Ireland is a magical place. The Emerald Isle is famous for its beautiful green landscapes, its rich history, and its deep connection to Celtic lore and mythology. If you have Irish roots or are a fan of all things Irish, then youâll enjoy our list of 150 Irish cat names.
We have included much of the original Gaelic spelling, which is difficult to read if you are not a speaker of Gaelic. Where necessary, we have also included a pronunciation guide.
Male Irish Cat Names
AbbĂĄn â Letâs kick off this list with this name, which means âlittle abbotâ and is the name of a sixth-century Irish saint. An adorable name for a reserved cat.
Aengus â Pronounced Angus, this is the name of the Celtic god of youth, beauty, and love.
Aidan â A sweet name meaning âlittle fire.â Great for a sassy cat.
Barry â Perfect for a white or blonde cat, this name means âfair-haired.
Beckett â Named for the Irish author Samuel Beckett, most famously known for his play, Waiting for Godot.
Blarney â A beautiful Irish village that houses the worldâs most âlovedâ stone, the Blarney stone. Legend has it, that kissing this stone will give the kisser the ability to charm others with their words!
Bono â Calling all fans of the rock band U2!
Cian â A good name for a wise old cat and pronounced kee-an, it means âancientâ or âenduring.â
Cillian â Meaning âbright-headed,â this would be a cute name for a cat with a shining coat.
Colm â A popular Gaelic name that would be fitting for a gentle cat, it means âdove.â
 Comhghall â  Pronounced cow-all, this off-beat name means âfellow hostage.â We can see some dark humor suggested in this name, and we are fine with that.
 Conan â This fierce name means âlittle warrior,â and was perhaps made most widely famous by the fantasy novel turned movie, Conan the Barbarian.
 Conor â This name means âlover of hounds.â Maybe you have a cat with a canine bestie â stranger things have happened!
 Dagda â The name of the Celtic god of the Earth.
 Diancecht â Pronounced dien-caithed, this is the name of the Celtic god of healing and medicine.
Conan â This fierce name means âlittle warrior,â and was perhaps made most widely famous by the fantasy novel turned movie, Conan the Barbarian.
 Dillon â A popular Irish name that means âflash of lightning.â A great name for a cat that loves to zoom around the house!
 Donal â A name for a cat who thinks himself to be in charge, it means âmighty, great chief.â
 Cait Sith â Pronounced cat-shee, this name means âCat Fairy.â Fans of the video game Final Fantasy VII will appreciate the reference!
 Eoin â Pronounced âOwen,â this name means âyoung.â Great for a cat that is young at heart.
 Fergal â A fun name that means âbrave.â
 Finnegan â A fun-to-say name that means âson of fair-haired.â
 Finn â A cute nickname for Finnegan.
 Goibhniu â Pronounced guyb-niu, this is the name of the Celtic god of weapon-makers and blacksmiths. Great for a tough guy cat.
 Gorm â This name means âdark blueâ â which is great for blue-eyed cats, or deep grey cats, such as the Russian Blue.
 Jameson â A popular and famous Irish whiskey.
 Kerry â For the sleek, black cat, this one means simply âblack-haired.â
 Liam â A nice name for a cat who watches over his people, it means âprotector.â
 Lorcan â A cute name that means âlittle fierce one.â
 Mal â For the cat in charge, this name means âchief.â
 Mosach â A name befitting a furry friend, it simply means âhairy.â
 Murphy â An adorable name that means âsea warrior.â
 Oisin â Pronounced o-sheen, this name means âlittle deer.â In Irish mythology, Oisin was a hero and the son of the warrior Fionn MacCool and the goddess Sive. Oisinâs mother was turned into a deer by the Dark Druid, so she raised him in the forest. When Fionn MacCool found him while hunting, he recognized him as his son and called him âlittle deer.â
 Oran â A name that means âlittle green one.â A sweet name for a cat with emerald eyes or a cat who loves being outside in nature where itâs beautiful and green.
 OâReilly â An old Irish surname that implies an extroverted personality.
 Oscar â A cute name for tough cats, it means âgod spearâ or âchampion warrior.â
 Pangur â The name of an iconic Irish poem about a monkâs cat is called Pangur BĂĄn.
 Patrick â A Latin name that means ânobleman,â but St. Patrick is the most iconic patron saint of Ireland. You have to include this name here!
 Paddy â An adorable nickname for Patrick.
 Quigley â A fun name that means âunkempt.â
 Rian â A Gaelicform of Ryan befitting feline royalty â it means âking.â
 Ronan â A fun name that means âlittle seal.â
 Rory â The Anglicized spelling of Ruadhri, which means âred king.â
 Senan â Pronounced sennin, this name means âlittle wise person.â
 Shay â For the vigilant kitty, this name means âhawk-like.â
 Spud â Potatoes are a staple of Irish cuisine, making this name a funny, but fitting one.
