Irish Setter Names

Irish Setters originated as a gundogs in their native Ireland, and the dog breed‘s popularity soon spread, thanks to the beauty of their rich mahogany coat and their enthusiasm as bird dogs.

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AlannahLittle Child
AmpVoltage and an energy drink.
AnlonChampion
AryaMelody
AstonAston martin sports cars remain james bond's preferred mode of conveyance.
BabeDeath, destruction and run.
BanditA thief.
BenderOne Who Bends
BideliaExalted, Lofty
BirdieLittle Bird
BlitzAn overwhelming all out attack.
BrownieA legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
BuckDeer, Cowboy
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
CandyBright, Sweet
CharlieFree man
Cheeseerect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
CiaraBlack-haired Or Dark-skinned
ClodaghName Of An Irish River
Coffeea medium brown to dark-brown color
Crankstart by cranking
DaenerysFrom Game of Thrones.
DancerOne Who Dances
DashA short fast race; to move quickly.
Decoya beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
DeLoreanNamed for auto executive John DeLorean, this sports car came to fame twice.
DerbyFrom The Deer Park Farm
DesiLonging
Diggera machine for excavating
DoyleDark Foreigner
DriverCoachman, Operator Of A Vehicle
EmlynTo Strive Or Excel Or Rival
EthneFire
EveLife
Fetchbe sold for a certain price
FiadhUntamed Or Wild
FluxTo flow in flow of the tide. The Flux Capacitor made time travel possible in Back to the future.
Foxymarked by skill in deception
Frecklesa small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
FujiWisteria
GibsonSon Of Gilbert
GingerReddish Orange Color
HavocDevastation or ruinous damage.
HomerInspired by homer simpson.
JokerA master criminal in dc comics' batman.
JollyGood humored, merry.
JoyJoy
KayoGood, Beautiful, Generation
KeelyBeautiful
KickTo drive or force as in ''she kicked it into high gear.'' Also Kathleen ''Kick'' Kennedy.
Kickera player who kicks the football
Ladya woman of refinement
Liaweary
LinkRidge
LottieFree
LucyLight
MaguireSon of Hugh/Gaelic.
MakenzieSon Of Kenneth
MarleyPleasant seaside meadow
McErnieScottish family surname.
McKennaSon Of Kenneth
Meatballground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
NiallChampion
NolanLittle Proud One
OrionA giant huntsman in greek mythology.
OtisWealth
PepperThe pepper pad a handheld game console.
PeppyFull of drive and fast on the pickup.
Pickleinformal terms for a difficult situation
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
PrincessA daughter of a monarch.
ProntoSpanish for quickly or immediately.
Relayelectrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
Rookiean awkward and inexperienced youth
RoxieDawn.
SadiePrincess
SallyDiminutive Form Of Sarah
SansaSansa stark from the film and book game of thrones.
ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
ScoutFirst Explorer
ScrambleTo move hastily or in a hurry.
SkipperShip Captain Or Master
SkylerScholar
SmokeSlang for moving out rapidly. ''He smoked the competition.''
SparkyAn electrician
Speedycharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
StalloneStrong, courageous, lion.
Strikersomeone who hits
SushiRaw Fish
Swishelegant and fashionable
Taga label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
Tateran edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
TroubleTo disturb the mental calm or to worry another.
VandalOne who deliberately mars something of beauty or value.
VitesseFrench pronounced VEE-tessa. Means speed. Also the name of a top Dutch soccer team.
Wagmove from side to side
Whiffa short light gust of air
WhiskTo pass or go forward lightly and rapidly.
WreckThe ruin or destruction of anything. Member of the Wrecking Crew, a loose band of top notch studio musicians in LA in the 1970s.
ZealFervor, ardor, enthusiasm.
ZipperOne who zips around at lightening speed.
ZoomTo increase or rise suddenly.

Irish Setter Names currently rank in 90th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, Irish Setter Names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Irish Setter Names?

These Irish Setter Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Princess is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Stallone.

Ethne scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Buddy.

How does interest compare across the United States for Irish Setter Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Irish Setter Names.

The states that love Irish Setter Names the most are Vermont, New Mexico and Utah.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Iowa, District of Columbia and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Irish Setter Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Irish Setter Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Irish Setter Names are Libya, Andorra and Bahamas.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in South Korea, South Africa and Singapore.