Irish Cat Names

If you cherish the rich folklore and lyrical nature of Irish culture, this list of Irish dog names offers names that resonate with the charm and mystique of the Emerald Isle. Discover a name that celebrates the luck and whimsy of your Irish-inspired kitty!

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• Aoife

  A popular female name originating from Ireland, meaning 'beauty' or 'radiance'.
• Arrow

  Arrow relates to "Saighead", the Irish word for arrow.
• Bailey

  Derived from Irish surname, meaning "administrator of a town or settlement."
• Barney

  Derived from Irish, meaning "strong as a bear".
• Beckett

  Famous Irish playwright and Nobel laureate in literature.
• Blarney

  Associated with a castle, stone, and eloquent, persuasive speech in Ireland.
• Bono

  Derived from "Bonavox", meaning "good voice" in Latin and Irish.
• Brianna

  Derived from Irish Gaelic, meaning "strong, virtuous, and honorable".
• Brigid

  Associated with an ancient Celtic goddess and a Christian saint.
• Cabbage

  Associated with traditional Irish dish, colcannon, made from mashed potatoes and kale.
• Callahan

  Derived from Irish, meaning "bright-headed" or "descendant of Ceallachán".
• Cara

  Derived from Irish Gaelic, meaning "friend" or "beloved".
• Champ

  Champ refers to a traditional Irish dish made from potatoes.
• Cillian

  Derived from Irish, meaning "little church" and popular in Ireland.
• Clancy

  Derived from Irish surname, meaning "red warrior" or "son of Flannchadh".
• Clover

  Symbolizes luck and is associated with Saint Patrick's Day celebrations.
• Coddle

  Traditional Irish dish made by slow-cooking meat and vegetables.
• Connemara

  A region in Ireland known for its Gaelic language and traditions.
• Conor

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "lover of hounds" and popular in Ireland.
• Dara

  Derived from Irish, meaning "oak tree", symbolizing strength and stability.
• Darby

  Derived from Irish, meaning "free from envy".
• Darcy

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "dark" or "descendant of the dark one".
• Dillon

  Derived from Irish surname Ó Duilleáin, meaning "descendant of Duilleán".
• Dingle

  A town in Ireland known for its Gaelic-speaking population and traditions.
• Dublin

  Capital of Ireland, rich in Gaelic history and traditional Irish customs.
• Emerald

  Ireland is often referred to as the "Emerald Isle" due to its lush greenery.
• Enya

  Famous Irish singer-songwriter known for Celtic and New Age music.
• Feeny

  Derived from Gaelic, signifies "little raven" and is a common surname.
• Finnegan

  Derived from Irish, meaning "fair or white", often used in folklore.
• Fiona

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "fair" or "white", popular in Ireland.
• Fionn

  Associated with legendary Irish hero and folklore, means "fair" or "white".
• Flynn

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "son of the red-haired one".
• Goldie

  Derived from Irish surname Goldrick, meaning "golden king".
• Guinness

  A renowned Irish stout, deeply ingrained in the country's heritage.
• Harp

  Symbolizes Irish identity, often depicted on coins and official documents.
• Howth

  A small village in Dublin, known for its Gaelic history and folklore.
• Imogen

  Derived from Gaelic name Inghean, meaning "maiden" or "daughter".
• Ivers

  Derived from Gaelic surname Ó hÍomhair, meaning descendant of Íomhar.
• Jameson

  Associated with a popular Irish whiskey brand and a common surname.
• Katie

  Derived from the Irish name Caitlin, meaning pure.
• Kayleigh

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "celebration" or "slender".
• Keegan

  Derived from an Irish surname, meaning "small and fiery".
• Killarney

  A town in Ireland known for its Gaelic history and natural beauty.
• Knot

  Associated with Celtic art, symbolizing eternity and interconnectedness in Irish tradition.
• Lana

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "little rock" or "harmony, peaceful".
• Liam

  Derived from Irish, meaning "strong-willed warrior and protector."
• Lucky

  Associated with Irish folklore, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
• Maeve

  Derived from Irish mythology, symbolizing intoxicating or she who intoxicates.
• Mal

  Derived from Irish Gaelic, signifies a chief or leader.
• Mcgregor

  A common surname originating from Ireland, often linked to warriors.
• Molly

  Derived from Gaelic, often used in traditional Irish songs and literature.
• Murphy

  A popular surname originating from Ireland, often meaning "sea warrior".
• Neville

  Derived from Gaelic Ó Néill, meaning "descendant of Niall".
• Niamh

  Derived from Irish mythology, meaning 'bright' or 'radiant' in Gaelic.
• Nicola

  Derived from Irish name Nioclás, meaning victory of the people.
• O'reilly

  A common surname originating from Ireland, indicating Irish heritage.
• Orla

  Derived from Irish meaning "golden princess", popular in Ireland.
• Paddy

  Common nickname for Patrick, often used in Ireland.
• Pangur

  A cat in an old Irish poem bears this name.
• Patrick

  Associated with Ireland's patron saint and widely used in Irish names.
• Patty

  Associated with St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland.
• Penny

  No direct connection between "Penny" and Irish culture or language exists.
• Potato

  Associated with the Great Famine and a staple in traditional Irish cuisine.
• Práta

  Means "potato" in Irish, a staple food in Ireland's cuisine.
• Quigley

  A surname of Irish origin, meaning "descendant of Coigleach".
• Quinn

  Derived from Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning descendant of Conn.
• Quirk

  Derived from Irish surname Ó Cuirc, meaning descendant of Corc.
• Riona

  Derived from Irish, meaning "queenly" or "royal".
• Roisin

  A traditional Gaelic name meaning "little rose".
• Ronan

  Derived from Irish, meaning "little seal".
• Rory

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "red king" or "high king".
• Rowan

  Derived from Irish, meaning "red-haired" or "little red one".
• Samhain

  Ancient Celtic festival marking end of harvest season and start of winter.
• Saoirse

  Means "freedom" in Irish and is a popular girl's name.
• Shamrock

  Symbol of Ireland and Irish luck, used in St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
• Shannon

  Derived from an Irish river, often used as a female first name.
• Sinead

  Derived from Irish, meaning "God is gracious" or "kindness".
• Tayto

  A popular Irish brand of crisps, often associated with Irish nostalgia.
• Tooley

  Derived from Irish surname Ó Tuathail, meaning "descendant of the ruler".
• Vincent

  Derived from Irish name Uinseann, meaning "conquering" or "winning".
• Ward

  Derived from Gaelic "Mac an Bhaird" meaning "son of the bard".
• Wicklow

  A county in Ireland, known for its Gaelic history and scenic beauty.
• Yeats

  Famous Irish poet, symbolist leader, and Nobel laureate in literature.

Irish Cat Names currently rank in 77th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, irish cat names are losing some popularity with new kitten owners. According to MeowNames stats, they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.