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1850s Dog Names

Updated: June 03, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of monikers that hark back to a fascinating era in history. This page is dedicated to the mid-19th century, a time that was marked by significant changes in technology, culture, and society. The names you will find here reflect the charm, character, and spirit of those times, giving your canine companions a distinctive identity that echoes the past.

As you peruse this page, you'll discover an array of names drawn from various facets of the 1850s. Some are inspired by prominent personalities of the era, while others may reflect popular trends, cultural shifts, or significant events. These names encapsulate the essence of an age when the world was rapidly transforming and evolving. So, if you're seeking a name for your new canine friend that's a little bit different, full of character and history, then you're in the right place.

From names that resonate with the nobility, strength, and courage, to those that carry a sense of elegance, sophistication or whimsy, there's something for every dog and dog owner. Whether you have a noble hound or a playful pup, you're sure to find a name that suits their personality and your personal taste. We invite you to take a step back in time and find that perfect name that's been waiting for over a century to be rediscovered.

Name Reason to Choose
Abigail Traditional women's names were often used
Adelaide This name was common among women in the 1850s
Agatha Agatha, a classic and feminine name, was often chosen for female dogs
Albert This name is inspired by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband
Algernon Reflects the preference for dignified names
Amos Biblical names were a common choice
Archibald A masculine name that was popular in the mid-19th century
Arthur Commonly used male name in the 1850s
Augustus Reflects the trend of grand, Latin names
Barnabas The name Barnabas, another Biblical choice, was frequently used
Barnaby Names with a rural charm were favored
Beatrice Named after popular women of the era
Benedict Benedict was chosen often, inspired by Saint Benedict
Bertha A common feminine name during the Victorian era
Betsy Common women's names often became pet names
Blanche Blanche, meaning white, was often used for light-colored farm animals and pets
Bramwell Reflects the preference for dignified names
Cecil Cecil, a distinguished and noble name, was popular in the 1850s
Charlotte A feminine name popular in the 1850s
Chester A masculine name that was popular in the mid-19th century
Clara Named after popular women of the time
Clarence A common name in the mid-19th century
Clementine Named after the popular folk song
Constance Constance was a common name, representing the virtue of constancy
Cornelius The name Cornelius was widely used, suggesting a sense of sophistication
Cyrus Named for its popularity in the mid-19th century
Daisy Reflects the trend of naming pets after nature
Darcy An elegant name popular in Victorian times
Delilah Delilah, a beautiful and feminine name, was frequently chosen for female dogs
Dexter Unique male names were favored
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Civil War Period

The 1850s were the lead up to the American Civil War. Names from this period could be a tribute to the era's history.
Name Description
Antietam Named for a major battle in the Civil War
Beauregard After P.G.T. Beauregard, a Confederate general
Belle Inspired by Belle Boyd, a famous Confederate spy
Bully Bully was a popular exclamation in the 1850s
Burnside After Ambrose Burnside, a Union general
Cavalry Both Union and Confederate forces used cavalry units
Chamberlain After Joshua Chamberlain, a Union hero
Clara Named for Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and Red Cross founder
Dixie A nickname for the southern states that seceded
Emancipator A nod to the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863
Frederick Named for Frederick Douglass, a leading abolitionist
Gatling After the Gatling gun, an early machine gun used in the war
Grant Comes from Ulysses S. Grant, leading Union general
Harper Harper's Ferry was a notable Civil War location
Harriet Named for Harriet Tubman, abolitionist and Union spy
Jeb This name is inspired by the Confederate general Jeb Stuart
Lee Robert E. Lee was a prominent Confederate general
Lincoln After Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. President during the Civil War
McClellan After George McClellan, a Union general
Minnie After the Minie ball, a type of bullet used in the war
Rebel The Confederate states were often referred to as Rebels
Sally After Sally Tompkins, a Confederate hospital matron
Sherman General William Tecumseh Sherman was a key Union figure
Stonewall After Confederate General 'Stonewall' Jackson
Union Named for the northern side in the Civil War
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Classic Literature

Literature from the 1850s era includes works from great authors like Charles Dickens. Using characters or authors as inspiration could yield creative dog names.
Name Description
Bennet Taken from the family name in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
Bronte A tribute to the Bronte sisters, who were famous novelists in the 19th century
Bumble The name of a character in Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'
Chuzzlewit Taken from Dickens' novel, 'Martin Chuzzlewit'
Darcy From the sophisticated and proud Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
Dickens In tribute to Charles Dickens, a famous English writer and social critic in the 19th century
Dimmesdale Inspired by Arthur Dimmesdale, a character in 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Earnshaw Inspired by the family name in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte
Estella The name of the beautiful and haughty love interest in 'Great Expectations'
Eyre After Jane Eyre, the protagonist in Charlotte Bronte's novel of the same name
Fagin A character from Charles Dickens' novel, 'Oliver Twist'
Gulliver Inspired by 'Gulliver's Travels', a satire by Jonathan Swift
Havisham Inspired by Miss Havisham, a character in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'
Hawthorne After Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American novelist in the mid-19th century
Heathcliff Inspired by the passionate and tormented protagonist in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'
Hester From Hester Prynne, the protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter'
Linton A family name in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'
Longfellow After Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an influential American poet in the 19th century
Melville In homage to Herman Melville, the author of 'Moby-Dick'
Pip It is the nickname of Philip Pirrip, the protagonist in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'
Quilp The dwarf antagonist in 'The Old Curiosity Shop' by Charles Dickens
Rochester From Mr. Rochester, a character in Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre'
Thoreau After Henry David Thoreau, a prominent American essayist, and poet in the 19th century
Twain After Mark Twain, one of America's greatest writers in the 19th century
Whitman After Walt Whitman, an influential American poet in the 19th century
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Western Theme

