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Updated: May 05, 2024

Welcome to a page dedicated to vintage canine monikers, inspired by the vibrant era of the 1930s. This was a decade marked by economic struggle, but also by innovation and the rise of Hollywood Golden Age glamour. What you might not know is that this influential period also gave rise to some incredibly unique and charming names for our four-legged friends.

From names that echo the glamour of 1930s silver screen stars to those that encapsulate the resilience and strength of this pivotal era, this collection offers a wide range of choices for your new furry friend. If you're looking for a moniker that stands out from the crowd and adds a touch of historical charm, then this selection is perfect for you.

Prepare to be transported back in time as you browse through this captivating selection of dog names. Each name tells a story, reflecting the spirit and trends of an era gone by, yet these names carry a timeless appeal that makes them just as fitting for today's beloved pets. Whether you're a history buff or simply in search of a distinctive name for your new pup, this compilation from the 1930s era offers a wealth of inspiration.

Name Reason to Choose
Dali Salvador Dali was a popular surrealist artist during this period
Dalí This name is a nod to Salvador Dalí, a famous artist in the 1930s
Dalton John Dalton was a well-known scientist of this era
Dillinger John Dillinger was a notorious American gangster during that time
Dixie Named after the American South, often given to Southern breeds
Doc Classic name for calm, quiet dogs
Dorothy This name is a nod to the iconic character Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, a 1930s film
Dot Classic name for dogs with a single spot of color
Duke Named after John Wayne, popular actor in the 1930s
Edison Thomas Edison was a renowned inventor and businessman during the 1930s
Eiffel The Eiffel tower, a famous landmark, was a symbol of progress and innovation
Einstein This name was inspired by Albert Einstein, a famous scientist in the 1930s
Eleanor Named after Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady of the United States during the 1930s
Ella This name is a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, who began her singing career in the 1930s
Ellington Named after Duke Ellington, a prominent figure in the Jazz Age
Errol This name was inspired by Errol Flynn, a famous actor of the 1930s
Fats Fats Waller was a famous jazz pianist and composer in the 1930s
Fellini Federico Fellini was a popular Italian film director and screenwriter
Fido Common name for dogs in old comic strips
Fluffy Classic name for dogs with thick, plush fur
Ford Henry Ford was a prominent businessman and founder of Ford Motor Company
Frida Frida Kahlo was a famous painter during the 1930s
Fritz Fritz Lang was a renowned film director during the 1930s
Gable Inspired by Clark Gable, a popular actor of the 1930s
Gandhi This name is a nod to Mahatma Gandhi, a famous figure in the 1930s
Garland This name is a nod to Judy Garland, star of The Wizard of Oz
Gauguin Paul Gauguin was a well-known French Post-Impressionist artist
Gershwin This name pays tribute to George Gershwin, a famous composer and pianist in the 1930s
Ginger Inspired by Ginger Rogers, a famous actress and dancer
Goldie Classic name for golden or blonde-furred dogs
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1930s Sports Figures Dog Names

Many influential sports figures gained popularity in the 1930s, and their names could be used for dogs.
Name Description
Armstrong Celebrating Henry Armstrong, a boxing legend
Babe In honor of Babe Didrikson, a leading female athlete in the 1930s
Baer After Max Baer, a heavyweight boxing champion
Bobby Derived from Bobby Jones, a famous golfer who dominated the sport
Braddock An homage to James J. Braddock, an underdog boxing champion
Cochrane For Mickey Cochrane, a legendary baseball catcher
Conn A nod to Billy Conn, a light heavyweight boxing champion
Dempsey Named after Jack Dempsey, a prominent boxer during the 1930s
DiMaggio In honor of Joe DiMaggio, a celebrated baseball center fielder
Dizzy After Dizzy Dean, a famous baseball pitcher
Feller A tribute to Bob Feller, a leading baseball pitcher
Foxx Named after Jimmie Foxx, one of the greatest power hitters in baseball
Gehrig A tribute to Lou Gehrig, an iconic baseball player of the 1930s
Gibson Honoring Josh Gibson, a legendary baseball player in the Negro leagues
Hank A nod to Hank Greenberg, a notable baseball player
Jesse For Jesse Owens, who dominated track and field in the 1930s
Joe Named after Joe Louis, an iconic heavyweight boxing champion
Manolete Inspired by the legendary 1930s bullfighter, Manolete
Mel Paying tribute to Mel Ott, a renowned baseball right fielder
Ruth In homage to Babe Ruth, a legendary baseball player
Satchel Inspired by Satchel Paige, a legendary baseball pitcher
Schmeling Drawn from Max Schmeling, a well-known German boxer
Slapsie From Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom, a famous boxer during this era
Stanley In honor of Stanley Matthews, a football icon of the era
Zale In memory of Tony Zale, a renowned middleweight boxing champion
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1930s Historical Events Dog Names

