Meaning & Story
From the Germanic 'Irmgard' — from 'irmin' (great, strong) and 'gard' (enclosure, protection), meaning 'great protection.' Irma is a vintage name with robust German roots and a warm, sturdy quality.
Irma is a name that is entirely, magnificently unafraid of itself. It is old and strong and slightly uncommon, which right now makes it genuinely interesting. A dog named Irma is probably built solidly, loves deeply, and has no time for timid behavior. She might be an older dog with a settled wisdom about her, or a young dog who seems to have been born already knowing things. Either way, Irma handles it.