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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

Cullen

Meaning: holly tree

Origin:Irish
681
Shay

Meaning: stately, gift

Origin:Irish, Hebrew
844
Sully

Meaning: stain or from the south meadow

Origin:French or English
1268
Redmond

Meaning: wise protector

Origin:Irish variation of Raymond
1530
Dermot

Meaning: free from envy

Origin:Irish, Anglicization of Diarmaid
1891
Kellan

Meaning: swamp; slender

Origin:Spelling variation of Kellen
696
Leary

Meaning: herder

Origin:Irish, Anglicization of Laoghaire
5686
Cleary

Meaning: cleric

Origin:Irish
5788
Hogan

Meaning: youth

Origin:Irish
6350
Hurley

Meaning: sea tide

Origin:Irish
2121
Tully

Meaning: flood, peaceful, or hill

Origin:Irish
2635
Brady

Meaning: broad meadow or large-chested

Origin:Irish
952
Grady

Meaning: noble, illustrious

Origin:Irish
961
Dublin A unisex name of Irish origin, the meaning o...
Origin:Irish place-name
8468
Elva

Meaning: leader of the elves

Origin:Irish
1093
Keely

Meaning: slender

Origin:Irish
2572
Dacey

Meaning: from the south

Origin:Irish
9071
Eaven

Meaning: beautiful sheen

Origin:Irish
5507
Darby

Meaning: free from envy, or, from the deer estate

Origin:Irish or Norse, "free from envy, or, from the deer estate"
1448
Pegeen The meaning of Pegeen is 'pearl' and it is o...
Origin:Irish, diminutive of Mairead, Irish form of Margaret
7286