DavyEnglish chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
Hoover31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964)
Old fashioned names are roaring back into fashion for today’s baby humans. And while you might be hesitant to name a kid after your great-grandma, there’s certainly less pressure when it comes to a dog. Giving your boy an old fashioned dog name can be extremely charming. After all, these names stood the test of time for a reason, right?
If you want something vintage, you’re bound to have found a few winners in the list above. But we'll share some of our favorites to help you narrow it down.
For male dogs, we love Mason as a name that’s oldskool and handsome, but still unique enough to let your boy stand out from the pack. For something more common and ultra classic, you can’t help but love Toby.
If you want an old fashioned dog name with a bit of edge, Buster is another great one – especially for little guys with big personalities.
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How popular are Old Fashioned Dog Names?
Old Fashioned Dog Names currently rank in 43rd place out of all PupNames.com categories.
As of November 2026, old fashioned dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.
Which are the cutest and most unique Old Fashioned Dog Names?
These old fashioned dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.
Emma is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Duke.
Brigham scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Emma.
How does interest compare across the United States for Old Fashioned Dog Names?
The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Old Fashioned Dog Names.
The states that love old fashioned dog names the most are Arkansas, New Hampshire and South Dakota.
The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Nevada, California and Hawaii.
Which countries have the most love for Old Fashioned Dog Names?
Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of old fashioned dog names.
Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE old fashioned dog names are Yemen, Libya and Ukraine.
On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Iraq, China and Bangladesh.
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