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Christian Names Starting with “I”

Authentic Christian baby names beginning with I — with meanings, origins and lucky numbers. Choose from 320 christian names starting with this letter, or explore another letter below.

Iago

Boy

Ideal Yoke

Biblical

Iakobos

Boy

God's protector

Biblical

Ian

Unisex

God is gracious

Unknown

Ianae

Girl

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Iand

Unisex

God is gracious

Biblical

Ianthe

Girl

Joybringer

Biblical

Ianthus

Boy

Greek name meaning 'youthful, shining, lovely'

Biblical

Ibby

Girl

Diminutive form of Ivy

Biblical

Iben

Girl

Daughter of Yahweh

Biblical

Iblis

Boy

Rebel Angel

Biblical

Ibson

Unisex

God's love

Biblical

Icken

Unisex

Power, strength

Biblical

Id

Unisex

Known, Recognized

Biblical

Ida

Girl

Goddess Ida

Biblical

Idalia

Girl

Goddess of gentleness and kindness

Biblical

Idalina

Girl

Little Shepherdess

Biblical

Idaline

Girl

God's bounty

Biblical

Idalla

Girl

Daughter of God

Biblical

Idanah

Girl

God's grace

Biblical

Iddo

Boy

Fire of God

Biblical

Ide

Unisex

Idea, Concept

Biblical

Idel

Unisex

Strong, Fighter

Biblical

Idell

Girl

Devoted to God

Biblical

Idelle

Girl

Little Idol

Biblical

Idelson

Boy

Ides + Son

Biblical

Iden

Unisex

God's gift

Biblical

Idette

Girl

Little One

Biblical

Idleman

Unisex

Idler, Restorer

Biblical

Idolla

Girl

Goddess of the Temple

Biblical

Idona

Girl

Goddess of fertility

Biblical

Idonah

Girl

God's grace, kindness

Biblical

Idoux

Boy

God's gift

Biblical

Idzik

Boy

Fighter's son

Biblical

Iene

Girl

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Ier

Unisex

God's helper

Biblical

Ierna

Girl

Goddess of the hearth

Biblical

Ietta

Girl

Gift from God

Biblical

Ifeanyi

Boy

God is judge

Biblical

Ifeoma

Girl

God's goodness

Biblical

Ifigenia

Girl

Dedicated to the gods

Biblical

Ifill

Unisex

Fighter for God

Biblical

Igal

Boy

Joyful

Biblical

Igenia

Girl

Strong, Firm

Biblical

Ignace

Boy

Latin: 'Fiery, Passionate'

Biblical

Ignacio

Boy

Latin: 'Little Ignis' or 'Little Fire'

Biblical

Ignacius

Boy

Fiery, Ardent

Biblical

Ignatia

Girl

Little Fighter

Biblical

Ignatian

Boy

Ardent, fiery

Biblical

Ignatius

Boy

Fire of God

Biblical

Ignatzia

Girl

Little Ignis (Latin for fire)

Biblical

Ignaz

Boy

Latin: 'Fiery', 'Latin: Ignis'

