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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
Nellie This was a common nickname for Helen during the 1820s
Neville A vintage name that is both dignified and charming
Obadiah This biblical name was commonly used during the 19th century
Octavia Sounds regal, perfect for a female dog with a majestic presence
Ophelia A unique name that is both beautiful and elegant
Orville Named after Orville Wright, an inventor of the time
Oscar This name was used for dogs due to its meaning of 'god spear, deer-lover'
Penelope A vintage name that is both timeless and charming
Percival Reflects the romantic names of the 1820s
Percy Derived from Percy Bysshe Shelley, a famous poet from the 19th century
Philomena Common female name in the 1820s
Phineas Popular during the 19th century
Pippa This was a popular nickname for Philippa during the 1820s
Polly This was a common nickname for Mary during the 1820s
Prudence Puritan names were still used in this period
Quentin A unique name that is both vintage and dignified
Quincy This name was used for dogs due to its meaning of 'estate of the fifth son'
Quintus This name was often used for the fifth child or puppy in a family during the 19th century
Ralph This was a popular boys' name during the 1820s
Reginald A royal name suitable for a dog with a regal personality
Rosalind A classic name that is both beautiful and timeless
Rosie Flower names were commonly used for female dogs in the 1820s
Rufus A popular name for reddish-brown dogs in the 19th century
Sally This was a common nickname for Sarah during the 19th century
Samuel This biblical name was commonly used during the 19th century
Sebastian A vintage name that signifies strength and courage
Seraphina Reflects the trend of giving dogs angelic names
Seymour A vintage name that is both unique and timeless
Silas Common name in 1820s America
Tabitha A classic name that is both timeless and beautiful
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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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