Irish Names for Your Dog! 25 Dog Names from Irish Descent

Whether you’re bringing home an Irish Setter, adopting a dog on St. Patricks Day, or happen to be Irish yourself, you can’t go wrong with an Irish name for your dog. There are a large variety of traditional Irish names that not only make great dog names but are also meaningful. Today, I’m sharing 25 Irish names for your dog. 

Irish Names for Female Dogs

1. Aisling

Pronounced ASH-ling, this Irish name means “vision” or “dream” in Gaelic. Perfect if you’re bringing home the dog of your dreams!

2. Cadhla

Cadhla is an Irish name, pronounced KY-lah and meaning “beautiful and graceful”.

3. Cara

Cara is an Irish name that means “a friend” so it’s the perfect choice for your new best friend!

4. Darby

Darby is a cute and quirky name meaning “liberty” in Gaelic. 

5. Dublin

Dublin is the capital of Ireland. This name could work well for boy dogs as well!

6. Kiana

This Irish name means “ancient” and is a great choice if you’re adopting a senior dog. 

7. Morna

Morna means “affection” and is the perfect name for a snuggly pup!

8. Nuala

Nuala, pronounced NOO-lah, means “fair shouldered”. This name may not have much meaning for you or your pup but the name is still beautiful and unique!

9. Roisin

Roisin is pronounced ROW-sheen and means “little rose”. It’s the perfect Irish take on the more traditional dog name, Rosie. 

10. Shannon

Shannon is a very popular Irish name that means “old” or “wise” and is another cute option for an older dog!

Irish Names for Male Dogs

1. Angus

Angus means “one strength” in Gaelic and belonged to the god of love.

2. Colin

Colin is the perfect Irish name for your dog because it means “pup” in Gaelic!

3. Conan

The name Conan comes from the Gaelic word “con” which means “hound” or “wolf”. Perfect if you’re adopting a hound dog or even a Siberian Husky!

4. Flynn

The name Flynn doubles as a Disney name for your dog because it’s the name of the prince from Tangled! The name means bright red so it’s a great option for a red haired dog, such as an Irish Setter!

5. Murphy

Murphy is a popular dog name already but it does come from Irish descent! The name means “sea warrior” and is perfect for dogs who like to swim. Maybe this is why there are so many Golden Retrievers named Murphy??

6. Niall

Every One Direction fan is familiar with the Irish name Niall! Niall means “cloud” in Gaelic so it’s a great choice for a fluffy pup!

7. Orin

Orin means “light” or “pale” in Gaelic

8. Patrick

Patrick is the name of the patron saint of Ireland, the one who has his very own holiday every March 17!

9. Shay

Shay means “hawk” in Gaelic

10. Sullivan

Sullivan is a popular last name in Ireland and could be shortened to “Sully” for a cute nickname!

Honorable Mentions

1. Ita

Ita is the name of a 6th century Irish saint.

2. Molly

Molly is an Irish and Latin name meaning “star of the sea” and is another great choice if your dog loves to swim! Molly and Murphy would make a cute dog name pair 😉

3. O’Malley

O’Malley is a common Irish last name and doubles as a super cute dog first name!

4.  Puca

Puca is an adorable name that refers to an Irish spirit that is seen in the form of a horse or dog.

5. Reagan

Reagan is an Irish name that translates to “little king”.

Does your dog have an Irish name? Share your favorites in the comments below!