Guinness

Guinness takes its name from the famous Irish stout, which itself derives from the surname of Arthur Guinness, who founded the brewery in Dublin in 1759. The Guinness surname is an Anglicization of the Irish Mac Aonghuis, meaning 'son of Aonghus' — with Aonghus from the Old Irish aon (one) and gus (strength or choice), meaning 'unique strength.' The drink's iconic dark color and creamy head have made Guinness a beloved name for dark-coated pets.

Guinness is a name that suits a dark, handsome companion with real substance — not flashy, not trying too hard, just genuinely excellent in the way that only classic things manage to be. It works beautifully for black or dark brown dogs, where the visual connection to the famous stout is immediate and charming. There is something distinctly Irish and warmly sociable about Guinness as a name: it belongs in good company, by a fireplace, with people around who appreciate quality. Any pet named Guinness should expect to be thoroughly admired.