Iagos

Iagos refers to the plural usage of the given name Iago, and to literary and cultural references featuring characters named Iago. The given name Iago is common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese contexts and is a form of Giacomo or Jacob/James, depending on language. In English-language literature, Iago is best known as the antagonist’s name in Shakespeare’s Othello.

Notable people named Iago include Iago Aspas Juncal (born 1987), a Spanish professional footballer who plays for RC Celta de Vigo as a forward; and Iago Falqué (born 1990), a Spanish footballer who has played as a winger or attacking midfielder for several clubs in Europe. The name appears in contemporary sports, arts, and public life in regions where Iago is a traditional given name.

Fictional Iagos include Iago, the ensign in Shakespeare's Othello, whose jealousy and manipulative schemes help drive the tragedy; and Iago, the talking parrot in Disney's Aladdin, who serves as a comic foil and companion to the villain Jafar. These portrayals illustrate the varied usage of the name across classical literature and modern popular culture.