Fiery or set on fire
Derived from the Roman family name Egnatius, the spelling was later altered to resemble the Latin 'ignis' meaning fire. It is a name with deep historical and religious roots, most famously associated with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.
About 100 boys were named Ignatius in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Jesuit Order
The eccentric protagonist of the novel A Confederacy of Dunces · A Confederacy of Dunces
American Congressman and writer known for his theories on Atlantis
Early Christian writer and Bishop of Antioch
