The nameIgnazio
Ignazio is the Italian form of Ignatius.
- Boy's name
- Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
Ignazio comes from the Roman name Egnatius, later linked to ignis, "fire".
Origin
Italian, from Latin.
History
In the United States Ignazio reached 1100th place in 1917.
Famous people named Ignazio
- Ignazio Silone, novelist
Popularity of the name Ignazio
Ignazio in the United States
Ignazio was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 200 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Ignazio. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1917. Half of all babies named Ignazio in the United States were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ignazio mean?
Ignazio comes from the Roman name Egnatius, later linked to ignis, "fire".
What is the origin of the name Ignazio?
Italian, from Latin.
Is Ignazio a girl's or a boy's name?
Ignazio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ignazio?
In 2024, Ignazio was the 13583rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5 births.
Who are famous people named Ignazio?
Ignazio Silone, novelist.