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Updated: May 26, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine monikers inspired by a period rich in history and culture - the 1880s. This era, often referred to as 'The Gilded Age', was a time of rapid economic growth in the United States and Europe. It was a period that saw the rise of industrial tycoons, the expansion of the railway system, and significant advancements in technology and science. This page is dedicated to those who have a deep appreciation for this distinctive era and wish to bestow a name upon their four-legged friend that reflects its charm and grandeur.

The names you will find here are an eclectic mix, each carrying the essence of the 1880s. These names, rooted in the traditions, popular literature, historical figures, and common slang of the time, provide a nostalgic nod to an age of significant progress and change. Whether you're looking for a name that exudes the elegance, strength, or the quaint charm of the period, our collection is sure to have something that suits your furry friend perfectly.

So, get ready to step back in time and explore our carefully curated list of names. Whether you have a sprightly pup full of energy, a majestic hound that carries an air of sophistication, or a lovable lapdog that enjoys the quieter things in life, these names from the 1880s are sure to add a touch of vintage charm to your pet's identity.

Name Reason to Choose
Ginger This name was popular among dog owners who had red or brown dogs
Gladys Gladys was a common female name in the 1880s
Goldie This name was popular among dog owners who had golden-colored dogs
Grant Inspired by Ulysses S. Grant, a Civil War general and former US President
Grover Grover Cleveland was the US President during the late 1880s
Gypsy This name was popular among dog owners due to its representation of a free spirit
Harold Harold was a popular name for men during this era
Harriet Harriet Tubman, a prominent abolitionist of the era
Harvey Harvey was a common male name in the 1880s
Hattie Hattie was a popular female name in the 1880s
Hazel Hazel was a common female name during this period
Helen Helen was a popular female name during this time
Herbert This name was often given to males in that era
Hilda Hilda was a common female name during this era
Homer Homer was a popular male name in the 1880s
Honey This name was popular among dog owners due to its sweet connotation
Horace Horace was a common male name in the 1880s
Howard Howard was a common name for men in the 1880s
Ida Ida B. Wells, a prominent journalist and activist during this era
Irene Irene was a popular name for women during this era
Irving Irving was a common male name in the 1880s
Jack This name was popular among dog owners due to its simple, strong sound
Jasper This name was popular among dog owners due to its usage in popular literature of the time
Jesse Jesse James, a famous outlaw of the era
King The regal connotation of this name made it a favorite among dog owners
Lady Victorian era dog owners preferred this name due to its representation of elegance and refinement
Lassie This name was favored for its feminine sound and Scottish origin
Lawrence Lawrence was a popular male name in the 1880s
Leonard Leonard was a popular male name during this era
Leroy Leroy was a common male name in the 1880s
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Geographical Names

Names inspired by significant geographical locations or discoveries of the 1880s.
Name Description
Albany The capital of New York State was a major hub for trade and transportation in the 1880s
Austin It was an important city in Texas during the 1880s
Boston The city was a major hub during the industrial revolution of the 1880s
Cairo The Egyptian city was a center of culture and trade in the 1800s
Cheyenne Cheyenne, Wyoming saw significant growth in the 1880s due to the Union Pacific Railroad
Dakota It's a reference to the Dakota Territory, an important part of American history
Denver The city had a gold rush in the mid-19th century which was a significant event in 1880s
Dublin The Irish city saw significant change and growth in the 1880s
Frisco Short for San Francisco, a city that grew in importance during the 1880s
Indiana Many settlers moved to this state during the 1880s
Juneau The Alaskan city, rich in gold, was founded in the 1880s
Manhattan New York City's borough was the center of immigration and growth in the 1880s
Memphis The city was a significant cotton market in the 1880s
Missouri Named after the Missouri River, a major waterway for trade during the 1880s
Montana It was a popular place for gold prospecting during the 1880s
Nevada The state experienced a silver rush in the late 1800s
Oklahoma The Land Rush of 1889 led to the settlement of this state
Omaha Named after a city in Nebraska that was a key railroad center in the 1880s
Orlando The city in Florida was incorporated during the 1880s
Pittsburgh The city was a major center for steel production in the 1880s
Reno It refers to Reno, Nevada, a city that began its growth in the 1880s
Savannah It's a nod to the city of Savannah, Georgia, known for its large cotton exports in the 1880s
Seattle The city experienced significant growth during the 1880s due to the lumber industry
Sydney The Australian city was experiencing a boom in the 1880s due to the gold rush
Yukon The Canadian territory witnessed a gold rush during the late 1880s
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Literary Names

The 1880s were a vibrant period for literature, offering many names from famous authors and their characters.
Name Description
Aragorn Character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Atticus Inspired by Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
Beorn From J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Bilbo The main character in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Dorian Oscar Wilde's character in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Frodo From J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Gandalf Wizard character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Gatsby Main character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
Gulliver Inspired by Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels
Heathcliff Character in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights
Holden From J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye
Horatio Character in Shakespeare's Hamlet
Huckleberry Comes from Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn
Jekyll Taken from Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Maugrim Wolf character in C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Moby Pulled from Herman Melville's Moby Dick
Phileas The main character in Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days
Pip Character from Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
Puck Inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play by Shakespeare
Quasimodo Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo
Rebecca Pulled from Daphne du Maurier’s novel, Rebecca
Rochester Character in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre
Samwise From J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Scarlet Inspired by The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sherlock Inspired by the famous detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Old-Fashioned Names

