300+ Historical Dog Names For Your Furry Explorer
If you’re an avid history buff then you are not going to want to miss this journey through the ages as we round up all the best historical dog names from the past and present. We love nothing better than getting immersed in a war or imagining what it would have been like to live as a knight or a princess during medieval times.
History is fascinating and learning about how humans lived in bygone years always leaves us wanting more. It’s so interesting to watch how life has evolved with all the amazing inventions and discoveries. And just think, in 100 years time, people will be looking back at us saying “How did they manage to live so primitively?”
So put on your tinfoil hat and hop in our homemade time machine with us as we prepare to time travel back through all the prominent eras of history to present you with over 300 awesome historical dog names for your lucky pooch.
📖 Inspiration For Historical Dog Names From The Ancient Era For Your Family Pet
It’s hard to even imagine that these times were part of our world, they just seem so long ago – but even in the early years life was anything but boring. From the events of the bible, to the Roman take over to the Pharaohs of Egypt, we have some incredible ancient names here for you. We adore the names “Caesar” and “Nero” for boy dogs and you can't beat “Cleopatra” for a girl.
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Abel | in the bible Abel was the son of Adam and Eve |
Abraham | in the bible he is considered the father of all nations – “Abe” is a great name for your male pet |
Alaric | Alaric was the leader of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 AD |
Alexander | Alexander the Great was one of the ancient Greek King’s |
Aristotle | he was an ancient Greek philosopher |
Attila | the ruler of the Huns – this is the perfect name for big tough breed of dogs |
Aurelius | Marcus Aurelius was the Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD – he was also a philosopher |
Boudicca | She was the wife of the leader of the Iceni tribe who upon her husband's death took over and led a revolt against Roman forces. She is a British heroine |
Caesar | Julius Caesar is one of the most well-known historical figures of all time – he was a Roman leader known for his military prowess and relationship with Cleopatra |
Cain | in the bible Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve |
Cicero | Cicero was a Roman philosopher – it is also argued that he was the greatest Roman politician ever |
Cleopatra | she was the iconic Queen of ancient Egypt and is known throughout the world all these centuries later – this is a perfect name for female pets |
Cyrus | Cyrus the Great was an ancient Persian ruler |
Goliath | a giant warrior that David faced in the bible and a great name for dogs |
Hannibal | Hannibal Barca won many victories over the Romans – he was a great military leader |
Homer | he was a Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey – this is a great name for your puppy |
Jesus | the bible says Jesus is the son of God |
Joseph | Joseph was the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus in the Bible |
Justinian | Justinian I was an Emperor of the Byzantine Empire |
King Tut | he was a great Egyptian Pharaoh – this is a cool dogs name |
Lucretius | he was a Roman poet and philosopher |
Marcus | Marcus Aurelius was a Roman philosopher who also became emperor from 161 to 180 AD |
Moses | he was a notable figure in the bible – he parted the Red Sea to lead the Israelites out of Egypt |
Nefertiti | she was a famous queen of ancient Egypt |
Nero | he was a Roman emperor from AD 54-68 |
Pharaoh | a king in ancient Egypt was called a Pharaoh |
Plato | he was an ancient Greek philosopher |
Samson | a person from the bible said to have great physical strength |
Tiberius | he was a Roman emperor from AD 14-37 |
Virgil | he was a Roman Poet who composed some of the most renowned poems in Latin literature |
Zenobia | she was a queen in Roman Syria in the 3rd century – this is a good name for girl pups |
🏰 Naming Your Family Dog After Key Humans From The Middle Ages
We love the medieval era – it seems so romantic. Gallant knights fighting for the hand of the fair maiden and lush and lavish castles and feasts. There are some great dog names from this time of history too. We love “Viking” and “Lionheart” for boy dogs and “Catherine” for your best girl.
