Ignatius

Loyola's first name

Ignatius is a male given name of Latin origin, borne by several saints—most notably Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

The name carries Catholic associations and sounds formal or old-fashioned in contemporary use: Father Ignatius led the morning mass.

Sometimes shortened to Iggy.

saint

Loyola

Basque surname, Jesuit founder

canonization · feast day · veneration · relics · miracles · beatification · holiness · piety · devotion · sanctity

scholarly

education

Systematic development of mind

university · pedagogy · discernment · intellect · contemplation · meditation · retreat · formation · curriculum · teaching

name

Ignacio

Spanish masculine name

baptismal · Latin · Basque · Spanish · Catholic · namesake · nameday · masculine · etymology · Roman

fiery

fire

Combustion with flames

ardor · zeal · fervor · passion · spark · torch · blazing · intensity · inflammation · etymology

Opposites
naming style/era

IgnatiusJayden

Contemporary masculine name

Brayden · Aiden · Kayden · Jaxon · Mason

religious association

IgnatiusMartin Luther

Protestant Reformation founder

John Calvin · Thomas Cranmer · Henry VIII

spiritual methodology

IgnatiusMartin Luther

Protestant Reformation founder

Quakers · Pentecostalism

Phrases
Family

ignite, ignition, igneous, ignitable, igniter

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G