Welcome to a journey back in time, where we celebrate our canine companions in an exceptional way. As we dip into the rich tapestry of history, we find ourselves in the early 20th century, a period that encapsulates the charm and elegance of a bygone era. The names we have collated for your furry friends echo the spirit and essence of this unique decade.
This list of names is a tribute to the 1910s, a time of great change and revolution across the globe. From the world of fashion to art and literature, there was a significant shift in style and perspective, and these elements are beautifully reflected in the names of our canine companions of that era. These names aren't just labels, but a nod to the rich cultural milieu of the time, filled with elegance, grace, and a certain old-world charm.
So, whether you're looking for a moniker that reflects the strength and bravery of the wartime heroes, the elegance of the Edwardian era, or the charm of silent film stars, you'll find a wealth of inspiration here. Just like the decade itself, these names are timeless, filled with character and history. The names listed in the following pages are more than just labels; they are stories waiting to be told, and histories waiting to be rediscovered.
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Helen | Inspired by Helen Keller, one of the most admired women in the 1910s |
Henry | Henry was a popular boys' name in the 1910s, making it a popular choice for dogs as well |
Herbert | This name was popular in the 1910s, often used for male dogs |
Hilda | This name was popular for women and pets in the 1910s, often used for strong and brave dogs |
Horace | A common name during the Edwardian era, often used for dogs because it's easy to call |
Howard | Howard was a common boys' name in the 1910s, making it a popular choice for dogs as well |
Hubert | This name was popular in the 1910s, often used for male dogs |
Hugo | This name, meaning 'mind', was common in the early 20th century and would suit a smart dog |
Ida | This name was popular for women and pets in the 1910s, often used for small and cute dogs |
Inez | This name was popular for women and pets in the 1910s, often used for elegant dogs |
Irene | Named after Irene Castle, a famous ballroom dancer of the 1910s |
Irving | This name was frequently used in the 1910s, often used for male dogs |
Ivy | This plant-based name was popular for girls and pets in the early 20th century |
Jack | Human names were frequently used for pets during this time period |
Jasper | The name Jasper was used often, reflecting the popularity of human names for pets |
Joey | Joey, a classic human name, was often used for dogs |
Judy | This name was popular due to the famous actress Judy Garland, who was a star during the 1910s |
Lady | The name Lady was a popular choice for dogs, reflecting the era's manners and etiquette |
Lassie | Lassie, a well-loved character from literature, inspired many dog names |
Lawrence | Lawrence of Arabia, a famous figure in the 1910s, inspired this dog name |
Leonard | Leonard Wood, a famous general in the 1910s, was the inspiration for this dog name |
Lottie | This name, short for Charlotte, was popular for girls and pets during the 1910s |
Louis | Louis Armstrong, a famous musician in the 1910s, inspired this dog name |
Louise | Louise Brooks, a famous actress in the 1910s, was the inspiration for this dog name |
Lucky | Lucky was a popular name for dogs, reflecting the optimistic spirit of the era |
Lulu | The name Lulu was often used in popular songs of the 1910s, making it a trendy choice for dogs |
Luther | This name was frequently used in the 1910s, often used for male dogs |
Mabel | Mabel was a popular girls' name in the 1910s, often given to dogs as well |
Maggie | Maggie, a classic human name, was often used for dogs |
Margaret | Margaret Sanger was a prominent figure in the 1910s, inspiring many dog owners |
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Ascot | The ascot tie was a key fashion item for men during this period |
Boater | Boater hats were a popular accessory for both men and women in the 1910s |
Bowler | The bowler hat was a key part of male fashion in the 1910s |
Bustle | A reminder of the bustle-style dresses from the early 1910s |
Cloche | It's a bell-shaped hat that became popular in the 1910s |
Corset | Corsets were a major part of women's fashion during the 1910s |
Cravat | Named after the neckband that was popular among men in the 1910s |
Dapper | A word used to describe the stylish men of the 1910s |
Derby | The derby hat was a staple of male fashion in the 1910s |
Duster | After the duster coats worn by women in the 1910s |
Empire | Named after the Empire silhouette, a style popularized in the 1910s |
