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.

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?

• More dog names from movies here

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.