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1820s Dog Names

Updated: June 15, 2024

Welcome to a vibrant collection of unique monikers, inspired by the rich tapestry of the 1820s era. This was a time of remarkable change, with the world standing on the precipice of the industrial revolution, and these names capture the spirit of this dynamic period.

Our selection draws from diverse facets of 1820s life, referencing everything from important historical figures to popular literary works. Whether you're looking for a charming, old-fashioned name that resonates with elegance and class, or something with a robust, historical essence that harks back to this transformative period, you're sure to find it here.

Immerse yourself in the romance and creativity of the 1820s, and find the perfect name for your canine companion. Each name is more than just a label; it's a piece of history, a story waiting to be told. Let your dog's name be a nod to this fascinating bygone era, full of charm, character and timeless appeal.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abigail	Popular female name in the 1820s
Abner	This was a popular boys' name during the 1820s
Agatha	Old fashioned names were prevalent in this era
Algernon	A unique name that is both vintage and elegant
Alma	This name was popular for females during the 19th century
Amos	Popular male name in the 1820s
Archibald	A name popular in the 19th century that exudes nobility
Augustus	Reflects the trend of giving dogs grandiose names
Barnaby	Old fashioned name that would fit in the era
Benedict	Taken from Benedict Arnold, a notable figure from the 1820s
Bertram	A classic name that is both dignified and charming
Bess	Names like this were common for females during the 19th century
Bonnie	This name has always been a favourite for dogs for its meaning of 'beautiful, cheerful'
Chester	This name was often given to dogs for its meaning of 'fortress or walled town'
Clarence	An upper-class name, suggesting a dog of pedigree
Clarissa	Typical female name of the time
Clementine	Named after the popular fruit introduced in the 19th century
Clifford	This name was often given to dogs due to its meaning of 'ford near a slope'
Conrad	A strong name that signifies wisdom and strength
Constance	This name was common among women in the 1820s
Cornelius	Reflects the trend of giving dogs human names in this era
Cyrus	Named after Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical reaper
Daisy	Flower names were frequently used for female dogs at the time
Darcy	Inspired by the character Mr. Darcy from the novel 'Pride and Prejudice'
Delilah	Biblical names were frequently used for female dogs at the time
Dorcas	Biblical names were common in this time period
Dorothy	A classic name that is both timeless and elegant
Ebenezer	Named after the character from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Edmund	Fancy names were in fashion during this time
Edwin	A common name in the 1820s, symbolizing prosperity
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Fashion Inspired Names

The 1820s was known for its distinct fashion trends, and names inspired by these trends could be interesting dog names.

Name	Description
Bonnet	Women often wore bonnets in the 1820s
Brocade	Brocade fabric was a sign of luxury during the 1820s
Brogue	These were popular shoes in the 1820s
Buckle	Buckles were a common feature in footwear and belts
Bustle	This was a key feature of women's dresses in the era
Cameo	Cameo jewelry was a popular accessory in this era
Chiffon	Chiffon was a luxury fabric used in 1820s fashion
Corset	This was a staple in women's fashion during the 1820s
Cravat	Cravats were essential in men's fashion
Cuff	Cuffs were a prominent feature of men's shirts in the 1820s
Dapper	Refers to the refined style of the 1820s
Frock	Frock coats were a fashion staple of the era
Gingham	Gingham fabric was introduced in the 1820s
Lace	Lace was a common decorative element in 1820s fashion
Loom	Looms were essential in textile production during this era
Mantilla	Mantilla was a fashionable scarf in the 1820s
Paisley	Paisley patterns were fashionable in this period
Pinstripe	Pinstripes were a popular pattern in men's trousers
Plume	Feather plumes were often used in hats during this era
Ruffle	Many fashion pieces of the 1820s featured ruffles
Satin	Satin was a popular fabric choice for evening wear
Silk	Silk was a luxury fabric during the 1820s
Spats	Spats were a type of shoe accessory popular in the 1820s
Taffeta	Taffeta was a popular fabric in the 1820s
Velvet	This fabric was popularized in the 19th century
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Invention Inspired Names

The 1820s was a time of great technological progress, and names inspired by these inventions could be unique dog names.

Name	Description
Babbage	Inspired by Charles Babbage, who conceptualized the first mechanical computer
Braille	Louis Braille invented the Braille system in the 1820s
Cylinder	Inspiration from the cylinder printing press
Derringer	The Derringer pistol was invented in the 1820s
Dynamo	A nod to the dynamo, an electrical generator developed in the 1820s
Faraday	Michael Faraday made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism
Friction	Friction matches were invented in the 1820s
Fulton	Robert Fulton invented the steamboat in this era
Galvanic	Inspired by the galvanic cell, a type of battery used in the 1820s
Gauge	The railway gauge was standardized in the 1820s
Harmonica	The harmonica was invented in the 1820s
Lancet	The lancet, a surgical instrument, was commonly used in the 1820s
Litho	Taken from lithography, a printing method invented in the 1820s
Lockstitch	The lockstitch sewing machine was invented in the 1820s
Mackintosh	Charles Macintosh invented waterproof fabric in the 1820s
Mechanical	Because the 1820s saw a lot of mechanical inventions
Morse	Inspired by the inventor of Morse code, Samuel Morse
Piston	Piston engines were improved in the 1820s
Railway	The first public railway used steam locomotives in the 1820s
Rotary	The rotary printing press was invented in the 1820s
Stethoscope	This medical device was invented by René Laennec in the 1820s
Stirling	Reference to the Stirling engine, invented by Robert Stirling
Stratton	The Stratton hat was invented during this era
Telegraph	The telegraph was invented in the 1820s
Watt	Named after James Watt, who improved the steam engine
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Geographical Names

The 1820s was a time of exploration and geographical discovery. Names of places discovered or prominent during this time could serve as dog names.

