Igor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Igor Name at a Glance

Name	Igor
Meaning	Warrior of peace. Ing's warrior (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). From the Scandinavian name Ingyar. Famous Bearer: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Igor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Igor means “Warrior of peace. Ing's warrior (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). From the Scandinavian name Ingyar. Famous Bearer: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky”. 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.

Igor Name Origin

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

Is Igor a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Igor

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