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Inigo derives from the Castilian rendering (Íñigo) of the medieval Basque name Eneko. Ultimately, the name means "my little (love)". While mostly seen among the Iberian diaspora, it also gained a limited popularity in the
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. Early traces of the name Eneko go back to Roman times, when the
Bronze of Ascoli The Bronze of Ascoli was a bronze tablet discovered in Rome in 1908, which became notable for the study of the ancient Iberian language, because it contained the names of Iberian horsemen of the Turma Salluitana, who received Roman citizenship in ...
included the name forms ''Enneges'' and ''Ennegenses'' among a list of Iberian horsemen granted Roman citizenship in 89 B.C.E. In the early Middle Ages, the name appears in Latin, as ''Enneco'', and Arabic, as ''Wannaqo'' (ونقه) in reports of
Íñigo Arista Íñigo Arista ( eu, Eneko, ar, ونّقه, ''Wannaqo'', c. 790 – 851 or 852) was a Basque leader, considered the first king of Pamplona. He is thought to have risen to prominence after the defeat of local Frankish partisans at the Battle of ...
(c. 790–851 or 852), a Basque who ruled Pamplona. It can be compared with its feminine form, Oneca. It was frequently represented in medieval documents as
Ignatius Ignatius is a male given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Religious * Ignatius of Antioch (35–108), saint and martyr, Apostolic Father, early Christian bishop * Ignatius of Constantinople (797–877), Cath ...
(Spanish "Ignacio"), which is thought to be etymologically distinct, coming from the Roman name Egnatius, from
Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ...
''ignotus'', meaning "unknowing",20000 names project
/ref> or from the Latin word for fire, ''ignis''. The familiar Ignatius may simply have served as a convenient substitution when representing the unfamiliar Íñigo/Eneko in scribal Latin.


People


Athletes

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Iñigo Calderón Íñigo Calderón Zapatería (born 4 January 1982) is a Spanish former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Defender (association football)#Full-back, right-back, currently Manager (association football), assistant manag ...
(born 1982), Spanish Basque footballer who played at Brighton and Hove Albion *
Iñigo Córdoba Iñigo Córdoba Querejeta (; ; born 13 March 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Club career Born in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Córdoba joined Athletic Bilbao's youth set ...
(born 1997), Spanish Basque footballer *
Íñigo Cuesta Íñigo Cuesta López de Castro (born 2 June 1969) is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer, who now works as a directeur sportif for UCI Women's Continental Team . Career Born in Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja, Burgos ...
(born 1969), Spanish Basque cyclist *
Iñigo Díaz de Cerio Iñigo Díaz de Cerio Conejero (born 15 May 1984) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a striker. Club career De Cerio was born in San Sebastián, Basque Country. Having finished his football grooming with Real Sociedad, he was the ...
(born 1984), Spanish Basque footballer, currently playing for CD Mirandés * Íñigo Eguaras (born 1992), Spanish Navarrese footballer *
Iñigo Idiakez Iñigo Idiakez Barkaiztegi (born 8 November 1973) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a midfielder or forward, and is a manager. Beginning his career at Real Sociedad, he appeared in 254 official matches during his tenure while com ...
(born 1973), Spanish Basque footballer who played for Real Sociedad *
Iñigo Martínez Iñigo Martínez Berridi (; ; born 17 May 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team mainly as a centre-back. He spent most of his professional career with Real Sociedad, playing 238 ...
(born 1991), Spanish Basque footballer who played for Athletic Bilbao *
Iñigo Monreal Iñigo Monreal Saénz (born 26 September 1974 in Pamplona, Navarre) is a retired track and field athlete from Spain, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. He competed in the 400m hurdles and in ...
(born 1974), Spanish Basque athlete *
Iñigo Landaluze Iñigo Landaluze Intxaurraga (born May 9, 1977 in Getxo, Basque Country) is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2001 and 2009, entirely for the team. During the 2009 season, Landaluze tested posit ...
(born 1977), Spanish Basque cyclist *
Iñigo Larrainzar Iñigo Larrainzar Santamaría (born 5 June 1971) is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a right back. Also a central defender on occasion, his older brother Domingo, often referred to as ''Larrainzar I'', was also a footballer, an ...
(born 1971), Spanish Basque footballer *
Iñigo Pérez Iñigo Pérez Soto (born 18 January 1988) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder, currently assistant manager of Rayo Vallecano. Club career A product of Athletic Bilbao's youth ranks at Lezama, Pérez wa ...
(born 1987), Spanish Navarrese footballer, currently playing for Athletic Bilbao * Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (born 1993), Spanish Basque footballer, currently playing for Athletic Bilbao *
Iñigo Vélez Iñigo Vélez de Mendizábal Fernández de Garaialde (born 15 March 1982), known as Iñigo or Vélez, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a forward, currently a manager. Playing career Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Vélez began h ...
(born 1982), Spanish Basque footballer, currently playing for Xerez CD