Anna | Anna Komnene was a Byzantine princess |
Bacon | Roger Bacon was a philosopher – “Bacon” is an awesome pet name! |
Becket | Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury who got murdered |
Bernard | Bernard of Clairvaux was a Cistercian monk |
Catherine | Catherine of Siena was an Italian mystic who influenced papal politics |
Dante | Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet |
Edward | Edward III was an English King during the 100 years war |
El Cid | El Cid was a Spanish warrior |
Eleanor | Eleanor of Aquitaine was both a French and English Queen |
Giotto | Giotto di Bondone was a painter and architect from Florence |
Giovanni | Giovanni Boccaccio was an Italian poet and writer |
Gregory | Gregory VII was a medieval pope |
Heloise | she was a French nun who got her lover Abelard castrated due to a steamy affair |
Isabella | Isabella I was the Queen of Castile on the cusp between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance |
Jin | Genghis Khan conquered the powerful Jin dynasty of China after a long and bloody 23 year war |
Joan | Joan of Arc is a French heroine who, after believing she had received a sign from God, led the French army to victory and halted English attempts to conquer France |
Jochi | he was the son of Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan |
Khan | Genghis Khan established the Mongol Empire which became the largest land empire in history – he is probably the most well known Mongolian Emperor in history |
Lionheart | Richard the Lionheart was a King of England from 1189-1199 |
Margery | Margery Kempe was a mystic and writer who is widely believed to have written the first autobiography in English |
Martel | Charles Martel was a Frankish ruler who was a heroic leader in medieval Europe |
Meister | Meister Eckhart was a German theologian |
Saladin | he was a Sultan of Egypt who defeated Christian crusaders to capture Jerusalem in 1187 |
Siena | Catherine of Siena was an Italian mystic who influenced papal politics |
Tyndale | William Tyndale is best known for translating the bible into English |
Viking | the Vikings were a prominent force during this era – this is a really cool dog name |
Wallace | William Wallace was a Scottish warrior – he was the inspiration behind the movie Braveheart |
William | William the Conqueror was the King of England during medieval times |
🧑🏻🎨 Dog Names From The Renaissance Era Of History For Your Dog
Enter the time of culture, where art and literature came to the forefront. We adore the dog names “Bruno” and “Hobbes” for male dogs and “Isotta” is an unusual girl name.
Andrea | Andrea Mantegna was an Italian Renaissance painter |
Andreas | Andreas Vesalius is considered as the founder of human anatomy as we know it |
Bruno | Giordano Bruno was a major figure in the Italian Renaissance as a natural philosopher |
Calvin | John Calvin was a French theologian and key player in the Protestant Reformation |
Cellini | Benvenuto Cellini was a goldsmith and sculptor |
Christine | Christine de Pizan was a poet |
Copernicus | Nicolaus Copernicus was the astronomer who posited that the planets move around the sun |
Donatello | he was an Italian Renaissance artist |
Erasmus | Desiderius Erasmus was most known for his work on the new testament in the bible |
Francesco | Francesco Petrarch was a pioneer of humanism |
Galileo | he was a famous astronomer who made many important discoveries |
Hans | Hans Holbien the Younger painted portraits during the Renaissance |
Hobbes | Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher |
Ignatius | Ignatius Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian – “Iggy” is a great dog's name. |
Isotta | Isotta Nogarola was a writer |
Jan | Jan Van Eyck was a painter |
John | John Calvin was a French theologian and key player in the Protestant Reformation |
Knox | John Knox established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland |
Leonardo | he was an Italian Renaissance artist |
Lorenzo | Lorenzo de Medici ruled the Florentine Republic |
Marguerite | Marguerite of Navarre was a French author |
Martin | Martin Luther was a central figure in the protestant reformation |
Michaelangelo | he was an Italian Renaissance artist |
Miguel | Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote – he is considered one of the greatest Spanish writers of all time |
Niccolo | Niccolo Machiavelli wrote the Prince and coined the iconic saying “the end always justifies the means” |
Raphael | he was an Italian Renaissance artist |
Sandro | Sandro Botticelli was an Italian early Renaissance painter |
Shakespeare | William Shakespeare is a well-known English playwright |
Sofonisba | Sofonisba Anguissolo was an Italian painter |
Tintoretto | he was a Renaissance painter |
Titian | he was an Italian Renaissance painter |
🤩 Name Your Historical Dog After Famous Humans In Modern History
The modern age is full of noteworthy figures who have made incredible contributions to the world’s development. We think “Thatcher” is one of the best dog names on this list – it can be a girl name if you are honoring Margaret Thatcher, but it also works well for boy dogs.
