Victorian Era Dog Names

Introduction

The Victorian Era, or the time period during which Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain, took place between 1837 until the queen's passing in 1901. Victoria's reign was filled with peace, a bustling economy, British nationalism, and a demeanor of certain "refined sensibilities." Britain saw much industrial reform during this time, and the economy boomed due to relatively low taxes and minimal regulation regarding the workplace. High morals were likely one of the most notable characteristics of the time period, and Queen Victoria is credited with influencing the public in manner of dress and modesty. The Queen is also known for her penchant with animals. She is credited for developing several dog breeds during her six decades on the throne.

Victorian Era Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Victorian Era Name

Minnie

One very popular pet name from the Victorian era was Minerva. Often, this was shortened down to Minnie.

Misa Minnie is a Yorkshire Terrier with a rather large Internet following. Minnie's claim to fame is performing a variety of tricks, which her Facebook and Instagram fans adore! Misa Minnie also won a Star Dog contest sponsored by Modern Dog magazine - her votes totaled over 58,000 in number! Even though Minnie does entertain via the social media world, her original purpose was to be a therapy dog.

At one year of age, Misa Minnie was still in training, and, at that age, she had learned seventy commands. Her intention was to entertain both children and adults. She was going to work in hospitals and in a hospice setting, working with those in the end stages of a serious illness. Misa Minnie also worked to raise money for a variety of charities. Her online earnings went to animal rescues. She also worked a toy, treat, and blanket drive with all donations going to rescue pups. The three rescues that Misa Minnie worked with specifically are Orange County Homeless Pets, the Yorkie and Friends Rescue, and the Irvine Animal Shelter.

Both Misa Minnie and her owner are accustomed to the attention that Minnie receives as they are out and about. Minnie is rather small, and, because of her minute stature, her "person" Cess often places her inside a doggie purse in order to travel. She is known for her feistiness, but, just the same, she is loving and sweet to all that she interacts with. Misa was trained primarily at home by Cess. Misa also has a canine sibling, a French Bulldog named Brody Brixton.

Another Minnie that achieved fame and fortune belonged to rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon. In 2002, the Osbournes allowed the world to come into their living room with the MTV reality show The Osbournes. One of Sharon's beloved Pomeranians, Minnie was given only Fiji water to drink, and her diet was impeccable. Minnie slept in a bed custom made by the Beverly Hills Hotel. She was also privileged to receive weekly pedicures and massages in addition to working with a personal trainer. Minnie was a part of the Osbourne family until 2008, when she passed away at the age of sixteen.

Victorian Era Dog Name Considerations

Queen Victoria was quite the lover of animals of any kind, and she is credited with refining several breeds of dogs. Among her many pets, the queen owned Shetland ponies (both gifts from other royal dignitaries from around the world), goats, donkeys, a parrot, and a Sardinian pony named Picco. Queen Victoria also owned a Greyhound, several Skye Terriers, multiple Collie dogs, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Dash, and a Deerhound. This royal was known for her work in breeding Pomeranians. In fact, Queen Victoria began breeding her Poms from a Spitz named Marco. Those who love history may choose Marco as a name for their noble dog.

The Queen found her beloved Marco in 1888 while visiting Italy. It was here that she first saw the Volpino Italiano, a small dog akin to the Spitz breed. Marco was a reddish auburn color, and he was rather small. The queen fell immediately in love with the little dog she would name Marco. According to eye witnesses, she claimed that Marco and his siblings reminded her of her grandmother's dogs, only smaller. Upon returning home, Queen Victoria brought with her Marco, a white female named Gina, and two other Volpino Italianos. The Volpino Italiano and the Pomeranian are one and the same; this is not a separate breed that the queen bred with other dogs to create the Pom breed. Today, the breed is more commonly known as the Pomeranian. The breed is named for the Pomerania region of central Europe. If you are a fan of the Victorian era or all things royal, bestow a name upon your pup that favors this historical age.

