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1840s Dog Names

Updated: June 09, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of names that harken back to an era of simplicity, charm, and elegance. As we delve into the captivating period of the 1840s, we uncover a treasure trove of enchanting and timeless pet names that resonate with history, character, and a touch of vintage charm.

This page is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of dog names that were popular during this evocative period. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of all things vintage, or simply looking for a name that stands out from the crowd, this collection will provide a wealth of inspiration.

Here, you will stumble upon monikers that echo the literary classics of the time, names inspired by influential figures of the era, and traditional dog names that have stood the test of time. Each name carries its own story and historical context, adding an extra layer of depth to your four-legged friend's identity.

Name Reason to Choose
Abner Abner was an often-used name in the 1840s
Absalom Absalom was an often-used name in the 1840s
Adelaide This name, meaning 'noble', was popular in the 1840s and suits a dignified dog
Agnes This name, meaning 'pure', was popular in the 1840s and suits a pure-bred dog
Algernon This name, meaning 'with moustaches', was popular in the 1840s and suits a furry dog
Amos Amos was a common name in the 1840s, often found in literature
Archibald A popular 19th-century name, often used in literature
Arnold This name, meaning 'eagle power', was popular in the 1840s and suits a strong, powerful dog
Balthazar Balthazar was a common name in the 1840s
Barnaby This name was not uncommon in Charles Dickens' novels
Bartholomew Bartholomew was an often-used name in the 1840s
Basil This name, meaning 'royal', was popular in the 1840s and suits a regal and dignified dog
Baxter A popular surname in the 19th century, often used as first names
Beatrice A popular name in the Victorian era, it was often given to beloved pets
Beauregard A popular name in the Southern United States during the 19th century
Bennett A popular surname in the 19th century, often used as first names
Bertram This name, meaning 'bright raven', was popular in the 1840s and suits a smart and intelligent dog
Bingley Inspired by the character Charles Bingley from the 19th century novel Pride and Prejudice
Bram Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, was born in the mid-19th century
Bronte Named after the Bronte sisters, famous English writers from the 19th century
Butler A common name during the 19th century, inspired by the roles in Victorian households
Cecil A common name in the 1840s, it suits a blind or vision-impaired dog
Chester Chester A. Arthur, the 21st U.S. President, was a contemporary
Clara Influenced by Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross
Claude A common male name in the 19th century, inspired by French culture
Clement This name, meaning 'merciful', was popular in the 1840s and suits a kind-hearted dog
Conrad A popular name in the 1840s Germany, it suits a bold and brave dog
Constance This name, meaning 'constant', was popular in the 1840s and suits a loyal and faithful dog
Copper A common name in the 1840s due to the rise of the mining industry
Cornelius A nod to Cornelius Vanderbilt, an influential businessman
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Invention Inspired Names

The 1840s was a time of many important inventions, which could provide inspiration for dog names.
Name Description
Anesthesia The 1840s saw the first public demonstration of anesthesia
Breech The 1840s saw the development of breech-loading firearms
Colt Samuel Colt patented his revolver firearm design in the 1840s
Cotton The cotton gin was a revolutionary invention of the 1840s
Cylinder The 1840s marked the introduction of cylinder printing press
Dynamo The dynamo was a pivotal electrical generator developed in the 1840s
Elias In honor of Elias Howe, who patented the sewing machine in the 1840s
Fax The concept of the fax machine can be traced back to the 1840s
Frigate The term 'frigate' was used to denote a particular type of sailing warship, a common sight in the 1840s
Gramme Zénobe Gramme, a prominent inventor of the 1840s, is known for his work on electrical machines
Harmonica The harmonica was patented in the 1840s
Howe For Elias Howe, who made significant strides in the sewing machine's development in the 1840s
Locomotive The 1840s were a key period in the development and use of steam locomotives
Morse Samuel Morse invented the Morse code in the 1840s
Nitrate The 1840s saw significant developments in the use of silver nitrate
Nitro Nitroglycerin, a powerful explosive, was invented in the 1840s
Penny In honor of the Penny Post, a mail system introduced in Britain in the 1840s
Postage The first postage stamps were introduced in the 1840s
Rivet Riveting, a technique used in metal work, became more prominent in the 1840s
Rotary The rotary printing press was developed in the 1840s
Semaphore Semaphore telegraph, a visual communication system, was widely used in the 1840s
Stamp The penny black, the first adhesive postage stamp, was introduced in the 1840s
Stitch Lockstitch, the mechanical stitch, was invented in the 1840s
Telegraph The telegraph, a significant invention of the 1840s, revolutionized communication
Vulcan Vulcanization of rubber was invented in the 1840s
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Geographical Names

Many important events and discoveries in the 1840s happened in specific places, which could serve as unique dog names.
Name Description
Alps Named after the highest and most extensive mountain range in Europe
Amazon Reverence to the world's largest rainforest
Andes Reminiscent of the exploration of South America in the 1840s
Appalachia A nod to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern US
Atlas Signifying the Atlas Mountains and the spirit of exploration
Baltic A nod to the significant trade route, the Baltic Sea, in the 1840s
Caspian An homage to the largest inland body of water, the Caspian Sea
Dakota An ode to the US territory established in the 1860s
Danube Named after Europe's second-longest river
Euphrates Named after the historic river in Western Asia
Everest Named after the world's highest peak, discovered in the 1840s
Gobi A tribute to the expansive Asian desert
Hudson Named after Hudson River, a significant trade route
Indus In honor of the significant 1840s Indus Valley civilization
Mississippi Significant river during the 1840s American expansion
Nile Inspired by the famed river in Egypt
Pampas Inspired by the South American lowlands
Rocky After the Rocky Mountains, a major North American mountain range
Sahara A tribute to the largest desert on Earth
Savannah A reflection of the expansive grasslands and plains
Sierra After Sierra Nevada, site of the 1840s California Gold Rush
Sonora Ode to Sonora Desert, part of the 1840s Mexican-American War
Tiber A tribute to the historic river in Rome
Tundra Depicts the vast Arctic tundra expanses
Vesuvius A nod to the famous Italian volcano
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Literary Names

