The nameIgnace
Ignace is the French form of Ignatius, a boy's name of Latin origin borne by the founder of the Jesuits. It was given in France mostly in the late 1920s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Ignace comes from the Latin Ignatius, which is linked to ignis, "fire".
Origin
Latin.
History
Saint Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus in the 16th century. In France the name peaked in the late 1920s.
Popularity of the name Ignace
Ignace in France
4897thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1929peak year (85 births)
3,635babies named Ignace in France since 1900
Ignace was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 660 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Ignace. Half of all babies named Ignace in France were born before 1929, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ignace mean?
Ignace comes from the Latin Ignatius, which is linked to ignis, "fire".
What is the origin of the name Ignace?
Latin.
Is Ignace a girl's or a boy's name?
Ignace is a boy's name.