Have you recently taken on a boisterous new Kitten? This post is packed full of Irish cat names to help you pick the perfect one.
From classic names all the way through to unique and famous Irish names for kittens, we have put together an extensive list to help you pick out the perfect new addition.
These names will definitely give them the luck of the Irish!
Take a look at our list of good Irish pet names below (and be sure to let us know which you choose!)
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Male Irish Names for Cats
- Barry
- Blaine
- Brian
- Brody
- Cian
- Connor
- Cormac
- Cullen
- Dara
- Declan
- Fergal
- Finley
- Finn
- Flynn
- Lorcan
- Mack
- Murphy
- Niall
- Nolan
- Oisin
- Oran
- Oscar
- Paddy
- Padraig
- Patrick
- Quinn
- Rafferty
- Rian
- Ronan
- Rory
- Seamus
- Shane
- Shay
- Sullivan
- Tadhg
- Tully
Irish names for girl cats
- Aisling
- Darby
- Emer
- Enya
- Erin
- Freya
- Keeley
- Maeve
- Nessa
- Nora
- Nuala
- Olivia
- Orla
- Quinn
- Riley
- Rose
- Ruby
- Shandy
- Shauna
- Una
Unisex Irish Pet Names
- Bailey
- Celt
- Clover
- Dublin
- Emerald
- Guinness
- Ireland
- Rainbow
- Shamrock
- Whiskey
Irish names by location
- Blarney
- Cork
- Derry
- Dublin
- Ennis
- Galway
- Kilkenny
- Liffey
- Limerick
- Moher
- Moy
- Newry
- Sligo
Irish mythology names for cats
- Brigid – associated with healing, fertility, craft and poetry
- Clíodhna – queen of the Banshees
- Danu – mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann
- Dian Cecht – god of healing
- Lir – god of the sea
- Lugh – legendary hero and High King of Ireland
- Macha – goddess associated with war, battle, horses and sovereignty
- Morrígan – goddess of battle, strife and fertility
- Ogma – warrior-poet, said to have invented the Ogham alphabet
- The Dagda – supreme god and king of the Tuatha Dé Danann
- Áine – Goddess of love, summer, wealth and sovereignty
- Étaín – heroine of Tochmarc Étaíne
Tips for helping your cat learn their name
Cats are very intelligent animals but it can take time for them to learn their name, so it is important to be patient. During the naming period be sure to only use their chosen name positively and during positive experiences such as petting and receiving treats.
Say their name gently and softly. Avoid high pitched voices, aggressive tones or shouting. A negative experience with their name could lead to them associating their name with a bad experience.
We often end up having various names for our cats. They can get shortened or over time, as we learn their personalities more, nicknames will form. However, it is important during the learning period only their full name is used (for example, if the cat is called Baymax only call them this while learning, do not interchange between Baymax, Bay, Max, etc) this will help prevent confusion.
Each time your cat responds to their name reward them! This can be with either a tasty treat or their favourite toy.
Ideally, you will not want to let your cat outside until you are confident they will respond to their name. However, to ease any concerns you may also want to look into getting your cat a GPS Cat Tracker Collar.