Inigo
Meaning of Inigo
The name Inigo is a distinctive and historical choice for a baby boy, with roots in Spanish culture. Pronounced as ee-NEE-go in Spanish and in-EE-go in English, it carries an elegant yet strong resonance. The name has been relatively rare in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating modestly over the years. Inigo is perhaps most famously associated with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, whose original Basque name was Íñigo López de Loyola. Additionally, it gained some modern pop culture recognition through the character Inigo Montoya from the beloved movie "The Princess Bride." This name offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary charm, making it an appealing option for parents seeking something both meaningful and uncommon for their child.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ee-NEE-go (/iˈni.go/)
English
- Pronunced as in-EE-go (/ˈɪn.ɪ.goʊ/)
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Notable People Named Inigo
| Inigo Jones was a pioneering English architect who introduced classical Roman and Italian Renaissance architecture to Britain, leaving a lasting impact on London's architectural landscape. |
| Major-General Inigo Richmund Jones was a distinguished British Army officer known for commanding the Guards brigade during the Second Boer War and serving as General Officer Commanding the Troops in the Straits Settlements. |
| Inigo Freeman-Thomas, 2nd Marquess of Willingdon - Inigo Brassey Freeman-Thomas, 2nd Marquess of Willingdon, was a British Liberal Party politician known for his tenure as Viscount Ratendone from 1931 to 1941. |
| Íñigo López de Mendoza, 4th Duke of the Infantado - Íñigo Lopez de Mendoza y Pimentel, 4th Duke of the Infantado, was a prominent Spanish nobleman with multiple prestigious titles and honors. |
| Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Marquis of Santillana - Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Marquess of Santillana, was a prominent Castilian politician and poet in the reign of John II of Castile. |
| Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Count of Tendilla - Íñigo López de Mendoza was the second son of the famous Spanish poet and nobleman, Íñigo López de Mendoza y Lasso de la Vega, marquis of Santillana. |
| Íñigo Vélez de Guevara, Count consort of Oñate - Íñigo Vélez de Guevara, a Spanish political figure, was known for his significant role in the Thirty Years' War. |
| Íñigo Melchor de Velasco, 7th Duke of Frías - Íñigo Melchor Fernández de Velasco, 7th Duke of Frías, was a Spanish nobleman and Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands. |
| Íñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza, 5th Duke of the Infantado - Íñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza, the 5th Duke of the Infantado, held his title from 1566 until his passing in 1601. |
