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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

Nuala

Meaning: white shoulders

Origin:Irish, short form of Fionnuala
1502
Brody

Meaning: broad eye or broad island

Origin:Irish, English, and Scottish
870
Mccoy

Meaning: fire

Origin:Irish variation of McKay
922
Dempsey

Meaning: proud, haughty

Origin:Irish
3388
Kermit

Meaning: free man

Origin:Irish, variant of Diarmaid/Dermot
840
Conway

Meaning: hound of the plain

Origin:Irish
2842
Duane

Meaning: swarthy

Origin:Irish
2844
Lucan The name Lucan is an Irish-originated name t...
Origin:Irish variation of Luke
1576
Breccan

Meaning: freckled, speckled

Origin:Irish
1583
Keegan

Meaning: son of Egan

Origin:Irish
1636
Roark

Meaning: illustrious and mighty

Origin:Irish
1725
Rogan

Meaning: redhead

Origin:Irish
2012
Maloney

Meaning: devotee of the church

Origin:Irish
7469
Gandy A masculine name Gandy is of Irish origin. T...
Origin:Irish surname, derivation unknown.
8215
Fergall

Meaning: man of valor

Origin:Irish
8853
Quillan

Meaning: cub

Origin:Irish
2155
Clancy

Meaning: red-haired warrior

Origin:Irish
1229
Conlan

Meaning: hero

Origin:Irish
2535
Duffy

Meaning: dark

Origin:Irish
4848
Tipper Tipper is an adorable gender-neutral name, t...
Origin:Irish, diminutive and variation of Irish surname Tabar
3876