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Names letter starts with I

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Idalia From Mount Ida - 'Ida' often interpreted as 'wooded mountain' or 'from Ida' Greek Girl
Indiana Land of the Indians (Indian land) English Unisex
Isavela Pledged to God; God is my oath Girl
Ilanah Tree; often rendered as 'oak tree' Hebrew Girl
Indunah leader; chief; headman; advisor Zulu Boy
Irune peace Basque Girl
Izel Unique; the only one Nahuatl Unisex
Idalio From Mount Ida; 'of Ida' (often associated with brightness or the sun in related forms) Italian, Spanish Boy
Indianna-Jade A compound name combining Indianna (relating to India or the name Anna - 'grace') and Jade ('precious green stone'). Girl
Isbella God is my oath Girl
Ilandere possibly 'valley/stream of trees' or 'tree by the valley' (interpretive) Unisex
Indushekhar Moon-crowned - 'one who wears the moon as a crown' or 'crown of the moon' Sanskrit Boy
Irus Related to Iris - 'rainbow' and by extension 'messenger'; also a classical personal name Greek Unisex
Izett Honor, esteem, dignity, prestige, glory Boy
Idalyn Modern coinage - commonly interpreted as 'prosperous/industrious' (from Ida) or 'noble' (if linked to Adal-); often given the sense of 'noble/ hardworking.' English Girl
Indianna-Joy A compound meaning roughly "from/related to India or the land of the Indians" + "joy" - i.e., a joyful one from/connected to India or Indiana Indian Girl
Isel Varies by origin - often associated with 'pledged to God' (from Isabel) or 'unique' (if linked to Nahuatl Izel); exact meaning depends on which root is intended. Celtic, Nahuatl, Spanish Girl
Ilane tree (Hebrew); also associated with bright/shining (via Elaine/Helen) English, French, Hebrew Girl
Indy A diminutive nickname associated with India ('from India') or the color indigo; used as an affectionate or standalone name. English Unisex
Irven From the River Irvine ('green water'); sometimes linked to Old English meaning 'boar friend'. Scottish Boy
Izi No independent meaning as a diminutive; typically inherits the meaning of the root name (e.g., "he will laugh" for Isaac; "God is my oath" for Isabel; "Yahweh is salvation" for Isaiah). French Unisex
Idalynn From Ida ('work, industrious') + Lynn ('lake, pool') - often interpreted as 'industrious one by the lake.' English Girl
Indianna-Lee 'Indianna' (relating to India/Indians or 'land of the Indians') + 'Lee' (meadow/clearing) - roughly 'Indian meadow' or 'meadow of India' English Girl
Isela Likely a Spanish variant/diminutive of Isabel/Isabella meaning "pledged to God"; sometimes associated with Nahuatl Izel meaning "unique" Spanish Girl
Ilanee From Hebrew 'Ilana' meaning 'tree'; sometimes associated with Hawaiian senses like 'royal' or 'heavenly'. Hebrew Girl
Indya Derived from the country India - 'land of the Indus'. English Girl
Irvette Little yew (yew tree); associated with archery French Girl
Izid Gift of Isis Greek Boy
Idara Varies by language; commonly associated with "family", "home" or "gift" Unisex
Indianna-Mae A modern compound: 'Indianna' (from Indiana - 'land of the Indians' or a place name) combined with 'Mae' (variant of May/Maia, associated with the month of May or the Roman goddess Maia). English Girl
Iselin Pledged to God (via connection to Isabel/Isabella); used as a Scandinavian diminutive/variant Norwegian, Scandinavian Girl
Ilaney Generally taken to mean 'tree' (from Hebrew Ilana/Ilani) or a modern Anglicized form related to Elaine meaning 'light'; a modern coinage with botanical/bright connotations. English Girl
Indyana From India; 'of the Indians' or 'from the land of the Indians' English Girl
Irvin From the Scottish place-name (River Irvine) meaning 'green/fresh water'; in some traditions related to Old English/Germanic elements meaning 'boar-friend' or 'sea-friend'. English, Gaelic, Irish, Scottish Boy
Izidor Gift of the Egyptian goddess Isis Greek Boy
Idda From the Germanic element 'id' meaning 'work, labor' - generally interpreted as 'industrious' or 'diligent'. Girl
Indianna-Rae Combination of 'Indiana' ('from Indiana' / 'land of the Indians') and 'Rae' ('ray' or Hebrew 'ewe'); roughly 'from Indiana' + 'ray'. English Girl
Iser Likely a variant of Israel, meaning "he who struggles/contends with God." Hebrew Boy
Ilani Hebrew: "tree/trees"; Hawaiian: "heavenly, royal/sky" Hawaiian, Hebrew, Polynesian Girl
Indyanah Derived from Indiana, meaning "land of the Indians" or "of the Indians" English Girl
Irvine from the green river Scottish Boy
Izidore gift of Isis Greek Boy
Iddan Era, time, season (from Hebrew עידן 'idan') Hebrew Boy
Indianna-Rose Combination meaning 'from India' + 'rose' - roughly 'Indian rose' or 'rose of India' Latin Girl
Isfandyar Heroic Persian name commonly interpreted as 'possessor of or protected by the holy fire' (linked to Zoroastrian sacred fire) Persian Boy
Ilar cheerful, happy Welsh Boy
Indyann Modern blend meaning roughly 'from Indiana' or 'independent grace' Girl
Irving Derived from a Scottish place name, often interpreted as "green river" or "sea/river friend". Scottish Boy
Izie Diminutive of names beginning with 'Iz-/Is-'; meanings vary by root (e.g., 'pledged to God', 'laughter', 'Yahweh is salvation') Greek, Latin Unisex
Iddi Likely a short form of Idris - associated with the prophet Idris; broadly rendered as 'one who studies/learns' or 'interpreter/learned' Boy