Ignace

Latin

"fiery"

Ignace Origin and Meaning

The name Ignace is a boy's name of French origin.

Ignace is the French form of Ignatius, derived from the Latin name Ignatius, which may come from the Roman family name Egnatius of Etruscan origin. The name gained prominence through St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. Ignace combines religious heritage with a sophisticated French flair. While never extremely common, it has maintained steady usage particularly in French-speaking regions and Catholic communities. The name carries connotations of intellectual depth, spiritual devotion, and cultural refinement. Its pronunciation (roughly ee-NYASS) adds a melodic quality that distinguishes it from the more formal Ignatius while retaining its historical significance.

Famous People Named Ignace

• Ignace Bourget Bishop of Montreal
• Ignace Joseph "Ignaz" Pleyel Swiss composer
• Ignace Reiss (born Nathan Markovich Poreckij) Ukrainian,born Soviet spy
• Ignace Michiels Belgian organist and conductor
• Ignace Jay Gelb Polish,American Assyriologist