214 Names Starting With the Letter I for Boys

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect name, it’s time to dot your I’s and cross your T’s with the ninth letter of the alphabet— I. While names like Isaac, Isaiah, and Ivan are familiar favourites, the letter I offers a wide range of unique and intriguing options that stand out from the crowd.

Beyond the classics, names like Isley, Iowa, and Iliden offer fresh alternatives that aren’t often seen on popular lists. Whether you’re looking for something traditional or completely off the beaten path, the letter I has a variety of names that will make your little one shine.

We turned to our vibrant Mum’s Grapeviner community, gathering input from over half a million mums who shared the names they believe are ideal.

I Names with a Theme

Finding inspiration from themes can make the naming process even more enjoyable, and the letter I has plenty to offer. Whether you’re looking for nature-inspired names, place names, or those with a biblical touch, I has you covered.

• Nature-inspired: Ivory, Indigo, Ives, Inky, Inlet, Island, Ion, Iroko
• Place-Inspired: Indiana, Idaho, Israel, Ireland, Iowa, Illinois, Ileden, Inver, Ibiza
• Gender neutral: Iggy, Inge, Ives, Ivon, Isrell, Imrie
• Biblical: Isaac, Isaiah, Izziah, Ira, Ibsam

Unique I Names

If you’re searching for something more distinctive than Isaac, these unique I names are sure to catch your eye. Each name offers a rare quality that ensures it stands out:

• Ikee
• Itzu
• Icharus
• Isoep
• Ibrahaim
• Idys

Iconic I Names

Take inspiration from stage and screen with these iconic I names. Whether they belong to legendary musicians, actors, or entrepreneurs, these names carry a sense of fame and legacy:

Iggy: After musicians Iggy Pop or Iggy Azalea
Idris: After actor Idris Elba
Ingvar: After Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA
Ivan: After tennis legend Ivan Lendl
Iron: After the iconic band Iron Maiden
Isley: After The Isley Brothers
Issey: After fashion designer Issey Miyake

I Names with Earthly Meanings

Behind these I names lie meanings connected to nature and the earth, offering a deep and meaningful choice for your little one:

• Irwin: ‘boar friend’
• Irving: ‘fresh water’
• Ishaan: ‘the sun’
• Ignatius: ‘fire‘
• Innes: ‘island’
• Itamar: ‘palm grove’

Celebrity Sons with I Names

Celebrities often choose unique and memorable names for their children, and these I names are no exception. Here are some famous examples that might inspire you:

• Ashley Graham’s son, Isaac
• Gucci Mane’s son, Ice
• Cate Blanchett’s son, Ignatius
• Benjamin Brewer’s son, Ikhyd
• Christina Milian’s son, Isaiah

 

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