Names from the 1880s can bring a touch of nostalgia and charm.
Name Description
Agnes A popular human name in the 1880s, often used for dogs too
Archie Frequently used in late 19th-century England, making it a quaint and classic choice
Bernard Named after St. Bernard, a popular figure in the 19th century
Cecil Often used in Victorian England, making it a perfect old-fashioned name
Chester A popular name for pets in the late 19th century, often associated with Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States
Clarence Popular among aristocrats during the Victorian era
Constance Popular in Victorian times, it was often used for pets
Daisy After the flower, a popular name for dogs in the 19th century
Edgar Inspired by the famous 19th-century writer Edgar Allan Poe
Ernest A common name in the late 19th century literature
Ethel A popular female name in the 1880s, it was often given to dogs as well
Harold A common male name in the 1880s, it was also used for dogs
Hazel Frequently used for dogs in the 1880s due to the popular tree of the same name
Homer Famed from the Greek poet, it was a popular choice for dogs in the 1880s
Horace A popular choice in the 19th century, it was frequently used for dogs
Luther Common during the 19th century, its religious connotations made it a popular choice for pets
Mabel A favourite female name in the 19th century, it was also often used for dogs
Maude A popular female name during the Victorian era, often used for dogs too
Opal Named after the precious gemstone, it was a popular name for dogs during the Victorian era
Percy Drawn from literature of the era, often used for dogs
Roscoe A favourite during the late 19th century, it was often chosen for pets
Rufus A popular name for dogs known for their reddish fur
Thaddeus Used often during the late 1800s, especially in the United States
Walter A common male name in the 19th century, it was also used for dogs
Wilbur Commonly used for farm animals and pets in the late 1800s
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Historical Figure Names

The 1880s were filled with notable historical figures whose names could inspire dog names.
Name Description
Bell A tribute to Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone
Bismarck Named after Otto von Bismarck, a key figure in German history
Carnegie In honor of Andrew Carnegie, a leading industrialist
Churchill Inspired by Winston Churchill, a famous British statesman
Darwin A nod to Charles Darwin, a leading biologist
Dickens In honor of Charles Dickens, a celebrated English writer
Edison A nod to the famous inventor Thomas Edison
Einstein Named after Albert Einstein, a renowned physicist
Freud A reference to Sigmund Freud, a leading psychologist
Garfield Reminiscent of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States
Gladstone Takes its name from William E. Gladstone, a notable British Prime Minister
Grant In honor of Ulysses S. Grant, a notable figure in American history
Holmes Named after Sherlock Holmes, a famous fictional character of the 19th century
Lincoln A tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States
Monet Inspired by Claude Monet, a famous French painter
Napoleon Inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte, a significant figure in French history
Pasteur A nod to Louis Pasteur, a leading microbiologist
Poe Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, a famous American writer
Rembrandt A tribute to Rembrandt, a famous Dutch painter
Roosevelt A reference to Theodore Roosevelt, an American statesman and writer
Tennyson Inspired by Alfred Tennyson, a renowned English poet
Tesla In honor of Nikola Tesla, a celebrated inventor
Twain A reference to Mark Twain, a well-known American author
Verne A nod to Jules Verne, a famous French author
Victoria Named after Queen Victoria, a prominent figure of the 19th century
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Victorian Era Names

The 1880s were part of the Victorian era, a period known for its unique and elegant names.
Name Description
Barnaby A popular name in the Victorian era, it reflects the charming and earnest spirit of the time
Clarence The name of a Duke from the 1880s, it carries a noble aura
Dorothy A popular female name in the 1880s, it symbolizes the feminine companionship dogs offer
Edgar Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, a prominent literary figure of the era
Felicity A common Victorian name, it's associated with happiness and good fortune
Gilbert Derived from Victorian literature, it conveys the wisdom and courage of a loyal dog
Harriet In honor of Harriet Beecher Stowe, a prominent writer of the era
Isaac A tribute to the scientific advancements of the era, named after Sir Isaac Newton
Josephine A classy Victorian female name, embodying the elegance of the era
Kensington Named after a famous district in London, a hub of Victorian culture
Lillian A popular female name of the era, it conveys the grace and elegance of Victorian times
Mildred A charming Victorian name, it carries the genteel nature of the era
Nigel A classic English name, it conveys the British influence of the Victorian era
Oscar Inspired by Oscar Wilde, a renowned writer of the Victorian era
Percival A regal Victorian name, it symbolizes the chivalry and honor of the era
Quincy An uncommon Victorian name, it carries a unique and sophisticated charm
Rupert A traditional English name popular during the Victorian era, it embodies the intelligence and loyalty of dogs
Sybil Derived from Victorian literature, it signifies the intuitive and mysterious nature of dogs
Truman A name that reflects the honest and sincere spirit of the Victorian era
Ursula A unique Victorian name, it conveys the strength and bravery of dogs
Victor A name that symbolizes the victory and prosperity of the Victorian era
Walter Influenced by Sir Walter Scott, a famed writer of the era
Xavier A sophisticated Victorian name, it carries an air of mystery and intrigue
Yvette A stylish Victorian name, it reflects the elegance and femininity of the era
Zachariah A biblical name popular during the Victorian era, it symbolizes religious piety
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