Ignatius
ig-NAY-shuss
Popularity
#1734
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
3,975
Peak Year
#97 in 1920
First Recorded
1885
Style
Strong & Bold, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A name of Latin origin, meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Personality Traits
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