Interested in I names that are independent of gender? This list will inspire you. If your taste skews toward the imaginative or the inspirational, or if you’re intrigued by iconic place names, these intentionally identified names will be irresistible.
Iaolani
Iaolani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Beautiful star.” This name is associated with former royal residence Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Iben
Iben is a Scandinavian name meaning “Ebony.”
Ibis
Ibis is a name of Latin origins meaning “Long-legged bird.” An ibis was considered a sacred bird in ancient Egypt and often associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom.
Icarus
Icarus is a name of Greek origins meaning “Follower.” Icarus was a major figure in Greek mythology, known as he who flew too close to the sun.
Iceland
Iceland is a name of English origins meaning “Land of ice.” It’s widely recognized as a place name associated with the country of Iceland.
Ichigo
Ichigo is a Japanese name meaning “Strawberry” or “Best guardian.”
Ichika
Ichika is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Love.”
Ichtaca
Ichtaca is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Secret.”
Ickett
Ickett is an American name with an unknown meaning.
Icnoyotl
Icnoyotl is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Friendship.”
Idaho
Idaho is a name of American origins meaning “Enemy” or “Gem of the mountains.” It’s understandably associated most with the U.S. state of the same name.
Iden
Iden is an English name meaning “From the marsh land pasture.”
Ifra
Ifra is a name of Persian origins whose meaning is unknown.
Ihuicatl
Ihuicatl is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Sky.”
Ikaia
Ikaia is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “God delivers.”
Ikram
Ikram is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Honor, respect.”
Ilar
Ilar is a Welsh name meaning “Cheerful.”
Ilham
Ilham is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Inspiration.”
Iliya
Iliya is a Bulgarian name meaning “The Lord is my God.”
Ilkay
Ilkay is a name of Turkish origins meaning “First or new moon.”
Illinois
Illinois is a name of Native American origins meaning “Speaks normally,” and is the name of a U.S. state.
Ily
Ily is a name of American origins that is an acronym for I Love You.
Imagine
Imagine is an American name meaning “To think, believe.”
Inali
Inali is a name of Native American origins meaning “Black fox.”
Inchic
Inchic is a name of Incan origins meaning “Crop of peanuts.”
Inderjit
Inderjit is a name of Indian origins meaning “Conqueror of Indra.”
Indiana
Indiana is an American name meaning “Land of the Indians.” It’s also the name of a U.S. Midwestern state.
Infinity
Infinity is a name of American origins meaning “Endless.”
Ingram
Ingram is a name of German origins meaning “English people.” It may be associated with Gram Parsons, née Ingram Cecil Connor III, who is considered by many to be a pioneer of country rock music.
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Iniabi
Iniabi is a name of Native American origins meaning “The sun on which all life depends.”
Innis
Innis is a name of Irish origins meaning “Island.”
Insula
Insula is a name of Native American origins meaning “Red feather.”
Inti
Inti is a name of Incan origins meaning “Sun.” Inti was, in fact, the Incan sun god.
Iolani
Iolani is a Hawaiian name meaning “To fly like a hawk.”
Ipo
Ipo is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Sweetheart, lover.”
Iraia
Iraia is a Greek name meaning “From Iraia, Greece.”
Ireland
Ireland is a name of American origins meaning “Homage to Ireland.” Ireland Baldwin is an American model, actress, and member of the famous Baldwin family.
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Irie
Irie is a name of American origins meaning “Carefree, happy.” This name has a strong association with Jamaican and Rastafarian culture.
Irish
Irish is an American name meaning “From Ireland.”
Isa
Isa is a name of Arabic origins meaning “God Is salvation.”
Iseul
Iseul is a name of Korean origins meaning “Morning dew.”
Ishedus
Ishedus is a name of Native American origins meaning “On top.”
Ishtar
Ishtar is an Arabic name with an unknown meaning. Ishtar is a notable Mesopotamian goddess.
Isley
Isley is a name of English origins meaning “From the hazel grove.” This name is often associated with The Isley Brothers, an American soul group comprising brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley.
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Isra
Isra is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Journey of the night.”
Ithaca
Ithaca is a name of Greek origins meaning “Home of Ulysses.”
Itotia
Itotia is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Dance.”
Iulani
Iulani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Highest point in Heaven.”
Iveagh
Iveagh is an Irish name meaning “Descendants of Echu.”
Ives
Ives is a name of English origins meaning “Land of heroes.” Burl Ives was an American singer and actor.
Iwalani
Iwalani is a Hawaiian name meaning “Heavenly seagull.”
Iwatoke
Iwatoke is a name of Native American origins meaning “Serpent.”
Ixia
Ixia is a name of African origins meaning “South African flower.”
Ixtli
Ixtli is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Face.”
Ize
Ize is a Native American name meaning “Sun.”
Izel
Izel is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Unique.”
Izod
Izod is a name of French origins meaning “Hardy, strong.” Izod is also a brand of sportswear.
Izzy
Izzy is a name of American origins meaning “God is my oath.” Izzy Stevens (played by Katherine Heigl) was one of the original main characters of long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.
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Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
