Picking a name for your pup can be tough. There’s a lot of pressure to pick the perfect name. After all, you’ll be calling your dog this for the rest of their lives! So why not pick an unexpected yet cute Irish name? Whether you’re Irish or not, you can still celebrate the spirit of Ireland. Here are 30 of the cutest Irish dog names.

Patrick

In reference to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Guinness

A staple among the Irish, Guinness is a black-gold stout.

Shandy

A popular Irish drink, it is a beer mixed with a soda or lemonade.

Brady

Refers to a common Irish surname and means ‘spirited’.

Bridget

Means ‘strong’.

Clover (or Shamrock for a male dog)

Although it is a commonly referred to as a four-leaf clover, it is also known to bring good luck.

Finn / Finnegan

Which means white or fair.

Finley

Refers to a ‘fair-haired hero’.

Conor

A strong-willed or wise ‘hound lover’.

Clancy

Meaning a ‘ruddy warrior’.

Kerry

Which refers to a ‘dark princess’.

And here are some more authentic Irish names:

Neala

Pronounced nee-la, it means ‘female champion’.

Roisin

Pronounced ro-sheen, it means ‘little rose’.

Rogan

A redhead.

Aidan

A ‘little fiery one’.

Maeve

The goddess of song.

Aoife

Pronounced ee-fa, it means ‘radiant or beautiful’.

Dermot

Meaning a ‘free man’.

Lorcan

Or ‘little wild one’.

Fineen

Which means ‘beautiful child’.

Sorley

A summer traveler or viking.

Meara

Which means ‘happy’.

Anlon

Meaning ‘champion’.

Eamon

Or “guardian”.

Elroy

A “red-haired youth”.

Phelan

Meaning joyful.

Mirna

Which means ‘tender’.

Quigley

Meaning unruly hair.

Covey

“Hound of the plains”.

Whether you’re Irish or not, break away from the common dog name and consider naming your pup one of these names native to Ireland instead!