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Irish Names for Dogs

Irish names have long been common for dogs thanks to their accessibility, familiarity, and friendly spirit. The popular Irish nickname Molly has been among the top female dog names for decades.

Along with Molly, other Irish dog names in the dog Top 100 include Finn, Murphy, Riley, and Brody. Amusing Irish names that may be more appropriate for a dog than a baby include Tipper, Scully, Pegeen, and Kermit.

Irish names for dogs might be a nod to your dog's breed, as in Irish Setter or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Or maybe you've got a red-haired dog that looks Irish and so needs an Irish name. Or it might be you who's Irish or who simply loves names from the Emerald Isle. These Irish names are perfect for dogs.

Irish Dog Names

Orla

Meaning: golden princess

Origin:Irish
231
Bridget

Meaning: strength or exalted one

Origin:Anglicized variation of Gaelic Brighid
253
Fia

Meaning: wild or weaver

Origin:Irish or Portuguese or Italian
358
Riley

Meaning: rye clearing; courageous

Origin:English, Irish
405
Enya

Meaning: fire

Origin:Irish
413
Rowan

Meaning: rowan tree; little redhead

Origin:Scottish and Irish
35
Finn

Meaning: fair or white

Origin:Irish
20
Oona

Meaning: lamb

Origin:Irish, variation of Una
467
Bree

Meaning: strength or exalted one

Origin:Irish, from Brid, Brigh, Brigid
822
Nolan

Meaning: champion

Origin:Irish
140
Bellamy

Meaning: fine friend

Origin:English and Irish from French
2010
Rory

Meaning: red king

Origin:Irish
572
Mac

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish or Irish
212
Fitz

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish
671
Ivo

Meaning: yew wood, archer

Origin:German
155
Rafferty

Meaning: floodtide, abundance, prosperity

Origin:Irish
125
Ronan

Meaning: little seal

Origin:Irish
51
Flynn

Meaning: descendant of the red-haired one

Origin:Irish
126
Liam

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Irish short form of William
200
Cormac

Meaning: charioteer

Origin:Irish
257