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Updated: May 30, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine monikers that harken back to a bygone era. As we delve into the rich tapestry of history, we step back into the 1870s, an era marked by significant cultural, political, and social changes. This was the time of the Industrial Revolution, the Wild West, and the rise of Impressionism in Art.

As fascinating as the human names from this period are, the names bestowed upon man's best friend during this time are equally intriguing. This page features a curated list of dog names that were popular in the 1870s, offering a charming blend of timeless classics and unique, vintage options. Take a trip down memory lane and find a name that not only suits your precious pet but also pays homage to a vibrant chapter of history.

These names, steeped in history, offer a distinctive flair that sets your pet apart. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of vintage charm, or simply looking for a unique name for your new furry friend, this page is your destination. So, immerse yourself in the charm of the 1870s and discover a name that tells a story.

Name	Reason to Choose
Hudson	Named after the Hudson River, a prominent geographic feature
Ignatius	This saintly name was common in the 19th century, making it suitable for a dog in the 1870s
Imogene	Imogene, a popular name for girls, was also a common choice for dogs
Irving	The name Irving, with its old-world charm, was often used for dogs
Isabella	Queen Isabella II of Spain was a well-known figure in the 1870s
Isadora	Isadora, a name frequently used in the 1870s, would have made an elegant name for a female dog
Jasper	This name was favored in the 1870s, making it a likely moniker for a dog at the time
Jebediah	Biblical names like Jebediah were popular in the 1870s, making it a likely name for a dog during that time
Jedediah	The name Jedediah, with its old-world charm, was often used for dogs
Jesse	Jesse James, a famous outlaw of the Old West
Julius	Julius, a strong name, was often used for dogs
Kenneth	Kenneth, a common Scottish name, was popular among humans in the 19th century, making it suitable for dogs in the 1870s
Keziah	This biblical name was commonly used in the 19th century, making it a likely choice for a female dog in the 1870s
Kingsley	Kingsley, a distinguished-sounding name, was a popular choice for dogs
Kitty	Kitty, a popular name for girls, also works well for dogs
Lionel	This name enjoyed popularity in the 19th century, and would have been a strong, regal choice for a dog in the 1870s
Llewellyn	Llewellyn, a Welsh name, was used in the 19th century, making it a unique choice for a dog in the 1870s
Lottie	Lottie, a popular 19th century name, has a friendly sound suitable for a dog
Lucy	Lucy was a popular name for women and pets during the 1870s
Ludwig	Ludwig, a distinguished-sounding name, was a popular choice for dogs
Mabel	Mabel, a name that was popular in the 1870s, would have been a sweet, feminine name for a dog
Marshal	Reflective of the law enforcement officers of the Wild West
Merlin	Named after Merlin, a character from Arthurian legend
Mildred	Mildred, a classic name, was often used for dogs
Milton	In honor of John Milton, a celebrated poet
Molly	Molly was a common women's and pet's name in the 1870s
Mordecai	This biblical name was popular in the 19th century, making it a likely choice for a male dog in the 1870s
Mortimer	Mortimer, a posh-sounding name, was often chosen for dogs
Napoleon	This powerful name was in use during the 19th century, making it suitable for a dominant dog in the 1870s
Nathaniel	This biblical name was well-liked in the 19th century and would have been a likely choice for a dog
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Traditional Victorian Names

The 1870s was within the Victorian era, and many traditional names from this period can be a charming choice for a dog.

