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Updated: June 01, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine appellations inspired by an era steeped in history and transformation. The 1860s, a significant decade marked by events such as the American Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, has a distinctive charm that resonates even in the realm of pet naming. This page offers a compilation of names popular during this period of time.

These monikers draw from various inspirations prevalent during the 19th century. Some are influenced by prominent figures of the time, while others are taken from popular culture, literature, and even common occupations of the age. This rich tapestry of names offers a unique opportunity for pet owners who wish to bestow upon their pets a name with historical significance.

So, if you are a history buff or simply someone on the lookout for a unique and meaningful name for your furry friend, then our selection is sure to intrigue you. Let's travel back in time and explore the charm and character of the 1860s through these distinctive dog names.

Name Reason to Choose
Wendell Wendell, an English name, was common in the 1860s
Whitney Given the prevalence of this name during the 1860s, it would have been a suitable dog name
Wilfred Wilfred was a common name in England during the 1860s
Wilhelmina This female name was popular in the 19th century
Xander Short for Alexander, a common name in the 1860s
Xanthe A Greek name meaning 'golden', Xanthe was used in the 19th century
Xavier A common Victorian era name
Xenia Although rare, this name was used during the 1860s, making it a unique choice for a dog
Xerxes Named after the Persian king, Xerxes was a common male name
Yancy A common name during the Civil War era
Yolanda Yolanda, a Spanish name, was common in the 1860s
York This was a common name for men during the 1860s, making it a possible name for a dog
Yvette A popular French name, Yvette was common in the 1860s
Yvonne This female name was popular during the 19th century
Zachariah This Biblical name was common during the Victorian era
Zeb Short for Zebulon, a Victorian era name
Zeke Short for Ezekiel, a popular name in the 1860s
Zelda Given its usage among women during the 1860s, the name would have been used for dogs
Zephyr Derived from Greek, Zephyr was a common male name during the 19th century
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1860s Popular Dog Breeds

Dog breeds that were popular during this time period such as the Saint Bernard or the Collie could provide a unique naming theme.
Name Description
Albert Named after Prince Albert, it was common for Victorian-era dogs, including English Setters
Belle A favorite for female dogs of the 1860s, particularly for Basset Hounds
Buster A popular name for dogs in the 1860s, especially for breeds like the Beagle
Charlie A common choice for male dogs of various breeds in the 1860s
Daisy A favorite for female dogs, especially for breeds like the Pomeranian
Duke A common choice for male dogs of various breeds in the 1860s
Harry A popular choice for male dogs in the 1860s, especially for breeds like the Gordon Setter
Jack Popular for male dogs in the 1860s, particularly for breeds like the Bulldog
Jenny A common name in the 1860s for female dogs, especially those of the Spaniel breed
Lily A common name in the 1860s for female dogs, especially those of the Saint Bernard breed
Lola A popular choice in the 1860s for female dogs, especially for breeds like the Borzoi
Lucy A common name in the 1860s for female dogs, especially those of the Mastiff breed
Maggie A favorite for female dogs, especially for breeds like the Pointer
Max Popular for male dogs in the 1860s, especially for breeds like the Boxer
Millie A popular choice in the 1860s for female dogs, especially for breeds like the Terrier
Molly A favorite for female dogs, particularly for breeds like the Greyhound
Oliver Popular for male dogs in the 1860s, especially for breeds like the Foxhound
Oscar A popular choice for male dogs in the 1860s, particularly for breeds like the Dalmatian
Rosie A popular choice in the 1860s for female dogs, especially for breeds like the Collie
Ruby A favorite for female dogs, especially for breeds like the Retriever
Rufus Commonly given to ruddy-colored dogs like Irish Setters during the 1860s
Sadie A favorite for female dogs, particularly for breeds like the Poodle
Sam Commonly given to male dogs like the Bloodhound in the 1860s
Teddy Commonly given to fluffy dogs like the Newfoundland in the 1860s
Toby A common choice for male dogs of various breeds in the 1860s
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Historical Figures of the 1860s

The 1860s were a time of great change and progress, and many influential figures from this period could inspire a dog name.
Name Description
Bismarck For Otto von Bismarck, a key figure in the unification of Germany
Booth Referencing John Wilkes Booth, the infamous assassin of President Lincoln
Burnside For Ambrose Burnside, a Union Army general in the Civil War
Carson An homage to Kit Carson, an American frontiersman and soldier in the 1860s
Clara In remembrance of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross
Custer Inspired by George Armstrong Custer, a United States Army officer and cavalry commander
Dickens From Charles Dickens, a prominent writer of the period
Fredrick After Frederick Douglass, an influential African-American abolitionist
Garibaldi For Giuseppe Garibaldi, who played a major role in the unification of Italy
Grant Named after Ulysses S. Grant, who led the Union Army to victory during the Civil War
Jefferson A nod to Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War
Lee After Robert E. Lee, the commanding general of the Confederate Army
Lincoln In honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States who served during the 1860s
Maximilian After Maximilian I, the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire
Pasteur Named after Louis Pasteur, a leading scientist known for his discoveries in the field of microbiology
Seward Named for William H. Seward, Secretary of State under Lincoln
Sherman A moniker inspired by William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union General in the American Civil War
Stonewall Paying tribute to Stonewall Jackson, a notable general in the Confederate Army
Stuart For J.E.B. Stuart, a Confederate Army general known for his cavalry tactics
Sumner Named for Charles Sumner, a leading abolitionist senator
Thaddeus In honor of Thaddeus Stevens, a radical Republican leader in the U.S. House of Representatives
Tolstoy A nod to Leo Tolstoy, who published War and Peace in the 1860s
Victoria A tribute to Queen Victoria, who reigned over the United Kingdom during this period
Welles After Gideon Welles, the United States Secretary of the Navy during the Civil War
Whitman A tribute to Walt Whitman, a renowned American poet and essayist whose work was prominent during the 1860s
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Literary Names of the 1860s