Anne | Under the reign of Queen Anne the United Kingdom was born |
Beethoven | Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer – Dog owners with a Saint Bernard breed may consider naming their puppy Beethoven because of the popular movie franchise |
Benjamin | Benjamin Franklin is one of the most important historical figures in America having drafted the declaration of independence and the American constitution |
Camilla | Camilla Parker Bowles is married to King Charles, the reigning monarch of England – she loves animals and is a patron of a dog and cat charity |
Catherine the Great | she was the empress of Russia from 1762-1796 – she came to power by overthrowing her husband |
Chanel | Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion |
Charles | he is the current reigning monarch of England – he has 2 children, Harry and William |
Charlotte | Princess Charlotte is the daughter of William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales |
Coco | Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion |
Davy | Davy Crockett was a frontiersman and brave soldier |
Desmond | Desmon Tutu played a pivotal role in bringing apartheid to an end in South Africa |
Elizabeth | Queen Elizabeth 2, as the head of the British Royal Family, was the longest reigning monarch up until her death in September 2022 |
Elvis | he was an insanely popular musician and this makes an awesome name for dogs |
Emmeline | Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the British suffragette movement |
Frank | Anne Frank became a symbol of the holocaust |
Franklin | Franklin D. Roosevelt was a US President during the Great Depression and WW2 |
Frederick | Frederick the Great was a Prussian King from 1740 until 1772 |
Gandhi | Mahatma Gandhi led the Indian independence movement |
Harry | Harry Houdini was an escape artist who performed some incredible stunts that have ensured his name is remembered forever |
Henry | Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509 until 1547 – he was best known for his 6 marriages and beheading 2 of his wives |
Kennedy | John F. Kennedy – one of the most popular US presidents |
King | Martin Luther KIng Jr. was an activist in the American Civil Rights Movement – known for for the “I have a dream” speech – “King” is a great name for a male pet |
Lady Jane | Lady Jane Grey was the Nine Days Queen who was part of a plot to prevent Mary Tudor from ascending – she got executed for her trouble along with her husband at the tender age of 16 or 17 – despite this awful history, Lady Jane is a cute name for female pets |
Lennon | John Lennon was a founding member of the Beatles and peace activist |
Lord Byron | he was a famous English poet |
Louis | Louis XIV was the French King from 1643 until 1715 |
Malcolm | Malcolm X was a civil rights activist in America |
Mao | Mao Zedong founded the People's Republic of China |
Marie Antoinette | she was the last Queen of France |
Marley | Bob Marley was a popular Reggae musician and peace activist |
Mary | Mary, Queen of Scots was only 6 days old when her father died and she took the throne |
Napoleon | Napoleon Bonaparte was a French emperor and one of the world's most notable historical figures due to his unwavering courage and valor on the battlefield |
Neil | Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon |
Nelson | Nelson Mandela is one of the pivotal historical figures in South African history, having fought and won the battle for equality |
Oprah | Oprah Winfrey is a television personality known for her philanthropy |
Picasso | One of the most well-known artists of all time |
Raymond | he is the husband of Rosa Parks and a civil rights activist in his own right |
Rosa | Rosa Parks was an inspiration to all when she refused to give up her seat on the bus, a sign of bravery during those times that paved the way for equal rights for all |
Sigmund | Sigmund Freud founded psychoanalysis and revolutionized how we understand the human mind |
Teresa | Mother Teresa was a missionary known for helping the poor and the sick |
Thatcher | Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
Victoria | Queen Victoria reigned over Great Britain and Ireland from 1837-1901 |
Voltaire | he is a famous French writer born in 1694 |
Walt | Walt Disney changed the face of animation |
Winston | Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during WW2 |
X | Malcolm X was a civil rights activist in America – naming your dog “X” is sure to get the conversation started at the dog park |
Zimmer | Hans Zimmer is a modern day German composer who has won many awards |
⚔️ Inspiration For Historical Dog Names From Famous Battles For Your Family Pet
Throughout history, battles have been fought, land has been claimed and boundaries redefined, and many brave souls have lost their lives for their countries. Here we honor some of the most epic battles history has ever seen. We really like the dog names “Zama” and “Anzio”.
