Irish & Gaelic-Celtic Dog Names & Irish Pet Names

If you’re looking for the best Celtic dog names or Gaelic-Irish dog names for your furry doggo friend, or perhaps you want to brainstorm some of the best Irish pet names, then you have come to the right place!

If you’re still undecided what type of name you want, why not consider an Irish pet name or an Irish dog name?

Irish names for dogs and pets are not only unique and charming, but they also have a rich history and cultural significance.

From traditional Gaelic names to popular Irish surnames, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to naming your furry friend.

When it comes to Irish female dog names and female pet names, there are many great options to consider.

Some popular choices include Aisling, which means “dream” or “vision”, Saoirse, which means “freedom”, and Siobhan, which means “God is gracious”.

We have 100’s of of female Irish names that could suit your new pet.

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For male dogs, popular Irish names include Finn, which means “fair-haired”, Liam, which means “strong-willed warrior”, and Seamus, which means “supplanter”. Again, we have 100’s of Irish male names available that might suit your new best friend.

Whether you’re looking for a name that reflects your Irish heritage or simply love the sound of these unique names, choosing an Irish pet name is a great way to give your furry friend a name that stands out from the pack.

So, without further ado, here are some of the top Celtic dog names and Gaelic-Irish dog names for both female and male dogs to inspire you in your search for the perfect name for your pup, as well as being suitable for Irish pets in general.

 

Irish Dog Names - Female and Male
Best Irish Dog Names – Ancient Celtic Hounds

50 CELTIC DOG NAMES & GAELIC IRISH DOG NAMES – FEMALE

Aideen – Famous Irish name as she was Oscar’s wife, who was the grandson of Fionn Mac Cumhail. One of our favorite Celtic-Irish dog names for female pets.

Ailis/Ailish – (AY-lish) means “noble, kind.” Irish for the name Alice, from the Norman French name Aliz.

Aisling – (AH-shleeng) The old Irish version is Aisling “dream, or vision.” Once considered to be a man’s name, but now is a very popular woman’s name. Also can be spelled Ashling. One of our favorite Celtic-Irish dog names for female doggos.

Aoife – (EE-fe) Old Irish version is Aife. It means a goddess who is “beautiful or radiant”. It is also a Female Celtic Warrior Name. After the hero Cu Chulainn defeated Aoife’s forces in battle, she bore his only son, Connla.

Cú Chulainn
Cú Chulainn slaying the hound

Artis – “noble”, or “lofty hill.”

Badb – (BIBE) “boiling”, “battle raven”, or “scald-crow.” A war goddess and wife of war god Net; sister of Morrigan, Anu, and Macha. Associated with the Cauldron of Life, enlightenment, inspiration, wisdom.

Bean Mhi – (BEN-vee) “Lady of Meath”.

Blair (B-Lair)– a Celtic word meaning “from the plain.” A great Celtic-Irish dog name that has gained popularity in recent years and was even the namesake of the movie The Blair Witch Project.

Brenda (BREN-da) – from the Irish word for “raven”, and a feminine version of the male name Brendan.

Briana – (BREE-a-na) Feminine version can also be Brian but Brian is typically a man’s name.

Brid – (BREED) Old Irish goddess name from Celtic brig “power, renown, mighty.” Most famous woman saint of Ireland is Brigid (patron saint of scholars), who was abbess of Kildare, previously the site of the shrine of a pagan goddess of the same name. In myth, there were three sister goddesses of the Tuatha De Danaan named Brigid: goddess of poetry; goddess of healing; and the goddess of smith work.

Caillech – (CALL-yach or KEE-lek) goddess known as the Veiled One; teacher of the arts of war and viewed as a Destroyer aspect of the Goddess. A great Celtic dog name for a dog who loves causing mayhem and destroying your formerly clean house!

The Cailleach
The Cailleach

Cliona – (KLEE-a-na) Old Irish version is Clidna. In legend, Clidna was the name of one of the three beautiful daughters of the poet Manannan mac Lir. A fairy of the same name was the guardian spirit of the MacCarthys. Modern Irish name is sometimes spelled Cliodhna. One of our favorite Irish dog names as it is iconically Irish.

