Origin, Meaning, And History Of Igor
The name Igor has its roots in multiple languages and cultures. It is derived from the Russian version of the Old Norse name Yngvarr, which means ‘army’ or ‘warrior.’ In Russian, the name also means ‘warrior of peace.’ The name also refers to ‘Ing’s warrior,’ Ing being the Norse God of fertility and peace. The Scandinavian meaning of this name is ‘hero.’ In Greek, the name means ‘farm laborer.’
根据历史,挪威瓦兰吉人the name Igor to Russia. Igor was the name of the son of the Varangian chief, Rurik. After Rurik, Igor was raised by the Grand Prince of Kiev Oleg, who was Rurik’s distant relative and the first Grand Prince of Kiev Oleg. Igor went on to succeed Oleg as the next Grand Prince.
Igor has several variants in different languages. In Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Icelandic, Igor becomes Ingvar. The Belarusian equivalent of Igor is Ihar, and Ihor is the Ukrainian variant. The Latvian variant of the name is Igors. Yngvar is the Norwegian version of Igor. The surname Igor is rooted in Viking history and means ‘man of metal’ or ‘man-made of metal’ or simply a ‘strong man.’
In the world of fiction, the name Igor features in many fictional worlds. In the Marvel universe, Igor is the name of a baboon in theFantastic Fourseries. InThe Incredible Hulkseries, Igor Drenkov is a Russian spy sent to the US to learn about Bruce Banner’s Gamma bombs. In theSon of Frankenstein, Igor is the hunchbacked laboratory assistant of Dr. Frankenstein. The 2008 animated movieIgor, is based on Dr. Frankenstein’s hunchbacked laboratory assistant who wants to become a scientist himself. In the popular animated TV seriesInspector Gadget, the character Igor is a member of the gypsy community in the kingdom of Romanovia.
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Famous People With The Name Igor
- Igor RurikovichRuler of Kievan Rus from 912 to 945, also known as Igor of Kiev
- Igor Fyodorovich StravinskyRussian musician known for ‘The Rite of Spring,’ ‘Petrushka,’ and “The Firebird.’
- Igor Ivanovich SikorskyRussian–American aviator known for designing the first successful helicopter and a founder of the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- Igor OlshanskyAmerican football player born in Ukraine, played for the National Football League
- Igor TudorFormer Croatian footballer and current football manager
- Igor V. MininRussian physicist, known for contribution in the field of physics
Igor On The Popularity Chart
On the popularity chart, Igor has seen too many ups and downs. The charts below will give you a better idea of how the name has been faring through the last three decades.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of this name has witnessed dramatic highs and lows on the chart over the years.
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Like the popularity, the name’s ranking has also seen similar ups and downs.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Igor
Igor is a unique name in the US. We have compiled a list of names that sound similar to Igor.
Popular Sibling Names For Igor
Boy Sibling Names For Igor
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Girl Sibling Names For Igor
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Names With Similar Meaning As Igor
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