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Updated: May 22, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of canine appellations, inspired by the elegance and charm of the 19th century. This era, specifically the 1890s, saw a proliferation of distinct names for our four-legged friends that were a reflection of the style and ethos of the times. This page will take you on a journey into the past, immersing you in a world of classic charm and vintage elegance, as it offers a glimpse into the dog naming trends of this bygone era.

Immerse yourself in a world of traditional monikers, each with its own story rooted in the late Victorian era. The names you will encounter here have been carefully chosen to represent the rich tapestry of the 1890s, a time when dog names were a testament to the owner's social standing, interests, or even the dog’s breed or appearance. Enjoy the charming nostalgia that these names evoke, as they provide a delightful bridge between the old world charm of the past and the love and affection we share for our pets today.

This page is more than just a list; it's a journey back in time, a source of inspiration, and a tribute to the enduring bond between humans and dogs. Whether you're in search of a name for your new furry friend, or simply curious about historical trends in pet names, this page provides a fascinating insight into the world of dog names from the 1890s.

Name Reason to Choose
Ike Short for Isaac, a common name in the 19th century
Irving Inspired by Washington Irving, a popular writer in the 1890s
Ivy A fashionable name during the Victorian era, when botanical names were popular
Jack A classic name, popular in the 1890s and still common today
Jasper A classic, popular name of the era
Jesse Named after the infamous outlaw Jesse James, who was a significant figure of the era
Joyce Named after James Joyce, a popular writer in the 1890s
Jupiter This was a popular dog name in the 1890s because of the fascination with astronomy during this period
Keats Inspired by John Keats, a beloved poet in the 1890s
Kipling Inspired by Rudyard Kipling, a popular writer in the 1890s
Klondike Refers to the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890s
Laddie A traditional Scottish name, used for male dogs
Lady A well-liked name among female dogs, representing grace and elegance
Levi A tribute to Levi Strauss, who patented blue jeans in the late 19th century
Lottie A common Victorian-era name, harking back to the 1890s
Lucky A common name for pets, symbolizing good fortune
Mabel A popular women's name in the 1890s that has a charming, old-fashioned ring
Macy In honor of R.H. Macy & Co., which was a thriving business in the 1890s
Maggie A popular female name in the 1890s, often used for pets
Max A classic, popular name of the era, short for Maximilian
Mercury Named after the planet, reflecting the era's interest in astronomy
Mickey A popular male name in the 1890s, used for dogs too
Minnie A popular female name in the 1890s, often used for small dogs
Molly A classic, feminine name popular in the 1890s
Morse Inspired by Samuel Morse, a prominent inventor in the 1890s
Nellie A popular female name in the 1890s, used for pets too
Newton A nod to Sir Isaac Newton, as the study of physics was gaining momentum in the 1890s
Nobel A nod to Alfred Nobel who established the Nobel Prizes in his will in 1895
Opal This name is inspired by the popular gemstone of the Victorian era
Orion Named after the constellation, reflecting the era's interest in astronomy
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Geographical Landmarks

Naming dogs after famous geographical landmarks discovered or popular during the 1890s can be a good way of paying homage to that period in history.
Name Description
Alps In honor of the iconic European mountain range, a symbol of physical challenge
Amazon An exotic place name from the 1890s, after the world's largest rainforest
Andes Named for the South American mountain range, reflecting the age of adventure
Arctic Inspired by the polar explorations of the 19th century
Danube Popular river in Europe, important trade route in the 19th century
Everest Named after the tallest mountain in the world, a symbol of might in the 1890s
Galapagos Named after the island chain, reflecting the era's interest in natural history
Gobi For the mystery and allure of the Asian desert
Himalaya In honor of the majestic Asian mountain range, a symbol of strength
Hudson In honor of the New York river, reflecting the urbanization of the late 19th century
Mississippi A nod to the American South, a significant part of 1890s culture
Mojave For the Californian desert, symbolizing the ruggedness of the American West
Nevada Reflects the American West, a significant part of 1890s culture
Nile Egyptian landmark that was a fascination in the late 19th century
Pampas Named after the South American plains, symbolizing the vast unexplored territories
Rocky A homage to the Rocky Mountains, a symbol of exploration
Sahara Inspired by the largest desert, reflecting the wilderness and freedom of the era
Savannah Reflects the fascination with African landscapes in the late 19th century
Siberia For the adventurous spirit of the 1890s, after the vast Russian wilderness
Sicily Named after the Italian island, reflecting the interest in European culture
Thames Named for the famous English river, reflecting the global reach of the British Empire
Tundra Describes the vast, cold landscapes popular in 1890s literature
Victoria Named after the African waterfall, a symbol of the age of exploration
Volga The longest river in Europe, a symbol of the vastness of the world
Yukon In honor of the Canadian wilderness, an area of interest in the 1890s
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Inventions and Innovations

