Female and male first names beginning with the letter “I”..
INGER
FemaleFeminine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'ing' meaning 'girl'.
INGMAR
MaleRare Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements, meaning "leader of the army" and associated with ancient Germanic fertility gods.
INGO
MaleMale German given name derived from Old Norse 'Yngvi', meaning 'god of the year'.
INGOLF
MaleMeet Ingolf, a unique Scandinavian name meaning 'Hero's Wolf' or 'Wolf's Hero', deeply rooted in Norse mythology.
INGRA
FemaleRare but significant Scandinavian girl's name derived from Old Norse elements "Yngvi" (ancestor/descendant) and "haugr" (mound), translating to "ancestral mound". It has historical ties to Norwegian king Yngve, descended from god Odin.
INGRAM
FemaleAnglo-Saxon surname of Old English origin, derived from 'ing' meaning 'belonging to' and 'hremr' referring to a warrior. It was originally used as a nickname for brave individuals and later became widespread throughout Britain.
INGRAM
MaleEnglish name meaning "eminent settlement," derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ing" and "ham.
INGRED
FemaleIngrid is a Scandinavian feminine given name derived from Old Norse elements meaning "beautiful ingo.
INGRI
FemaleUnique female name of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse word "Yngvi", meaning 'associated with Freyr', the god of fertility and abundance in Norse mythology. It was traditionally given to girls born during spring or considered bringers of prosperity.
INGRID
FemaleScandinavian feminine given name meaning 'beautiful girl'.
INGRID
MaleFeminine given name of German origin, derived from Old Norse elements "Ing" and "fríðr", meaning "ancestor/god" and "beautiful". It signifies "beautiful ancestor" or "beautiful goddess".
INGRIDA
FemaleLithuanian female name derived from 'ingrima', meaning 'pearl', symbolizing purity and rarity.
INGRIS
FemaleUnique, historic name of Spanish origin, derived from 'ingris', meaning 'English'. Popularized during Isabella I's reign in Spain, it signifies historical ties with England and has been used across Europe since the 17th century.
INGRIT
FemaleRare and distinct female name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word "Ingrið," meaning 'beloved of Ing'. It carries strong connotations of power, beauty, wisdom, and fertility associated with the Norse goddess Freyja.
INGRY
FemaleInspired by Viking heritage, Ingry hails from Old Norse Ingvar, translating to 'home' or 'enclosure', symbolizing community and belonging.
INGVALD
MaleOriginating from Norway's ancient past, Ingvald is a distinctive male name derived from 'ing' meaning disciple/ruler, translating to 'disciple or follower of the ruler.'
INIA
FemaleRare Hawaiian name derived from 'inia,' meaning 'coral.'
INICE
FemaleRare Latin-derived name, originally 'in-caesius', meaning 'of the blue color'.
INIGO
MaleThe Basque name Inigo means 'my little one' and is traditionally used as a term of endearment.
INIKA
FemaleHawaiian name that means "flying spirit," symbolizing a strong connection with the spiritual realm.
INIKI
FemaleHawaiian origin, means 'to roll' or 'retreat', reflecting the power and movement of ocean waves.
INIKI
MaleDistinctive Hawaiian name meaning 'snow', associated with the Hawaiian god of snow.
INIKKI
FemaleJapanese name meaning 'to enter' or 'to infiltrate', traditionally used for both boys and girls but now more common for girls.
INIKO
MaleUnisex Japanese name derived from "inikioi" meaning 'dog's cry', popularized beyond Japan with a rich historical heritage.
INIKO
FemaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'secret' or 'something hidden.'
INIOLUWA
FemaleDistinctive Yoruba name, meaning 'Patience of God's Grace'.
INIOLUWA
MaleCaptivating Yoruba name meaning "God has done something," reflecting gratitude towards divine intervention.
INIS
FemaleIrish origin name meaning 'island,' derived from the Irish word for island.
INISHA
FemaleUnique female name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'lord' or 'master', derived from the supreme god Ishvara.
INITA
FemaleIgbo female name of African origin, translating to 'She has come back', often given after previous loss.
INIYA
FemaleIndian female name derived from Tamil, translating to 'pure' or 'chaste', and connected to Hindu goddess Parvati.
INIYAH
FemaleCaptivating Arabic name derived from 'Ainiyah', meaning 'companionship' or 'friendship'. It originated in the Middle East, celebrated for centuries by Muslims, and gained fame through Iniyah bint al-Harith, a companion of Prophet Muhammad.
INIYAN
MaleIndian origin name meaning 'the first', often given to the eldest son.
INMAN
MaleEnglish surname derived from the Old English word 'innan', meaning 'within' or 'inner'. It originally referred to someone who lived or worked within a particular place.
INMAR
MaleRare, Slavic-origin name from Eastern Europe, with an unclear meaning possibly linked to 'peaceful'.
INMER
MaleScandinavian origin, meaning 'powerful peace'.
INNA
FemaleUkrainian origin and means "graceful".
INNAYA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'she who brings happiness', popular in Middle Eastern countries and appreciated worldwide for its positive message.
INNESSA
FemaleRare Russian name derived from "innost," meaning "depth" or "inner self." It signifies inner beauty, wisdom, and depth of character.
INNIE
FemaleRare, unisex Scottish name derived from 'innse', meaning peaceful or tranquil.