Antietam | this battle was part of the American Civil War and is the most deadly one day battle ever fought in US history |
Anzio | the Battle of Anzio occurred when Allied forces invaded Italy in 1943 |
Borodino | the Battle of Borodino took place when Napoleon invaded Russia – “Dino” would be a good name for a puppy |
Britain | The Battle of Britain was mainly fought in the air – you could name your new puppy “Brit” for short |
Brody | the battle of Brody was in 1941 and took place in Western Ukraine |
Cajamarca | this was the Spanish conquest of Peru in 1532 – “Caja” and “Marca” are both good ideas for dog's names |
Coral | the Battle of the Coral Sea was a fierce naval battle – “Coral” is a cute dog's name |
Dunkirk | this battle was part of WW2 – dog owners might choose to shorten the name to “Kirk” when naming their pet |
Gallipoli | the Battle of Gallipoli was fought during WW1 |
Gettysburg | the Battle of Gettysburg was part of the American Civil War – “Getty” is a creative name for pets of either gender |
Hastings | the Battle of Hastings happened in 1066 – this is a great name if your new pet is a boy |
Hiroshima | while not a battle and more of an annihilation this bombing still changed history forever and deserves a mention |
Huai Hai | this battle was part of the Chinese Civil War in 1948 – naming your new pet this would be really unique |
Iwo Jima | this battle happened in WW2 and is famous because of the now iconic photo showing the US flag being raised – “Jima” is a cool pet name |
Luzon | the Battle of Luzon was in 1945 and was a bloody battle between Us forces and Japan |
Marne | The Battle of Marne was fought during WW1 when Germany invaded France |
Nagasaki | while not a battle and more of an annihilation this bombing still changed history forever and deserves a mention |
Narva | the Battle of Narva occurred during WW2 |
Normandy | the Battle of Normandy was a major Allied operation during WW2 – “Norman” is a great example of a cool nickname for this battle |
Okinawa | this was the last major battle of WW2 |
Overlord | Operation Overlord was the codename for the Battle of Normandy – this name will ensure your new dog stands out! |
Pearl | Pearl Harbor is the battle that drew the US into WW2 and led to the atomic bombings |
Somme | The Battle of Somme took place during WW1 |
Thermopylae | this battle was fought in 480 BC between the Persian Empire and an alliance of Greek states – naming your new furry friend “Pylae” is a cool way to honor this historical event |
Verdun | the longest battle during WW1 and was the battle that first began the use of chemical warfare |
Waterloo | Napoleon was defeated during the Battle of Waterloo – “Loo Loo” is a fun name for your new furry friend |
Zama | The battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC. Zama is actually also a Zulu name which means “to try” and would be the perfect name for an African breed of dog like the Boerboel |
⛵ Name Your Animals After Famous Male And Female Explorers
These brave explorers set sail under sometimes awful conditions to explore new lands and are probably responsible for the start of international trade and relationships. We adore the dog name “Kingsley”, because it is suited to both genders.
Aloha | Aloha Wanderwell was the first female to travel around the world in a car – it took her 5 years |
Amelia | Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic |
Amerigo | Amerigo Vespucci was from Florence |
Ann | Ann Bancroft was an explorer of the polar regions |
Balboa | Vasco Nunez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer |
Bartolomeu | Bartolomeu Dias was the first European explorer to go around the Southern tip of Africa – “Bart” is a great dog's name |
Bear | Bear Grylls is a modern day adventurer and explorer |
Bird | Isabella Bird was a British explorer in the 19th century |
Cabot | John Cabot was an Italian explorer and navigator |
Columbus | Christopher Columbus was an explorer from Genoa, Italy |
Cook | James Cook was an English explorer |
David | David Livingston was from Scotland and explored the continent of Africa |
Drake | Francis Drake was a British explorer |
Erik | Erik the Red was a Norse explorer who founded the first settlement in Greenland |
Ferdinand | Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer |
Francis | Francis Drake was a British explorer |
Gama | Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India |
Gertrude | Gertrude Bell explored the world mountaineering |
Harriet | Harriet Chalmers Adams was an American explorer |
Hernando | Hernando de Soto was from Spain |
Hudson | Henry Hudson was from England and explored the seas around Canada |
Ida | Ida Pfeiffer was an Austrian explorer who traveled alone around the world |
Jacques | Jacques Cartier was a French explorer |
Jeanne | Jeanne Baret was the first female to circumnavigate the globe |
Junko | Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach Mount Everest's summit |
Kingsley | Mary Kingsley wrote books about her travels through Western Africa |
Leif | Leif Erikson was a Norse explorer |
Marco | Marco Polo was a Venetian Explorer |
Nellie | Nellie Bly was the first person to travel around the world in 72 days |
Polo | Marco Polo was a Venetian Explorer |
Raleigh | Sir Walter Raleigh was a British explorer |
Roald | Roald Amundsen was from Norway and went off exploring the polar regions |
Sir Walter | Sir Walter Raleigh was a British explorer |
Vasco | Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India |
🔭 Historical Dog Names Inspired By Famous Inventors and Innovators Through The Ages Of History
I think we are all thankful for Alexander Graham Bell since most of us are permanently attached to our phones these days! We love the name “Florence” for a girl dog and we would love a boy dog named “Colt”.