Male Victorian Era Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Dante This name means "enduring," Dante also wrote The Inferno, a piece of classical literature
2	Owen This name means "young fighter" and would fit the runt of the litter
2	Oliver This name means "affectionate," and would fit a sweet pup
2	Barnabas This name means "of consolation," this name is a Biblical one
2	Cyril Cyril will be the "lord and master" of his domain
2	Felix This name means " happy or fortunate" and might fit a rescue dog
2	Miles Typically the name of a servant, Miles fits a service dog
2	Reuben A great traditional Victorian name and a great name for a Saint Bernard
2	Zeb Zebediah refers to a gift from God; a Basset Hound would be suited to this name
2	Jasper This name means "keeper of the treasure," great for a guard dog
1	Willie William is one of the most popular Victorian names and remains popular today
1	Percival One of King Arthur's knights, this name means "destroyer"
1	Reggie This name means "powerful ruler," and would fit a dog who is the leader of the pack
1	Byron Refers to George Gordon, Lord Byron, a popular poet of the time
1	Arnold This name means "strong, like an eagle"
1	Grady Meaning "highly revered," Grady might fit a Beagle or a Coonhound
1	Harry Meaning "war chief," Prince Harry carries a very traditional name
1	Wyatt This name means "brave" and fits a Dachshund
1	Harvey Meaning "soldier," this name is fitting of a German Shepherd
1	Ernie A name suitable for a very serene or serious pup
1	Fletcher This popular Victorian name is fitting of a Rottweiler
1	Julius Meaning "youthful," this name is reminiscent of King Julian of the Madagascar films
1	Lionel This "little lion" moniker would fit a Shih Tzu
1	George King George was Queen Victoria's successor
1	Maxwell A very traditional name and fitting of a Yorkie
0	Ezra Meaning "helper," this name is perfect for a therapy dog
0	Nigel Meaning "dark," this name would fit a black Labrador Retriever
-1	Albert Prince Albert was Victoria's husband during her reign
-1	Charles This name denotes a macho person; it is fitting of a Boston Terrier
-2	Henry Many British monarchs have been named Henry throughout history

Female Victorian Era Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Ada Ada refers to an "adornment" such as jewelry or other fine accessories
1	Arabella Meaning "beautiful altar," this name is fitting of a designer pup
1	Estelle This name is French in origin and might fit a Poodle
1	Garnet This is a red birthstone and would auit a red-coated dog
1	Ethel This name means "noble," and would fit a courageous pup
1	Emma Emma Bronte was a popular novelist of the time period
1	Aurelia This name means "golden," and would be perfect for a Golden Retriever
1	Clementine Describes a sweet and gentle pup
1	Dorcas A Biblical name meaning "graceful"
1	Blanche This name means "pure" and is suited to a Poodle
1	Amelia A unique but popular name of the Victorian era
1	Cordelia This means "warm-hearted," and is suited to an affectionate dog
1	Gertrude or Gertie This is a German name meaning "strength" and would fit a Rottweiler
1	Ivy This name literally refers to the vine of the same name
1	Myrtle The myrtle tree also refers to joy
1	Rosemary This name is reminiscent of a pleasant smell or an herb
1	Margaret A very popular name among British royalty over the years, can be varied to "Maggie"
1	Clara A beautiful and rather rare vintage name
1	Phoebe A unique name for a designer pup
1	Annie A short and sweet name, perfect for training a young pup
1	Ophelia This name refers to a helper, and is suited to a Labrador Retriever
1	Rowena This name means famous; it is perfect for an outgoing pup
1	Rosetta A beautiful name for a beautiful dog
1	Lenore Edgar Allan Poe's subject in the poem of the same name
1	Odessa This name refers to a beginning
-1	Lucinda This name means light and is fitting of a Yorkie or other toy-sized dog
-1	Eloise Meaning "warrior," this is just right for a small, feisty pup
-1	Helen This name refers to a basket made of reeds and is fitting of a small dog
-1	Harriet This vintage name means "ruler of the home" and is right for a pup with an alpha disposition