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100+ Beautiful Celtic Dog Names to Honor Your Irish Dog’s Heritage

January 4, 2023 By Deanna Leave a Comment

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Looking for beautiful Celtic dog names to honor your dog’s heritage? While there are thousands to choose from, we’ve narrowed the list down to just over 100. Start with a peek at our top ten favorites for both boys and girls. Then read on for the full list.

Top 10 Best Celtic Dog Names for Boys & Girls

There are several dog breeds that are from Celtic countries, including Irish breeds like Irish Setters and Wheaten Terriers; Scottish breeds like Scottish Deerhounds and Border Collies and Welsh breeds like Welsh Terriers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Of course, you don’t have to be the owner of one of these breeds to give your pooch a Celtic dog name! You could do it to honor your own Irish heritage or even just because you really like the way the name sounds!

Celtic Dog names for Males

  1. Aidan- Aidan is from Irish origin, meaning little and fiery. Aidan Lynch is a character from the 2000 novel- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Lynch is an Irish Wizard who competed in the Quidditch World Cup.
  2. Bryce– means “the speckled, or freckled, one. There are quite a few athletes named Bryce, making this name perfect for active families or sports fans!
  3. Caedmon– This one means “brave warrior” and comes from the name of an Irish Saint who was considered the father of modern religious music.
  4. Conan– Conan is from Irish origin, meaning little wolf, making it the perfect ironic name for an Irish Wolfhound.  Conan O’Brien is the first famous person that comes to mind when you hear the name.
  5. Declan– Declan is from Irish origin, meaning man of prayer. Musician Elvis Costello’s real name is Declan Patrick MacManus.
  6. Finn- Finn is from Irish origin, meaning fair or white. Finn, played by John Boyega, is a character in the 2015 movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
  7. Grady– Grady is from Irish origin, meaning noble, illustrious. There are a few sports figures with the first name Grady- Grady Brewer is a professional boxer, Grady Jackson is a former NFL player and Grady Sizemore is a former MLB player.
  8. Kieran– Kieran is from Irish origin, meaning little dark one. Actor Kieran Culkin is the younger brother of actor, Macaulay Culkin.
  9. Owen– This name means “young fighter.” Variations in spelling include Owin and Owen. If you’re a fan of Grey’s Anatomy, you know that Owen is a fitting name for a certain handsome doctor on the show!
  10. Turi– Means “bear,” making it a great name for a large dog (or an ironic name for a small pooch!).

Looking for beautiful Celtic dog names to honor your Irish dog's heritage? With thousands to choose from, we've narrowed the list down for you to our top 20 picks!

Female Celtic Dog Names

  1. Brigid- Perhaps one of the most common and well-known Celtic dog names, Brigid means “strong.” There are numerous different ways to spell it, including Bridgette (most common variation) and Brighid.
  2. Ciara– Ciara is from Irish origin, meaning little dark one. There are several actresses with the first name Ciara- Ciara Bravo, Ciara Hanna and Ciara Renee.
  3. Eileen– Eileen is of Scottish origin, meaning bright, shining one. There are several actresses with the first name Eileen- Eileen Davidson, Eileen Brennan, Eileen Ryan and Eileen Fulton.
  4. Elsha- This one means “noble,” making it perfect for your regal pooch!
  5. Glenda– Glenda is of Welsh origin, meaning fair and good. Glenda has been the name of several storms throughout the years, including Hurricane Glenda in 1969, Tropical Storm Glenda in 1973, and Tropical Cyclone Glenda in 2006.
  6. Isolde– Means “the fair,” and is also the name of one of the two star-crossed lovers in the tale of “Tristan and Isolde.” Fun fact: Some argue that the story inspired Romeo & Juliet, although the evidence doesn’t really support it.
  7. Maeve- Maeve is of Irish origin, meaning she who intoxicates. It is also another name for the Faerie Queen more commonly called “Mab.” There are a couple of actresses with the first name Maeve- Maeve Kincaid and Maeve McGuire.
  8. Nara-This Celtic name simply means “contented,” making it a good choice for a calm and happy breed!
  9. Shana– Shana is of Gaelic origin, meaning small and wise. There are a few famous folks with the first name Shana- Shana Hiatt is a model, Shana Petrone is a singer and Shana Cox is a field & track athlete.
  10. Sheena– Sheena is of Irish origin, meaning God is gracious. Sheena Sakai was a contestant on America’s Next Top Model in 2008.

100 Incredible Irish Dog Names to Consider

Since Ireland is the first country that usually comes to mind when we hear the word “Celtic,” let’s focus the rest of this list on some of my favorite Irish names!

50 Irish Girl Dog Names

  1. Aoife
  2. Caoimhe
  3. Clodagh
  4. Niamh
  5. Siobhan
  6. Aine
  7. Deirdre
  8. Maeve
  9. Bridget
  10. Erin
  11. Fiona
  12. Sinead
  13. Grainne
  14. Maeghan
  15. Orla
  16. Roisin
  17. Nuala
  18. Eibhlin
  19. Blathnaid
  20. Sorcha
  21. Ciara
  22. Aisling
  23. Darcy
  24. Mairead
  25. Eileen
  26. Colleen
  27. Sadhbh
  28. Bronagh
  29. Neasa
  30. Iseult
  31. Alannah
  32. Bronwen
  33. Maebh
  34. Caoilainn
  35. Siobhain
  36. Emery
  37. Aina
  38. Aibhlinn
  39. Orlaigh
  40. Kaleigh
  41. Cara
  42. Shannon
  43. Eilis
  44. Teagan
  45. Freya
  46. Cassidy
  47. Niamh
  48. Saoirse
  49. Rionach
  50. Keeva

50 Irish Dog Names for Boys

  1. Aidan
  2. Liam
  3. Cork
  4. Connor
  5. Patrick
  6. Ryan
  7. Eoin
  8. Cian
  9. Limerick
  10. Cormac
  11. Fionn
  12. Finn
  13. Darragh
  14. Shane
  15. Daire
  16. Niall
  17. Cathal
  18. Eamon
  19. Cillian
  20. Flynn
  21. Oisín
  22. Hunter
  23. Eoghan
  24. Ruairí
  25. Doyle
  26. Guinness (a great name for an Irish Wolfhound!)
  27. Fearghal
  28. Pádraig
  29. Ronan
  30. Aodhán
  31. Brian
  32. Padraic
  33. Barney
  34. Tadhg
  35. Colum
  36. Ollie
  37. Phelim
  38. Rian
  39. Luck (or Lucky)
  40. Sullivan
  41. Aonghus
  42. Brendan
  43. Orin
  44. Oscar
  45. Galway
  46. Killian
  47. Lugh
  48. Owen
  49. Bran
  50. Tristan

As I said, there are a ton of really beautiful Celtic dog names for both boys and girls. These are just a few of our top 20 favorites, chosen mostly because they are relatively simple to pronounce (something that is important during basic dog training).

Do you have any other favorite Celtic dog names? Share below!

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    Deanna is a passionate animal lover and freelance writer. She lives with her Chi dog and a ragdoll cat. When she’s not writing, Deanna loves listening to country music or watching Dancing With The Stars.

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