Archimedes | he was a Greek inventor who is known for the Archimedes Screw |
Bell | Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone |
Carver | George Washington Carver invented crop rotation |
Colt | Samuel Colt invented the revolver |
Da Vinci | his sketches of the flying machine are believed to have led to the development of helicopters |
Edwin | Edwin Land invented the polaroid camera |
Einstein | Albert Einstein is one of the pivotal historical figures in the scientific community |
Eli | Eli Whitney invented cotton gin |
Enrico | Enrico Fermi invented the first nuclear reactor |
Faraday | Michael Faraday created the first electric motor |
Florence | Florence Nightingale has been credited with inventing nursing as we know it by championing for sanitary conditions for soldiers during wartime – this woman is known as “The Lady with the Lamp” |
Ford | Henry Ford changed the auto industry by applying the assembly line manufacturing method to car production. He also invented cars. “Henry” and “Ford” are both really cool male dog names |
Isaac | Isaac Newton is one of the most important historical figures ever having discovered gravity |
James | James Watt pioneered the steam engine which helped get the Industrial Revolution underway |
Johannes | Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press |
Jonas | Jonas Salk invented the first polio vaccine |
Logie | John Logie Baird invented TV |
Lovelace | Ada Lovelace is the first computer programmer |
Marie | Marie Curie was the first recognized female scientist – she discovered polonium and radium and was responsible for pioneering research into radioactivity |
Maxwell | James Clerk Maxwell invented color photography |
Nikola | Nikola Tesla invented the AC current for electricity |
Orville | Orville Redenbacher is the man behind popcorn |
Robert | Robert Fulton invented the steamboat |
Samuel | Samuel Morse invented morse code |
Thomas | Thomas Edison invented the light bulb |
Tim | Tim Berners-Lee created the world wide web |
Wright | the Wright Brothers created the first airplane |
😁 Funny Historical Dog Names To Suit Your Quirky Dog’s Personality
Ah now, if you follow us, then you know that no list would be complete without a journey through some corny puns. And these don’t disappoint. Go on, admit it, you’re snort-laughing right along with us…
Al Cabone | for Al Capone who is immortalized in Gangster history |
Cleopawtra | for Cleopatra the ancient Egyptian Queen |
Droolius Caesar | for Julius Caesar |
Furley Temple | for the famous child actress Shirley Temple |
Hairy Houdini | for Harry Houdini |
Jane Pawsten | for Jane Austen the historical fiction author |
Joan of Barks | for Joan of Arc |
Napawleon Bonapug | for Napoleon Bonaparte |
Pawcasso | for Picasso the famous artist |
Pawgustus | for Augustus the Roman emperor |
Pawris | for Prince Paris of Troy |
Pawsephone | for Persephone the daughter of Zeus |
Queen Elizabark | for Queen Elizabeth |
Rosa Barks | for Rosa Parks |
Salvador Doggi | for Salvador Dali, the famous painter from Spain |
Winston Furchill | for Winston Churchill |
Woofgang | for Wolfgang Mozart the famous composer |
🎥 Historical Dog Names For Your Pet From Historical Fiction That All Pet Parents Will Love
We LOVE a historical drama – the outfits, the proper manners and all the unusual social customs – it's riveting! Have we got your favorite historical fiction character on the list?
