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Ignatius

135 replies

DaisyJoy1 · 26/08/2022 13:10

Looking for a saint name for next baby! For a girl we have picked Helena and Marina, (we love both, have already posted a thread about this and got lovely feedback, so decided if baby is a girl just to see which names she suits most and save the other name for a potential future daughter!)

For a boy, my husband has decided he loves Ignatius. Which was unexpected! It was suggested on another thread where I asked about saints names for boys and he took a liking to it.

Other names that were suggested that we liked were Moses, Cassian, Fabian.

Was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on Ignatius? Does it seem OTT - is it a bit Jacob Rees Mogg? (DH isn't British and doesn't see any issue with the name, but I feel British people might feel differently. While we don't live in the UK, we still have family there and will be returning every so often, children will be British citizens so British opinions on the name are definitely important!)

He likes nickname Iggy which I feel is the only natural shortening anyway.

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DaisyJoy1 · 26/08/2022 13:29

Hidingawaytoday · 26/08/2022 13:23

Ok, so you did ask. But the first thing I thought of when I saw the thread title was JRM. So for that reason it's a no from me.

I actually just Googled JRM's children's names and I actually think Ignatius is even more out there than most of his children's names. Except maybe Sixtus 😂

On the whole, surprisingly positive feedback so far! I was expecting to be flamed!

@Creepymanonagoatfarm love your comment, you're totally right! This has given me some confidence!

I didn't think of Nate as a nickname. I actually like that too!

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Kione · 26/08/2022 13:29

*Ignacio

Kione · 26/08/2022 13:29

Maybe the spanish version Ingacio?

Squashedraddish · 26/08/2022 13:28

I don’t like it although quite like nickname iggy. Love Cassius

DuchessOfSausage · 26/08/2022 13:27

I don't see what size has to do with it. It's ok but will probably be shortened.
Much better than yet another Theo or Noah

Creepymanonagoatfarm · 26/08/2022 13:26

Absolutely go for it op!
Ime better a daring name than a wet one!
My youngest has an unusual name. During the holidays he went to lots of clubs. They all knew his name the next session.. If he had been one of a few they wouldn't..

Hidingawaytoday · 26/08/2022 13:23

Ok, so you did ask. But the first thing I thought of when I saw the thread title was JRM. So for that reason it's a no from me.

Maëlys · 26/08/2022 13:16

It’s a nice name imo. Nobody will ever call him Ignatius though, Iggy or Nate just trip off the tongue more easily.

MsTSwift · 26/08/2022 13:15

Big name to carry off. What if he’s tiny and low key he will bloody hate it.

SizzlerFizzler · 26/08/2022 13:14

It's quite a big name. I had a cousin called Ignatius/Iggy who changed his name to Tom. That's not to say your son wouldn't love it though.

I prefer the other three names you list: Moses, Cassian, Fabian

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