Ige

Born feet-first (breech birth)

GenderUnisexOriginYoruba/NigerianSay itEE-gehPopularityUncommon
Pronounced EE-geh

About the name Ige

Ige is traditionally given to a child born in the breech position, considered notable in Yoruba birth customs. It's a distinctive, historically rich name.

A boy marked from birth as distinctive and memorable.

Fun fact

The late Nigerian politician Bola Ige carried this traditional birth-order name.

Nicknames for Ige

Ige

Variations

IgeIgeh

Famous people named Ige

  • Bola Ige (Nigerian politician)

Sibling name ideas

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