Clodagh – (KLOH-da) from the name of rivers in Counties Tipperary and Waterford.

Doireann – (DAHR-an or DOHR-en) The old Irish version is Doirend, poss. meaning “daughter of Finn”; may also mean “sullen”; or dim. of “gift of God.” In legend, Doirend was the daughter of the fairy king Midir, another was the granddaughter of the pagan god Dagda. Anglicized versions are Dorren, Dorothy, and Doirind.

Dubh – from dub “dark.” A druidess who drowned the rival for her husband’s affections. Her husband shot her with his sling, and she fell into a pool that was then called Dubhlinn, or Dublin in English. One of our favorite Celtic-Irish dog names as it is the name of the capital city of Ireland too.

Eibhilín – (ay-LEEN) “light”; from French Aveline, brought by the Normans, and very popular among the Middle Ages’ nobility. Other versions are Eibhlihin, Eily, Ebliu, Aibhilin. One of our favorite Gaelic dog names as it is iconically Gaelic and its spelling makes it extra confusing for non-Irish people to pronounce, which makes it that bit cooler.

Eithne – (AY-he-ne or ETH-nuh) “kernel” or “seed.” Early Irish name. Mythical Eithne was the mother of the god Lugh. Also the name of many legendary queens, including the wives of Conn of the Hundred Battles and Cormac mac Airt. Also the name of eight saints. Anglicized Ethna (ET-na), Enya (EN-ya). One of our favorite Irish dog names.

Kelly – from the Gaelic word for “warrior woman.” At an ancient shrine of the goddess Brigit at Kildare, there were sacred priestesses and warrior women called Kelles.

Kerry – from a Gaelic word for “dark, dark-haired”.

Laoise – “radiant girl” might be the same as Luigsech, from the god Lugh.

Maeve – (MAYV) from Old Irish Medb “intoxicating” or fragile.” Medb Lethderg was a name of the goddess of sovereignty at Tara. Said to be the wife of 9 successive kings, including Conn of the Hundred Battles, his son Art, and Art’s son Cormac mac Airt. Modern Irish version is Meadhbh. Medb. One of our favorite Gaelic dog names.

Máire – (MAW-zhe, MAW-re or MEH-ree) “bitter”; Irish version of Mary. The name was considered too sacred to name a child and was not used before the 17th Century. Children were given names like Mael Muire “devotee of Mary.” Moira, Maura, Maurya, Mairin (maw-REEN).

Máiréad – (MAW-rayt or MAW-reed) from Greek margaron “pearl.” Popular due to admiration of Saint Margaret, queen of Scots in 11th C. Peig, Peigi are popular Irish-language nicknames. Margaret, Maighread (MEH-reed).

Morrigan – (MOHR-ee-gan) called the Great Queen, Irish goddess of war, but never took part in a battle. Later tales have her as the queen of the Fairies. Morrighan, Morgan.

Morrigan Celtic Goddess
Morrigan Celtic Goddess

Muireann – (MEER-an or MOHR-in) Old Irish=muir “sea”, may also mean “sea-white” or “sea-fair.” Wife of Finn mac Cumhaill’s son Oisin. A legendary Queen. Muireann was ancestors of the kings of Connacht. Four abbesses of Kildare also had this name.

Naomh – from the Irish word for “a saint.”

Nessa – (NES-ah) An From the Old Irish, Nessa was the name of the mother of Conchobar mac Nessa, great legendary king of Ulster. Her original name was Assa “gentle”, until one day she came home and found her 12 foster fathers murdered by an outlaw band. She avenged their deaths and changed her name to Ni-assa “ungentle”, or Nessa.

Orla – (OHR-la) from Old Irish or “gold” + flaith “sovereignty, queen.” Name of King Brian Boru’s sister and daughter. Popular in the Middle Ages, and again today.

Sinead – (shi-NAYD) Irish version of French-Norman names Jeanne and Jonet. Sine (SHEE-na).

Siobhan – (shi-VAWN) from French-Norman name Jeanne, fem. also can be Jean (equiv. of English John). Siban, Shibahn, Siobhanin (shi-VAWN-een). One of our favorite Gaelic dog names.