Flapper | Flapper style was emerging towards the end of the 1910s |
Garter | Named after the garter belts that were an integral part of women's fashion in the 1910s |
Gibson | Gibson Girl was a fashion icon in the 1910s |
Hobble | Inspired by the hobble skirt, a fashion trend of the early 1910s |
Lace | Lace detailing was a popular trend in early 1910s fashion |
Monocle | This was a popular accessory for fashionable men in the 1910s |
Petticoat | Named after the undergarment worn by women during the 1910s |
Silhouette | A nod to the changing dress silhouettes during the 1910s |
Spats | Named after the spat, a type of shoe accessory popular among men in the 1910s |
Suffragette | A nod to the women's rights movement and their fashion statements of the 1910s |
Tweed | Named after the fabric that was widely used in men's clothing during the 1910s |
Velvet | Named after the fabric that was popular in the 1910s fashion |
Vest | Vests were a common piece of men's fashion in the 1910s |
Zoot | The Zoot Suit was a male fashion trend in the 1910s |
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Aerodrome | The term 'aerodrome' was commonly used in the 1910s to refer to airports |
Atwater | Atwater Kent was a popular radio manufacturer in the 1910s |
Bakelite | Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic, was invented in the 1910s |
Blimp | Blimps were a new invention in the 1910s |
Cine | Cine-cameras were a significant invention during the 1910s |
Conveyor | Conveyor belts were introduced during the 1910s, significantly changing manufacturing processes |
Dynamo | The dynamo was a significant invention powering electrical generators in the 1910s |
Edison | Thomas Edison's inventions were highly influential in the 1910s |
Frigidaire | Frigidaire, an early refrigerator model, was introduced during the 1910s |
Fuselage | The term 'fuselage' became prominent in the 1910s due to advancements in aviation |
Kinetoscope | The kinetoscope, an early motion picture device, was used during the 1910s |
Lansing | The Lansing Sound, Inc. was established in the late 1910s |
Linotype | The linotype machine was a significant invention during the 1910s |
Maxwell | Maxwell was a prominent car manufacturer during the 1910s |
Motorola | Motorola was founded in the early 1910s, a significant era of technological advancement |
Phonograph | The phonograph was a popular invention during this period |
Pilot | Aviation was a major technological advancement during the 1910s |
Propeller | The propeller was a significant component in aviation advancements during the 1910s |
Radium | Radium was a significant discovery during the 1910s |
Rexophone | The Rexophone, a type of gramophone, was popular during the 1910s |
Rover | The Rover Company, a British car manufacturing company, was founded during the 1910s |
Sopwith | The Sopwith Camel, a British World War I biplane, was introduced in the 1910s |
Televox | Televox was one of the earliest robots, invented in this era |
Tungsten | The tungsten filament for light bulbs was introduced during the 1910s |
Zeppelin | Zeppelins were used extensively during the 1910s |
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Austen | Jane Austen's novels saw a resurgence in popularity during this decade |
Bennet | A character from 'Pride and Prejudice', a popular novel at the time |
Bronte | A tribute to the Bronte sisters whose novels were beloved in the 1910s |
Chaucer | Geoffrey Chaucer's works were widely studied and appreciated in the 1910s |
Chekhov | Anton Chekhov's plays and short stories were well-loved in this era |
Conrad | Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' was a popular read during this decade |
Darcy | A nod to the character Mr. Darcy from the novel 'Pride and Prejudice'. During the 1910s, the novel was adapted in several formats |
Dreiser | Theodore Dreiser was a significant figure in 1910s literature |
Eliot | T.S. Eliot's poetry was highly admired in the 1910s |
Fitzgerald | For F. Scott Fitzgerald, a prominent writer in this period |
Gatsby | Inspired by the iconic character Jay Gatsby from 'The Great Gatsby', published in the early 20th century |
Heathcliff | This name is based on the character Heathcliff in 'Wuthering Heights', which saw a surge in popularity in the 1910s |
Hemingway | Ernest Hemingway's writing started to gain recognition during the 1910s |
Huckleberry | Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' was a classic read during the 1910s |
Joyce | James Joyce's 'Ulysses' was a significant novel in the 1910s |
Maugham | W. Somerset Maugham was a well-known author in the 1910s |
Orwell | George Orwell's works started to gain recognition in this period |
