Igor

Igor is a masculine given name used primarily in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic countries. It is generally considered a form of the East Slavic adaptation of the Old Norse name Ingvarr, transmitted through Old Church Slavonic and Russian. The Ukrainian form Ihor (Ihor) is common as well. The name has historical resonance in Slavic culture, notably with the medieval prince Igor of Kiev and in the East Slavic epic Tale of Igor's Campaign.

Variants and usage include Ihor in Ukrainian; in Russian, the name is typically written and pronounced as Igor. The name is widely used across Slavic and non-Slavic contexts and has become common in many countries through cultural exchange and migration.

Notable individuals named Igor include the Russian-born French composer Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971), whose work helped shape 20th-century classical music; aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky (1889–1972), founder of Sikorsky Aircraft; and Moldovan politician Igor Smirnov (born 1937), a key figure in Transnistria. Contemporary figures include Russian footballer Igor Akinfeev (born 1986) and German pianist Igor Levit (born 1987).

In popular culture, Igor is a recurring character archetype, typically depicted as the assistant to a scientist or villain, sometimes with comedic traits. The name appears in films, television, and video games and has contributed to the idiomatic use of "Igor" as a stock character.