200+ Lucky Irish Dog Names and Meanings
Layne has worked in shelter medicine for over six years and likes to share her advice with fellow animal guardians.
Irish names are magical, mystical, and beautiful.
Irish Dog Name Ideas for Males and Females
Are you Irish? Do you speak Irish? Do you simply love Ireland and its culture? Maybe you are looking for that perfect name for your new canine companion. Well if so, you've come to the right place! Choose from traditional names like Orin to popular names like Guinness. There are names here for male and female dogs, as well as unisex names that work for all!
Irish is a beautiful language. Many refer to it as Irish-Gaelic, but the Irish simply call it "Irish." The country still cherishes the language, and it can be heard spoken in the countryside and in the cities. These names have incredible meaning and history—so take your time when choosing that perfect, lucky name!
Tips for Choosing a Name
When choosing a name, consider your dog's traits. Does the name reflect your dog or puppy's personality?
- What is their personality like? Bold and vibrant, or gentle and shy?
- What color are they? Cream, white, brown, black, red, golden, or yellow?
- Male or female?
- Irish breed? Wolfhound, terrier, water spaniel, Irish Setter?
Consider these 200+ name ideas! Happy searching!
Hmm, does he looks like a "Wallace"?
Irish Names for Male Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Ahern | Lord of the horses |
Aidan | Fiery (unisex) |
Alban | St. Albans |
Alva | White |
Ardal | High honor |
Art | Noble one |
Baird | Poet |
Balor | Chief of the chaotic Fomoire |
Barney | Bernard (pet form) |
Bec | Small (unisex) |
Irish Names for Female Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Aidan | Fiery (unisex) |
Aileen | Light |
Aideen | Little fire |
Ailis | "God is my oath" |
Aislin | Vision |
Alana | Child |
Alva | White |
Ava | Beautiful, radiant |
Beara | Peninsula in South Ireland |
Bec | Small (unisex) |
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Irish Names for Male Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Benan | Black-haired one |
Benvy | Free of envy |
Boyd | Blonde, yellow |
Bran | Raven |
Broc | Badger |
Brody | An earthy, muddy place |
Cael | Victorious (unisex) |
Cahir | Warrior |
Caley | Slender |
Carlin | Champion (unisex) |
Carvey | Rough |
Irish Names for Female Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Blaine | Thin |
Bonnie/Bonny | Pretty, attractive |
Bree | Power, strength |
Brenna | Raven |
Bridget | Exalted one |
Cael | Victorious (unisex) |
Caera | Beloved friend |
Carlin | Champion (unisex) |
Casey | Brave (unisex) |
Cera | Bright red |
Codi | Helpful (unisex) |
Colleen | Girl |
Benally
More Male Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Casey | Brave (unisex) |
Cass | Clever |
Cathal | Battle |
Cavan | Handsome |
Cian | Ancient |
Cillian | Wise |
Codi | Helpful (unisex) |
Colm/Columba | Dove |
Conan | Little wolf/hound |
Conor | Lover of hounds |
Corey | Dweller |
Video: Popular Irish Dog Names
More Female Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Columba | Dove |
Cora | Maiden |
Dacey | From the South |
Dana/Dayna | Brave/daring (unisex) |
Dee | Sacred, godess (unisex) |
Deidre | Daughter |
Delaney | Dark challenger |
Darby | Free from envy (unisex) |
Dina | Merciful |
Eabha | Giver of life |
Enda | Free spirit |
Eilis | Pledged to God |
More Male Name Ideas
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Dacey | From the South |
Dana | A dane |
Dara | Pearl of wisdom |
Darren | Great |
Darry | Red-haired, wealthy |
Dayna | Brave, daring (unisex) |
Dee | Sacred (unisex, rare) |
Darby | Free from envy (unisex) |
Derry | Redheaded |
Devlin | Brave |
Dillon | Faithful |
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More Female Name Ideas
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Elaine | Bright light |
