"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"
Origin: Old Norse
Language: Norse
Ingrid
Pronunciation: [ IHNGGR-ihd ]
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Meaning & Origin
"Ing's ride, fair one"
Origin: Old Norse
Language: Scandinavian
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The Story of Ingrid
Ingrid combines Ing, the Norse god of fertility, peace, and prosperity (also called Yngvi or Freyr), with ridr interpreted as ride, beauty, or beloved. The full meaning is beautiful beloved of Ing or Ing's ride. Ing was venerated across Scandinavia and among Anglo-Saxon peoples, making this name deeply rooted in pre-Christian Nordic mythology.
Ingrid has enjoyed steady popularity in Scandinavia for centuries. In the English-speaking world, the name became known through Ingrid Bergman, whose luminous career in the 1940s-50s made her name synonymous with Nordic beauty. A revival began in the 2010s as Scandinavian names trended globally.
In Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, Ingrid is a royal name — Queen Ingrid of Denmark and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway bear it. It represents the ideal of strong, dignified Scandinavian femininity.
Historical Record
Ingrid first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 24,479 babies have been named Ingrid in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ingrid is past its peak , currently ranked #1,093 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Ingrid Bergman won three Academy Awards and is considered one of cinema's greatest actresses
- Queen Ingrid of Denmark was among the most beloved royals of the 20th century
Ingrid in Other Languages
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Finnish
Inkeri
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Japanese
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Popularity Over Time
#1,093
Current Rank
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Peaked 1967
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Ingrid
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Ingrid Alexandra
Royalty
2004
Norwegian Princess and second in line to the Norwegian throne
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Ingrid Bergman
Actor
1915
Swedish-American actress who won three Academy Awards, best known for Casablanca and Notorious
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,093
- Total SSA Count
- 225
- Cultural Origins
- Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Inga
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ingrid
What does the name Ingrid mean?
"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (from Old Norse). "Ing's ride, fair one" (from Old Norse). Ingrid combines Ing, the Norse god of fertility, peace, and prosperity (also called Yngvi or Freyr), with ridr interpreted as ride, beauty, or beloved. The full meaning is beautiful beloved of Ing or Ing's ride. Ing was venerated across Scandinavia and among Anglo-Saxon peoples, making this name deeply rooted in pre-Christian Nordic mythology.
What is the origin of the name Ingrid?
Ingrid has Old Norse, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, and Icelandic origins. In Old Norse, it means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing". In Old Norse, it means "Ing's ride, fair one".
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1093. As a boy name, it is ranked #40559. Ingrid is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ingrid?
Ingrid is pronounced IHNGGR-ihd.
How popular is the name Ingrid?
Ingrid is currently ranked #1093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ingrid?
Common nicknames for Ingrid include Inga and Inge.
What are good middle names for Ingrid?
Popular middle name pairings include Ingrid Marie, Ingrid Sofia, Ingrid Helene, Ingrid Birgit, Ingrid Karin, and Ingrid Elsa.
What are good sibling names for Ingrid?
Names that pair well with Ingrid as siblings include Signe, Bjorn, Astrid, Lars, Saga, and Erik.
How many syllables does Ingrid have?
Ingrid has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Ingrid a common or rare name?
Ingrid is an uncommon name, ranked #1093 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Ingrid
Ingrid is a girl name with Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, and Icelandic origins . The name means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" in Old Norse .
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name? Ingrid is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,093 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,559. Ingrid is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ingrid is currently ranked #1,093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Ingrid has 2 syllables and is pronounced IHNGGR-ihd, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Ingrid include Inga and Inge. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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