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, Rover.com dug into our database of dog names nationwide to round up the most popular options. 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.
Top Female Irish Dog Names
Irish Female Dog Names Ranked by Popularity
- Molly (6th most popular )
- Riley (33rd)
- Fiona (82nd)
- Annabelle (137th)
- Nola (219th)
- Kayla (233rd)
- Anna (270th)
- Kylie (314th)
- Reagan (374th )
- Claire (404th)
- Kaylee (429th)
- Tara (492nd)
Irish Wolfhound
Top Male Irish Dog Names
Irish Male Dog Names Ranked by Popularity
- Riley (22nd most popular)
- Cody (35th)
- Finn (50th)
- Brody (52nd)
- Logan (138th)
- Miles (160th)
- Griffin (207th)
- Finley (215th)
- Kane (222nd)
- Finnegan (249th)
- Seamus (331st)
- Kevin (341st)
- Austin (412th)
- Owen (484th)
- Liam (485th)
- Flynn (501)
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Most Popular Female Dog Names Associated with the Color Green
Dog Names Ranked by Popularity
- Olive (43rd most popular)
- Willow (54th)
- Holly (63rd)
- Jasmine (71st)
- Ivy (103rd)
- Jade (112th)
- Sage (133)
- Aspen (141st)
- Clover (211th)
- Kiwi (221st)
- Pickles (381st)
- Juniper (441st)
- Kelly (506th)
- Apple (548th)
- Fern (789th)
Most Popular Male Dog Names Associated with the Color Green
Dog Names Ranked by Popularity
- Hunter (64th)
- Cash (94th)
- Yoda (212th)
- Aspen (445th)
- Forrest (641st)
- Sage (647th)
- Zen (931st)
Symbols of Luck and Destiny in Female Dog Names
Dog Names Ranked by Popularity
- Karma (120th most popular)
- Lucky (127th)
- Clover (211th)
- Goldie (275th)
- Yuki (336th)
- Destiny (647th)
Symbols of Luck and Destiny in Male Dog Names
Dog Names Ranked by Popularity in Rover’s 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names Database for 2018
- Riley (22nd most popular)
- Lucky (27th)
- Ace (45th)
- Loki (46th)
- Chance (85th)
- Champ (102nd)
- Felix (320th)
- Asher (454th)
Irish Drinking Names
Dog Names Ranked by Popularity
- Bailey (9th most popular for the ladies, 30th for the gents)
- Murphy (24th)
- Guinness (181st)
- Porter (187th)
- Whiskey (195th)
- Jameson (338th)
More 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.’)
Irish Dog Names Infographic
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