson In honor of Robert Stephenson, a pioneering railway engineer
Tesla After Nikola Tesla, a pioneer in alternating current electrical supply systems
Volta After Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electric battery
Westinghouse In tribute to George Westinghouse, who made significant contributions to the development of alternating current electrical systems
Zeppelin Named after Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, inventor of the Zeppelin airship
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Literary Inspired Names

The 1800s was a golden age of literature, so many dogs were named after characters from popular novels of the time.
Name Description
Bennet Derived from the Bennet family in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
Bovary A nod to Emma Bovary, from Gustave Flaubert's 'Madame Bovary'
Bronte A tribute to the Bronte sisters, who made significant contributions to literature in the 1800s
Chuzzlewit Pulled from the title character in 'Martin Chuzzlewit', a novel by Charles Dickens
Copperfield A tribute to the character David Copperfield in the novel of the same name by Charles Dickens
Cosette Taken from the character Cosette in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables'
Dorian A nod to Dorian Gray, the lead character in Oscar Wilde's only novel
Ebenezer Influenced by Ebenezer Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens
Estella Echoes the character Estella Havisham from 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens
Gulliver Comes from 'Gulliver's Travels', a satire by Jonathan Swift
Heathcliff A reference to the character Heathcliff in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'
Hester Inspired by Hester Prynne, the protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter'
Huckleberry Inspired by Huckleberry Finn from Mark Twain's renowned novel
Hyde A reference to the character Edward Hyde from Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'
Karamazov Inspired by the last novel of Fyodor Dostoevsky, 'The Brothers Karamazov'
Marlowe Inspired by the fictional detective Philip Marlowe, created by author Raymond Chandler
Nemo The protagonist of Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'
Phileas From the main character Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne's 'Around the World in Eighty Days'
Pickwick From the character Samuel Pickwick in Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers'
Pip Reflects the character Pip from 'Great Expectations' penned by Charles Dickens
Quasimodo A salute to the hunchback character from Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'
Raskolnikov A tribute to the protagonist from Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'
Rochester Taken from Mr. Rochester in 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte
Sawyer A nod to the adventurous character Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Sherlock Pays homage to Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle's detective
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Victorian Era Names

The Victorian era was a significant part of the 1800s, and many dogs were named in a manner that reflected this period.
Name Description
Adelaide Adelaide was the name of King William IV's wife
Albert Named after Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria
Clarence This is a regal name that was common in the 19th century
Clement A popular name during the Victorian period
Edith A common female name in the 1800s
Florence Named for Florence Nightingale, a famous nurse of the Victorian era
Gladstone Named after William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent politician during the Victorian era
Henrietta This name was popular among ladies of the Victorian era
Isabella A common female name during the Victorian period
Jasper A popular name in the 19th century
Kingsley An English name that was quite common in the Victorian era
Lillian A popular female name in the 1800s
Mortimer A fashionable male name during the Victorian epoch
Nellie Named after a beloved character in Victorian literature
Oscar Named after Oscar Wilde, a prominent writer of the Victorian era
Penelope A common female name during the 19th century
Quincy A popular 19th century name, particularly in the United States
Rupert An aristocratic name that was popular during the Victorian era
Sophia A popular name among Victorian ladies
Theodore A common male name during the Victorian period
Ursula A popular female name in the 19th century
Victoria This name was popular during Queen Victoria's reign
Violet A trendy name among Victorian ladies, inspired by the flower
Wilbert An English name that was quite common in the Victorian era
Xavier Though not as common, Xavier was a name known in the Victorian era
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Civil War Inspired Names

Many dogs in the 1800s were named after famous figures and events from the Civil War era.
Name Description
Abolition Symbolizes the movement to end slavery, a key issue of the Civil War
Antietam Reflects the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single-day battle in American history
Appomattox In honor of Appomattox Court House, where the Confederacy surrendered
Blue Represents the color worn by Union soldiers during the Civil War
Bull Inspired by the First and Second Battles of Bull Run
Cavalry In honor of the horse-mounted soldiers of the Civil War
Colonel A popular military rank during the Civil War
Davis In honor of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States
Dixie A nostalgic term for the South, popular during the Civil War era
Emancipation A tribute to the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom for slaves in Confederate-held territory
Gettysburg Named after the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant battles of the Civil War
Grant Inspired by Ulysses S. Grant, a prominent Union general
Grey Symbolizes the color of the Confederate uniforms
Harriet A tribute to Harriet Tubman, a leading abolitionist
Lee Named after the Confederate general Robert E. Lee
Liberty A term embodying the fight for freedom and rights during the Civil War
Lincoln Named after the 16th President of the United States who served during the Civil War
Rebel Reflects the term used for the Confederate soldiers
Secession Reflects the act taken by southern states that led to the Civil War
Sherman Reflects the name of William T. Sherman, a notable Union General
Shiloh Tribute to the Battle of Shiloh, a major conflict in the Western Theater
Stonewall A tribute to Confederate General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson
Sumter Commemorating the Battle of Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began
Union Represents the Northern states during the Civil War
Vicksburg Named after the decisive Battle of Vicksburg
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