The Irish have a special meaning for dogs. They are part of our culture, our history. Much is said about them in stories and myths from Ireland. The tallest dog the world is the Irish Wolfhound, originally bred to hunt deer and wolves. Well known Irish dog breeds are the Irish Red and White Setter Irish Water Spaniel, Kerry Blue. We terriers: The Irish terrier, Terrier Wheat, and The Glen of Imaal Terrier. The Irish dog breeds mentioned were bred to work. They are strong, smart and brave, and very good looking dogs.

We have made a list of Irish names that fit a dog. Besides the well known
Irish names and their meanings, others have been introduced. We have suggested
dog breeds that suit the names. We have included the word that sounds good
are sometimes whimsical and poetic.

Enjoy reading the list of names and their meanings. Thank you.

Anlan – Big Dog or warrior, this name has a majestic ring to

Bannon – white – wheat terrier

Blaine – fine – greyhound, whippet

Bran, Brenna – Cuervo, Bran is the name of an adventurer

Caha – Rainy Mountain – Caha is two syllables, well when you call a dog

Cara – friend – all dogs

Load – Little Rock – to adjust to a small breed dog

Carrig – rock

Carey – dark (Black Labrador)

Conan – dog – has a ring Protective

Conor – lover of dogs

Conry – king of wolves / dogs

Crolly – dog shivering – perhaps a spaniel or Waterdog

Derry – a descendant of red hair, or oak

Donn or Dun – Coffee – Chocolate Labrador

Dougal – black section

Egan – an angry-all terrier

Emly – Marsh Lake yew tree – any handsome dog

Finn – Rio in Donegal, blonde hair

Fintan – white fire

Flynn – dark red

Grainne – she who inspires terror – perhaps a small terrier wirey

Hugh – fire

Kasey – brave

Kelly – warrior

Kerry – descendant of the dark one – Kerry Blue

Kyla – attractive

Lana – peaceful, attractive

Lorcan – Fierce

Madden – Doggy Style

Murphy – Sea Dog

Nola – Noble

Orla – Golden Princess

Paddy – short for Patrick

Quinn – strong

Rory – Red King

Ryan – little king

Rua – red – red setter

Sion – fairy hill – where the author born

Tara – rocky hill, the mounting area

Conservative – Mountain as

Tressa – strength

Tynan – Dark

Tulia – quiet and peaceful

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