Biblical

Ignazia

Girl

Pure, Uncontaminated

Biblical

Ignazio

Boy

Fiery, Ardent

Biblical

Iiette

Girl

Goddess of spring

Biblical

Iinde

Girl

Jesus' kindness

Biblical

Iinden

Girl

God's gift

Biblical

Ijeoma

Girl

God's goodness

Biblical

Ikechukwu

Boy

God's strength

Biblical

Iker

Boy

Worker, helper

Biblical

Ikey

Unisex

God is my joy

Biblical

Ikkela

Girl

Warrior maiden

Biblical

Ilaire

Girl

Light, illumination

Biblical

Ilana

Girl

God's grace, light, or torrent

Biblical

Ilaria

Girl

God's secret, hidden beauty

Biblical

Ilario

Boy

Shining light

Biblical

Ilarion

Boy

Shining mountain, radiant hill

Biblical

Ilarrold

Boy

Rule by God

Biblical

Ilbert

Boy

Bright warrior

Biblical

Ildefonsa

Girl

Fighter of the Temple

Biblical

Ildefonso

Boy

Devoted to God

Biblical

Ildegarde

Girl

Rule by God

Biblical

Ildiko

Girl

Little or Small Fighter

Biblical

Ilene

Girl

Helen, light

Biblical

Iliad

Unisex

the way to Ilium

Biblical

Iliam

Boy

God of wine

Biblical

Ilian

Boy

Sun god

Biblical

Iliana

Girl

Light, Grace, Yahweh's Grace

Biblical

Ilija

Boy

My God is Yah

Biblical

Ilinka

Girl

Sunlight, light

Biblical

Iliriana

Girl

Unknown

Biblical

Ilka

Girl

Happy, Joyful

Biblical

Ilke

Girl

Light, Shining

Biblical

Illaria

Girl

Light, shining one

Biblical

Illuminata

Girl

Enlightened One

Biblical

Illyssa

Girl

Goddess of nature and fertility

Biblical

Ilona

Girl

God's answer

Biblical

Ilsa

Girl

God's Grace

Biblical

Ilse

Girl

Dedicated to God

Biblical

Ilysa

Girl

Goddess of the moon

Biblical

Ilyse

Girl

Illusion of God

Biblical

Ilyssa

Girl

Goddess of the Sea

Biblical

Ima

Girl

Mother

Biblical

Imalda

Girl

Diligent and hardworking

Biblical

Imelda

Girl

Loyal servant of God

Biblical

Imelida

Girl

Dedicated to God

Biblical

Imena

Unisex

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Imman

Boy

God with us

Biblical

Immaniel

Boy

God with us

Biblical

Immanuel

Boy

God with us

Biblical

Immanuela

Girl

God is with us

Biblical

Imogen

Girl

Maiden, virgin

Biblical

Imogene

Girl

Daughter of the moon

Biblical

Imojean

Girl

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Imri

Boy

God hears

Biblical

Ina

Girl

Noble, Gracious

Biblical

Iñaki

Boy

Gift of God

Biblical

Indi

Girl

God's Gift

Biblical

Indigo

Girl

Royal Purple Color

Biblical

Ines

Girl

Devoted to God

Biblical

Inês

Girl

Grace, mercy

Biblical

Inesita

Girl

Dedicated to God

Biblical

Inessa

Girl

Noble, Pure

Biblical

Inez

Girl

Jesus

Biblical

Infeld

Unisex

Field of Grace

Biblical

Ing

Unisex

God, Divine Power

Biblical

Ingaberg

Girl

Inga's mountain

Biblical

Ingaborg

Girl

Ingah + borg: Ingah's fortress

Biblical

Ingamar

Boy

Ing, god + mar, warrior

Biblical

Ingar

Unisex

Fighter, Warrior

Biblical

Ingeberg

Girl

Inge, mountain, strong

Biblical

Ingeborg

Girl

Ing, goddess + borg, fortress

Biblical

Ingelbert

Boy

Ruler of the people

Biblical

Ingemar

Boy

Ing, god + mar, warrior

Biblical

Inger

Girl

Fair, beautiful, pure

Biblical

Ingham

Unisex

From the homestead or river valley

Biblical

Inglebert

Boy

Ingle: Island, bright; Bert: Bright, shining.