The 1930s was a decade of significant historical events, including the Great Depression and the start of World War II. These events could inspire unique dog names.
Name Description
Alcatraz Alcatraz began housing federal prisoners in 1933
Amelia Amelia Earhart made her famous transatlantic flight in 1932
Berlin The Berlin Olympics were held in 1936
Capone Al Capone, a notorious gangster, was convicted for tax evasion in 1931
Dali Salvador Dali, a prominent surrealist artist, produced some of his most famous works in the 1930s
Depression This name is a nod to the Great Depression, which began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s
Dustbowl The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies during the 1930s
Ellis Ellis Island, the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the U.S., closed in 1933
Empire The Empire State Building was completed in 1931
Gable Clark Gable, a popular film actor, rose to fame in the 1930s
Gandhi Mohandas Gandhi led India to independence from British rule in the 1930s
Gatsby The Great Gatsby, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was published in 1925 but its popularity peaked in the 1930s
Gold The Gold Standard was abandoned by many countries during the 1930s
Harlem The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and artistic explosion, ended in the mid-1930s
Hoover Herbert Hoover was the President of the United States at the start of the 1930s
Jazz The 1930s is often referred to as the 'Swing Era', a time when jazz music was very popular
Migrant The Dust Bowl forced many 'Okies' to migrate to California in the 1930s
Monopoly The board game Monopoly was first published in 1935
NewDeal The New Deal, a series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression, was introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt
Picasso Pablo Picasso's famous painting, Guernica, was created in 1937
Prohibition Prohibition, the legal prevention of the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol, ended in 1933
Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, served from 1933 until 1945
Stalin Joseph Stalin consolidated his power in the Soviet Union during the 1930s
Tarzan Tarzan, a popular fictional character, was very popular throughout the 1930s
Zeppelin The Zeppelin airship, Hindenburg, tragically burst into flames in 1937
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1930s Popular Music Dog Names

Jazz, blues, and swing were popular music genres in the 1930s, and many famous musicians and songs from this era could inspire dog names.
Name Description
Armstrong From Louis Armstrong, a prominent musician from the 1930s
Basie Count Basie was a famous bandleader in the 1930s
Benny Benny Goodman was a renowned jazz musician from the 1930s
Bessie Bessie Smith was a blues singer popular in the early 1930s
Billie Named after Billie Holiday, a popular singer in the 1930s
Bing Bing Crosby was a popular singer and actor in the 1930s
Cab Cab Calloway was a popular bandleader in the 1930s
Carmichael Hoagy Carmichael was a popular songwriter in the 1930s
Cole Cole Porter was a renowned songwriter in the 1930s
Django Django Reinhardt was a pioneering jazz guitarist in the 1930s
Dorsey Tommy Dorsey was a popular musician in the 1930s
Duke Duke Ellington, a prominent figure in the music scene during the 1930s
Ella Ella Fitzgerald started her career in the mid-1930s
Ellington From Duke Ellington, a key figure in the jazz music scene in the 1930s
Fats A nod to Fats Waller, a famous jazz pianist in the 1930s
Fletcher Fletcher Henderson was a major bandleader in the 1930s
Gillespie Dizzy Gillespie started his career in the late 1930s
Hawkins Coleman Hawkins was a key figure in 1930s jazz
Holiday The last name of Billie Holiday, a jazz singer popular in the 1930s
Lionel Lionel Hampton was a jazz vibraphonist active in the 1930s
Mills The Mills Brothers were a popular music group in the 1930s
Monk Thelonious Monk started his career in the late 1930s
Parker Charlie Parker was a young musician making his mark in the late 1930s
Shaw Artie Shaw was a popular bandleader in the late 1930s
Webb Chick Webb was a famous drummer and bandleader in the 1930s
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1930s Actors and Actresses Dog Names