Religious figures and saints

*Íñigo López de Loyola, Saint
Ignatius of Loyola Ignatius of Loyola, Society of Jesus, S.J. (born Íñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola; eu, Ignazio Loiolakoa; es, Ignacio de Loyola; la, Ignatius de Loyola; – 31 July 1556), venerated as Saint Ignatius of Loyola, was a Spain, Spanish Catholic ...
(1491–1556), Spanish Basque priest, theologian and saint, founder of the Society of Jesus *
Íñigo of Oña Íñigo of Oña, la, Enecus, Ennecus, Innicus, es, San Enecón, San Íñigo. (died 1 June 1057) was the Benedictine abbot of San Salvador de Oña, San Salvador at Oña. He was canonised in 1259 by Pope Alexander IV and is venerated in the Roman ...
(Ignatius, Enecus) (d. 1057), Castilian abbot and saint *
Íñigo López de Mendoza y Zúñiga Don Íñigo López de Mendoza y Zúñiga (1489 – 9 June 1535), cardinal, archbishop of Burgos and bishop of Coria, was a Castilian clergyman and diplomat in the service of Emperor Charles V. Biography Don Íñigo was born in Aranda de ...
(1476–1535), Castilian clergyman and diplomat, Archbishop of Burgos *
Fray Íñigo Abbad y Lasierra Fray Íñigo Abbad y Lasierra (1745–1813), born in Estadilla, Spain, was a Benedictine monk and the first historian to extensively document Puerto Rico's history, nationality, and culture. Biography Abbad arrived in Puerto Rico in 1771 at age ...
(1745–1813), Spanish monk and the first to document Puerto Rico's history


Nobles

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Íñigo Arista of Pamplona Inigo derives from the Castilian rendering (Íñigo) of the medieval Basque name Eneko. Ultimately, the name means "my little (love)". While mostly seen among the Iberian diaspora, it also gained a limited popularity in the United Kingdom. Ear ...
(died 852), king of Pamplona *
Íñigo Fernández de Velasco, 2nd Duke of Frías Íñigo Fernández de Velasco, 2nd Duke of Frías, Grandee of Spain (in full, es, Don Íñigo Fernández de Velasco y López de Mendoza, segundo duque de la villa de Frías, cuarto conde de Haro, octavo Condestable de Castilla, mayorazgo y seño ...
(1462–1528), Spanish grandee and military leader * Íñigo López (''floruit'' 1040–1076), first Lord of Biscay *
Íñigo López de Mendoza, 4th Duke of the Infantado Íñigo Lopez de Mendoza y Pimentel, 4th Duke of the Infantado ( es, IV Duque del Infantado, 9 December 149317 September 1566) was a Spanish nobleman.
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Íñigo Vélez de Guevara (disambiguation) Íñigo Vélez de Guevara is the name of three members of a Spanish noble family from the 17th century: *Íñigo Vélez de Guevara, 7th Count of Oñate (1566–1644) *Íñigo Vélez de Guevara, 8th Count of Oñate Íñigo Vélez de Guevara ( ...
, three members of a Spanish noble family from the 17th century


Politicians

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Íñigo Errejón Íñigo Errejón Galván (; born 14 December 1983) is a Spanish political scientist and politician, serving as member of the 14th Congress of Deputies. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, he was the secretary for policy and strategy and ...
(born 1983), Spanish political scientist and politician *
Iñigo Urkullu Íñigo Urkullu Renteria (born 18 September 1961) is a Spanish politician, and the Lehendakari (President) of the Basque Government since 2012. As the President of the Basque Government, he headed the First, Second and Third Urkullu Governments ...
(born 1961), ''lehendakari'' of the Basque Government *
Íñigo Méndez de Vigo Íñigo Méndez de Vigo y Montojo, 9th Baron of Claret (born 21 January 1956) is a Spanish aristocrat and politician. He served as Minister of Education, Culture and Sport between 26 June 2015 and 1 June 2018, when a vote of no-confidence aga ...
(born 1956), Spanish politician