Taillte – Also known as Tailltiu. in legend, the foster-mother of the god Lugh, and daughter of a Spanish king who married Eochaid of the Tuatha De Danann. She and Lugh were honored by games in honor of the dead at Mag Taillten in County Meath.

Tailtiu
Tailtiu

Úna – (OO-nuh) derived from old word uan “lamb” and also listed as “unity”. An ancient Irish name. The O’Carroll family had a bean sidhe (banshee) with this name. Anglicized versions include Winifred, Uny, Oona, and Unity.

TOP 50 IRISH DOG NAMES – MALE

Ailill: Means “Elf, sprite”.

Art: Means “Bear”. Calling a dog Bear makes for one of the best Irish dog names for a ferocious looking dog.

Bran: Means “Raven”. One of our favorite Irish dog names for male dogs because of Bran from Game of Thrones.

Brian: Means “Noble” Ireland’s most famous High King was named Brian Boru (source). One of our favorite Gaelic dog names because of how important a figure Brian Boru is in Irish history.

Badass Irish Boy Names - Brian Boru
Brian Boru – High King of Ireland

Caelin: Means “Pure” or “Powerful warrior”. Gender neutral and has Greek and Irish origins.

Clancy: Means “Son of the red/ruddy warrior”. From the Gaelic Mac Fhlannchaidh/Mac Fhlannchadha clan.

Cian: Means “Ancient, enduring”

Conall: Means “Strong as a wolf”, a great name for a strong Irish dog.

Conan: Means “Wolf” or “Hound”. Conan O’Brien is a famous son of Ireland with this name. One of our favorite Celtic Irish dog names because we love Conan O Brien!

Cormac: Means “Charioteer”

Cuán: Means “Little wolf”. A great name for a strong Irish pooch.

Cuchulainn: Means “Hound of Culainn”. Famous figure from Irish mythology. One of our favorite Celtic-Irish dog names as Cu Chulainn is such a well known story of every Irish boy’s childhood.

Badass Irish Boy Names - Cu Chulainn slays the hound of Culain
Cu Chulainn slays the hound of Culain

Dáire: Means “Fertile, fruitful”

Diarmuid: Means “Without enemy”. One of best badass Gaelic dog names for our furry friends.

Donnacha: Means “Brown” or “Chief” or “Brown warrior”.

Doran: Means “Warrior” or “Exile”.

Dubh: Means “Black”

Duncan: Means “Dark-skinned warrior”.

Eoghan: Means “Born of the yew tree”

Ferdia: Means “Man of strength”

Fergus: Means “Man of vigor”

Finn: Means “Fair, white”

Flannery: Means “Descendant of Flannghal”.

Goll: Means “Fierce, brave”

Laoghaire: Means “Calf-herder”

Liam: Means “Strong-willed warrior”. One of our favorite Gaelic-Irish dog names because of Liam’s meaning.

Lir: Means “Sea”

Lorcan: Means “Fierce”

Lugh: Name your pooch after this ancient Celtic diety.

Martin: Means “Warrior”.

Muiredach: Means “Mariner”

Murphy: Means “Noble”.

Naoise: Means “Warrior”.

Oengus: Means “Strength, vigor”

Oisín: Means “Little deer”

Osian: Means “Little deer”

Pádraig: Means “Noble”. People called Padraig often have the nickname ‘Podge’. Podge is one of the best badass Irish nicknames in my opinion and makes a great name for a feline friend.

Ronan: Means “Little seal”

Sloan: Means “Warrior”

Tadhg: Means “Poet”

Ultán: Means “Ulsterman”

Uilliam: Means “Determined protector”. What better name for a protective dog than this unique Irish name. We explore this name’s meaning here

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IRISH & CELTIC PET NAMES COMPLETE LIST:

ABBAN: abbot

ABRACHAM, BRAM: Irish form of Abraham (father of many)

