Ignatius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ignatius Name at a Glance

Name	Ignatius
Meaning	Fiery. Famous Bearers: St Ignatius of Antioch, martyred in the 2nd century. St Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits in the 15th century.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ignatius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ignatius means “Fiery. Famous Bearers: St Ignatius of Antioch, martyred in the 2nd century. St Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits in the 15th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ignatius Name Origin

Our database records Ignatius under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ignatius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ignatius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ignatius

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