Enya | Kernel |
Ethna | Graceful |
Fallon | Leader (unisex) |
Glen | Valley (unisex) |
Haley | Ingenious |
Ide | Thirst for love |
Joyce | Merry |
Kaci | Alert, watchful |
Keela | Beauty |
Keely | Beautiful |
Keira | Dark |
More Male Name Ideas
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Dolan | Black-haired |
Doran | Wanderer |
Doyle | Stranger |
Dillon | Like a son |
Ennis | Island |
Fallon | Leader (unisex) |
Felan | Small wolf |
Ferrell | Brave |
Ferris | Rock |
Finian | Fair |
Finlay | Fair hero |
Gael | Generous |
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More Female Name Ideas
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Kyla | Attractive |
Lana | Little Rock |
Loreto | Crowned with laurels |
Mab | Baby |
Maela | Devotee |
Macha | Godess |
Mair | Bitter |
Mara | Sea |
Maura | Beloved |
Mavis (Maeve) | A great warrior |
Meara | Sea, pool, lake |
Meryl | Bright as the sea |
Moina | Beloved |
Names for Male Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Galvin | Sparrow |
Garrett | Strength |
Gavin | Little falcon |
Gilroy | Son of the red head |
Glen | Valley (unisex) |
Grady | Noble |
Jarlath | Prince |
Kain | Tribute |
Keane | Fighter |
Keller | Dear friend |
Lear | Grey |
Logan | Small cove |
Names for Female Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Moya | Bitter |
Muire | From Mary |
Muriel | Of the bright sea |
Nessa | Princess |
Nola | Fair |
Queenie | Woman |
Reagan | Little ruler (unisex) |
Riona | Queenly |
Rori | Red king |
Saoirse | Freedom |
Names for Male Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Magee | Son of fire |
Malachy | Messenger |
Milo | Merciful |
Mitch | Who is like God |
Neal | Champion |
Newlyn | From new Spring |
Nigel | Champion |
Nyse | Bond |
Oran | Light, take |
Orin | Dark-haired, otter |
Ossian | A hero |
Paddy | Noble |
Pearse | Variant of Pier |
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Names for Female Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Shanna | Wise river |
Shea | Fortunate (unisex) |
Sheena | God is gracious |
Sinead | God is gracious |
Sorcha | Bright, radiant |
Tara | Rocky hill |
Torin | From the hills |
Trea | Long-haired, bright |
Trina | Clear |
Tully | Hill or mound |
Tyrona | Land of the noble |
Ula | Sea jewel |
Una | Only |
Verity | Truth |
Yula | Little bear |
Names for Male Dogs
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Per | Pure |
Pierce | Son of Peter |
Quinn | Intelligent |
Rafferty | Abundance |
Randal | Shield wolf |
Reagan | Little ruler (unisex) |
Redmond | Wise protector |
Regan | Sovereign (unisex) |
Reilly | Sociable |
Roarke | Champion |
Roc | With wild hair |
Rogan | Red |
Barba
Additional Male Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Ronan | Little seal |
Rory | Red King |
Rorke | Famous ruler |
Ross | Headland |
Ryan | Little king |
Sayer | Carpenter |
Seamus | Supplanter |
Sean | God's gift |
Shane | God's gift |
Shaun | God's gift |
Shea | Fortunate (unisex) |
Sorley | Traveller |
Sweeny | Pleasant |
Tearney | Lord |
Tiernan | Little lord |
Tole | Leader |
Tone | Of value |
Vevin | Handsome |
Walsh | Foreigner |
Waylon | Son of wolf |
Video: How to Speak Irish
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Comments
Lady Pawprint on August 18, 2020:
Me and my Dog has high regards of your regal names .And we also have another thing to say: does anyone know some good names for a weimaraner? I would like one boy name and one girl.Thank you.
Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on April 11, 2019:
Thanks! I tried to include those that are easiest to pronounce for non-Irish speakers. There are some very beautiful names that are complex which I excluded.
Liz Westwood from UK on April 11, 2019:
I had no idea that there were so many choices of Irish names. You have compiled a thorough list.
