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.
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