Baldwin | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Benedict | from the Bridgerton series |
Bessie | she is a character in Jane Eyre |
Brimsley | from the Bridgerton series |
Colin | from the Bridgerton series |
Cressida | from the Bridgerton series |
Daphne | from the Bridgerton series |
Diana | Dr. Diana Bishop is the main character in the book A Discovery of Witches – a tale of time travel through history to solve a mystery |
Edwina | from the Bridgerton series |
Eloise | from the Bridgerton series |
Emma | from the novel of the same name |
Gallowglass | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Goody | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches – owners of this book series will love the character Goody Alsop |
Hamish | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Heathcliff | from Wuthering Heights |
Hester | Hester Prynne was forced to wear a scarlet letter as a sign of shame for adultery in the book by Nathaniel Hawthorne titled “The Scarlet Letter” |
Humboldt | from the Bridgerton series |
Hyacinth | from the Bridgerton series |
Jane | from Pride and Prejudice |
Jeffries | from the Bridgerton series |
Juliette | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Kit | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Lady Whistledown | from the Bridgerton series |
Lucy | from Sense and Sensibility |
Marina | from the Bridgerton series |
Miriam | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Mr. Darcy | from Pride and Prejudice |
Oliver | he is the central character in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens |
Penelope | from the Bridgerton series |
Phoebe | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Pip | he is the central character in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens |
Satu | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Simon | from the Bridgerton series |
Sophie | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
Theo | from the Bridgerton series |
Violet | from the Bridgerton series |
Ysabeau | a character in the book A Discovery of Witches |
🐲 Historical Dog Names Inspired By Mythology For All Pets With A Mystical Flair
Now while not technically true, mythology has had an important role to play in history through the ages because of how beliefs in these Gods and Deities have impacted the people’s behavior. There are some firm favorites on this list as well as some lesser known characters. Which dog names do you like best?
Achilles | He was the Greek hero of the Trojan War – there is much debate over whether the events in Troy actually happened. Evidence suggests that Troy did exist in the area of modern day Turkey, but whether there was a large siege and war is still up for debate |
Ajax | he was a hero in the Trojan war |
Aphrodite | in Greek mythology she was the Goddess of love, sex and beauty |
Apollo | he was famous for being the Greek God music, art, poetry, prophecy, truth, archery, healing, light and more |
Ares | in Greek mythology he is the God of War |
Artemus | she was the Goddess of wild animals and hunting in Greek mythology |
Athena | the Greek Goddess of wisdom and warfare |
Ceres | the Roman Goddess of agriculture, motherly relationships and fertility |
Eos | personification of the dawn in Greek mythology |
Freyja | the Norse Goddess of love, fertility and beauty |
Frigg | she was Odin's wife |
Guinevere | Queen Guinevere fell in love with Sir Lancelot while married to King Arthur |
Hel | the Norse Goddess of the Underworld and daughter of Loki |
Helen | Helen of Troy was the face that launched 1000 ships – she was said to be the daughter of Zeus and and Leda, a mortal – calling the furry lady in your life this name is a creative way to highlight her beauty |
Hercules | he is a Greek hero known for his superhuman strength |
Hestia | the Greek Goddess of home and hearth |
Juno | she was the Roman Goddess of Love and Marriage |
Lancelot | he is the rogue in the King Arthur legend because he stole Guinevere away from King Arthur |
Leto | the mother of Apollo and Artemis |
Loki | he was the Norse God of Mischief |
Mami Wata | an African water deity of wealth and luck |
Merlin | he is the wizard in the legend of King Arthur from Welsh mythology |
Midas | Midas was a mythical king who could turn objects to gold |
Minerva | the Roman Goddess of Wisdom, law and justice |
Nyx | in Greek mythology she is the personification of night – the perfect name if your new puppy has a black coat |
Odin | he was the supreme Norse deity |
Orbona | she was the Roman Goddess of Orphans |
Paris | Prince Paris of Troy kidnapped Helen from her Greek husband and King of Sparta, Menelaus which is the event that led to the start of the Trojan War |
Selene | the Greek Goddess of the moon |
Sir Galahad | he is a knight in the King Arthur legend – this is a perfect name for a strong and fierce male puppy |
Terra | she was the Roman personification of the earth |
Thor | he was the Norse God of Thunder |
Titan | the Titans were the ruling Gods before the Olympians |
Tokoloshe | an evil mischief causing spirit in African culture – the Zulu's put their beds onto bricks so the tokoloshe can't get them while they sleep as it's a small |
Venus | the Roman Goddess of love, beauty and desire |
Zeus | the Greek God of the Sky and Thunder – he ruled over all the other Gods and fathered many children both with humans and other Gods |
Last Thoughts
We hope you have enjoyed time traveling through history with us as we explored all the historical dog names inspired by the most notable figures through the ages. Let us know in the comments below if you chose any of these names for your dogs.
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.