Name	Description
Albany	In honor of the capital of New York, a bustling city in the 1820s
Boston	The city was a thriving cultural and commercial hub in the 1820s
Charleston	The city was a major cultural and economic hub in the 1820s
Columbia	A poetic name for America, used often in the 1820s
Dakota	A nod to the Dakota Territory, home to many Native American tribes in the 1820s
Erie	Named after Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, a significant geographical feature in the 1820s
Havana	Cuba's capital city, an important port during the 1820s
Huron	With reference to Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes
Indiana	This state was firmly established by the 1820s
Kentucky	In 1820s, this state was gaining population rapidly
Louisiana	The state was a major sugar and cotton producer in the 1820s
Maine	This state joined the Union in 1820
Mississippi	The river of the same name was a vital transport route in the 1820s
Missouri	This state was admitted to the Union in 1821
Montana	Referring to the Rocky Mountains, part of which runs through the state
Nashville	The city, founded in 1779, was a thriving city in the 1820s
Nevada	A nod to the Sierra Nevada mountain range
Ohio	This state was a significant part of the American frontier in the 1820s
Ontario	In honor of Lake Ontario, one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world
Sacramento	The city was a significant part of the Mexican territory in the 1820s
Savannah	A reference to the city in Georgia, a significant port city in the 1820s
Superior	Inspired by Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area
Tennessee	The state was a major hub of the cotton industry in the 1820s
Vermont	This state was a major source of lumber in the 1820s
York	Named after New York, a prominent city even in the 1820s
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Literary Inspired Names

Many classic literature pieces were written in the 1820s, the characters of which could provide inspiration for dog names.

Name	Description
Austen	Inspired by the last name of famed author, Jane Austen, active during the 1820s
Bennet	From the family name in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
Bronte	For the famous Bronte sisters, authors of the 19th century
Byron	Lord Byron, a leading figure in the Romantic movement
Chaucer	Geoffrey Chaucer, known as the father of English literature
Copperfield	After the character David Copperfield from the novel by Charles Dickens
Darcy	'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen offers this name
Dickens	Charles Dickens, one of the best-known authors of the 19th century
Eliot	George Eliot, pen name of Mary Ann Evans, a leading writer of the Victorian era
Fitzwilliam	Mr. Darcy's first name in 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen
Goethe	In honor of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German literary figure
Gulliver	Taken from 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift
Hawthorne	Nathaniel Hawthorne's works are from a similar era
Heathcliff	From the character in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'
Hugo	Victor Hugo, author of 'Les Misérables', was a significant figure of French Romanticism
Keats	John Keats, a Romantic poet, is the inspiration
Percy	For Percy Bysshe Shelley, a major English Romantic poet
Pip	Named after the protagonist in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'
Poe	Edgar Allan Poe, a prominent writer of the time, lends his name
Rochester	Named after the character from 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte
Shelley	Mary Shelley, author of 'Frankenstein', was active in the 1820s
Swift	Jonathan Swift, an Irish satirist, poet and cleric
Tennyson	Alfred Lord Tennyson, a prominent Victorian poet, inspires this name
Thackeray	After William Makepeace Thackeray, an English novelist of the 19th century
Wordsworth	William Wordsworth, an English Romantic poet, lends his name
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Historical Figure Names

The 1820s was a significant decade in history, with many prominent figures whose names could be used as unique dog names.

Name	Description
Adams	John Quincy Adams was the U.S. President during most of the 1820s
Audubon	John James Audubon published his renowned 'Birds of America' in the 1820s
Austin	Inspired by Stephen F. Austin, who founded Texas in the 1820s
Babbage	Charles Babbage, the 'father of the computer', was inventing in the 1820s
Beethoven	This name is a tribute to the renowned composer who passed away in 1827
Bronte	The Bronte sisters, born in the 1820s, later became famous authors
Byron	Lord Byron, a renowned English poet, passed away in 1824
Cooper	James Fenimore Cooper was a popular American writer during the 1820s
Dickens	Charles Dickens, the renowned author, began his career in the late 1820s
Emerson	Ralph Waldo Emerson, the famous essayist, was studying in the 1820s
Goethe	Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the German writer, was active during the 1820s
Hugo	Victor Hugo, the famous French novelist, began his writing career in the 1820s
Keats	In recognition of John Keats, the celebrated English poet who died in 1821
Monroe	Fifth U.S. President, his doctrine shaped American foreign policy in the 1820s
Napoleon	Named after the famous French military leader who died in 1821
Poe	Edgar Allan Poe began his writing career in the 1820s
Pushkin	Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet, started publishing his works in the 1820s
Shelley	Mary Shelley published her famous novel, Frankenstein, in the 1820s
Stowe	Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, was born in the 1820s
Tennyson	Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the Poet Laureate of Great Britain, began publishing in the 1820s
Turner	Turner, the famous English artist, was active during the 1820s
VanBuren	Martin Van Buren was a key politician in the 1820s who later became president
Washington	In honor of George Washington, an enduring figure from earlier in the century
Webster	Named after Noah Webster, who published his American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828
Whitman	Walt Whitman, the celebrated poet, was born in the 1820s
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