The 1890s saw many inventions and innovations. Names related to these can be a quirky and unique choice for dog names.
Name Description
Aspirin This common pain reliever was first synthesized in the 1890s
Bell Alexander Graham Bell's work was fundamental to the development of the telephone
Benz Karl Benz was a key figure in the invention of the automobile
Carnegie Carnegie Steel Company was an innovative business force in the 1890s
Cinema The first public film screening took place in the 1890s
Coca Coca-Cola was invented in the late 19th century
Curie Marie Curie conducted pioneering research on radioactivity during this period
Diesel Rudolf Diesel invented the diesel engine in the 1890s
Dynamo The dynamo was a key invention for generating electrical power
Edison Named after Thomas Edison, who contributed significantly to the invention of the light bulb
Faraday Michael Faraday made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry
Graham Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, was highly influential in this era
Hertz Heinrich Hertz's experiments with radio waves paved the way for the invention of the wireless telegraph
Kelvin Named after Lord Kelvin, an important physicist and engineer
Kodak The Kodak camera was invented during this time, revolutionizing photography
Marconi Guglielmo Marconi pioneered long distance radio transmission
Maxwell James Clerk Maxwell was a foundational figure in the field of electricity and magnetism
Morse Samuel Morse, inventor of Morse code, was a key figure of this era
Pasteur For Louis Pasteur, who made significant contributions to the development of vaccines
Phonograph This device that played sound was invented in the 1890s
Roentgen In honor of Wilhelm Röntgen who discovered X-rays
Tesla After Nikola Tesla, a famous inventor and electrical engineer
Volt A unit of electrical potential, an important invention in this era
Xray X-rays were discovered in this decade by Wilhelm Röntgen
Zipper This common clothing fastener was invented in the 1890s
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Literary Characters

The 1890s was a vibrant period for literature. Names of literary characters from novels published during this time can make for cultured and interesting dog names.
Name Description
Bennet As a nod to the Bennet family in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' much loved in the 1890s
Bumble A character from Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist,' a novel widely read in the 1890s
Crusoe The character of Robinson Crusoe from Daniel Defoe's novel was a classic read in the 1890s
Cyrano Inspired by the protagonist Cyrano de Bergerac from the play written by Edmond Rostand in 1897
DArtagnan The hero of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers,' a classic read in the 1890s
Dorian Taken from Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' published in 1890
Gatsby An anticipation to the character Jay Gatsby from 'The Great Gatsby,' a novel written in 1925 but set in the 1890s
Gulliver Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' was a classic 18th-century novel still popular in the 1890s
Havisham Miss Havisham is a character from Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' influential in the 1890s
Heathcliff From Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights,' published in 1847 but widely read and influential in the 1890s
Huckleberry Mark Twain's character Huckleberry Finn, was a popular figure of the late 19th century
Jekyll Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,' published in 1886
Kipps From H.G. Wells' novel 'Kipps,' published in 1905 but depicting life in the 1890s
Linton From Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights,' a novel popular throughout the 19th century
Micawber A character from Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield,' a novel popular in the 1890s
Nemo Captain Nemo is a character from Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,' a popular 19th-century novel
Passepartout Phileas Fogg's loyal servant in Jules Verne's 'Around the World in Eighty Days,' a classic read in the 1890s
Phileas The adventurous spirit in Jules Verne's 'Around the World in Eighty Days,' published in 1873
Pip The protagonist of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' widely read in the 1890s
Quasimodo The hunchback of Notre Dame, a character by Victor Hugo, was a classic read during the 1890s
Rochester The brooding hero of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre,' influential throughout the 19th century
Sawyer Inspired by Mark Twain's character Tom Sawyer, a popular figure of the late 19th century
Scrooge From Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol,' a character known for his transformation
Sherlock A tribute to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
Watson The loyal companion of Sherlock Holmes, a character introduced in 1887
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Victorian Era Names