Biblical

Ingles

Unisex

English stranger, foreigner

Biblical

Inglis

Unisex

English, foreigner

Biblical

Ingo

Boy

River, Protector

Biblical

Ingold

Unisex

Golden, precious

Biblical

Ingra

Girl

Pure, Innocent

Biblical

Ingram

Boy

Honorable, Warrior

Biblical

Ingrid

Girl

Knit, beautiful, fair, dear

Biblical

Ingrida

Girl

Strong, protective

Biblical

Ingunna

Girl

Maiden of the strong yew

Biblical

Ingvar

Boy

Protector, Warrior

Biblical

Inigo

Boy

Little, Beloved

Biblical

Inman

Boy

God with us

Biblical

Inna

Girl

God's grace

Biblical

Innes

Unisex

Fair, graceful one

Biblical

Inness

Girl

Fountain, source

Biblical

Innis

Boy

Island, hollow place

Biblical

Innocent

Unisex

Free from sin, guiltless, pure, uncorrupted

Biblical

Inocencia

Girl

Purity, Innocence

Biblical

Inocencio

Boy

Innocence, pure, undefiled

Biblical

Intyre

Unisex

God's warrior

Biblical

Iny

Girl

Gift of God

Biblical

Ioab

Boy

God is my father

Biblical

Ioan

Boy

God is gracious

Biblical

Ioana

Girl

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Iola

Girl

Jewel, Violet

Biblical

Iolana

Girl

God's answer

Biblical

Iolanda

Girl

Daughter of God

Biblical

Iolande

Girl

God's answer

Biblical

Iolanthe

Girl

Goddess of the night

Biblical

Iolenta

Girl

God's answer, light

Biblical

Iona

Girl

Island of the Yew

Biblical

Ione

Girl

Daughter of the sun

Biblical

Iong

Unisex

Strong, Powerful

Biblical

Ionut

Boy

God is gracious

Biblical

Iorgo

Boy

God's worker

Biblical

Iorio

Boy

Mountain man

Biblical

Iormina

Girl

God's humility

Biblical

Iosefa

Girl

God's help

Biblical

Iosep

Boy

God will add

Biblical

Iover

Unisex

God's helper

Biblical

Ioves

Boy

God of Love

Biblical

Ioyal

Unisex

Devotion, Loyalty

Biblical

Iphagenia

Girl

Daughter of a god

Biblical

Iphigenia

Girl

Daughter of a priest

Biblical

Iphlgenia

Girl

Goddess of purification

Biblical

Ipolita

Girl

Dedicated to God

Biblical

Ippolito

Boy

Fighter of Horses

Biblical

Irby

Unisex

From the Greek word 'irbis', meaning 'fountain' or 'well'.

