Meaning & Story
From the Hebrew 'Ira' meaning 'watchful' or 'wakeful' — one who keeps watch through the night. Also a biblical name, associated with one of King David's warriors. Strong and quietly significant.
Ira is one of those beautifully spare names — three letters, two syllables, enormous depth. He is probably the watchful one: the pet who always seems to know when you are coming home before you arrive, who positions himself near the door or window with patient certainty. Ira is alert without being anxious, present without being demanding. A quiet, steady watchfulness that is actually a form of love.