Name	Description
Albert	After Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert
Alfred	This name was popular among Victorian poets
Alice	Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland
Andrew	Inspired by Andrew Carnegie, a prominent industrialist
Arthur	Derived from the beloved Arthurian legends
Beatrice	One of Queen Victoria's daughters' name
Charles	After Charles Dickens, a renowned Victorian author
Clara	Common among Victorian women, inspired by Clara Barton
Edgar	Likely homage to the poet Edgar Allan Poe
Edward	Derived from Edward VII, Queen Victoria's son
Elizabeth	Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States
Emily	A popular Victorian era name, influenced by Emily Brontë
Emma	Paying tribute to Emma Darwin, Charles Darwin's wife
Florence	Inspired by Florence Nightingale, a prominent figure of the time
George	Named after King George III
Harriet	In honor of Harriet Beecher Stowe, a prominent author
Helen	Inspired by Helen Beatrix Potter, an English writer
Henry	Influenced by the significant author, Henry James
John	A popular name in the Victorian era, inspired by John Stuart Mill
Louisa	Popularized by author Louisa May Alcott
Margaret	Margaret Fuller was a significant figure in the women's rights movement
Robert	Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson, a famous Victorian author
Thomas	After Thomas Edison, a great inventor from the era
Victoria	The reigning queen of the era
Walter	Victorian poets like Walter Scott favor this name
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Popular Locations

There were many iconic locations during the 1870s, naming a dog after these can be a fun way to remember these places.

Name	Description
Athens	The capital of Greece, a significant location in the 1870s
Austin	The capital of Texas, which was gaining prominence in the 1870s
Berlin	Germany's capital was a hub of cultural and political activity in the 1870s
Boston	A city that played an essential role in American history and industry in the 1870s
Brooklyn	A popular location in New York City, considered a prominent city during the 1870s
Cairo	As the capital of Egypt, Cairo was a significant location during the 1870s
Calcutta	This was the capital of British India in the 1870s
Denver	Gold was discovered in Denver in the mid-1800s, making it a popular location in the 1870s
Dublin	The capital of Ireland, a popular location during the 1870s
Geneva	A significant city in Switzerland, known for its history of diplomacy
Havana	The Cuban capital was a popular location during the 1870s
Istanbul	Turkey's iconic city was a significant location during the Ottoman Empire
Lisbon	Portugal's capital was a significant location during the 1870s
London	In the 1870s, this was a bustling city central to the British Empire
Madison	A popular location in Wisconsin, a state that entered the Union in 1848
Manila	The Philippines' capital was a significant location during the Spanish colonial period
Moscow	The Russian city was a significant location during the 1870s
Oslo	Known as Kristiania until 1925, this was Norway's capital during the 1870s
Paris	This city was a significant cultural and artistic hub in the 1870s
Quebec	One of Canada's main cities during the 1870s
Rome	During the 1870s, Rome became the capital of the newly unified Italy
Shanghai	This city was one of the most prosperous and cosmopolitan in China during the 1870s
Sydney	Australia's oldest city, which was expanding during the 1870s
Tokyo	The Japanese city was gaining international significance during the 1870s
Vienna	A prominent European city in the 1870s known for its rich cultural history
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Inventions/Discoveries

The 1870s was a period of many significant inventions and discoveries. Names inspired by these can be both unique and educational.

Name	Description
Arc	Arc light systems were marketed in the 1870s
Barbed	Barbed wire was patented by Joseph Glidden in 1874
Benzene	Its structure was discovered in 1872
Bifocal	Bifocal lenses were commonly used by the 1870s
Bulb	Thomas Edison patented the modern incandescent light bulb in 1879
Cable	The first successful transatlantic cable was laid in 1874
Cathode	Sir William Crookes discovered cathode rays in 1879
Celluloid	This was used as a replacement for ivory in billiard balls in the 1870s
Dynamo	Zénobe Gramme invented the first commercial electrical generator in the 1870s
Equator	The concept of the equator was well known by the 1870s
Fountain	The modern fountain pen was invented in the 1870s
Gelatine	Gelatine was first patented for photographic use in 1871
Induction	Induction coils were used in spark-gap radio transmitters in the 1870s
Jeans	Levi Strauss patented blue jeans in 1873
Margarine	This was first mass-produced in the United States in the 1870s
Microphone	Emile Berliner patented this technology in 1877
Otis	Elisha Otis's elevators became widely used during the 1870s
Paraffin	Paraffin wax was introduced in the 1870s
Phonograph	Thomas Edison invented this in 1877
Polaris	The position of Polaris in relation to the Earth was well understood by the 1870s
Selenium	The photoelectric effect in selenium was discovered in 1873
Silhouette	The term became popular in the 1870s
Spectroscopy	This technique was developed for the study of astronomy in the 1870s
Telephone	This invention was patented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876
Typewriter	The Remington No. 1, the first practical typewriter, was sold in 1873
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Literary Characters

The 1870s was a rich period in literature. Characters from popular novels of that time can provide a unique name for a dog.