Biblical

Iredale

Girl

Iron valley

Biblical

Ireland

Girl

Goddess of Ireland

Biblical

Irena

Girl

Peace, purity

Biblical

Irenaeus

Boy

Peace, Valor

Biblical

Irene

Girl

Peace, tranquility

Biblical

Ireneusz

Boy

Peace, War

Biblical

Irenka

Girl

Peace, Virtue

Biblical

Iria

Girl

Watchful, Vigilant

Biblical

Iridian

Unisex

Rainbow

Biblical

Irina

Girl

Peace, harmony

Biblical

Iris

Girl

Rainbow

Biblical

Irisa

Girl

Rainbow, Fully Seen

Biblical

Irish

Unisex

From Ireland

Biblical

Irita

Girl

Goddess of the Rainbow

Biblical

Irma

Girl

Famous spear

Biblical

Irme

Girl

Peaceful river

Biblical

Irmela

Girl

God of peace

Biblical

Irmina

Girl

Peace, quiet

Biblical

Irmine

Girl

Fair, beautiful, gentle

Biblical

Irmingarda

Girl

Strong counsel

Biblical

Irra

Girl

Jewel, precious one

Biblical

Irv

Boy

Fern or ruler of the elk forest

Biblical

Irvin

Boy

Friend, warrior

Biblical

Irving

Boy

Friend of the broad valley

Biblical

Irwin

Boy

Ruling friend

Biblical

Isa

Unisex

Salvation, God's help

Biblical

Isaac

Unisex

He will laugh

Unknown

Isabea

Girl

Mythology: Dedicated to Isis

Biblical

Isabeau

Girl

God is my oath

Biblical

Isabel

Girl

God is my oath; my El is my father

Biblical

Isabelita

Girl

God's promise

Biblical

Isabella

Unisex

Devoted to God

Unknown

Isabelle

Girl

God's promise, Elisheba's God

Biblical

Isac

Boy

God's reward

Biblical

Isacco

Boy

God's reward

Biblical

Isadelle

Girl

God's kindness

Biblical

Isador

Boy

Gift of God

Biblical

Isadoran

Boy

Gift of God

Biblical

Isadore

Boy

Gift of God

Biblical

Isaelina

Girl

God's help

Biblical

Isahella

Girl

God's salvation

Biblical

Isaiah

Unisex

Salvation of God

Unknown

Isaian

Boy

God is gracious

Biblical

Isaion

Boy

God's salvation

Biblical

Isak

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Isakiel

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Isaline

Girl

Goddess of the River Isar

Biblical

Isambard

Unisex

God's grace

Biblical

Isamel

Boy

God of El

Biblical

Isander

Boy

Man of Isos

Biblical

Isandro

Boy

Man of God

Biblical

Isaure

Unisex

God's helper, divine helper

Biblical

Isbel

Girl

God is my oath

Biblical

Isbella

Girl

God's promise

Biblical

Isborne

Boy

Dedicated to Isis

Biblical

Iscah

Girl

Reward of God

Biblical

Iseabal

Girl

God's salvation

Biblical

Ishael

Unisex

God is my reward

Biblical

Ishbael

Boy

El is my God

Biblical

Ishia

Unisex

God is salvation

Biblical

Ishmael

Boy

God hears

Biblical

Ishmaelon

Boy

God hears

Biblical

Ishmul

Boy

God of Ishmael

Biblical

Ishod

Unisex

God is my Redemption

Biblical

Isia

Girl

God is my salvation

Biblical

Isiah

Boy

God is salvation

Biblical

Isiahi

Boy

God is my salvation

Biblical

Isidor

Boy

Gifted by Isis

Biblical

Isidora

Girl

Gifted by Isis

Biblical

Isidore

Boy

Gift of God

Biblical

Isidoro

Boy

Gift of God

Biblical

Isidorus

Boy

Given by God

Biblical

Iskian

Boy

Dedicated to God

Biblical

Isla

Unisex

Island

Unknown

Island

Girl

Placed one

Biblical

Isle

Girl

Island

Biblical

Isleana

Girl

Goddess of the Isle

Biblical

Isleen

Girl

Goddess of the sea

Biblical

Islek

Unisex

Isle of God

Biblical

Ismael

Boy

God hears

Biblical

Ismaela

Girl

God hears

Biblical

Isman

Boy

God's helper

Biblical

Ismeria

Girl

Goddess of music

Biblical

Ismerie

Girl

Goddess of Prophecy

Biblical

Isobel

Girl

God is my salvation

Biblical

Isolda

Girl

Goddess of the Sea

Biblical

Isolde

Girl

Ice, foreigner

Biblical

Isolina

Girl

God's my refuge

Biblical

Isolt

Girl

Goddess of the Sea

Biblical

Israel

Boy

God contends, strives, or perseveres with Israel.

Biblical

Israela

Girl

Goddess of Israel

Biblical

Israeli

Boy

God of Israel

Biblical

Israien

Boy

Helper of God

Biblical

Issachar

Boy

Issuer of rewards

Biblical

Issi

Girl

God's Healer

Biblical

Issiah

Boy

God is salvation

Biblical

Issie

Girl

God is my salvation

Biblical

Issy

Girl

God's healing, gift

Biblical

Ita

Girl

Goddess of the Healing Waters

Biblical

Ithaman

Boy

Dedicated to God

Biblical

Ithamar

Boy

Given by God

Biblical

Ithian

Boy

God's gift

Biblical

Itzelia

Girl

God's secret gift

Biblical

Iulian

Boy

Julian, downy one

Biblical

Iuliana

Girl

Youthful, Downy, Soft

Biblical

Iustina

Girl

Just

Biblical

Iva

Girl

Life, Ivory

Biblical

Ivah

Girl

God's grace

Biblical

Ivan

Boy

God is gracious

Biblical

Iván

Boy

God is gracious

Biblical

Ivana

Girl

God is gracious

Biblical

Ivanhoe

Boy

Friend of the Yew

Biblical

Ivanina

Girl

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Ivanna

Girl

Jewel, Grace

Biblical

Ivar

Boy

Friend, Yew-tree

Biblical

Ivatts

Unisex

Friend of Yahweh

Biblical

Ive

Girl

God's gracious gift

Biblical

Ivella

Girl

Jesting, playful name

Biblical

Ivens

Boy

Friend, companion

Biblical

Iver

Boy

Divine protector

Biblical

Iverson

Boy

Farm, son

Biblical

Ives

Unisex

Yielding, giving

Biblical

Iveta

Girl

God's reward

Biblical

Ivett

Girl

Yield, harvest

Biblical

Ivey

Girl

Derived from the English surname meaning 'archer'

Biblical

Iviana

Girl

God's grace, Yahweh's favor

Biblical

Ivie

Girl

Yield, gift

Biblical

Ivo

Boy

Yew, Friend

Biblical

Ivona

Girl

God's grace, promise

Biblical

Ivonette

Girl

God's promise

Biblical

Ivonne

Girl

Jesus friend

Biblical

Ivor

Boy

Archer, warrior

Biblical

Ivory

Girl

Pure, Ivory-colored

Biblical

Ivy

Unisex

Ivy plant, fidelity

Unknown

Iy

Unisex

God's presence

Biblical

Iz

Unisex

God's promise

Biblical

Izaak

Boy

God will laugh

Biblical

Izabel

Girl

God's help, my God

Biblical

Izaiah

Boy

God is salvation

Biblical

Izair

Unisex

God of Thunder

Biblical

Izak

Boy

God will laugh

Biblical

Izaline

Girl

God's grace

Biblical

Izara

Girl

God's helper

Biblical

Izel

Girl

God's help

Biblical

Izy

Girl

God's help

Biblical

Izzy

Girl

God is my help

Biblical

Why choose a Christian name beginning with “I”?

Names that start with I give your child a strong, clear initial that is easy to spell, monogram and remember. In the christian tradition, the sound of a name has always mattered as much as its meaning — which is why this letter offers 320 distinct choices, from classic favorites to modern spellings.

Each name below links to a full profile with the authentic meaning, linguistic origin, pronunciation, lucky number, numerology and spelling variations. Bookmark the names you love, then use the popularity comparison tool to weigh your final shortlist.