Inigo
Inigo is a Christian boy name of Basque, via Spanish origin, meaning “Of uncertain Basque origin”.
| Meaning | Of uncertain Basque origin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Basque, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | IN-ih-go |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Inigo
Inigo comes from Spanish Íñigo, itself from the medieval Basque name Eneko, whose meaning is uncertain. Because it sounded like Latin Ignatius, it became associated with that name, which is popularly linked with ignis 'fire'. St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, was baptised Íñigo. In England the name is known through the architect Inigo Jones, and in film through Inigo Montoya of The Princess Bride.
Is Inigo a Christian name?
Inigo is a Catholic name linked with St Ignatius of Loyola and the Benedictine St Íñigo of Oña.
How popular is Inigo?
Used in Spain and the Basque Country and occasionally in Britain.
Gifts with the name Inigo
- Inigo name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Inigo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Inigo mean?
Inigo means 'Of uncertain Basque origin'. It is of Basque, via Spanish origin.
Is Inigo a Christian name?
Inigo is a Catholic name linked with St Ignatius of Loyola and the Benedictine St Íñigo of Oña.
How do you pronounce Inigo?
Inigo is pronounced IN-ih-go.
Is Inigo a boy or girl name?
Inigo is usually a boy name.