The 1840s was an era of great literary works and authors, providing a rich source of potential dog names.
Name Description
Bennet The Bennet family are main characters in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Bumble This name is from Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1838
Chuzzlewit Martin Chuzzlewit is a novel by Charles Dickens from 1844
Clare Angel Clare is a character in Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, 1891
Darcy Darcy is from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, published in 1813
Earnshaw The last name of a family in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Estella Estella is a character in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861
Fagin Fagin is a character in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1838
Grimwig A character in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Havisham Inspired by Miss Havisham in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Heathcliff This name is taken from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, published in 1847
Hester The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1850, features a character named Hester
Linton Linton is a character in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, 1847
Micawber Wilkins Micawber is a character in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1850
Murdstone A character in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1850
Nickleby Nickleby is from the title of Charles Dickens' 1839 novel Nicholas Nickleby
Peggotty The Peggottys are characters in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Pip Pip is the protagonist in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861
Quilp Daniel Quilp is a character in The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, 1841
Rochester The name is from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, published in 1847
Sikes Bill Sikes is a character in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1838
Tulkinghorn Mr. Tulkinghorn is a character in Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1853
Uriah Uriah Heep is a character in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1850
Vholes Mr. Vholes is a character in Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Wemmick John Wemmick is a character in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
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Victorian Era Names

The 1840s was part of the Victorian Era, a period known for its unique and elegant names.
Name Description
Adelaide This name was common, inspired by Queen Adelaide
Albert Derived from Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort
Alfred Celebrates Alfred Lord Tennyson, a popular Victorian poet
Arthur This name was common in the Victorian Era, inspired by King Arthur
Beatrice One of Queen Victoria’s daughters had this name
Charles Pays homage to Charles Dickens, a popular Victorian author
Clarence The name of a popular British royal duke during the era
Edgar Celebrates Edgar Allen Poe, a renowned author of the time
Eleanor Inspired by Eleanor Marx, a famous social activist in the Victorian era
Elizabeth This name celebrates Queen Victoria’s mother, Duchess of Kent
Ernest A popular Victorian name, after one of Queen Victoria’s sons
Florence Named after Florence Nightingale, a famous nurse in the Victorian era
Frances Derived from Frances Hodgson Burnett, a famous Victorian author
George Inspired by the name of King George III
Harriet This name was common, inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Henry Derived from Henry John Temple, a prominent Victorian politician
Isabella This name was popular, inspired by Isabella Beeton
Leopold Takes after King Leopold I of Belgium, a contemporary of Queen Victoria
Louisa This name was common, inspired by Louisa May Alcott
Maud Derived from Princess Maud of Wales, a Victorian royal
Oscar Pays homage to Oscar Wilde, a popular Victorian playwright
Rupert This name was popular, inspired by Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Theodore Takes after Theodore Hook, a popular Victorian novelist
Victoria Takes after the name of the queen herself
Wilhelm Named after Kaiser Wilhelm I, a significant figure during the era
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Historical Figure Names

Many dog owners like to name their pets after famous figures from history, and the 1840s had many memorable people.
Name Description
Bismarck Otto von Bismarck, a key figure in German history, was politically active in the 1840s
Churchill The Churchill family was influential in British politics during the 1840s
Dickens Charles Dickens was a famous author during the 1840s
Douglass Frederick Douglass, a prominent abolitionist, became well-known in the 1840s
Eliot George Eliot, a leading author, began writing in the 1840s
Flaubert Gustave Flaubert, a leading French author, began his writing career in the 1840s
Franklin Benjamin Franklin's influence was still strong in the 1840s
Frederick Frederick Douglass was a noted abolitionist speaker in the 1840s
Garibaldi Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi started his fight for Italy's unification in the 1840s
Harriet Harriet Tubman was an iconic abolitionist active in the 1840s
Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne published 'The Scarlet Letter' in the 1840s
Houston Sam Houston played a key role in the Texas Revolution during the 1840s
Hugo Victor Hugo, a leading French author, published 'Les Misérables' in the 1840s
Lincoln In honor of Abraham Lincoln who started his political career in the 1840s
Marx Karl Marx was beginning his work on communism in the 1840s
Melville Herman Melville, author of 'Moby-Dick', started his writing career in the 1840s
Napoleon After Napoleon III who was active in French politics during the 1840s
Poe Edgar Allan Poe was a prominent writer of the 1840s
Sojourner Sojourner Truth, a prominent abolitionist, was active in the 1840s
Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', was a prominent figure in the 1840s
Thoreau Henry David Thoreau published his famous work, 'Walden' during this period
Tubman Harriet Tubman, an iconic abolitionist, became active in the 1840s
Turner Nat Turner, the slave rebellion leader, was a prominent figure in the early part of the 1840s
Victoria Queen Victoria was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom in the 1840s
Whitman Walt Whitman, an influential poet, began publishing in the 1840s
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