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Need Help Choosing An Irish Name

Hi All,

I'm getting another Irish Wolfhound today and need help choosing a name for her.

The breeder named her Liza (LIE-za) which I'd like to change because it's not Irish.

I'd like a name that sounds similar to Liza and have gone to web sites searching for one.

So far, I've come up with Sile, Liadan and Lucy.

I have 3 other dogs at this time, Nora, Ruari and Clare. I don't want a name that sounds close to any of their names -- too confusing for them.

Can you help me out? I'd greatly appreciate it!

Sophie

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Permalink Reply by Alexandre Boulet on December 18, 2008 at 17:10

Lelia, Eilís, Laoiseach (lucy),Eibhlín (Lena)
here the website of my seaerch :)

good luck of the irish for your research

http://www.hoganstand.com/general/identity/names/l.htm

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Permalink Reply by Ed Force on June 24, 2010 at 22:37

Hi Alexandre,

How about something simple and Irish like Molly'O. I received a kitten as a present and that is what I named her.
I know it doesn't sound anywhere near Liza. I may be perhaps a day late and a dollar short. But since I've just joined LiveIreland it is what it is.

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Permalink Reply by Sophie on December 18, 2008 at 19:05

Thank you for your help, Alexandre.

Can you tell me how Lelia is pronounced?

Sophie

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Permalink Reply by Alexandre Boulet on December 18, 2008 at 21:23

I guess Lelia is pronouced like a english name...(layliya) maybe it a translation of an Gaelic name in english like it happen often during the conflct between the two nation. But i'm not sure...

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Morgana A Campbell on December 23, 2008 at 3:23

I have 2 faves Rhiannon or Boudica!

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Permalink Reply by Bernard Evans on December 23, 2008 at 4:07

What about "Madra" Mod-Ra it's Irish for Dog! Some people use that name here. In fact Sean, who used to be a Live Ireland DJ and is still heard on the adverts had a doggie called Madra. Bernard

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Permalink Reply by Barbarosa on December 23, 2008 at 21:35

Wow! You must have a lot of room for them to run around. I'm also jealous since I have just the one pooch (a Welsh Springer Spaniel named Myfi [rhymes w/spiffy] which means "little lovely one".

I always liked Aoife (Gaelic version Eve, sounds much life it but more of an F sound with a bit on the end)

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Permalink Reply by Sophie on December 24, 2008 at 1:01

Greetings my friends!

Barbarosa, you are psychic! I named her Aife... the old spelling of Aoife.
I attached a pic that I took of her yesterday with my husband.

Whenever we get a new Wolfie, this is one of the sites I go to for name selection:
http://web.ncf.ca/bj333/HomePage.boys.html

I like names that are easy to yell. My favorite yelling name, so far, is Enya.
But sadly, Enya only lived to be nearly 4 and died of mesothelioma, the cancer people get from asbestos exposure. Weird for a Wolfie or any dog for that matter.

I've never seen a Welsh Springer Spaniel in person. What do you like and dislike about the breed?

The ONLY thing I don't like about Wolfies is the lifespan. Much too short.

Thanks for your help everyone. I wish you all a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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Permalink Reply by Barbarosa on December 30, 2008 at 15:21

Sophie,

Nice choice! That looks like a good website for names. I have to remember that in another 12-13 years (I hope). Most people have a problem at first with the pronunciation of Myfi but spelling is easy as pie.

I've had my girl for a year now and I couldn't be happier. It really was worth it to spend the extra time researching what breed was best for me. I have to be careful where I let her off lead to run around. Mostly because she wants to hunt all the time so the local squirrels had better watch out! Even then she responds well to the whistle. So far she is a healthy, happy dog that has made my life so much more enjoyable. I honestly can't think of anything I dislike about the breed.

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Permalink Reply by Anomaly on December 31, 2008 at 18:13

Una, Aoife...

I love Bernard's idea! I have a cat named 'Neko' -- which is Japanese for 'cat' :)

I need uni-gendered Irish names for my snake. I don't know what it is, and don't feel like probing. :-p

Is Rhiannon an Irish name, or is it Welsh?

Anyhow-- I'm jealous. I LOVE wolfhounds, but can't have a dog where I live. :( So, I have to be happy with my two little kitties and a ball python. :)

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Permalink Reply by Sophie on January 1, 2009 at 0:42

Hi Barbarosa,

I've been checking out pix of Welsh Springer Spaniels on the web. The certainly have sweet faces. I've always liked Spaniels because of this.

I had a black English Cocker who I loved dearly. The only thing I didn't like was the coat. It required a lot a maintenance.

Besides the 3 Wolfies, I have a Glen of Imaal Terrier named Nora. I got her to take care of the vermin (we live on an agricultural farm).

Her first year here she killed every June Bug in the village. (She came from Florida--maybe that's why she had a thing for insects.)

The second year she moved on to garter snakes. (Could be the Florida connection again.)

The third year she killed 3 rabbits.

Then she took a rest for 2 years.

This past summer, 1 of the new Wolfies got Nora excited about hunting again. They worked as a team and the 2 of them sent a truckload of groundhogs to Hog Heaven.

Nice prospective life span for Myfi. I hope she surpasses it.

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Permalink Reply by Barbarosa on January 2, 2009 at 2:08

Sophie,

My Welshie is as sweet as pie. Her coat does need some maintainance but not overly much. I comb her every couple days but it doesn't take long. I took her to Petsmart to get that Furminator treatment and the lady there said it wasn't really necessary. She is as active you are. She is happy to hunt for hours or just take a few walks a day along with running around the back yard and a weekly romp at the park or in the woods. She is always ready to hunt anything. I've seen her chase butterflys in the back yard.