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English Names that Start With I

Updated November 2026

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There are 25 English names that start with the letter I for boys and girls, including Ivy, Ivory, India, Irwin, Irish, Irisbeth, Immie, Isla-grace, Iolite, Iselota, Imi, Ivy-grace, Isla-rose, Isla-rae, Isme, Ivy-rose, Inah, Icie, Isla-mae, and Idalina.

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Ivy
Botanical name
The quirky, offbeat and energetic botanical name Ivy is enjoying a deserved revival, propelled even higher by its choice by high-profile parents Beyonce and Jay-Z for daughter Blue Ivy. Ivy is also…
Ivory
Word name
"hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of animals; pale, white"
Ivory was last popular a hundred years ago. In 2013, it finally began to regain some momentum in the female rankings, reentering the Top 1000, while 2024 saw it jump up the charts again by over 100…
India
Place name, from the River Indus
Euphonious and long stylish in England, India was one of the fastest-rising names on the 2013 list, after jumping 240 spots back into the Top 1000. Gorgeous as it may be, the usage of India as a name…
Irwin
English
"boar friend"
Son of Irving.
Irish
English word name
"relating to Ireland"
As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some parents may start to consider…
Irisbeth
Compound name of Iris and Beth
"iris flower + pledged to God; rainbow + pledged to God"
A mix of bright, floral Iris, with classic Elizabeth, Irisbeth made its debut to the US stats in 2025, when 16 girls received the name. Parents may have be inspired by the content creator, Irisbeth…
Immie
Short form of Imogen, English, Celtic
"maiden"
A short form of the Shakespearean Imogen, it may appeal to those who like Effie, Emmie, Billie, Coco, and Millie. Yet to appear in the US stats, it has been occasionally used in the UK over recent…
Isla-grace
Hyphenated name, English, Scottish
"island + grace"
Two popular choices in one, this hyphenated name has made several appearances in the England and Wales Top 1000. It may be interpreted to mean "island of grace", "graceful island" or "island's grace".
Iolite
Word name
"gemstone; violet"
A rare gemstone name with the sounds of Isla, Iona, and Iris, the name Iolite stems from the Greek word for "violet", reflecting its violet-blue colors. Also known as a "water sapphire" and a…
Iselota
English, Welsh, German
"ice ruler"
Poetic and intriguing, Iselota feels similar to choices like Isobel and Lotta, while also being extremely rare. While its exact etymology is unknown, it is conjected that it was used in Medieval…
Imi
Short form of Imogen or Imisioluwa, English, Yoruba, Greenlandic
"maiden; inspiration of God; water"
Light and zippy, Imi may be familiar as a nickname for the Shakespearean Imogen, or for the Yoruba name, Imisioluwa. Alternatively, it is a standalone Greenlandic name, derived from the word imeq…
Ivy-grace
English hyphenated name
"ivy + grace"
A two word compound name that doesn't sound too descriptive or overly wordy, Ivy-Grace blends two well-established but contemporary favorites.
Isla-rose
English, Scottish
"Island Rose"
Bright Isla meets elegant Rose in this popular hyphenated name. Recently appearing in the England and Wales Top 500, it could be poetically interpreted as meaning "island rose", "rose of the island",…
Isla-rae
English, Scottish
"island + ewe; wise protector; ray of light"
Sweet and sparky, Isla-Rae has been appearing in the latter end of the England and Wales Top 1000 since the mid-2010s. Combining stylish Isla with mid-century favorite Rae, it could be interpreted to…
Isme
Variation of Esme, French, Persian
"esteemed; beloved; emerald"
While the traditional Esmé is pronounced EZ-may, the Isme variation would suggest an IZ-may pronunciation.
Ivy-rose
English hyphenated botanical name
Hyphenated names are getting increasingly popular for girls in England, and the botanical Ivy-Rose is one of the most popular, ranking alongside choices like Isla-Rose and Lily-Rose.
Inah
Variation of Ina, Latin suffix
This slight suffix is made a little bit broader by tacking on an H at the end, but we still prefer the original.
Icie
Word name or diminutive of Berenice
"ice, cold; bringing victory"
Icelynn debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2024, while Ice and Iceland have been chosen by several celebrity parents, so could this nickname form may begin to catch on? As a word name, it has a chilly,…
Isla-mae
English, Scottish
"island + beloved, bitter, drop of the sea; pearl"
Appearing in the England and Wales Top 1000 since 2013, Isla-Mae is a popular contemporary name with a nice mix of sounds. Its meaning could be poetically interpreted as "beloved island" or "island…
Idalina
English elaboration of Ida
Makes Ida more feminine but no more fashionable.

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