The Meanings Of Irish Dog Names
The Irish have a special regard for dogs. They are part of our culture, our history. There is much mention of them in Irish stories and myths. The tallest dog in the world is the Irish Wolfhound, bred originally to hunt stags and wolfs. Well known dog breeds from Ireland include the Irish Red and White Setters the Irish Water Spaniel, the Kerry Blue. We have the terriers: The Irish Terrier, the Wheaten Terrier, and The Glen of Imaal Terrier. The Irish dog breeds mentioned were bred for working. They are hardy, intelligent, and courageous, and very good looking dogs.
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Abba - Aramaic - The Father. You intend to breed this pet one day.
Abbot - The chief of an abbey or monastery. This boy dog prefers peaceful and secluded areas.
Abdul - Arabic - A servant of Allah.
Abel - The 2nd born son of Adam and Eve. A great name for your 2nd dog.
Abner - Hebrew - The Father is light.
Dog names | Puppy with first alphabetic (B)
Male / boy puppy names
Bacchus - Greek and Roman Mythology - The god of wine and good times. Also called Dionysus. This dog will never spoil your good time.
Baikal - A huge lake in Siberia. The world’s deepest freshwater lake. A great name for your Siberian Husky dog.
Bailey - French - A bailiff or steward.
Dog names | Puppy with first alphabetic (C)
Male / boy puppy names
Cadby - English - The settlement of a warrior.
Caddock - Welsh - One who is desirous of war. A good name for the boy dog who is always spoiling for a fight.
Cadmus - Greek - A person from the east. An appropriate name for your Oriental breed of dog.
Caesar - The title of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian.
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Male / boy puppy names
Dacca - The capital of Bangladesh.
Dacey - Irish - One who comes from the south.
Dag - Scandinavian - A person who shines as bright as the day. This dog lights up any room that he enters.
Dagan - The Babylonian god of the earth. This boy dog loves the outdoors.
Dagwood - English - A person dwelling in the bright and shining forest.
Dakar - The capital of Senegal, in Africa. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Male / boy puppy names
Earl - English - A nobleman. This boy dog always holds his head high.
Ebbo - An 8th century French bishop who fought valiantly against the Moors. He became a saint.
Ebenezer - A real sour-puss of a dog.
Eberhard - German - One who is as brave as a boar.
Edbert - A 7th century monk who is noted for his aid to the poor. He became a saint.