You’ve made the big decision to get a cat – or you have decided to expand your kitty family. You’ve chosen the breed or decided on a moggy – and now comes the hardest decision of them all – what will you call your new feline? There are Disney cat names, Greek cat names, Egyptian Cat Names – how about some Irish Cat Names?
Irish cat names are a terrific option – cats have long been revered in Ireland and are seen by many Irish people as magical. In Ireland, cats are at the heights of their magical powers – good and bad – at Halloween.
And in Ireland many see a black cat crossing their path as good news rather than bad news.
The good news is that I have done some of the hard work for you and have reduced the number of potential Irish cat names down based on some sound criteria about what can make for a good cat name.
Plus I’ll take you through some things to think about to help you decide which of those names is the best one for your new kitty.
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12 Best Irish Cat Names
Pangur
The most famous cat name in Ireland is Pangur. Pangur is mentioned in a poem which was written by a monk in the 9th century called Pangur Ban. And the Gaelic word for cat is actually “cot” which of course causes considerable kitty confusion!
2. Wicklow
The famous beautiful mountains near Dublin.
3. Cabbage
Did you know that little cabbage is a term of endearment in French? (Mon petit chou).
4. Conan
Pefect for the furriest cats as it means little wolf.
5. Kirby
A rather odd one – it means from a church farm – but super cute
6. Sheena
God is gracious – perfect for a serene female kitty
7. Conor
Lover of hounds. Well suited to a kitty who shares its home with dogs
8. Aidan
Little fire – perfect for cats with attitude
9. Kira
Perfect for a female black cat
10. Darcy
For a male black cat
11. Orla
Golden Princess – perfect for a pretty female tabby
12. Paddy
Patrick shortened – a name that always sounds like someone who loves to drink a beer and put on a bet. Perfect for a fun loving male cat.
Irish Cat Names from Places in Ireland
Galway
Dublin
Cork
Blarney
Bray
Ennis
Sligo
Wicklow
Irish Cat Names from Irish Food and Drinks
Guinness
Jameson
Bailey or Baileys
Cabbage
Tayto – Irish potato chip
Colcannon – mashed potato with kale or cabbage
Coddle – layers of sausages and bacon with slices of potato and onions
Irish Cat Names from Gaellic Words
Pusheen – a term of endearment for a cat
Craic – having a great time
Dillon – flash of lightening
Quinn – Wisdom
Male Irish Names
Conan – little wolf
Kieran – little dark one
Finley – fair hero
Kirby – from the church farm
Ronan – little seal
Liam – strong warrior
Cormac – son
Darcy – dark
Finn – small blond soldier
Quinn – wise
Rory – red king
Aidan – little fire
Conor – lover of hounds
Fergal – brave
Murphy – from a great warrior
Dempsey – pride
Dugan – dark or black
Female Irish Names
Kira – black
Sheena – god is gracious
Orla – golden princess
Lia – bearer of good news
Breana – strong and virtuous
Sybil – fortune teller
Ciara – dark-haired
Iona – purple jewel
Classic Irish Words and names
Leprechaun
Patrick
Paddy
Shamrock
Clover
Molly
Bono
Amanda created and owns The Discerning Cat. A lifelong cat lover she is the proud parent of two Siberian cats, Alexei and Vladimir. She is passionate about understanding cats and different cat breeds.