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The Most Popular Irish Dog Names

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The Most Popular Irish Dog Names

For Dog People
By Heather Logue

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Irish pride extends to pets for many Americans. But what’s the perfect Irish name for your dog?

From Molly and Murray to Guinness and Dublin, these Irish dog names (and Irish-themed choices) are all pulled from Rover’s massive dog names’ database and ranked in order of their popularity. We’ve also added great Gaelic dog names and other choices from Irish history and culture.

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Good luck and have fun choosing the perfect name for your wee new friend.

10 Top Irish Dog Names

  1. Molly
  2. Riley
  3. Finn
  4. Cody
  5. Fiona
  6. Logan
  7. Annabelle
  8. Anna
  9. Kylie
  10. Claire

Other Popular Irish Dog Names

  1. Nola
  2. Kayla
  3. Reagan
  4. Kaylee
  5. Tara
  6. Riley
  7. Brody
  8. Miles
  9. Griffin
  10. Finley
  11. Kane
  12. Finnegan
  13. Seamus
  14. Kevin
  15. Austin
  16. Owen
  17. Liam
  18. Flynn
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Gaelic Dog Names

Dogs and wolves are important in Irish Gaelic culture and often represent strength and warrior-like qualities. The Irish Gaelic word for “dog” is “madra,” and there are other Gaelic dog-related words that might make great names for your pet. These include ‘Madigan’ (meaning ‘little dog’), Murphy (meaning ‘hound of the sea’), and Conan (meaning ‘hound’).

  • Aislinn or Aisling (dream – pronounced ASH-lin)
  • Bran (raven)
  • Cael (slender)
  • Conan (hound)
  • Connor
  • Conry (king of the hounds)
  • Declan
  • Dermot
  • Felan or Phelan (wolf – spelled Faolan in Gaelic)
  • Keeva (gentle and precious)
  • Kieran
  • Lorcan (little wild one)
  • Madigan (little dog)
  • Murphy (hound of the sea)
  • Roisin (little rose)
  • Rogan (red-haired)
  • Saoirse (freedom – pronounced SEER-sha)
  • Seamus
  • Selkie (for a black dog, perhaps)
  • Sullivan

Most Popular Female Dog Names Associated With the Color Green

  1. Olive
  2. Willow
  3. Holly
  4. Jasmine
  5. Ivy
  6. Jade
  7. Sage
  8. Aspen
  9. Clover
  10. Kiwi
  11. Pickles
  12. Juniper
  13. Kelly
  14. Apple
  15. Fern

Most Popular Male Dog Names Associated with the Color Green

  1. Hunter
  2. Cash
  3. Yoda
  4. Aspen
  5. Forrest
  6. Sage
  7. Zen

Symbols of Luck and Destiny in Female Dog Names

  1. Karma
  2. Lucky
  3. Clover
  4. Goldie
  5. Yuki
  6. Destiny

Symbols of Luck and Destiny in Male Dog Names

  1. Riley
  2. Lucky
  3. Ace
  4. Loki
  5. Chance
  6. Champ
  7. Felix
  8. Asher

Irish Drinking Names

  1. Bailey
  2. Murphy
  3. Guinness
  4. Porter
  5. Whiskey
  6. Jameson

Irish Place Names for Your Dog

  1. Blarney
  2. Cavan
  3. Dublin
  4. Fingal
  5. Galway
  6. Kerry
  7. Tyrone
  8. Wexford

Irish Dog Name Trends

Dogs are considered family members, so human names have become very popular for pets. These days, in fact, you’re more likely to meet a Golden Retriever with a human name like Dylan than a name like Fido. You’ll see that reflected in our top Irish dog names list whether they’re first names like Molly and Riley or surnames like Murphy and Logan. Truly, the sky’s the limit when it comes to giving a traditionally “human name” to your dog.

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Good luck and have fun picking out your new dog’s name! Your dog’s name is going to be a part of your everyday life, which means that no matter what you choose, you’ll be saying it a lot. What sounds best to your ear? What’s easy and fun to say? Think in terms of dog training, dog park visits, dog walks or even filling out their Rover profile. Once you take your new dog’s name from imagination to reality, it might help you narrow down your list.

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Heather Logue

Heather Logue is a retail and arts writer who goes camping whenever she can. A lifelong dog lover, she misses her epileptic dog Sammy every day.

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