The 1930s was a golden age for Hollywood, and many famous actors and actresses rose to fame during this time.
Name Description
Astaire Fred Astaire was a celebrated actor and dancer in the 1930s
Bogart Humphrey Bogart started his acting career in the 1930s
Cagney James Cagney was a notable actor during this period
Colbert Claudette Colbert was a popular actress in the 1930s
Cooper Honors Gary Cooper, a famous actor of that time
Crawford Joan Crawford was a prominent actress in the 1930s
Davis Bette Davis was a well-known actress during this decade
Dietrich Marlene Dietrich was an iconic actress in the 1930s
Fairbanks Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was a popular actor in the 1930s
Flynn Errol Flynn was a popular actor in the 1930s
Fonda Henry Fonda's acting career took off in the 1930s
Gable Named after Clark Gable, a prominent actor in the 1930s
Garbo Greta Garbo was a prominent actress of the 1930s
Ginger Ginger Rogers was a famous actress and dancer during this decade
Grant Inspired by Cary Grant, a popular actor in the 1930s
Harlow Jean Harlow was an iconic actress of the era
Hepburn Katharine Hepburn was an iconic actress of the era
Karloff Boris Karloff was a famous actor during this period
Lombard Inspired by Carole Lombard, a famous actress in the 1930s
Loy Myrna Loy was a notable actress during this time
March Fredric March was a notable actor in the 1930s
Olivier Laurence Olivier's acting career began in the 1930s
Stanwyck Barbara Stanwyck was a prominent actress in the 1930s
Tracy Spencer Tracy was a celebrated actor of the era
West Mae West was a celebrated actress and comedian of the era
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1930s Movie Inspired Dog Names

Many iconic movies were made in the 1930s, and their characters could serve as inspiration for dog names.
Name Description
Astaire Fred Astaire was a beloved star during this decade
Bette Inspired by Bette Davis, a notable actress of the era
Bogart Humphrey Bogart was a popular actor during this era
Cagney James Cagney was a well-known actor during this time
Capra Frank Capra was a famous director in the 1930s
Cooper Named after Gary Cooper, a popular actor in the 1930s
Disney Walt Disney founded his company in the 1920s and gained fame in the 1930s
Flynn Errol Flynn was a prominent actor during this era
Gable After Clark Gable, a famous actor from the 1930s
Garbo Greta Garbo was a prominent figure in 1930s cinema
Ginger Ginger Rogers was a well-known actress and dancer in the 1930s
Grable Betty Grable was a famous actress and pin-up girl in the 1930s
Grant Cary Grant was a beloved actor during this decade
Harlow Jean Harlow was a leading actress in this decade
Hepburn Inspired by Katharine Hepburn, an iconic actress of the era
Hitchcock Named after Alfred Hitchcock, a famous director during the 1930s
Keaton Buster Keaton, a comedy actor, was active in the 1930s
Lombard Carole Lombard, a famous actress, was active during the 1930s
Marlene In honor of Marlene Dietrich, a glamorous actress of the time
Mickey Mickey Mouse, created by Disney, was extremely popular in the 1930s
Monroe Named after Marilyn Monroe, who started her career in the late 1930s
Stanwyck Barbara Stanwyck was a beloved actress of the 1930s
Thalberg Inspired by Irving Thalberg, a legendary film producer in the 1930s
Tracy Spencer Tracy was a popular actor of the 1930s
Welles Orson Welles, a famous actor and director, began his career in the late 1930s
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