Message: "Ignatius" - Behind the Name

Ignatius

by SentimentalArgument

8/15/2006, 11:10 PM

I love the name Ignatius, but I'm afraid it sounds a bit eccentric and outlandish. What are your opinions on this name, and could you offer any similar-sounding alternatives? I think it's the long "a" sound and the -us ending I'm attracted to.

(Ambrose, Lucian and Ignatius?)

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#Ignatius

This message was edited 8/16/2006, 12:04 AM

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- SentimentalArgument

8/16/2006, 12:52 PM

Thanks Everyone!

Seraphina, Guinevere, Ophelia, Ambrose, Stelian, Lucius

- Soul

8/16/2006, 8:32 AM

I love the name Ignatius. I agree that it's a bit eccentric, but that's exactly what appeals to me about it. It's both sophistocated and wonderfully strange.

Ambrose, Lucian & Ignatius is the *perfect* sib set.

- Hannah-Sue

8/16/2006, 5:41 AM

Firstly, Ambrose and Lucian are fantastic. They are both very high up on my list. Ignatius is great too and fits well, I prefer the form Inigo though (pronounced IN-i-go not in-EE-go.

- Atheling (guest)

8/16/2006, 3:29 AM

It might be a bit much for a little boy to handle. I like it, but maybe it'd work better as a MN?

- Sid

8/16/2006, 1:59 AM

Ignatius is really cool sounding, and fun to say. However, I don't think there's anyone out there who can pull it off. It's way too much name, imo.

Rosemary.Pearl
August 11, 2006

- Aine (poetic_freedom)

8/16/2006, 1:57 AM

I find Ignatius rather pompous sounding, but I really like the nn Iggy and I do think Ignatius is handsome...but it is too much for a little boy these days I think.
Ambrose, Lucian and Ignatius as a sibset sound good...similar themed names :)

- Bri (TCMB)

8/16/2006, 12:18 AM

I wouldn't personally use either, and I prefer Ignacio, but I'd love to see someone name their kid that. Love the sibset, too.

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- Sabrina Fair (rainbowstars)

8/15/2006, 11:42 PM

Finding names right now I can't think, but I LOVE Ignatius! more as a MN but it's awesome!

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