Russian/Nordic · Boy name
Igor
“Ing's army”
About the name Igor
Igor is the Russian form of the Old Norse name Ingvarr, which is composed of the elements ‘Ing’, referring to a Norse god, and ‘arr’, meaning army. The name was introduced to Eastern Europe by the Varangians, Scandinavian settlers who played a significant role in the formation of Kievan Rus’. One of the earliest notable bearers was Igor of Kiev, a ruler of Kievan Rus’, whose widow, Saint Olga, became regent after his death. The name Igor is also associated with the medieval epic The Tale of Igor’s Campaign, which inspired Borodin’s opera Prince Igor.
- Meaning
- Ing's army
- Origin
- Russian/Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EE-gor(2 syl.)
Middle names for Igor
- Igor James
- Igor Alexander
- Igor Nikolai
- Igor Ivan
- Igor Peter
Questions about Igor
- What does Igor mean?
- Igor is a Russian name meaning "Ing's army".
- How do you pronounce Igor?
- Igor is pronounced EE-gor, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Igor?
- Variants of Igor include Ihor, Igoris.
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