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 has long been associated with spiritual fervor and passion due to its connection with Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Less common today
Ignazio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,534 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Italian novelist and politician
Italian professional footballer
President of the Swiss Confederation
Singer from the operatic pop trio Il Volo
