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Irish people regard dogs highly. This element is demonstrated through the names given to their dogs which form part of their culture. Irish myths and stories mention the unique names given to dogs in this category. The Irish wolfhound is the worlds tallest dog and is an original breed to wolfs and hunt stags. Some of the common Ireland dog breeds include the Kerry Blue, Irish Red, and the Irish Water Spaniel. Irish people even breed dogs for working, and this special category comprises very good-looking, intelligent, and courageous dogs. Below is a list of Irish dog names that would suit your pet if you are looking for unique names. The names are related to dog breeds and meanings.

 

Aidan

Male | Meaning : Little fiery one
 

Aine

Female | Meaning : Brilliance, splendor, radiance
 

Aiobhinn

Female | Meaning : Pleasant, radiant beauty
 

Aisling

Female | Meaning : A dream
 

Anlan

Male | Meaning : Great warrior or hound
 

Aodh

Male | Meaning : Fiery
 

Bannon

Male | Meaning : Wheaten terrier
 

Blaine

Male | Meaning : Greyhound, whippet
 

Breandan

Male | Meaning : Brown raven
 

Brighid

Male | Meaning : Strength
 

Cathal

Female | Meaning : Battle-mighty
 

Ciarán

Male & Female | Meaning : Dark
 

Cilian

Female | Meaning : War, strife
 

Collin

Male | Meaning : Cub or puppy
 

Colm

Female | Meaning : Dove
 

Conan

Male | Meaning : A Hound has a protective ring to it
 

Conchobhar

Male | Meaning : High will
 

Conor

Male | Meaning : Lover of hounds
 

Conry

Male | Meaning : King of wolves/hounds
 

Crolly

Male | Meaning : Shaking dog, perhaps a spaniel or waterdog
 

Darragh

Male | Meaning : Dark oak
 

Dearbháil

Female | Meaning : True, desire
 

Derry

Female | Meaning : Descendent of the red-haired one, or oak wood
 

Donn

Male | Meaning : Chocolate Labrador
 

Donnacha

Male | Meaning : Brown-haired warrior
 

Dougal

Male | Meaning : Black strand
 

Egan

Male | Meaning : Small fiery one -any terrier
 

Eibhlín

Female | Meaning : Sunlight
 

Eimear

Male | Meaning : Swift
 

Emly

Female | Meaning : Lake marsh of the yew tree, any beautiful dog
 

Eoghan

Male | Meaning : Youthful warrior
 

Fiadh

Male | Meaning : Wild
 

Finn

Male | Meaning : River in Donegal, blond haired
 

Fintan

Male | Meaning : White fire
 

Flynn

Male | Meaning : Dark red
 

Grainna

Female | Meaning : She who inspires terror, perhaps a small wirey terrier
 

Hugh

Male | Meaning : Fire
 

Kasey

Male | Meaning : Brave
 

Kelly

Female | Meaning : Warrior
 

Kerry

Female | Meaning : Descendant of the dark one - Kerry Blue
 

Kyla

Female | Meaning : Attractive
 

Lana

Female | Meaning : Peaceful, attractive
 

Laoise

Female | Meaning : Radiant girl
 

Lorcan

Male | Meaning : Fierce
 

Madden

Male | Meaning : Little dog
 

Meabh

Female | Meaning : The warrior queen of Connacht
 

Murphy

Male | Meaning : Hound of the sea
 

Nessa

Female | Meaning : Not gentle
 

Niall

Male | Meaning : Noble knight or champion
 

Niamh

Female | Meaning : Dazzling light
 

Nola

Female | Meaning : Noble
 

Oisín

Female | Meaning : Deer
 

Orla

Female | Meaning : Golden princess
 

Oscar

Male | Meaning : Deer lover
 

Pádrick

Male | Meaning : National Apostle of Ireland
 

Quinn

Male | Meaning : Strong
 

Rian

Male | Meaning : Little king
 

Róisín

Female | Meaning : lLttle black rose
 

Ronan

Male | Meaning : A seal
 

Rory

Male | Meaning : Red king
 

Rua

Female | Meaning : Red - red setter
 

Ryan

Male | Meaning : Little king
 

Shay

Female | Meaning : Hawk
 

Sion

Male | Meaning : Rairy hill - where the author was born
 

Sorcha

Female | Meaning : Clear, bright
 

Tara

Female | Meaning : Rocky hill, assembly area
 

Tiernan

Male | Meaning : Little lord
 

Tory

Male | Meaning : Mountain like
 

Tressa

Female | Meaning : Strength
 

Tullia

Female | Meaning : Quiet and peaceful
 

Tynan

Male | Meaning : Dark
 
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