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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

Madden

Meaning: little dog

Origin:Irish
1061
Patsy

Meaning: noble, patrician

Origin:English, diminutive of Patricia
5033
Sweeney

Meaning: the little hero

Origin:Irish
14244
Colleen

Meaning: girl

Origin:Irish
1791
Roan

Meaning: little redhead

Origin:Spelling variation of Rowan
1041
Bidu

Meaning: strength, power

Origin:Diminutive of Bridget
7359
Sorcha

Meaning: bright, shining

Origin:Irish
880
Declan

Meaning: man of prayer

Origin:Irish, meaning unknown, possible "man of prayer"
301
Seamus

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Irish variation of James
406
Tyrone

Meaning: land of Owen

Origin:Irish
2348
Madigan

Meaning: little dog

Origin:Irish
3954
Galway The meaning of Galway is 'stony river.' Irel...
Origin:Place-name
11759
Carbry

Meaning: charioteer

Origin:Irish
20486
Ferris

Meaning: strong man or ironworker

Origin:Irish, English
769
Cashel

Meaning: castle, stone fort

Origin:Irish
1025
Malachy

Meaning: second

Origin:Irish version of Malachi, Hebrew
571
Fintan

Meaning: white fire or white bull

Origin:Irish
855
Rooney

Meaning: descendent of the champion

Origin:English or Gaelic surname
1806
Paddy The name Paddy is of Irish origin. The meani...
Origin:Irish, diminutive of Patrick
4042
Marmaduke

Meaning: devotee of Maedoc

Origin:Irish
1666