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Irresistible I Names [girls]

ScarlettRobin
By ScarlettRobin
Updated Mon May 22 2023
  1. Iana

    • Origin:

      Latin, Slavic variation of Jane

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      In Roman mythology, Iana was an epithet of Diana, goddess of the moon.
  2. Ianthe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "purple flower"

    • Description:

      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 daughter of Oceanus, supreme ruler of the sea, and also a Cretan woman so beautiful that when she died the Gods made purple flowers grow around her grave.
  3. Icy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "icy"

    • Description:

      A short form of the modern coinage Icelyn that feels cool as a short form, but too frosty for a full name.
  4. Idaia

    • Description:

      Idaia is an uncommon feminine name with ancient Greek roots. In Greek mythology, Idaia (sometimes spelled Idaea) was a mountain nymph associated with Mount Ida in Crete, where Zeus was hidden as an infant. The name likely derives from 'ida,' meaning 'wooded mountain' in ancient Greek. Idaia remains extremely rare in contemporary usage, appealing primarily to parents seeking names with mythological connections or distinctive sounds. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels, creating an ethereal and feminine impression. While unfamiliar to most, its connection to nature and Greek heritage gives it depth and significance beyond its pleasing sound pattern.
  5. Idona

    • Origin:

      Variation of Idony, Norse

    • Meaning:

      "love again, renewal"

    • Description:

      Idony is the Norse goddess of springtime and eternal youth, and this variation is both rare and straightforward, a winning combination.
  6. Idony

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "love again, renewal"

    • Description:

      Idony was the Norse goddess of spring and eternal youth, and variants of her obscure name could come under consideration with the rest of the fashionable I pack.
  7. Idunna

    • Description:

      Idunna is a feminine name with roots in Norse mythology, where Iðunn (the more traditional spelling) was the goddess who kept the magical apples that granted the gods eternal youth. The name likely derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'ever young' or 'rejuvenation.' This uncommon name carries powerful mythological associations with youth, vitality, and renewal. Though rare in most Western countries, Idunna appeals to parents interested in Norse heritage or seeking names with mythological significance. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants, giving it an ethereal, feminine feel while still conveying strength through its connection to a powerful goddess figure.

  8. Ignacia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "ardent, burning"

    • Description:

      This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.
  9. Iluminada

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "illuminated"

    • Description:

      A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.
  10. Imogen

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "maiden"

    • Description:

      Imogen has long been fashionable in England and is gaining favor in the US among stylish parents. Pronounced the British way — the initial i is short as in Kim, as is the final E as in Ken — Imogen is as pretty and classy as it is distinctive.
  11. Imperatrix

    • Description:

      Imperatrix is a noble feminine name derived from Latin, meaning 'empress' or 'female commander.' It originates from the ancient Roman title for the wife of an emperor or a female sovereign ruler. This uncommon name carries strong connotations of leadership, authority, and regal dignity. While extremely rare in modern usage, Imperatrix might appeal to parents drawn to names with classical roots and powerful historical associations. The name conveys a sense of strength and imperial majesty, making it a bold choice for a daughter. Its elaborate Latin form gives it an exotic and scholarly flair that distinguishes it from more conventional feminine names.
  12. Imperia

    • Origin:

      Latin "imperial"

    • Meaning:

      "imperial"

    • Description:

      Rather imperious as a baby name, but has an interesting history. Imperia is the name of an obscure French saint, also known as Impère and Impérie, also borne by the famous Italian courtesan Imperia Cognati. Honoré de Balzac later used it in his short story La belle Impéria (1832), where it belongs to a fictional courtesan. A similar name, Bel-imperia, was used by Elizabethan dramatist Thomas Kyd for a character in his play The Spanish Tragedy.
  13. Indiana

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Meaning:

      "land of the Indians"

    • Description:

      Indiana is one of those place-names (think Camden and Trenton) that sounds cooler than the place that inspired it. Its fashionable -ana ending certainly sounds eminently name-like, and Indie/Indy/Indi is one of the hottest nickname names for girls right now.
  14. Indigo

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "Indian dye"

    • Description:

      Indigo is one of the most appealing and evocative of the new generation of color names. Color names have joined flower and jewel names -- in a big way -- and Indigo, a deep blue-purple dye from plants native to India, is particularly striking for both girls and boys. Indigo is the name of a character in the Ntozake Shange novel Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo, and was used for his daughter by Lou Diamond Phillips.
  15. Infinity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...
  16. Ingrid

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "fair; Ing is beautiful"

    • Description:

      The luminous Ingrid Bergman's appeal was strong enough to lend universal charisma to this classic Scandinavian name, which has been somewhat neglected in the US. Even today, a child named Ingrid would be assumed to be of Scandinavian ancestry, signaling the name has never been fully integrated into the English lexicon the way other European choices from the same era like Danielle or Kathleen have.
  17. Io

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      Io may be one of the slightest names in the book, but there aren't many two-letter names with as much substance as this Greek mythological example. Io, a name used for the largest moon of Jupiter, was in classic myth raped by Zeus and escaped from him by changing herself into a cow.
  18. Iola

    • Origin:

      Greek or Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "violet; beautiful lady"

    • Description:

      Isla is hot, Iona is cool – maybe it's time Iola got a second look? Last heard from on Carol Burnett's Mama's Family show, Iola feels like just the sort of uncommon, vowel-rich, vintage name that should be ripe for rediscovery.
  19. Iolanta

    • Description:

      Iolanta is a graceful feminine name with roots in medieval European literature and Greek mythology. It's a variant of Yolanda or Iolanthe, deriving from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), essentially meaning 'violet flower.' The name gained cultural significance through Tchaikovsky's opera 'Iolanta,' about a blind princess. This rare and elegant name carries an air of classical refinement and exotic beauty. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Iolanta has been used occasionally in Eastern European countries and Russia. The name's musical quality and floral associations give it a poetic, romantic character that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with cultural depth and artistic connections.

  20. Iona

    • Origin:

      Scottish place-name

    • Description:

      This name of a small island off the coast of Scotland is trending upwards along with other I names.