Patrick â A Latin name that means ânobleman,â but St. Patrick is the most iconic patron saint of Ireland. You have to include this name here!
 Stew â Not gonna lie â this is straight up a name that celebrates a delicious and traditional Irish meat dish that we all like to eat in the colder months.
 Tadhg â Pronounced tieg, this name is for the gentle, little guy â it means âpoet.â
 Tiernan â A sweet name that means âlittle lord.â
 Wilde â Name your kitty after the witty Oscar Wilde, one of Irelandâs most influential and popular literary figures.
 Yeats â Named after the great Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats (pronounced yates).
Female Irish Cat Names
 Ailbhe â Pronounced alva, this name is likely derived from the Gaelic word âalbhoâ which means âwhite.â
 Ăine â Pronounced anya, this is the name of the Celtic goddess of youth, beauty, and love.
 Aisling â Pronounced ash-ling, this pretty name means âdream.â
 Aoibhinn â Pronounced ee-van or ay-veen, this exotic name means âpleasant sheen of radiant beauty.â It was a common name for Irish princesses and has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity.
 Aoife â Pronounced ee-fa, this pretty name fittingly means âbeautiful, joyful.â
 Badb Catha â Pronounced bive caha, this is the dark crow goddess of war.
 Banshee â In Irish folklore, a banshee is a female ghost that wails piteously just before a death occurs. A good name for a highly vocal cat.
 Blathnaid â Pronounced blaw-nid, this unique and quirky name means âflowerâ or âblossom.â
 Brianna â For the regal kitty, this name means ânoble.â
 Brigid â An ancient Celtic goddess turned Irish Patron Saint, Brigid is a goddess of wisdom, poetry, healing, protection, blacksmithing, and domesticated animals.
 Cadhla â Pronounce ky-lah, this name means âbeautiful, comely, and graceful.â
 Caer â The Celtic goddess of sleep and dreams
 Caoimhe â Pronounced kee-va, this name means âgentle and beautiful.â
 Cara â A name popular in Ireland, it simply and fittingly means âfriend.â
 Ceridwen â The Celtic goddess of poetry, inspiration, and transformation.
 Ciara â A pretty name that means âdark-haired.â
 Cliodhna â Pronounced clee-na, this name means âshapely.â In Irish mythology, Cliodhna is the goddess of love and beauty. In some myths, she is the Queen of the Banshees.
 Dearbhla â Pronounced durv-la, the name means âtrue desire.â
 Deirdre â Pronounced deer-dra, this is most likely derived from the Celtic word for âwoman.â
 Doireann â Pronounced deh-ryen, this unique name meansâfair daughter.âÂ
 Enya â One of Irelandâs most famous singers and musicians, Enya is known for bringing Celtic music with a modern flair to the rest of the world.
 Eostre â The Celtic goddess of spring.
 Eimear â Pronounced ee-mur, this name means âswift.â Eimear was the wife of warrior legend Cuchulainn, and possessed the supposed six gifts of womanhood: beauty, a gentle voice, sweet words, wisdom, needlework, and chastity.
 Erin â This popular name literally means âIreland.â
 Fiadh â Pronounced fee-a, this old Irish word means âwild.â Perfect for your own furry wild child!
 Fiona â Calling all blondie kitties, this name means âfair.â Fans of the Shrek franchise will appreciate this name as well.
 Grainne â Pronounced grawn-ye, and from the Irish word âfor grain or corn.â In ancient Ireland, Grainne was the goddess of the harvest.
 Gwendolyn â A pretty name that means âfair, white, blessed ring.â
 Kayleigh â Great for an elegant cat, this name means âslim and fair.â
 LĂadan â Pronounced lee-din this lovely name means âgrey.â
 Macha â The Celtic goddess of war, life, and death.
 Maeve â Pronounced mayve, this sweet name means âbringer of joy.â
 Mairead â Pronounced mi-rade, this is the Irish form of Margaret. It means âpearl.â
 Megan â A diminutive of Margaret, this is a very popular female Irish name.
 Moher â An ancient Irish surname with deep roots.
 Molly â This classic Irish name means âbitter; star of the sea.â
 Muriel â An old-fashioned name that is an anglicized version of the Irish girlsâ Muirgel, which means âbright sea.â
Niamh â Pronounced neve, this name means âradiance.â A cute name for a happy-go-lucky cat.
 Nessa â A Gaelic name that means ânot gentle.â I mean, maybe your girl is rough around the edges. Nothing wrong with that!
 Nuala â Pronounced noo-lah, this diminutive of Fionnuala means âfair shoulder.â
 Orlagh â Pronounced orla, this is a great name for your precious one that means âgold.â
 Quinn â A cute, simple name for a reserved, wise old cat that means âwisdom.â
 Rhiannon â A Celtic horse goddess whose name means âdivine or great queen.â Her name was made even more famous by the dreamy Fleetwood Mac song of the same name.
