Dog Names That Start With I

Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.

Natz recommended.

Name with an Asian feel, thanks to a Japanese city and Imari porcelain.

Ikea is a down-market version of the Chanel/Tiffany/Porsche brand-name-as-first idea.

Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn and Iceland trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter baby. In 2021, it debuted on the charts for both boys and girls (9 boys, 6 girls).

Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.

Ice officially joined the baby name pool when rapper Gucci Mane chose it for his son, born in December 2020. But Ice- names for girls had been trending before then — Icelynn, Icelyn, and Iceland have been climbing up the charts over the past few years. Could we see more icy names in the future? We actually may want to look to the past — nickname-y Icie ranked in the Top 1000 from 1881 to 1913.

Ifor seems to make more sense in its Anglicized version, Ivor.

Irish spelling of Ivor

Iceland is a futuristic place name that works as well for babies as Ireland. We predict it's going to be one of the top baby names of 2050, along with other girl names that end in land, such as Scotland, Graceland, and Zealand.

Fanciful name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.

Izya is a unisex Russian nickname. For boys, it's a short form for Isaak and Isidor, the variations of Isaac and Isidore used in Russia. The A ending will make Izya read as a feminine name to English speakers.

Ide is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it derives from the Gaelic 'Íde,' the Irish form of Ita, a revered 6th-century saint known as the 'foster mother of the saints of Ireland.' In Germanic contexts, Ide may be a shortened form of names containing the element 'id' meaning 'work' or 'labor.' The name also appears in Japanese culture with different meanings. This cross-cultural presence gives Ide a universal quality despite its brevity. The name's simplicity offers a minimalist elegance, with its single-syllable structure contrasting with today's trend toward longer names. Though uncommon in most Western countries, Ide provides a distinctive option for parents seeking a short, meaningful name with historical depth.

Ignace is the French form of Ignatius, derived from the Latin name Ignatius, which may come from the Roman family name Egnatius of Etruscan origin. The name gained prominence through St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. Ignace combines religious heritage with a sophisticated French flair. While never extremely common, it has maintained steady usage particularly in French-speaking regions and Catholic communities. The name carries connotations of intellectual depth, spiritual devotion, and cultural refinement. Its pronunciation (roughly ee-NYASS) adds a melodic quality that distinguishes it from the more formal Ignatius while retaining its historical significance.

Derived from Yngvi, an alternative name for the Norse god Freyr.

Ingeborg (and all Germanic and Scandinavian names beginning with Ing-) references the ancient fertility god Ing. Ing, later known as Freyr, is one of the primary gods in Old Norse mythology.

For the parent who genuinely wants something different, this nature choice is popular in Spain. Downside: connection to words irate and irritation.

Pretty Asian option.