Ignaz

The name Ignaz is the German short form of the ancient Roman first name Ignatius, which has its origin in the Etruscan family name Egnatius. Translated into German, it means 'the fiery one' or simply 'the fire'.

What does the name Ignaz mean?

Ignaz is a male short form of the Roman name Ignatius and is derived from the Etruscan name Egnatius. Literally translated, it means 'the fiery one' or 'the fire'. The etymological roots of the name lie in Latin, derived from the words ignis, meaning 'fiery', 'glowing', or 'the fire', as well as igneus for 'fiery' and 'glowing'. The term egnātĭus, meaning 'fiery' or 'to glow', is also relevant. The name is also commonly used as a surname today. Folk interpretations sometimes render it as 'the man from Egnazia', referring to a port city in Apulia, although this interpretation is not scientifically substantiated. Variations of the name include Ignaziu, Ignacy, Ignacio, Ignac, Ignas, Ignacije, Ignasi, Ignatz, Ignace, Ignazio, Ignis, Ignatas, and Ignatij. The female form is Ignatia.

Where does the name Ignaz come from?

The first name Ignaz has Etruscan and Latin roots and means 'the fiery one' or 'the fire'.

How do you pronounce Ignaz?

The pronunciation of the name Ignaz occurs in two syllables: 'Ig-naz' [ˈɪɡnaːts]. The long 'a' sound in the second syllable makes the name sound more melodious than Ignatz, while the trailing -z adds clarity. Ignaz radiates tradition and dignity and appears powerful, clearly structured, and with historical depth.

When is the name day of Ignaz?

Ignaz celebrates his name day on July 31 and October 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Ignaz is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1955 at position 152. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,501st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,390th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gnazie / Iggi / Iggy / Igi / Ign / Ignaziner / Iltis / Inac / Iti / Itis / Nacho / Naz / Piepmatz

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ignaz Alexander Breitenauer (German sculptor)
• Ignaz Bearth (Swiss politician)
• Ignaz Berndaner (former ice hockey player & coach)
• Ignaz Bösendorfer (piano maker)
• Ignaz Bubis (German politician and chairman of the Central Council of Jews in Germany)
• Ignaz Cornova (Italian historian)
• Ignaz Franz (theologian from Germany)
• Ignaz Franz von Mosel (Austrian composer)
• Ignaz Gaugengigl (American artist)
• Ignaz Heinrich von Wessenberg (theologian from Germany)
• Ignaz Hirsch (German physician)
• Ignaz Hofer (painter from Austria)
• Ignaz Jezower (German writer)
• Ignaz Klemencic (physicist)
• Ignaz Küchle (former Minister of Agriculture)
• Ignaz Opfermann (German architect)
• Ignaz Reiser (German stonemason)
• Ignaz Rohrbach (stonemason from Germany)
• Ignaz Schuppanzigh (violinist from Germany)
• Ignaz Seipel (Austrian Chancellor in the 1920s)