1890s was smack in the middle of the Victorian era, and many names from that time period can make unique and classy dog names.
Name Description
Albert This name was popular among the British royalty during the Victorian era
Baxter It was a common laborer's name in the 1890s
Clara Prominent during the Victorian period, it's derived from Latin word 'Clarus'
Daisy Flower names were favored in the 1890s
Edgar A popular name during the era, inspired by poet Edgar Allan Poe
Florence This name was widespread due to the influence of nurse Florence Nightingale
George A royal name, frequently used during the Victorian era
Harriet A common name in the 1890s, inspired by women's rights activist Harriet Tubman
Ivy Another flower name, popular during the Victorian period
Jasper A gemstone name that was well-liked during the era
Kitty An endearing name commonly given to pets in the 1890s
Lily A floral name that was trendy during the Victorian era
Mabel A popular female name in the late 19th century
Nellie A common nickname for Eleanor, a popular name in the Victorian era
Oscar A popular male name, likely inspired by writer Oscar Wilde
Percy A common male name during the 1890s
Queenie A name often given to pets during the Victorian era, reflecting the reign of Queen Victoria
Rose Floral names like Rose were common during the 1890s
Stanley A common male name during the Victorian era
Theodore This name was popular in the 1890s, perhaps influenced by President Theodore Roosevelt
Ulysses The name of a popular 19th-century American president
Victoria This name was common due to the reign of Queen Victoria
Wilfred A common male name during the late 19th century
Xavier Although uncommon, this name was used during the Victorian period
Yale A name symbolizing prestige and education during the 1890s
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Historical Figures

Naming dogs after famous historical figures from the 1890s can be a fun and educational way of remembering significant personalities.
Name Description
Beethoven In memory of Ludwig van Beethoven, the German composer and pianist
Churchill An homage to the influential British Prime Minister during World War II
Curie After Marie Curie, the scientist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity
Darwin After Charles Darwin, the scientist who proposed the theory of evolution
DaVinci For the Italian polymath, Leonardo da Vinci
Dickens After Charles Dickens, one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era
Edison This dog's name is inspired by Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb
Einstein Commending Albert Einstein, the physicist who developed the theory of relativity
Freud In honor of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis
Frida In memory of Frida Kahlo, a prominent Mexican painter
Galileo For Galileo Galilei, the astronomer who championed heliocentrism
Gandhi In honor of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Indian nationalism
Hemingway For Ernest Hemingway, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author
Lincoln Named after Abraham Lincoln, the president who led the nation through the American Civil War
Mozart For Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the prolific and influential composer of the classical era
Nightingale For Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing
Picasso After the influential Spanish painter and sculptor, Pablo Picasso
Rembrandt After the Dutch draughtsman, painter and printmaker
Roosevelt A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt, an American statesman, conservationist and writer
Shakespeare In reverence of William Shakespeare, who is often considered the greatest writer in the English language
Tesla For the inventive genius Nikola Tesla, a pioneer in the field of electricity
Tubman In remembrance of Harriet Tubman, a leader in the Underground Railroad
Twain After Mark Twain, acclaimed author of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'
Victoria For Queen Victoria, the British monarch who reigned for over six decades
Wright For the Wright brothers, inventors of the first successful airplane
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