200 Irish Names for Cats with Meanings

If you thinking of adopting a cat from a shelter or you just brought a new furry companion home and you need to figure out what you're going to call him/her, you might want to consider a cat name that captures the luck of the Irish as well as something that sounds cute and cuddly. To help you come up with one for your lovable feline friend, we have a list of 200 Irish cat names with their meanings you can choose from.

Maybe you want something to honor the Irish heritage of your family or you are simply fond of the Emerald Isle. Or perhaps your new kitty is a Manx cat breed, which is a beloved national symbol of the Isle of Man, which is a small island located in the Irish Sea. Whatever the reason may be, your kitty deserves a name that is rich in meaning and full of fun.

Check out our roundup below to see a mixture of male and female Irish cat names, Celtic cat names, Gaelic names for cats and more. By the time you're through, we bet you will have landed on the perfect one.

Female Irish Cat Names

When it comes to finding a name for your female cat, take a look at the names on our list to find one that will make an amazing choice for your lovely Irish lassie. We think you'll fall for these Celtic cat names no matter what cat breed you have.

Ailis - Noble

Aine - Brightness, splendor

Aisling - Dream or vision

Aoife - Beauty, radiant

Blathnaid - Little flower

Brigid - Exalted one

Caoilfhionn - Slender and fair

Caoimhe - Beautiful

Ciara - Dark-haired

Clodagh - Named after a river

Deirdre - Sorrowful (legendary heroine)

Eabha - Life

Eileen - Shining light

Eilis - Pledged to God

Eithne - Kernel, grain

Emer - Swift, ready

Enya - Little fire

Erin - Ireland

Finola - white-shouldered

Fiona - White

Fionnuala - Fair-shouldered

Grainne - Grace, love

Keira - Little dark one

Laoise - Radiant girl

Maeve - Intoxicating, powerful queen

Meabh - Intoxicating

Muireann - Sea white

Neasa - Gentle

Niamh - Bright, radiant

Oonagh - Unity

Orla - Golden princess

Riona - Queenly

Roisin - Little rose

Sadhbh - Sweet, good

Sinead - God is gracious

Siobhan - God is gracious

Sorcha - Bright, shining

Tara - Hill, sacred place

Teagan - Little poet

Una - Lamb, unity

Male Irish Cat Names

Male Irish cat names often reflect strength, courage and character. Whether you're looking for something traditional or unique that honors Ireland, these cat names offer meaningful options that suit a wide range of feline personalities. Here are some of our favorites:

Aidan - Little fire

Breen - Strong

Brian - Noble

Cathal - Battle ruler

Cian - Ancient

Cillian - War or strife

Colm - Dove

Conor - Lover of hounds

Darragh - Oak tree

Declan - Man of prayer

Diarmuid - Free man

Donal - World ruler

Eamon - Wealthy protector

Enda - Bird-like

Eoghan - Born of the yew

Fergal - Brave, valorous

Fergus - Man of strength

Finn - Fair or white

Fintan - White fire

Keane - Ancient

Liam - Strong-willed warrior

Lorcan - Little fierce one

Malachy - Messenger

Manus - Great

Nevan - Little saint

Niall - Champion

Oisin - Little deer

Oran - Pale green

Padraig - Noble

Phelan - Wolf

Quinlan - Graceful

Rian - Little king

Ronan - Little seal

Ruaidhri - Red king

Seamus - Supplanter

Senan - Wise

Shay - Admirable

Tadhg - Poet, philosopher

Tiernan - Little lord

Ultan - Man of Ulster

Classic Irish Cat Names

Pet parents who want an Irish name for a cat often look to Irish mythology, legends and history. There is no doubt your cat is legendary in its own right, so if you aren't sure if you're going to adopt a male or female cat, check out these classic Irish cat names.

Aran - High place

Athlone - Ford of Luan

Bantry - Fair place

Blarney - Place of eloquence

Boyne - Sacred river

Bray - Hillside

Cashel - Stone fort

Clare - Bright, clear

Clifden - Rocky valley

Connacht - Descendants of Conn

Dingle - Coastal town

Donegal - Fort of foreigners

Drogheda - Bridge at the ford

Dublin - Black pool

Ennis - Island

Fermoy - Plain of the men

Galway - Stony river

Inis - Island

Kerry - Dark-haired

Kilkenny - Church of Kenny

Killarney - Church of the sloes

Leinster - Province of warriors

Liffey - River in Dublin

Limerick - Bare spot

Mayo - Plain of yew trees

Meath - Middle kingdom

Moher - Ruined fort

Munster - Southern province

Navan - Holy place

Roscommon - Wood

Shannon - Wise river

Skellig - Steep rock

Slaney - Health-giving river

Sligo - Shelly place

Tarae - Hill of kings

Tralee - Strand of the Lee

Tyrone - Land of Eoghan

Ulster - Northern province

Wicklow - Meadow of wolves

Youghal - Yew wood

Celtic Cat Names

Celtic lore considers cats to be guardians of the Otherworld, messengers and sometimes even magical creatures. These mystical beliefs make Celtic-inspired names especially fitting for cats with an air of mystery or independence.

Andraste - Victory goddess

Arawn - Ruler of the underworld

Artio - Bear goddess

Belenus - Bright god

Belisama - Shining one

Blodeuwedd - Flower-faced

Bran - Raven

Brigantia - High goddess

Camulus - War god

Cernunnos - Horned god

Cerridwen - Goddess of wisdom

Coventina - Water goddess

Damona - Divine cow

Danu - Mother goddess

Dylan - Son of the sea

Epona - Horse goddess

Eriu - Land goddess

Esus - Lord

Gwydion - Born of trees

Lenus - Healing god

Lleu - Light

Lugus - God of light

Maponos - Divine son

Medb - Intoxicating queen

Morrigan - Phantom queen

Nantosuelta - Sun-warmed valley

Nodens - Hunter god

Ogma - God of eloquence

Pryderi - Care, thought

Rhiannon - Great queen

Rosmerta - Great provider

Sirona - Star goddess

Sucellus - Good striker

Sulis - Sun deity

Taliesin - Shining brow

Taranis - Thunder god

Toutatis - Tribal god

Verbeia - River goddess

Vindos - White spirit

Yspaddaden - Giant figure

Gaelic Names for Cats

Giving a cat a Gaelic name reflects traits of a feline with a spirited or whimsical personality, or even an eye-catching copper-red coat that makes your feline stand out. These names bring a touch of Irish heritage and charm that honors what makes your kitty unique.

Alva - White

Aodh - Fire

Barra - Fair-haired

Beatha - Life

Bevan - Young warrior

Brogan - Little shoe

Caelan - Slender

Cairbre - Charioteer

Calla - Beauty

Carys - Love

Devlin - Fierce courage

Donncha - Brown warrior

Eachann - Horse lord

Eira - Snow

Eoghan - Youth

Fallon - Leader

Fiachra - Raven

Glen - Valley

Gorm - Blue

Iona - Island

Kellan - Powerful

Kenna - Born of fire

Larkin - Fierce

Lochlann - Land of lakes

Lorimer - Harness maker

Meara - Joyful

Muadh - Noble

Nechtan - Pure

Nessa - Gentle

Odhran - Little pale one

Orlaith - Golden princess

Piran - Prayer

Quill - Forest

Rowan - Little red one

Ruadh - Red-haired

Seoras - Farmer

Shayla - Fairy palace

Tierney - Lord

Torin - Chief

Uilliam - Resolute protector

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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 4:10 AM.