ADAMNAN, AWNAN: little Adam

ADARE: from the ford of the oak tree

ADDERGOOLE: from between two fords

ADERRIG, AGHADERG: from the red ford

ADHAMH: of the earth

AENGUS, ANGUS, AONGHUS, OENGUS, UNGUS, ENOS, HUNGAS: vigorous one

AGHAMORE: from the great field

AGHY: friend of horses

AGUISTIN: majestic

AHANE: from the little ford

AHERN, AHEARN: lord of the horses

AICHLIN: meaning unknown

AIDRIAN: from the Adriatic

AILFRID: wise

AILIN: handsome

AINDREAS: strong

AINEISLIS: glorious stand

AINMIRE: great lord

AIRLEAS, ARLEN, ARLYN: pledge

ALABHAOIS: famous soldier

ALBAN: pale

ALPHONSUS: noble, ready

ALROY: red-haired

ALSANDAIR: defender of man

AMALGITH: meaning unknown

AMBLAOIBH: relic

AMBROS: divine

ANGUISH: myth name

ANLON, ANLUAN: champion

ANMCHA, AMNCHADH: brave

ANNADUFF: from the black marsh

ANNTOIN, ANN: priceless

AODHFIN, AODHFIONN: white fire

ARALT: leader

ARDAGH: from the high field

ARDAL, ARTEGAL, ARTHGALLO: high honor

ARDKILL: from the high church

ARTUR, ART: noble bear

ASSAN: waterfall

AULEY, AULIFFE, AMHLAOIBH: Irish form of Olaf (ancient)

AVONMORE: from the great river

 LETTER “B” PET NAMES

BAETHAN, BEOLAGH: foolish

BAILINTIN: valiant

BAIRD: bard

BALLINAMORE: from the great river

BALLINDERRY: from the town of oak wood

BANAN: white

BANBHAN: piglet

BARRAM, BAIRRFHOINN: handsome

BEARNARD: brave as a bear

BEARTLAIDH: from Barts meadow

BELLINAGAR: meaning unknown

BENEN: kind

BIRR: from Birr

BLAINE, BLIAN: thin

BLAIR, BLAR: from the fields

BLATHMA: flower, sun

BOYNTON: from the town by the river Boyn

BRADY, BRADAIGH: spirited

BRAN: myth name

BRANDAN: saint name

BRANDUFF, BRANDUBH: black raven

BREANDAN: prince

BREASAL: pain

BREEN, BRAOIN: sadness

BRENNAN: little drop

BRODY: from the muddy place

BRONE: sorrowful

BUAGH, BUACH: victorious

BUCKLEY: boy

LETTER “C” PET NAMES

CACANISIUS: son of Nis

CADHLA: handsome

CAFFAR: helmet

CAHIR, CATHAOIR: warrior

CAIRBRE: myth name

CAITH: from the battlefield

CALEY, CALY, CAOLAIDHE: slender

CALHOUN, COILLCUMHANN: from the narrow forest

CALLAGHAN, CEALLACHAN: strife

CALLOUGH, CALVAGH, CALBHACH: bald

CANICE: handsome

CAOLAN: slender

CAOMH: lovable

CARLIN: little champion

CARNEY, CEARNACH: victorious

CARRICK, CARRAIG: from the rocky headland

CARROLL, CEARBHALL: manly

CARTHAGE, CARTHACH: loving

CASHEL, CAISEAL: from Cashel

CATHAL: battle strong

CATHMOR, CATHMORE: great fighter

CAVAN: from Cavan

CELSUS: saint name

CIAN, CEIN, CAIN, CIANAN: archaic

CIARRAI: county

CILLIAN: battle

CINNEIDE: helmeted

CLARENCE, CLARRIE, CLANCY: ruddy warrior

CLEARY: scholar

CLUNY: from the meadow

COGHLAN, COCHLAIN, COUGHLAN: hooded

COINNEACH, CANICE: handsome

COIREALL: lordly

COLLA, CONARY, CONAIRE: ancient Irish name

COLLIN, COILIN: virile

COLM, COLMAN, COLEMAN, COLUMBO: dove

COLMCILLE: dove of the church

COMAN: bent

COMHGHAN, COWEN, COWAN, COWYN: twin

COMYN: shrewd

CONCHOBHAR, CONOR, CONNOR, CONNY, CONNIE, CORNELIUS: strong-willed, wise

CONLAN: hero, wise

CONNLAIO, CONLEY,CONLETH: ardent, wise

CONNOLLY, CONNACHT: brave, wise. One of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

CONROY, CONAIRE: wise, red

CONWAY: hound of the plain. One of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

