Ingrid

Pronunciation: [ IHNGGR-ihd ]

Girl Name #1,093 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

Scandinavian royalty wrapped in Norse mythology

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Classic Strong Elegant Vintage Sophisticated

Meaning & Origin

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Language: Norse

"Ing's ride, fair one"

Origin: Old Norse

Language: Scandinavian

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.

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

Danish Ingrid

French Ingrid

German Ingrid

Finnish Inkeri

Swedish Ingrid

Japanese イングリッド

Norwegian Ingrid

Famous People Named Ingrid

Ingrid Alexandra

Royalty

2004

Norwegian Princess and second in line to the Norwegian throne

Ingrid Bergman

Actor

1915

Swedish-American actress who won three Academy Awards, best known for Casablanca and Notorious

Quick Facts

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 Inge

Pairs Well With

Ingrid Marie Ingrid Sofia Ingrid Helene Ingrid Birgit Ingrid Karin Ingrid Elsa

Sibling Names

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga Erik

Also a Boy Name

Ingrid is also used as a boy name, ranked #40559.

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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.

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.