Unique Names that Start With I

Invictus

Latin

"unconquerable, undefeated"

The Invictus Games, a multinational sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick armed service personnel, introduced this Latin word and concept to the general population, especially after the games…

Industry

English word name

"business, hard work"

Industry was turned from a word into a name by pronatal activists Malcolm and Simone Collins, who gave the name to their fourth child and second daughter, Industry Americus. The Collinses are…

Irmrun

German

"whole, universal + secret, rune"

Blending together Irma and Runa, this German compound name has a distinctive sound and interesting meaning.

Ivalene

Compound name or elaboration of Iva, English

"bow warrior, yew tree; willow; god is gracious"

Sweet but sleek, Ivalene can be considered an elaboration of the international Iva, or a compound name, blending Iva with Arlene, Darlene, Abilene, or similar. Quietly used in the first half of the…

Izdihar

Arabic

"blossoming, prospering, shining"

A bright and energetic name of Arabic origin, Izdihar shares its roots with Zahra, Zahira, Zaria, and Zohra. It is borne by Soviet historian and video creator, Lady Izdihar.

Ianthe

Greek

"purple flower"

Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…

Inca

German, Finnish, Serbian, Spanish, Azerbaijani

"ancestor; emperor; slender, thin, soft"

More familiar as the name of an ancient empire from South America, when used as a given name, Inca can have a variety of different origins. While it is more likely to be spelled as Inka (or İncə) as…

Ismene

Greek

"knowledgeable"

Sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology, Ismene's name is unlikely to make it in modern times because of its teasability factor. Ismay or Esme would be better bets.

Iselilja

Norwegian

"ice lily"

A wintery name, with a fairy tale feel, Iselilja blends the Norwegian is with lilja to give the pretty meaning "ice lily". Quietly used in Norway as a middle and given name, it appears in a medieval…

Iside

Italian form of Isis, Egyptian Mythology

"throne"

New to the Italian popularity charts in 2024, Iside is a variation of the Egyptian Isis, the name borne by the supreme goddess, of the moon, sky, magic, motherhood and fertility. Similar in…

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…

Iria

Portuguese variation of Eirene

"peace"

Iria is a diminutive version of Eirene / Irene and is therefore associated with the Greek goddess of peace.

Imajica

Literary name

Created by novelist Clive Barker for an entire universe in his book Imajica : strange but magical.