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Girl Names That Start with I — Europe

Looking for a baby girl name starting with I that travels well across Europe? This page aggregates names recognised in our 25-country database — 1618 girl names in total, including Ilona, Irma, Ivana, Ida, Irene. The "in X countries" badge under each name shows how widely it is officially accepted, which matters for expat parents who want a name that works seamlessly from Reykjavík to Rome. Click any name with a link to see its full country-by-country legal status.

1618

Names starting with I

25

European countries

30

Shown below

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Top 30 European girl names starting with I

Ilonain 20 countries
Irmain 20 countries
Ivanain 18 countries
Idain 17 countries
Irenein 17 countries
Inain 16 countries
Inesin 15 countries
Ingridin 15 countries
Irisin 15 countries
Ingeborgin 14 countries
Isabellain 14 countries
Ilsein 13 countries
Irenain 12 countries
IRINAin 12 countries
Isabellein 12 countries
INGAin 11 countries
INNAin 10 countries
ISABELin 9 countries
Ivain 9 countries
Ingein 8 countries
Isain 8 countries
Isisin 8 countries
Ivankain 8 countries
IVONNEin 8 countries
IVYin 8 countries
Ildain 7 countries
ILEANAin 7 countries
Ilmain 7 countries
INDIRAin 7 countries
Irmgardin 7 countries

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FAQ

How many European girl names start with I?

Our database lists 1618 European girl names beginning with the letter I, drawn from official name lists across 25 countries. The top 30 by cross-country availability are shown on this page.

Are these names legally registrable in Europe?

Legality depends on each country's naming law. The "found in X countries" badge on each name indicates how many European countries officially recognise it — names with a high score (e.g. 10+ countries) are safe choices for multicultural families.

What's the most popular European girl name starting with I?

Ilona is the most cross-border girl name starting with I in our database — recognised in 20 of the 25 European countries we track.

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Last updated: 2026-05-13. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local civil registry for definitive answers.

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