The 1850s were a significant era in the American West, with the Gold Rush and the expansion of settlements. Western-themed dog names could be a nod to this era.
Name Description
Adobe This name reflects the type of building material used in the Southwest during the 1850s
Bandit It's inspired by the outlaws that roamed the Wild West
Biscuit This name is a tip of the hat to the hardtack biscuits that were a staple food in the 1850s
Blaze This name captures the spirit and energy of the Wild West
Boots This name is a nod to the cowboy boots that were a staple of Western attire
Buck This name is drawn from the frontier-style, rough and tumble nature of the Wild West
Copper This name is a nod to the mining industry, a big part of the 1850s Western economy
Dusty It reminds us of the dusty trails cowboys rode down in the 1850s
Grit It signifies the determination and toughness of life on the frontier
Hitch This name is a reference to hitching posts where horses were tied in Western towns
Jed This name is a reflection of the simple, strong names of the era
Lariat This name is a tribute to the ropes used by cowboys for roping cattle
Maverick This name is a tribute to the independent and unbranded cattle of the West
Nugget This name is inspired by the Gold Rush, a major event in the 1850s
Pioneer This name is a tribute to the brave pioneers who settled the West
Pistol This name captures the lawlessness and danger of the Wild West
Prospector This name is a tribute to those who sought their fortune in the West
Ranger This name has a connection to the law enforcement officers of the Wild West
Rodeo This name is a nod to the cowboy sport that originated in the West
Rusty It reflects the weathered, hardy character of the Old West
Saddle This name is a tribute to the essential tool of any cowboy
Scout This name is reminiscent of the scouts who would explore the Western frontier
Spur This name is a nod to the cowboy's tool for urging on their horses
Tumbleweed This name is a reflection of the iconic plant of the Western landscape
Whiskey This name is drawn from the popular drink of the era
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Victorian Era Inspired

The Victorian era, which includes the 1850s, is known for its unique and charming style. This could make for fun and unique dog names.
Name Description
Adelaide A popular Victorian name, representing nobility
Albert This name was popular during the Victorian era, inspired by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband
Alice Taken from the popular novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'
Arthur It was a favorite name in Victorian literature
Beatrice Influenced by Queen Victoria's youngest child of the same name
Cecil An aristocratic name, popular among the elite class in the 1850s
Clara Inspired by Clara Barton, a famous nurse in the 1850s
Daisy A symbol of purity and innocence, popular in Victorian times
Edgar Influenced by the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe
Edward A classic English name, popularized by several kings during the Victorian era
Ernest A popular name in the Victorian era, symbolizing seriousness
Esther A biblical name that was popular during the 1850s
Flora It represents the Victorian obsession with nature and beauty
Florence Named after Florence Nightingale, a prominent figure in the 1850s
George It was a common name in the royal family during the 19th century
Harold This name was popular in England during the 1850s
Hester Popular due to the influence of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter
Isabella A popular name in Victorian literature
Mabel In the 1850s, it was a favorite name for girls due to its charm and sophistication
Oscar Influenced by Oscar Wilde, a notable writer in the Victorian era
Percy Named after Percy Bysshe Shelley, a renowned poet
Rudyard Inspired by Rudyard Kipling, a famous author in the Victorian era
Theodore A strong, classic name that was favored during the Victorian era
Victoria Inspired by Queen Victoria who reigned during the 1850s
Wilfred Derived from Old English meaning 'desiring peace', a sentiment common in the 1850s
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Historical Figures

The 1850s were a very important era in history. Naming dogs after notable figures from this time period could be a fun and educational way to remember the past.
Name Description
Baudelaire Charles Baudelaire, a notable French poet, published his famous volume 'Les Fleurs du mal' in the 1850s
Beecher Henry Ward Beecher, a well-known social reformer, was a prominent figure in the 1850s
Bronte In honor of the Bronte sisters who were influential English novelists in the 1850s
Clara In honor of Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse who gained fame by caring for soldiers during the American Civil War which started at the end of the 1850s
Darwin In honor of Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory of evolution in the 1850s
Dickens A nod to the famous English writer Charles Dickens, who was very popular during the 1850s
Fremont John C. Fremont, an explorer and politician, was a significant figure in the 1850s
Garibaldi Named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian general and nationalist who played a large role in the history of Italy in the 1850s
Garrison William Lloyd Garrison, a prominent abolitionist, was very active in the 1850s
Gaskell Elizabeth Gaskell, a popular English novelist, published several of her best-known novels in the 1850s
Gustave This name reflects Gustave Flaubert, the influential French author who wrote 'Madame Bovary' in the 1850s
Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne, an acclaimed American novelist, published some of his best-known works in the 1850s
Hugo Victor Hugo, a French novelist and dramatist, wrote some of his most famous works during the 1850s
Lincoln Named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States who served during the 1850s
Liszt Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer and piano virtuoso, was at the peak of his performing career in the 1850s
Manet Édouard Manet, a significant figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, started his career in the 1850s
Nightingale Inspired by Florence Nightingale, a pioneering figure in nursing during the Crimean War in the 1850s
Penn Reflects the influence of John Penn, an English marine engineer who made significant developments in the 1850s
Tennyson Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a prominent poet, was the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign including the 1850s
Thoreau Henry David Thoreau, an influential American author and philosopher, wrote 'Walden' in the 1850s
Tubman A tribute to Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist and political activist who was extremely active in the 1850s
Verdi Giuseppe Verdi, the renowned Italian opera composer, was at the height of his career in the 1850s
Victoria A tribute to Queen Victoria who reigned over the United Kingdom in the 1850s
Wells After David Ames Wells, a renowned American economist and free trade advocate who was active during the 1850s
Whitman Walt Whitman, an influential American poet, began publishing his work in the 1850s
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