Dunne is brown, literally. The name comes from the Irish Ó Duinn, "descendant of Donn," the brown-haired one, and behind that everyday color stands one of the chief families of Leinster: the Ó Duinn lords of Iregan in north County Laois, who held their lordship into the seventeenth century. Whether the person you are shopping for writes the name Dunne or Dunn, everything below lives in our Dunn & Dunne Irish family gifts collection.
Dunne or Dunn: Match the Name on the Gift
The range is made under both spellings, so check how the recipient writes it before you choose. Dunne pieces include a crest mug, an heirloom woven blanket, a garden flag and a harp T-shirt. The Dunn side adds a coaster set, a Christmas ornament and a license plate to its own mug, blanket, flag and tee. Families with Ulster roots most often write Dunn, while Dunne is the usual form across the rest of Ireland.
Woven Blanket or Garden Flag: The Big Gifts
For a wedding, anniversary or milestone birthday, the woven blanket is the piece that stays in the family. Both the Dunn woven blanket and the Dunne heirloom blanket are 100% cotton with the crest and the Irish National Tartan woven into the cloth, finished with fringe and offered in three sizes; the largest, 80 by 60 inches, covers a bed or a full sofa.
For a housewarming, choose the garden flag. The Dunn garden flag and the Dunne flag both come in 12 by 18 and 24.5 by 32 inch sizes with a top sleeve for a standard garden pole, which is sold separately.
Who it suits: parents and grandparents settling into a new home, the relative who flies something seasonal year-round, or any Dunne household with a front porch and a sense of history.
Two Mugs, Two Looks
Both mugs are 11 oz ceramic accent mugs with the crest on the Irish National Tartan. The Dunn mug has a white exterior with a black handle and black interior; the Dunne mug frames the design with a black handle, rim and interior. Either one earns a place in the daily routine.
Two T-Shirts for Two Styles
The Dunn surname emblem tee pairs the name with an Ireland design in Irish Green or Black. The Dunne harp T-shirt, on a Gildan Softstyle 64000, sets the surname above a gold-toned harp and shamrock in Black, Forest Green or Irish Green. Both run from S to 3XL.
Everyday Dunn and Dunne Gifts
- Dunn tartan coaster set: 3.75-inch square cork coasters with the crest, made for the coffee table or home bar.
- Dunn ceramic ornament: a round, double-sided keepsake with gold cord that comes out of the box every December.
- Dunn license plate: an aluminum novelty plate with the crest over the Irish flag for the car or the garage wall.
Matching the Gift to the Occasion
Christmas: the ornament for the tree, the coaster set for the table. Housewarmings: the garden flag, every time. Weddings and anniversaries: a woven blanket in the largest size. Father's Day and Mother's Day: a crest mug for the parent who handed the name down. St. Patrick's Day: the harp or emblem tee.
Put the Story in the Card
Lords of Iregan, builders of Tinnahinch Castle and fighters against the Laois and Offaly plantations: the lines are in our Dunne surname history. If the family tree runs through the same county, the Moore history covers the O'Mores, chiefs of Laois proper, and the Dempsey history covers another Gaelic family of the Laois and Offaly border.
Dunne Gift FAQ
What is the best gift for someone named Dunne?
The heirloom woven blanket is the standout for a big occasion, and the garden flag is the favorite for a new home. The mug, ornament and coaster set cover smaller moments, especially with a few lines about Iregan in the card.
Dunne or Dunn: does the spelling matter?
Both come from Ó Duinn, and the collection carries pieces under each spelling. Pick the one the recipient uses; Dunn is most common among families from Ulster.
What is an Irish Family Crest?
It is our family shield design for the name, set on the Irish National Tartan. Our guide to family crests and heraldry explains how crests and arms developed in Ireland and Britain.
Can I shop for in-laws and cousins with other surnames?
Yes. Our catalog covers over 2,000 Irish, Scottish and Welsh names, so every branch of the family tree can have its own gift.