Gender: Male
Inigo Jones was the first significant architect in England in the early modern period, and the first to employ Vitruvian rules of proportion and symmetry in his buildings.
As the most notable architect in England, Jones was the first person to introduce the classical architecture of Rome and the Italian Renaissance to Britain. He left his mark on London by his design of single buildings, such as the Queen's House which is the first building in England designed in a pure classical style, and the Banqueting House, Whitehall, as well as the layout for Covent Garden square which became a model for future developments in the West End. He made major contributions to stage design by his work as a theatrical designer for several dozen masques, most by royal command and many in collaboration with Ben Jonson.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
On the name Inigo Jones, Inigo means Ardent, Burning. Jones means Thanks to God.
The name Inigo Jones is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Inigo is commonly found in Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 34 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Inigo is recorded 448 times globally, ranking it as the 62,218th most common name worldwide.
Inigo is most prevalent in Spain, with 213 occurrences, making it the 3,226th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Inigo is found among 1 in every 2945 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #3,226 | 1 : 2,945 |
| United Kingdom | #11,601 | 1 : 13,371 |
| United States of America | #34,587 | 1 : 47,608 |
| Italy | #32,980 | 1 : 53,751 |
| Saudi Arabia | #71,064 | 1 : 137,723 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Inigo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Inigo Jones was the first significant architect in England in the early modern period, and the first to employ Vitruvian rules of proportion and symmetry in his buildings. As the most notable architect in England, Jones was the first person to introduce the classical architecture of Rome and the Italian Renaissance to Britain. He left his mark on London by his design of single buildings, such as the Queen's House which is the first building in England designed in a pure classical style, and the Banqueting House, Whitehall, as well as the layout for Covent Garden square which became a model for future developments in the West End. He made major contributions to stage design by his work as a theatrical designer for several dozen masques, most by royal command and many in collaboration with Ben Jonson.
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