Pip | The protagonist of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations', which was widely read during this era |
Proust | A tribute to Marcel Proust, a significant writer in this era |
Sawyer | A reference to Tom Sawyer from Mark Twain's famous novels |
Shakespeare | Shakespeare's plays continued to be widely read and performed in the 1910s |
Sherlock | Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories were very popular during this era |
Tolstoy | Leo Tolstoy's works were widely read and admired in the 1910s |
Twain | Named after Mark Twain, whose works were extremely popular in the 1910s |
Woolf | Named after Virginia Woolf, a significant literary figure in the 1910s |
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BigCheese | A term for a person of importance or high status in the 1910s |
Bimbo | A term for a foolish or unintelligent person, popular in the 1910s |
Boop | Derived from 'Betty Boop', a popular cartoon character in the 1910s |
Breezer | A breezer was a convertible car in the 1910s |
Dame | Dame was a term for a woman in the 1910s |
Dapper | Used to describe well-dressed men in the 1910s |
Doll | A term for a woman or girlfriend in the 1910s |
Doughboy | A term for a soldier, especially one in World War I |
Ducky | Ducky was a term of endearment in the 1910s |
Flapper | Flapper was a term for fashionable young women in the 1910s |
Gasoline | A common term in the 1910s, as cars were becoming increasingly popular |
Gigglewater | A playful term for alcohol during the 1910s |
Goober | Goober was a term for a peanut in the 1910s |
Hepcat | A hip person, often a jazz enthusiast, in the 1910s |
Hooch | This term referred to alcohol, especially illegal homemade spirits, during the 1910s |
Hoodlum | Hoodlum was a term for a gangster or criminal in the 1910s |
Hotsy | Hotsy was 1910s slang for something attractive or excellent |
Jazz | Jazz was a new music style that started to become popular in the 1910s |
Jitney | In 1910s slang, a jitney was a low-cost shared taxi |
Moll | A term for a gangster's girlfriend in the 1910s |
Ritzy | A term for something luxurious or elegant, popular in the 1910s |
Sheba | In 1910s slang, Sheba was used to refer to a woman, often one's girlfriend |
Sheik | A term used to describe a man, often one's boyfriend, in 1910s slang |
Speakeasy | An illegal bar or club during the Prohibition era of the 1910s |
Stiff | In 1910s slang, a stiff was a dead body |
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Armstrong | Louis Armstrong, a famous musician, started his career in the 1910s |
Bartok | Béla Bartók, a renowned composer, established himself in the 1910s |
Brandeis | Louis Brandeis became the first Jewish justice on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1916 |
Charlie | Charlie Chaplin was a prominent figure in early cinema during this period |
Curie | Marie Curie, a groundbreaking scientist, won the Nobel Prize in 1911 |
Edison | Thomas Edison was an iconic inventor in the 1910s |
Einstein | Albert Einstein, a prominent physicist, made significant discoveries in this era |
Ellis | Havelock Ellis was a key figure in the field of sexology in the 1910s |
Fitzgerald | F. Scott Fitzgerald, a famous author, began his career in the 1910s |
Ford | Henry Ford's Model T became widely available in the 1910s |
Freud | Sigmund Freud, a key figure in psychology, released seminal works in the 1910s |
Houdini | Harry Houdini, a famous magician, was at the height of his career in this era |
Joyce | James Joyce, a renowned author, published his first works in the 1910s |
Kandinsky | Wassily Kandinsky, a renowned painter, was highly recognized in the 1910s |
Keller | Helen Keller, a famous author and political activist, was highly active in the 1910s |
Marconi | Guglielmo Marconi, a pioneer of wireless communication, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1911 |
Matisse | Henri Matisse, a famous painter, created iconic works in the 1910s |
Pankhurst | Emmeline Pankhurst, a key figure in the women's suffrage movement, was highly active in the 1910s |
Picasso | Pablo Picasso, renowned artist, made significant contributions to art in the 1910s |
Ravel | Maurice Ravel, a famous composer, produced notable works in the 1910s |
Roosevelt | Theodore Roosevelt was an influential US President during the early 1910s |
Shackleton | Ernest Shackleton, a famous explorer, made his notable Antarctic expedition in the 1910s |
Stravinsky | Igor Stravinsky, a famous composer, created The Rite of Spring in 1913 |
Winston | Inspired by Winston Churchill, a prominent political figure of the 1910s |
Wright | Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous architect, designed iconic buildings in the 1910s |
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