Igor
Meaning
Russian form of Yngvarr (see Ingvar). The Varangians brought it to Russia in the 10th century. It was borne by two grand princes of Kiev. Famous bearers include Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), a Russian composer whose most famous work is The Rite of Spring, and Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), the Russian-American designer of the first successful helicopter.
Origin
Slavic
Pronunciation
/ˈiːɡɔr/
Traits associated with the name Igor:
Dogs named Igor tend to be loving, hard-working, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Igor?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.
Is Igor a good dog name?
Igor has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Igor isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Igor is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Igor was, in the past month, the 3467th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Igor is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Igor was viewed 50 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Igor's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Igor is most adored in Iowa, Maryland and Nevada.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Delaware and Ohio.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Igor.
Igor is found in these categories:
gothic
The name is associated with dark, eerie characters in classic horror literature and films.
Dog names like Igor:
June 14, 2023 ◆ Translated
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