Female and male first names beginning with the letter “I”..

French given name derived from the Germanic name Yves or Yvo, brought to France by Vikings during the Middle Ages. Its meaning is unclear but may have referred to someone skilled with a bow and arrow in Old Norse. Saint Yves, a 13th-century Catholic bishop, is famously associated with this name.

Rare Catalan name derived from 'iveta', meaning 'ivy', symbolizing strength and resilience.

Distinctively Spanish female name derived from 'IVE', meaning 'four', though it's not usually linked to this number.

Distinctive female name of Hungarian origin, derived from the diminutive form of Ivó, which itself is short for István, meaning 'harvest' or 'victory of the harvest'.

Hungarian-derived name meaning 'happiness'.

Feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Bantu word 'iyoba' meaning 'mother', popularized during Spain's colonial period.

Feminine given name of Hispanic origin, popularized by French poet Bertran de Born, and means 'yew'.

Rare but distinct American given name of Scottish origin, derived from the occupational surname "Ive", referring to a maker or seller of yarrow flowers.

Elegant English name derived from the Middle English 'if', meaning 'whether' or 'if'.

Hebrew name meaning "God will increase," mentioned in the Bible as one of the sons of Perez.

Hebrew name meaning 'Hebrew woman', known for its uniqueness and association with intelligence, strength, and wisdom.

Rare Bulgarian name meaning 'archangel', derived from the Bulgarian word 'ivane'.

Unique Latin-derived name meaning "well-born woman" or "noblewoman".

Ivianna, of Latin origin, means 'yew tree' signifying strength and resilience.

Iviannah: Rare Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious'.

Croatian male given name derived from the Slavic element "iv," meaning "yew," a tree revered for its longevity and strength.

Charming French name derived from 'ivy', the evergreen climbing plant renowned for its resilience and adaptability. It signifies strength, perseverance, and eternal life.

Unique Latin-derived name meaning "alive" or "living".

Welsh name derived from 'Iefan', meaning 'graced by God'.

Rare French name derived from Latin "Ivo," meaning "yew," conveying strength and timelessness.

Distinctive Latin-derived name meaning 'alive', associated with historical figures like St. Vincent of Saragossa, and adapted across various cultures.

Rare, Latin-derived female name meaning 'alive', created by combining elements from Vivian and Evelyn.

Rare female given name of Latin origin, likely derived from "vivus," meaning "alive.

The Hebrew name Ivis means 'God is my oath', reflecting its divine origins.

Unusual English given name derived from the occupational surname Ivison, denoting someone who worked with or sold ivy plants.

Latin-derived name meaning "archer" or "bowman", associated with Roman god Jupiter. Popularized during medieval Europe, it's best known for Saint Ivo of Brittany, a French priest canonized in 1426.

Uncommon yet meaningful Slavic given name derived from the Old Slavic word "ivati," meaning "to prosper" or "to grow." It is associated with Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a French lawyer canonized in 1347 and patron saint of lawyers.

Uncommon given name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Hebrew Elijah but its true meaning remains mysterious.

Rare yet elegant female name of Latin origin meaning 'to fly', symbolizing freedom.

Rare Welsh male given name derived from Iefan, meaning "fair lord" or "white leader".

Welsh masculine given name derived from the ancient name Iefan, which means 'young white'.

Slavic female name derived from 'iv', meaning 'yew' tree, symbolizing nature and growth.

Distinctively Latin-derived name, originating from Germanic 'Yvo' or 'Iwo', signifying 'archer' or 'yew wood'.

French variant of Yvonne, meaning "life" or "living one," derived from the Germanic word "Yvona.

Slavic feminine given name derived from the old Slavic word "iv", meaning "yew". It signifies immortality, rebirth, and eternal life.

Spanish female given name derived from 'ivone,' meaning 'yew tree,' symbolizing immortality. Popularized by Honoré de Balzac's novel 'Père Goriot,' it connotes strength, elegance, and grace.

Spanish female given name derived from "yove", meaning "life". It has been used for centuries in Spain and was popularized during the Middle Ages by figures like Queen Ivonne d'Aragon, known for her intelligence and courage. Today, it's still favored by parents seeking unique, meaningful names with rich historical heritage.

Welsh male given name derived from the Old Welsh word "Yvor," meaning "archer.

Ancient Welsh male given name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Old Norse 'Ívarr' (bow) or Welsh 'ivar' (snowy). Popularized by George Meredith's 1859 novel, it remains consistently used in Wales.

Rare, elegant French name meaning 'ivory', signifying purity and beauty.