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Ignacio

ig-NAH-see-oh

Popularity

#824

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

4

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

19,669

Peak Year

#313 in 2006

First Recorded

1886

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Ignacio is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Roman name Ignatius, of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "fiery" or "ardent".

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NachoIggy

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ignacio López Tarso

    Mexican actor

Nicknames

NachoIggy

Spelling Variations

Ignatius

Similar Names

SebastianMateoSantiago

Personality Traits

PassionateIntelligentDeterminedCreative

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