65 Irish Cat Names
If you have an Irish cat breed, like the tailless Manx, you might want to name them in honor of their country of origin. Maybe you want to select an Irish cat name because you have Celtic heritage or you just have a passion for the Emerald Isle.
Whatever your reason, selecting a moniker can sometimes be tricky, but we're here with all of the inspiration you need!
Top Irish Cat Names
- Clover (f)
- Blarney (u)
- Dublin (u)
- Finnegan (m)
- Fionn (m)
- Lucky (u)
- Molly (f)
- Murphy (m)
- O'Reilly (m)
- Orla (f)
- Paddy (u)
- Patrick (m)
- Rory (m)
- Shannon (f)
- Sinead (f)
Tips for Naming Your Cat
When selecting an Irish cat name for your feline, our best advice is don't rush, keep it simple, and avoid confusion or offense. Make sure everyone in the household agrees on your pick; after all, you'll hopefully be calling this name for many years to come!
Try not to go for an option with too many syllables or that is complicated to pronounce. This will make it easier for your kitty to get used to the name, and it means you're less likely to have the vet or pet sitter mispronouncing it.
Avoid selecting a name that sounds too similar to any other pets or household members, and always double-check the meaning of any Irish words. You don't want to accidentally select something embarrassing or insulting.
Don't overthink it either; if you find a name and it makes you smile, this is a good sign.
Irish Cat Names Inspired By Temperament or Appearance
Choosing a moniker that fits your kitty's looks or character traits can be a nice way to add a personal touch. Maybe your cat is feisty or docile or a little bit of an oddball. You could also name them in reference to their coat color, markings, or texture.
Read on for a few Irish cat names that could give you some ideas.
- Ailbe (meaning white)
- Dillon (meaning flash of lightning)
- Dubh (pronounced dove, meaning black)
- Gorm (meaning dark blue—perfect for blue-eyed cats)
- Macushla (meaning darling or sweetheart)
- Mal (meaning chief)
- Mosach (meaning hairy)
- Quigley (meaning unkempt)
- Quinn (meaning wisdom)
- Pusheen (from the word puisín meaning kitten)
Irish Cat Names Inspired by Famous People
Do you like a famous movie star, musician, novelist, or activist from Ireland? This can be a great way to come up with a moniker for your cat.
- Beckett (Samuel, novelist)
- Bono (from rock band U2)
- Brigid (of Kildare, Ireland's only female Patron Saint)
- Cillian (Murphy, the actor)
- Darby (from the Disney movie Darby O'Gill and the Little People)
- Enya (musician)
- Liam (Neeson, the actor)
- Pangur (an iconic Irish poem about a monks cat called Pangur Bán)
- Saoirse (Ronan, the actress. Pronounced ser-sha)
- Yeats (poet and playwright)
Food and Drink Inspired Irish Cat Names
Think of Irish cuisine and the potato will most often spring to mind. When it comes to beverages, everyone will have heard of Guinness. There are lots of traditional foods and drinks that could make cute Irish cat names.
- Bailey (an Irish cream liqueur)
- Cabbage (an Irish favorite)
- Champ (a mashed potato dish)
- Coddle (a traditional dish with sausage, bacon, and potatoes)
- Guinness (an iconic dark Irish stout)
- Jameson (an Irish whiskey)
- Oatcake (a type of biscuit)
- Práta (the main Irish word for potato, pronounced prawh-tah)
- Stew (a traditional meat dish)
- Tayto (Irish potato chips)
More Male Irish Cat Names
- Colm (meaning dove)
- Conan (meaning little warrior)
- Conor (meaning lover of hounds—perfect if your cat lives in a house full of dogs)
- Donal (meaning mighty, great chief)
- Fergal (meaning brave)
- Lorcan (meaning little fierce one)
- Ronan (meaning little seal)
- Shay (meaning hawk-like)
More Female Irish Cat Names
- Aoife (pronounced ee-fa and meaning beautiful, joyful)
- Brianna (meaning noble)
- Caoimhe (pronounced kee-va and meaning gentle and beautiful)
- Kayleigh (pronounced kay-lee and meaning slim and fair)
- Maeve (meaning bringer of joy)
- Nessa (meaning not gentle)
- Niamh (pronounced neve and meaning radiance)
- Orlagh (pronounced orla and meaning gold)
- Roisin (pronounced ro-sheen and meaning little rose)
- Shannon (meaning wise river)
Other Cat Name Ideas
If you're still in need of inspiration, check out these other cat name collections.