A masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent,' historically borne by saints and important religious figures.
From Latin 'ignis' meaning 'fire,' the name evolved in Christian tradition and became especially associated with St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order in the 16th century.
St. Ignatius of Loyola transformed Christianity by founding an order that emphasized education and reason alongside faith—basically, he created the Jesuits who ran many of the world's best universities. The name itself captures the 'fiery' passion of his movement, which still influences Catholic education today.
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