COONEY, CUANAIC: handsome

CORCORAN: reddish-skin

COREY, CORI, CORY: from the round hill

CORMAC, CORMICK, CORBMAC, CORMIC: charioteer

CREVAN: fox

CROGHER, CROHOORE: loves hounds

CRONAN: little dark one

CROWLEY, CRUADHLAOICH: hunch-backed

CUINN: intelligent

CUMHEA, COOEY, COVEY: hound of the plains

CuUladh, COOLEY, COOLIE, CULLO: hound of Ulster

CUYLER: chapel

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LETTER “D” PET NAMES

DAGHDA: myth name

DAIBHEID: dearly loved

DAIRE, DARY, DARRAGH, DARRY: wealthy

DAITHI, DAHY: quick and agile. One of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

DALLAN: blind

DAMHLAIC: meaning unknown

DAMON, DAMAN: tame

DAITHI: beloved

DECLAN, DEAGLAN: saint name

DELANEY: from the river Slaney

DEMPSEY: proud

DERMOT, DERMOD, DARBY: free

DESMOND, DES, ESMOND: from south Munster

DEVINE, DAIMHIN: bard

DONNAN, DONN: brown

DON, DONNY, DONOVAN: From surname originally used as first name, itself meaning “dark brown”, referring to color of hair, eyes, or skin.

DORAN, DEORADHAIN: exile

DIARMAID: of unknown origin, but perhaps combining di, “without,” and airmait, “envy”

DOUGAL, DUBHGHALL, DOUGLAS, DOYLE, DOWLE: dark stranger

DOW, DUBG: black-haired

DRISCOL, DRISCOLL: mediator

DUANE: Irish/Gaelic name meaning “little black-haired one; dark; swarthy.” Some variants include Dewain, Dewayne, Duwain, Duwayne, Dwain, Dwan, and Dwayne.

DUBHAN, DOWAN, DUGGAN, DUBHAGAIN: black

DWYER: black

LETTER “E” PET NAMES

EACHAN: horseman

EAMON, EAMONN: guardian. One of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

EARNAN: knowing

EGAN, EGON, EAGON: fiery

EIMHIN, EIMAR, EVIN: swift

ELHE: legend name

ELROY: red-haired youth

ENAN, EANAN: meaning unknown

ENDA: saint name

EOGHAN, EOIN: gift of God

EOIN BAISTE: named for John the Baptist

ERC, EARC: red

ERNAN: Irish form of Ernest (serious)

ETH: fire

EVOY: blond

LETTER “F” PET NAMES

FACHNAN: saint name

FAGAN, HAGAN: little Hugh

FAHEY, FAHY: from the green field. One of our favorite Celtic names for dogs.

FALLON, FALLAMHAIN: ruler.

FAOLAN, FELAN: wolf

FARDORAGH: dark

FARRY: manly

FAY, FEICH: raven

FIACHRA, FEARY, FIACH: myth name

FINEEN: beautiful child

FINBAR: handsome. Variants include Finghin, Fineen, Finnin, and Fionnbarr.

FINIAN: fair. Variants include Finnian, Fionan, Fionn, Phinean, and Phinian.

FLANN: ruddy. Variants include Flainn, Floinn, Flannan, Flannery, Flanagan, Flannagain, and Floinn.

FLYNN: Son of the ruddy man. Variants include Flin, Flinn, and Flyn.

FOGARTY, FOGERTY, FOGARTAIGH: exiled

FOLEY: plunders

FORBA: owns the fields

LETTER “G” PET NAMES

GAFFNEY: calf

GAIR, GEAR: short; small one

GALE, GAEL, GAILE: stranger

GALL: rooster

GARA, GADHRA: mastiff

GARBHAN, GARVAN: rough

GARVEY, GAIRBITH: rough peace

GEAROID: spear brave. One of our favorite Celtic names for dogs.

GERAGHTY: from the court

GERALT: farmer

GILCHRIST: Irish/Gaelic name meaning “Christ’s servant.”

GILIBEIRT: pledge

GILLEAN: Gaelic name meaning “servant of Saint John.” Variants include Gillan, Gillen, and Gillian. Name is related to Gilchrist, Gillespie, and Gilmore.

