Ignacio

Meaning

“Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, later linked by folk etymology to ignis 'fire'”

Source

Cultural Notes

The Spanish form of Ignatius widely used in Latin American countries; Ignacio Allende was a hero of Mexican independence.

Popularity

Famous People Named Ignacio

• •Ignacio Allende (Mexican independence leader), Ignacio Zaragoza (Mexican general)

Variants & Spellings

• Ignatius, Nacho, Inigo