Name meaning

Ingrid Name Meaning - Beloved of Ing (Norse)

Meaning: Beloved of Ing; beautiful
Origin: Norse
Gender: Girl
Pronunciation: I-NGRI-D

Ingrid means "Beloved of Ing; beautiful" (Norse). Recorded in Norse sources, Ingrid glosses as "Beloved of Ing." Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingríðr, combining Ing (a Norse fertility god) with ríðr (beautiful, lovely).

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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown

Recorded in Norse sources, Ingrid glosses as "Beloved of Ing." Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingríðr, combining Ing (a Norse fertility god) with ríðr (beautiful, lovely).

Origin and Historical Usage

Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingríðr, combining Ing (a Norse fertility god) with ríðr (beautiful, lovely). It has been consistently popular in Scandinavia. Actress Ingrid Bergman, one of Hollywood's greatest stars, made this name internationally glamorous. Parents who choose Ingrid often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.

Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic: I-NGRI-D
Syllables: 2

Geographic and Cultural Usage

The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Norse origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.

Popularity

Ranked #18 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.

Notable People Named Ingrid

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Ingrid Bergman
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Ingrid Michaelson
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway

Variants and Related Names

Spelling variants

Inga — alternate form of Ingrid
Inge — alternate form of Ingrid
Inkeri — alternate form of Ingrid

Related names

Astrid

Same Norse naming tradition

"Divinely beautiful; godly strength"

Sigrid

Same Norse naming tradition

"Victory horse"

Freya

Same Norse naming tradition

"Noble woman; love goddess"

Solveig

Same Norse naming tradition

"Sun strength"

Ragna

Same Norse naming tradition

"Decision, counsel"

Aslaug

Same Norse naming tradition

"Divine weaving"

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingrid

What does Ingrid mean?

Ingrid means "Beloved of Ing; beautiful" in Norse tradition. Recorded in Norse sources, Ingrid glosses as "Beloved of Ing." Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingríðr, combining Ing (a Norse fertility god) with ríðr (beautiful, lovely).

How do you pronounce Ingrid?

Ingrid is pronounced I-NGRI-D (2 syllables).

What language is Ingrid from?

Ingrid comes from Norse. Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingríðr, combining Ing (a Norse fertility god) with ríðr (beautiful, lovely).

Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?

Ingrid is primarily used as a girl's name.

What does Ingrid mean in English?

English references usually translate Ingrid as "Beloved of Ing; beautiful." It is not an English word; the gloss comes from Norse.

Is Ingrid a rare name?

Ranked #18 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.

What is the origin of the name Ingrid?

What are variants of Ingrid?