Igor
Igor is a rare, male-leaning dog and cat name with measured register data, spelling facts and similar names from the catalogue.
Igor scores 6/10 on this catalogue's popularity scale, built from the open pet-name registers behind it, recorded for dogs and cats. The sexed sample leans male. The spelling has 4 letters and 2 syllables, giving it an easy-to-call shape for calling. The counted source countries for this row are United States, Switzerland and Australia.
The name means “Yngvi's army”, which gives it a warm story to tell at the vet, the park or the groomer.
Short names with a clear vowel structure are easier for animals to distinguish from everyday speech — Igor does exactly that, which makes recall training noticeably smoother.
Owners most often choose Igor for dogs, cats. Browse the related cards below if you would like more names in the same short and simple mood.
Questions about Igor
Is Igor a dog or cat name?
Igor is recorded for dogs and cats in the open registers counted by this catalogue. This reports the current sources; it does not claim the name is unused elsewhere.
How popular is Igor?
Igor scores 6/10 on this catalogue's popularity scale, which makes it rare here.
Is Igor male or female?
The sexed records that meet the catalogue threshold lean male for Igor.
What does Igor mean?
Igor is stored with the sourced meaning "Yngvi's army".
What names are similar to Igor?
Similar catalogue names include Bella, Luna, Charlie, Max.
How common is the name Igor?
On this catalogue's 10-point popularity scale — built from the open pet-licence and shelter records it counts across the United States, Canada, Switzerland and Australia — Igor scores 6/10.
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