Other

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Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Marquis of Santillana Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Marquess of Santillana (19 August 139825 March 1458) was a Castilian politician and poet who held an important position in society and literature during the reign of John II of Castile. Biography He was born a ...
(1398–1458), Castilian poet * Inigo Campioni (1878–1944), Italian admiral *
Inigo Gallo Inigo Gallo (2 November 1932 – 15 December 2000) was a Swiss comedian, radio personality, and stage and film actor starring usually in Swiss German language cinema and television and stage productions. Life and work Born in Zürich, Canton ...
(1932–2000), Swiss comedian and actor *
Inigo Jackson Inigo Jackson (19 July 1933 – 25 August 2001) was an English actor who appeared in theatre, films and television. He was christened Anthony Michael Jackson. After leaving RADA in 1961, he changed his first name to Inigo believing that hi ...
(1933–2001), British actor *
Inigo Jones Inigo Jones (; 15 July 1573 – 21 June 1652) was the first significant architect in England and Wales in the early modern period, and the first to employ Vitruvian rules of proportion and symmetry in his buildings. As the most notable archit ...
(1573–1652), British architect * Inigo Owen Jones (1872–1954), British meteorologist *
Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle (born 1961, Madrid, Spain) is an American Conceptual art, conceptual artist known for multidisciplinary, socially oriented sculpture, video and Installation art, installations and urban Community arts, community-based proje ...
(born 1961), American artist and MacArthur Fellow *
Inigo Philbrick Inigo Philbrick (born 1987) is an American art dealer who was jailed for wire fraud in May 2022 for seven years, and ordered to forfeit $86.7 million. Early life Inigo Philbrick is the son of Harry Philbrick, who was the director of The Aldrich ...
(born 1987/1988), American art dealer and convicted fraudster *
Inigo Triggs Henry Inigo Triggs (1876–1923) was an English country house architect and designer of formal gardens, and author. Family life Harry Benjamin Inigo Triggs was born in Chiswick, London, on 28 February 1876, to James Triggs, carpet agent, and h ...
(1876–1923), British garden designer and author


Fictional characters

* Inigo Montoya, a swordsman in ''The Princess Bride'' *
Inigo Pipkin ''Pipkins'' (originally ''Inigo Pipkin'') is a British children's TV programme. Hartley Hare, Pig, Topov, Octavia and the gang were the stars of Associated TeleVision, ATV's pre-school series which ran from January 1973 to 29 December 1981. ''P ...
, a puppet maker in ''Pipkins'' *Inigo Balboa, narrator of the ''
Capitan Alatriste ''Captain Alatriste'' ( es, El capitán Alatriste, fully titled Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste) is a series of novels by Spain, Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. It deals with the adventures of the title character, a Spanish soldier an ...
'' novels *Inigo Jollifant, a piano player in ''
The Good Companions ''The Good Companions'' is a novel by the English author J. B. Priestley. Written in 1929, it follows the fortunes of a concert party on a tour of England. It is Priestley's most famous novel and established him as a national figure. It won ...
'', by J. B. Priestley


As surname

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José María Íñigo José María Íñigo Gómez (4 June 1942 – 5 May 2018) was a Spanish journalist, radio and television presenter, and stage and screen actor. Biography Career Born in Bilbao, Íñigo began his professional career in his hometown as he was hi ...
(1942–2018), Spanish journalist and television presenter


See also

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Ignatius Ignatius is a male given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Religious * Ignatius of Antioch (35–108), saint and martyr, Apostolic Father, early Christian bishop * Ignatius of Constantinople (797–877), Cath ...
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Ignacio Ignacio is a male Spanish and Galician name originating either from the Roman family name Egnatius, meaning born from the fire, of Etruscan origin, or from the Latin name "Ignatius" from the word "Ignis" meaning "fire". This was the name of sev ...


References

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