GILLESPIE: Gaelic name meaning “son of the bishop’s servant.”

GILLEY, GILVARRY, GIOLLA CHRIOST, GIL, GILVARRY: serves Christ

GILMORE: Gaelic name meaning “servant of the Virgin Mary.” Variants include Gillmore, Gillmour, and Gilmour.

GIOLLABRIGHDE, GILBRIDE: serves Saint Bridget

GIOLLABUIDHE: blond

GIOLLADHE, GILDEA: golden

GLAISNE, GLASNY: meaning unknown

GLALEANNA: dwells in the glen

GOFRAIDH, GODFREY, GORRY, GORRIE: peace from God

GOGARTY: banished

GORMAN, GORMAIN: blue

GOTHFRAIDH: peaceful

GRADY: Gaelic name meaning “noble” or “renowned.” Variant, Gradey, exists. One of our favorite Celtic names for dogs.

GREAGOIR, GRIOGHAR: watchful

GRUAGH: giant

GUTHRIE: Gaelic name meaning “windy spot.” Variant, Guthry exists.

LETTER “H” PET NAMES

HALEY: ingenious

HANRAOI: rules the home

HEGARTY: unjust

HEREMON: myth name

HEWNEY: meaning unknown

HICKEY: healer

HIERO: saint name

HIGGINS: intelligent

HOIREABARD: soldier

HROTHREKR: famous ruler

HURLEY: sea tide

LETTER “I” PET NAMES

IARFHLAITH: meaning unknown

INERNEY: steward of church lands

INNIS, INIS, INYS, INNES, INISS: from the river island

IRIAL: meaning unknown

LETTER “J” PET NAMES

JARLATH: tributary lord

JUSTIN: judicious

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LETTER “K” PET NAMES

KALEN, KAILEN, KALAN, KALLAN, KHEELAN, KELLEN: Irish/Celtic name meaning “warrior.”

KEALAN, KELAN: slender

KEALLACH, KILLIAN: battle

KEEFE: handsome

KEEGAN, KEAGAN: fiery

KEELY, KEALY: handsome

KEENAN, KEANAN: ancient

KEITH: from the battlefield

KELLACH, KILLIAN, CEALLACH: strife

KELLEHER: loving husband

KENNEDY: helmeted

KENNY, KAVAN, KAVEN: handsome. One of our favorite Celtic names for dogs.

KERRY, KEARY: from county Kerry

KERWIN, KERWYN: small, black one

KIAN, KEAN, KIENAN, KENAN: archaic

KIERAN, KYRAN, KIERON: dark

KILLDAIRE, KILDARE, KILDAIRE: from county Kildare

KINSELLA, KINSALE: meaning unknown

LETTER “L” PET NAMES

LALOR, LEATHLOBHAIR: half-leper

LAOGHAIRE: shepherd

LAUGHLIN, LANY, LEACHLAINN, LOUGHLIN: servant

LEARY: cattle keeper

LEE, LAOIDHIGH: poetic

LOCHLAIN, LAKELAND, LOCHLANN: home of the Norse

LOMAN: bare

LORCAN: little wild one

LUGAIDH: famous warrior. One of our favorite Celtic names for dogs.

