Igor

The masculine first name Igor is a Slavic form of the Norse name Ingvar, meaning 'warrior of the Ingvaeones' or 'one from the army of the Ingvaeones'. The meaning derives from the syllable Ing-, which represents the Germanic tribal group of the Ingvaeones who worshipped the Norse god Yngvi (Old High German Ing/Ingwio), as well as the Old Norse word herr for 'army, warrior'.

What does the name Igor mean?

The masculine first name Igor is a Slavic form of the Norse name Ingvar, meaning 'warrior of the Ingvaeones' or 'one from the army of the Ingvaeones'. The meaning derives from the syllable Ing-, which represents the Germanic tribal group of the Ingvaeones who worshipped the Norse god Yngvi (Old High German Ing/Ingwio), as well as the Old Norse word herr for 'army, warrior'. The first syllable 'Ing-' is sometimes directly equated with the deity Ing/Ingwio (also Yngvi or Freyr) rather than referring to the Ingvaeones tribal group. Thus, the meaning of Igor could also be interpreted as 'warrior of Yngvi'. Scandinavian warriors and traders, known as Varangians, brought the name Igor to Rus in the early Middle Ages. Today, the name is especially widespread in Russia. The Ukrainian form of the name is Ihor, and the Belarusian form is Ihar.

Where does the name Igor come from?

Etymology Igor is a masculine first name of Old Norse origin with meanings such as 'warrior of Yngvi' or 'one from the army of the Ingvaeones' and others. Old Norse

How do you pronounce Igor?

Sound & pronunciation of Igor: The name Igor is two syllables and compactly constructed. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'I-gor' [ˈiːɡoːɐ̯], starting with a long, bright 'i' that gives the name radiance. The darker 'o' in the second syllable creates tonal depth. Igor appears striking and independent - strong, direct, and present.

When is the name day of Igor?

Igor has his name day on June 18 and September 19.

Popularity

As a masculine first name, Igor was initially only occasionally visible in Germany before regular placements began in the 1940s. In the following decades, Igor predominantly occupied the lower to middle range of the rankings and only gradually gained relative popularity. Igor became significantly more popular in Germany starting in the 1970s.

Nicknames & pet names

Gory / Goscha / Iga / Igarj / Igarök / Igelohr / Iggy / Igi / Igica / Igichen / Igo Gor / Igorchen / Igorek / Igoresha / Igorlein / Igorli / Igro / Ivo / Rogi / Tibor

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Famous people

• Igor (character) (henchman of Frankenstein)
• Igor Abakoumov (English cyclist)
• Igor Akinfeev (Russian footballer)
• Igor Akinfejew (* 1986), Russian football player
• Igor Alberto Rinck de Camargo (Belgian-Brazilian football player)
• Igor Anic (French handball player)
• Igor Balis (Slovenian football player)
• Igor Boitschuk (English ski jumper)
• Igor Bragin (Russian footballer)
• Igor Cukrov (singer)
• Igor Dmitrijewitsch Kurnossow (chess player from Germany)
• Igor Dobrovolskiy (British ballet dancer)
• Igor Dolgatschew (actor (e.g., everything that counts))
• Igor Fjodorowitsch (Russian rock musician)
• Igor Garsnek (Estonian composer)
• Igor Georgijewitsch Rubel (Russian chess player)
• Igor Jeftic (actor)
• Igor Jurjewitsch Ignatuschkin (Russian ice hockey player)
• Igor Jurjewitsch Klech (Russian writer)
• Igor Krutoy (musician)