Boy
Old Norse
2 syllables
Igor
EE-gor
/ˈiː.ɡɔːr/
"Ing's warrior" — a Varangian Viking name that shaped Russian history and Slavic identity
Igor derives from the Old Norse Ingvarr, meaning warrior of Ing, where Ing was the Norse god of fertility and peace. The name was brought to Russia by Varangian Norse traders and warriors, eventually becoming one of the most traditional Russian names. It was borne by several princes of Kiev, including Igor of Kiev in the 9th century. Igor Stravinsky, the revolutionary composer, is among its most celebrated bearers.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesI · gor
GenderBoy
OriginOld Norse
Root WordIngvarr
MeaningIng's warrior, protected by Ing
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1960
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJune 5
Nicknames
IgoGorya
About the Name Igor
Igor means warrior of Ing or protected by Ing, from Old Norse Ingvarr. Ing was the Norse god of fertility and peace.
Igor comes from Old Norse Ingvarr, brought to Russia by Varangian Norse traders and adopted as one of Russia's foundational given names.
Igor is widely used in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Slavic countries. It is uncommon in English-speaking countries but recognized globally.
Igor Alexei, Igor Nikolai, and Igor Mikhail are traditional Russian combinations that honor the name's Slavic heritage.
Igors are associated with intellectual brilliance, creative intensity, and quiet determination — a name of composers and princes.
Igor is spelled I-G-O-R in English. The Russian form is Игорь; the original Norse form is Ingvarr.
Personality of Igor
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Igor
Creativity
80%
Elegance
72%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
80%
Warmth
68%
Famous People Named Igor
I
Igor Stravinsky
Russian-born composer who revolutionized modern music with The Rite of Spring
I
Igor of Kiev
9th-century Grand Prince of Kiev, one of the Rurikid dynasty founders
I
Igor Sikorsky
Russian-American aviation pioneer who invented the modern helicopter
Middle Names for Igor
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Igor
Igor Alexei
Igor Nikolai
Igor Mikhail
Igor Dmitri
Igor Sergei
Igor Vladimir
Igor Pavel
Igor Andrei
Igor Boris
Igor Yuri
Names Similar to Igor
Similar Meaning
History of Igor
879
Igor of Kiev rules as Grand Prince; Varangian Norse names enter Slavic culture
945
Igor assassinated by the Drevlians; his widow Olga takes revenge in legendary fashion
1882
Igor Stravinsky born in Russia; becomes one of the 20th century's greatest composers
1960
Igor peaks in Soviet-era Russia and Eastern Europe
Numerology & Symbolism of Igor
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Poppy
Igor Around the World
How Igor is written in different languages and scripts
إيغور
Arabic
イーゴリ
Japanese
Игорь
Russian
이고르
Korean
伊戈尔
Chinese
Ίγκορ
Greek
इगोर
Hindi
איגור
Hebrew
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