Ignacy

Ignacy is the Polish form of the Latin name Ignatius, deriving from the Roman family name Egnatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' The name gained popularity among Christians through St. Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century founder of the Jesuit order. In Poland, Ignacy has remained consistently popular throughout the centuries, experiencing a revival in recent decades as parents return to traditional names. The diminutive forms include Ignaś and Ignuś. While primarily used in Poland and other Slavic countries, it has international variants such as Ignatius (English), Ignazio (Italian), and Ignace (French).

Pronounced ig-NAH-tsee.

As of October 2026, Ignacy ranked #8565 in US births in 2022 SSA.