Meaning & Story
Irene is a Greek name meaning 'peace' — from the goddess Eirene, one of the Horai (Seasons) who personified peace and the tranquility of ordered time. It has been a beloved name across cultures for centuries.
Irene is one of those names that has been loved for so long it has achieved a kind of timeless serenity — appropriate, given its meaning. The Greek goddess of peace was one of the most beloved figures in the pantheon, and something of that gentle authority survives in the name. For a calm, steady, peace-bringing dog who quietly makes every situation better just by being present, Irene is a genuinely beautiful choice.