Many classic pieces of literature were published during the 1860s, and characters or authors from these works could provide excellent dog names.
Name Description
Bennett From the Bennett sisters in 'Pride and Prejudice', a novel by Jane Austen
Bumble Taken from the character Mr. Bumble in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens
Chillingworth Inspired by Roger Chillingworth, a character in 'The Scarlet Letter'
Copperfield After the character David Copperfield in the novel by Charles Dickens
Cosette Inspired by the character Cosette in Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables'
Darcy After Mr. Darcy, a character in 'Pride and Prejudice'
Dimmesdale Taken from the character Arthur Dimmesdale in 'The Scarlet Letter'
Estella Derived from Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' published in 1861
Eyre From the title character of Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre'
Gulliver Inspired by Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'
Havisham From the character Miss Havisham, a character in 'Great Expectations'
Heathcliff After the protagonist from Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights', published in the 1840s
Hester From the character Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter'
Huckleberry Inspired by Mark Twain's character, Huckleberry Finn
Hyde Taken from the character Edward Hyde in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'
Ishmael Taken from the protagonist in Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick'
Jekyll Inspired by Dr Henry Jekyll, a character in 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'
Micawber Inspired by Wilkins Micawber, a character in 'David Copperfield'
Nemo From Captain Nemo, a character in 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne
Passepartout From the character Jean Passepartout in Jules Verne's 'Around the World in Eighty Days'
Phileas Inspired by Phileas Fogg, the protagonist in Jules Verne's 'Around the World in Eighty Days'
Pip The main character in 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens
Queequeg From the character Queequeg in Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick'
Rochester Inspired by the character Edward Rochester from 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Brontë
Scrooge Taken from Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
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Victorian Era Names

The 1860s was in the middle of the Victorian Era, and many traditional names from this period could be suitable for a dog.
Name Description
Albert Inspired by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband
Alfred In honor of Alfred Tennyson, the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign
Arthur Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, a popular figure in the Victorian era
Bertha A character's name from the popular novel Jane Eyre, published during Queen Victoria's reign
Charles Named for Charles Dickens, one of the most well-known authors of the era
Clara A common woman's name in the 1860s
Edgar The famed poet Edgar Allan Poe was a contemporary of the Victorian era
Edward Edward was a common name for men in the Victorian era
Elizabeth An homage to Elizabeth Gaskell, a celebrated author of the time
Emma A popular name for women during the Victorian period
Florence In honor of Florence Nightingale, iconic nurse of the Victorian period
George A nod to George Eliot, a famous author of the period
Harriet Inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, published in the 1860s
Henry In honor of Henry James, a famous author of the period
Louisa Inspired by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, which was published during the Victorian era
Margaret A common name for women during the Victorian times
Matilda Matilda was a popular name for girls during the Victorian times
Oscar Playwright Oscar Wilde was a prominent figure in the Victorian era
Robert Named after Robert Browning, a well-known poet of the Victorian era
Theodore Theodore was a Victorian-era name often associated with gentlemen
Thomas A nod to Thomas Hardy, a famous author of the Victorian era
Victoria A tribute to the reigning monarch of the time
Walter Walter was a popular male name in the Victorian era
Wilfred A popular gentleman's name during the Victorian period
William A nod to William Makepeace Thackeray, a famous author of the period
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Civil War Inspired Names

The Civil War took place during the 1860s, and many dog owners might want to name their pet after a significant person or event that happened during this time.
Name Description
Anderson After Andersonville, a notorious Confederate prisoner-of-war camp
Antietam After the Battle of Antietam
Appomattox Where the Civil War ended, at the Appomattox Court House
Belle Inspired by Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy
Bluecoat A nickname for the Union soldiers, based on their uniforms
Bullrun In remembrance of the Battle of Bull Run
Cavalry To honor the horse-riding soldiers of the Civil War era
Clara To honor Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross
Confederate Inspired by the Southern states seceding to form the Confederacy
Dixie A nod to the nickname for the Southern states
Emancipation Inspired by the Emancipation Proclamation
Frederick Named after the great abolitionist, Frederick Douglass
Gettysburg To remember the Battle of Gettysburg
Grant Named after Ulysses S. Grant, a prominent Union general
Greyback A nickname for Confederate soldiers, inspired by their attire
Harriet In honor of Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist
Lee Commemorates Robert E. Lee, the well-known Confederate general
Lincoln In honor of Abraham Lincoln, the president during the Civil War
Rebel A term often used for Confederate soldiers
Secession Refers to the Southern states leaving the Union
Sherman Inspired by William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union general
Stonewall After Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, a Confederate general
Sumter The Civil War started at Fort Sumter
Union Representing the Northern states in the Civil War
Yankee A common term used for Union soldiers
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