Name	Description
Bennet	A tribute to the Bennet sisters in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', widely read in the 1870s
Bumble	Derived from the character in Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist', a classic novel in the 1870s
Chuzzlewit	Named after a character in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit', a popular read in the 1870s
Copperfield	Named after the protagonist in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', a classic novel in the 1870s
Cosette	Inspired by Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables', a prominent novel in the 1870s
Cratchit	From 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, a beloved festive tale in the 1870s
Darcy	Pride and Prejudice's Mr. Darcy was a widely known Austen character during the 1870s
Estella	A character from Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations', a widely read novel in the 1870s
Eyre	From the protagonist in Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre', a much-loved novel in the 1870s
Gulliver	From Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels', a classic read during the 19th century
Heathcliff	Named after the lead character in Emily Bronte's 1847 novel 'Wuthering Heights', a popular book in the 1870s
Huck	Short for Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's popular character in the late 1800s
Ishmael	From Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick', a renowned novel throughout the 19th century
Jaggers	A character from 'Great Expectations', a popular Charles Dickens novel during the 1870s
Marlow	The lead character in Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness', a story gaining popularity in the late 1800s
Micawber	Inspired by Wilkins Micawber from 'David Copperfield', a Charles Dickens classic
Murdstone	A character in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', a well-read novel throughout the 19th century
Nickleby	From 'Nicholas Nickleby', a popular Charles Dickens novel in the 19th century
Pip	A character from Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations', a classic in the 1870s
Quasimodo	The hunchback character of Notre Dame was popular in Victor Hugo's novel during the 1870s
Queequeg	Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' character was a well-known figure during the 19th century
Rochester	Mr. Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' was a character adored by many in the 1870s
Sawyer	Tom Sawyer is the protagonist in Mark Twain's novel, a favorite character in the 1870s
Scrooge	Derived from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' which was extensively read during the 19th century
Sherlock	Inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's character, Sherlock Holmes, first introduced in the late 19th century
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Historical Figures

Naming dogs after famous historical figures from the 1870s can be a unique way to honor the past.

Name	Description
Bell	Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in the 1870s
Bismarck	Otto von Bismarck was a prominent German statesman during this period
Brahms	Johannes Brahms, a famous German composer, was active during this period
Carnegie	Andrew Carnegie was a key figure in the industrialization of the United States
Curie	Marie Curie, who would later make significant contributions to science, was growing up during this decade
Custer	General George Armstrong Custer is a well-known figure from this time
Degas	Edgar Degas was a famous artist of the 1870s
Disraeli	Benjamin Disraeli served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the 1870s
Dostoevsky	Fyodor Dostoevsky, a famous Russian novelist, was active in this era
Doyle	Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, began his career in this era
Edison	Thomas Edison was a famous inventor during this decade
Garfield	James A. Garfield was elected President of the United States at the end of the 1870s
Grant	Ulysses S. Grant was the President of the United States during the 1870s
Hancock	Winfield Scott Hancock was a significant Union general during this era
Hayes	Rutherford B. Hayes was the President of the United States for part of this decade
Kipling	Rudyard Kipling, a celebrated British author, was coming of age in this decade
Monet	Claude Monet, a renowned painter, was active during this period
Nobel	Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, was a notable figure during this time
Pasteur	Louis Pasteur made significant contributions to science in the 1870s
Rockefeller	John D. Rockefeller was establishing his oil empire during the 1870s
Tchaikovsky	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a famous composer, was active during the 1870s
Twain	Mark Twain was a popular author during this period
Verdi	Giuseppe Verdi, a renowned Italian composer, was prominent during this time
Victoria	This era was the height of Queen Victoria's reign in Britain
Whitman	Walt Whitman, a celebrated American poet, was writing during this decade
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