Boris
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Igor
Boy · English · Short name
- Meaning
- Warrior of the gods, bow warrior
- Pronunciation
- EE-gor
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse and Slavic, derived from Ingvarr; meaning warrior or yew bow warrior.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, Old Norse
Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Russia, United States
Alternate spellings
IhorUkrainian
Ukrainian form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Igor Stravinsky
1882–1971
Russian composer widely regarded as one of the most important of the 20th century.
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Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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