 Roisin â Pronounced ro-sheen this name means, adorably, âlittle rose.â
 Sadhbh â Pronounced sive or sigh-v, this unique name can either mean âsweet and lovely,â or âwise.â Perhaps your cat is both!
Quinn â A cute, simple name for a reserved, wise old cat that means âwisdom.â
 Saoirse â Pronounced ser-sha, this name means âfreedom.
 Sinead â A feminine form of Sean, and a name made famous by the controversial and talented Irish singer Sinead OâConner.
 Sorcha â Pronounced sur-ka, this name means âbrightnessâ or âradiant.â
 Talulla â A sweet anglicized form of the Irish name Tuileflaith or Tuilelaith meaning âabundance,â âruler,â and âprincess.â
 Teagan â A beautiful name that means âlittle poet.â
Unisex Irish Cat Names
Ashford â The name of a beautiful and scenic castle in Ireland.
Asthore â An Irish term of endearment that means âmy treasure.â
Bailey â The name of a delicious Irish cream liqueur.
Belfast â The capital of Northern Ireland.
Bushmill â A famous and popular whiskey.
Bunratty â A famous Irish castle that still holds medieval banquets and entertainment today.
Cabbage â This staple of Irish cuisine makes for a funny name.
Carlin â Adorably, this name means âlittle champion.â
Celtic â While the ancient Celts were not exclusively in Ireland, the Emerald Isle has perhaps the strongest ties to Celtic culture, which is still very much present in modern-day Ireland.
Champ â Not just a fun nickname for your cat, but also a tasty Irish mashed potato dish.
Cranberry â This name is a nod to the Irish rock band The Cranberries.
Clover â A symbol of Ireland, and of luck (when there are four leaves, of course).
Coddle â A traditional Irish dish with sausage, bacon, and potatoes â perfect for a chubby cat!
Cork â A beautiful major Irish city.
Derry â An Irish city also known as Londonberry.
Dingle â A name to make you snicker, it is actually the name of a naturally stunning peninsula in Ireland.
Doolin â An Irish village known as a gateway to the ancient sites on the Aran Islands, it also makes for a funny name.
Dubh â Pronounced dove, it means âblack.â
Dublin â The capital of the Republic of Ireland.
Emer â Pronounced member, this name means âswift.â
Emerald â Itâs no secret why luscious green Ireland draws comparisons to the beautiful emerald.
Gaelic â Irelandâs native language.
Galway â A fun city in Ireland that is known for its many festivals.
Guinness â This dark Irish stout is iconic around the world. Perfect for a cat with a deep, chocolatey coat.
Halloween â This fun, spooky holiday, based on the Celtic festival of Samhain, has roots and traditions that can be traced back to Ireland.
Jig â Great for that happy-go-lucky cat, named for the lively Irish jig!
Kells â An ancient Irish town.
Kilkenny â A medieval town in southeast Ireland.
Killarney â A town in Ireland with the countryâs first national park.
Leprechaun â A diminutive fae figure in Irish folklore thatâs always up to mischief and has a pot of gold hidden at the end of a rainbow.
Kilkenny â A medieval town in southeast Ireland.
Lough â Pronounced like the Scottishâlochâ this nature-based name means âlake.â
Londonberry â An Irish city also known as Derry.
Lucky â Every heard of the luck of the Irish?
Macushla â âDarlingâ or âsweetheartâ in Gaelic.
Malin â An Irish surname that means âpleasant.â
Oatcake â A tasty Irish biscuit.
Pubs â Irelandâs pub life is world-famous, and it happens to make a quirky and fun name.
PrĂĄta â Pronounced prawh-tah, which is the Irish word for potato.
Pusheen â From the word Gaelic word puisĂn, which means âkitten.â
Riverdance â A long-running and world-famous theatrical performance troupe of traditional Irish dance.
Samhain â The festival that gave Halloween its roots, pronounce âsow-win,â this Celtic harvest festival took place in the fall when the veil between the living and dead are said to be at its thinnest.
Shamrock â A clover, which is a sort of symbol of Ireland.
Shandon â For cats who behave a bit more on the settled and stubborn side of life, this name means âold.â
Shannon â A gender-neutral name that means âwise river.â
Skellig â Beautiful islands off the coast of Ireland.
Tayto â A brand of Irish potato chips.
Tierney â An Irish surname that originated in the word for âlordâ or âmaster.â
Tipperary â A famous town in Ireland.
Whiskey â Because Irish whiskey is world famous!
Wicklow â An Irish county that calls itself, âthe garden of Ireland.â
Ireland is a one-of-a-kind place in the world that really captures the imagination. An enchanting and whimsical place, itâs easy to see why the Emerald Isle inspires and fascinates us no matter where we are around the globe. We hope that our list of Irish names for your furry friend has just the name you have been looking for. SlĂĄint!
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