45+ Dog Names with I

Already sure you want your dog’s name to start with the letter I? Then you can let this list inspire you when choosing a name.

We have selected the best dog names with I for you. For the most beautiful names, you will find a brief explanation of the meaning and origin of the name.

Dog names with I, female

For bitches, there are significantly more names with the letter I.

• Ida
• Idalia
• Idell
• Idella
• Iesha
• Ignacia
• Ikra
• Ila
• Ilana
• Ilayda
• Ilda
• Ileana
• Ileen
• Ilene
• Iliana
• Illa
• Ilona
• Ilse
• Iluminada
• Ima
• Imelda
• Imogene
• In
• Ina
• India
• Indira
• Inell
• Ines
• Inez
• Inga
• Inge
• Ingeborg
• Inger
• Ingrid
• Inocencia
• Iola
• Iona
• Ione
• Ira
• Iraida
• Irena
• Irene
• Irina
• Iris
• Irish
• Irma
• Irmgard
• Isa
• Isabel
• Isabell
• Isabella
• Isabelle
• Isadora
• Isaura
• Isela
• Isidra
• Isis
• Isobel
• Iva
• Ivana
• Ivelisse
• Ivette
• Ivey
• Ivonne
• Ivory
• Ivy
• Izetta
• Izola

Inca

This beautiful name is derived from “Ingwio”. It is the name of the most important deity of the Ingwaons, a group of Germanic tribes. The word means “protect” or “help”.

Issy

Issy is a short form of Isabel. Isabel, in turn, comes from Elisabeth. The name means “God is gracious” or “the always beautiful”. Issy is a short and easy-to-understand dog name with a very beautiful meaning.

Ika

This name is mainly known in Romania or Croatia. It is related to the female name Ivka or in Sweden to the name Annika.

Iduna

Translated from Old Norse, Iduna means “the renewing” or “the rejuvenating”. Iduna is the name of the Norse goddess of eternal youth. If your dog keeps her on her toes and therefore fit, then this name suits her perfectly.

Ida

The old German name Ida comes from the patron saint of pregnant women, Saint Iduberga. The meaning of Ida is “the seer”.

Inkara

Inkara is based on the name Inka. This means “the shining one”. Inka is also Ilona’s pet form in Hungary.

Ivy

Translated from English, Ivy means “ivy”. In English, the plant name is very common among women’s names. For example, another plant name that is also a female first name is Daisy.

Infinity

This name is suitable for both female and male dogs. Bitches often carry this beautiful name. Infinity means “infinity” or “eternity”.

Isis

Isis is the tutelary goddess of Egyptian mythology. She is described as a motherly and protective goddess. She guards all beings who suffer or are troubled. If your female dog is a protector, Isis is an appropriate name for her.

Imma

Imma is a smart alternative to the well-known name Emma. Derived from the Germanic word “ermana”, Emma means something like “big” and “all-encompassing”. So, this name is spot on for a big lady dog. In Italian, Imma is a well-known female given name.

Dog names with I, male

And for males we have compiled the following list of names:

• Ian
• Iancu
• Ibrahim
• Ice
• Idefix
• Ignacio
• Igy
• Ike
• Ilay
• Ilian
• Ilias
• Ilie
• Ilja
• Iluq
• Ilyas
• Iniko
• Ioannis
• Ira
• Irvin
• Irving
• Irwin
• Isa
• Isaac
• Isaiah
• Isaias
• Isamu
• Isiah
• Isidro
• Ismael
• Israel
• Isreal
• Issa
• Issac
• Ivan
• Iven
• Ivory

Itchy

Itchy is English and means “itchy” or “scratchy”. A funny name for a male with a bunch of bumblebees up his butt.

Iron

Iron means translated from English “iron”. The name Iron is a perfect fit for a strong, powerful dog. Another version of the name Iron would be Iri. This is not so reminiscent of the inventive superhero from the well-known Hollywood film “Iron Man”, but has the same meaning.

Idax

This name is very unusual and rare. With Idax you will certainly not meet many of your pet’s conspecifics that have the same name.

Isko

Isko comes from the Finnish for Isaak and means something like “God smiles”. In Sweden and Finland the name is very popular. Here with us he is a real specialty.

Icarus

The name Icarus comes from a figure in Greek mythology. Icarus was the son of Daedalus and flew over the Aegean Sea with wings made of wax and feathers. A crater on the far side of the moon is also called Icarus.

Ino

On the one hand, this name is Japanese and means “wild boar”. On the other hand, it is the East Frisian form of the name Ingo. Ingo means “deity” or “protector”.

Icon

Ikon is the name of a South Korean band. Otherwise, the name is very rare and a real unique selling point.

Ivo

The meaning of Ivo derives from the Germanic word “iwa” and means “yew tree” or “bow”. In Slavic, Ivo is a form of Ivan or Ivan.

Iko

This name is Croatian and is the abbreviation of Ivko. In Frisian, Iko is short for Eiko and means “sword edge”.

Ivan

Ivan is the Slavic variant of the Greek name Johannes. The name is very common in Bulgaria and Russia. Translated it means “God is gracious”.

This list of names is just a small excerpt from all the names beginning with the letter I. There are so many more. Today owners like to use names of famous people, fantasy names or characters from TV and cinema.

Nevertheless, classic dog names such as Idefix or Imani remain in vogue. It is always important that you like the name. When choosing a name, there are hardly any limits to the imagination. And finding the perfect name for your dog sure is fun.

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