LUGH: myth name

LUNN, LUN: strong

LETTER “M” PET NAMES

MACARTAN: son of Artan

MACAULEY, MACAULIFFE: son of Olaf

MACBRIDE: son of Bridget, Bride

MACCORMACK: son of Cormac

MACELROY: son of Elroy

MACMURRA, MACMAUREADHAIGH: son of Murray

MACQUAID: son of Quaid

MADDEN: small dog

MAELEACHLAINN, MALACHY, MILOS, MILES, MYLES: servant

MAELISA: serves Christ

MAGO, MANE: great

MAHER: generous

MAHON: bear

MALONE, MALONEY: serves Saint John

MANNIX, MAINCHIN: monk

MANNUSS: great

MAOLRUADHAN, MELRONE: serves Saint Ruadhan

MAUGHOLD: saint name

MEARA, MEADHRA: happy

MELCHIOR: meaning unknown

MELVIN, MELVYN, MALVIN, MAL: chief

MIACH: myth name

MOGUE: saint name

MOLAN: servant of the storm

MOLLOY, MALLOY: noble chief

MONOHAN: monk

MOONEY, MAONAIGH: wealthy

MORAN, MORAIN: great

MORIARTY, MUIRCHEARTAIGH: expert seaman

MOROLT: legend name

MORRISSEY: choice of the sea

MUIREADHACH, MURRY, MURRAY: lord of the sea

MULCAHY: battle chief

MULCONRY: hound of prosperity

MUNDY: from Reamon

MURCHADH, MURROUGH, MORGAN: fighter of the sea

MURPHEY, MURCHADH, MURPHY: sea warrior

LETTER “N” PET NAMES

NAAL: saint name

NALLY: poor

NAOMHAN, NEVAN, NEVYN: holy

NEASON, NESSAN: saint name

NOLAN: noble

NULTY, NULTE: from Ulster

LETTER “O” PET NAMES

ODANODAN: of the red earth

ODHRAN, ORAN, ODRAN: pale green

OSSIAN: fawn

OWNEY, ONEY: meaning unknown

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LETTER “P” PET NAMES

PADRIAC, PADRAIG: noble

PARLAN, PATHOLON: legend name

PHELAN: joyful

LETTER “Q” PET NAMES

QUAID: Irish form of Walter (strong warrior)

QUERAN: dark

QUIGLEY: unruly hair

QUINLAN: graceful

QUINN, QUIN: intelligent

LETTER “R” PET NAMES

RAGHNALL: strong

REGAN, RIAGAN: little king. Another one of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

RENNY, RAIGHNE: mighty

RIDDOCK, REIDHACHADH, RIDDOC: from the smooth field

RIOBARD: bright

RIORDAN, RIORDAIN: royal bard

ROARK, RUARC, RUARK, RORKE, RUAIDHRI: famous ruler

ROGAN, RUADHAGAN, ROWE, ROWEN, ROWYN, ROWIN, ROWAN, RUADHAN: red-haired

ROIBHILIN, RAVELIN, RAVELYN, REVELIN: meaning unknown

ROIBIN, ROIBEARD: robin

RONAN: little seal

ROONEY, RUANAIDH: hero

RORY, RUAIDHRI: red

RUADHAN: saint name

RYAN, RIAN: little king

LETTER “S” PET NAMES

SCANLON, SCANNALAN, SCANLAN: scandal

SCULLY, SCOLAIGHE: herald

SEAFRA, SHEARY, SEAFRAID: peace from God

SEARBHREATHACH: judicious

SHAMUS, SEAMUS, SHEMUS: supplanter

SHANAHAN, SEANACHAN: wise

SHANLEY, SEANLAOCH: old hero

SHANNON, SEANAN: little old wise one

SHAUGHNESSY, SEACHNSAIGH: meaning unknown

SHEA, SEAGHDA: majestic

SHEARY, SHERON: Irish form of Geoffrey (peace of God). One of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

SHEEHAN, SIODHACHAN: little peaceful one

SHERIDAN, SEIREADAN: untamed

SORLEY: Viking

STRAHAN, SRUTHAN: poet

STRUTHERS, SRUTHAIR: from the stream

SULLIVAN, SUILEABHAN: black-eyed

SWEENEY, SUIDHNE: little hero

LETTER “T” PET NAMES

TADHG, TADLEIGH: bard

TEAGUE, TEAGHUE: poet

TERRENCE: tender

TERRISS, TERIS: son of Terrence

TIARCHNACH, TIERNEY, TIER, TIGHEARNACH, TIERNAN: regal

TIBBOT: Irish form of Theobald (strong for the people)

TORIN, TORYN: chief

TORMEY, TORMAIGH: thunder spirit

TORRANCE, TORRENCE, TORRANS, TORY: from the knolls

TREACY, TREASIGH, TREASACH: fighter

TREVOR, TREABHAR: prudent

TULLY, TAICLIGH: peaceful

LETTER “U” PET NAMES

UAID: Irish form of Walter (strong warrior)

UAINE: meaning unknown

UALTAR: strong fighter. One of our favorite Irish names for dogs.

UTHER: myth name

LETTER “W” PET NAMES

WARD: bard

WHELAN: joyful

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