200+ Lucky Irish Dog Names and Meanings—Male and Female
Irish Dog Name Ideas for Males and Females
Are you Irish? Do you speak Irish? Do you simply love the Irish language? 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 or can be seen sprawled on signs. 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 resemble your dog or puppy's personality?
- What is their personality like? Bold, vibrant, or gentle and shy?
- What color are they? Cream, white, brown, black, red, golden, yellow?
- Male or female?
- Irish breed? Wolfhound, terrier, water spaniel, Irish Setter?
Consider these 200+ name ideas! Happy searching!
Irish Names for Male Dogs
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Ahern
| Lord of the horses
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Aidan
| Fiery (unisex)
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Alban
| St. Albans
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Alva
| White
|
Ardal
| High honor
|
Art
| Noble one
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Baird
| Poet
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Balor
| Chief of the chaotic Fomoire
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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
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Alana
| Child
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Alva
| White
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Ava
| Beautiful, radiant
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Beara
| Peninsula in South Ireland
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Bec
| Small (unisex)
|
Irish Names for Male Dogs
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Benan
| Black-haired one
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Benvy
| Free of envy
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Boyd
| Blonde, yellow
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Bran
| Raven
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Broc
| Badger
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Brody
| An earthy, muddy place
|
Cael
| Victorious (unisex)
|
Cahir
| Warrior
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Caley
| Slender
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Carlin
| Champion (unisex)
|
Carvey
| Rough
|
Irish Names for Female Dogs
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Blaine
| Thin
|
Bonnie/Bonny
| Pretty, attractive
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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
|
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
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Enda
| Free spirit
|
Eilis
| Pledged to God
|
More Male Name Ideas
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Dacey
| From the South
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Dana
| A dane
|
Dara
| Pearl of wisdom
|
Darren
| Great
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Darry
| Red-haired, wealthy
|
Dayna
| Brave, daring (unisex)
|
Dee
| Sacred (unisex, rare)
|
Darby
| Free from envy (unisex)
|
Derry
| Redheaded
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Devlin
| Brave
|
Dillon
| Faithful
|
More Female Name Ideas
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Elaine
| Bright light
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Enya
| Kernel
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Ethna
| Graceful
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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
|
More Female Name Ideas
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Kyla
| Attractive
|
Lana
| Little Rock
|
Loreto
| Crowned with laurels
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Mab
| Baby
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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
|
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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
|
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
|
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
|
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