Ingeborg

At a Glance

Meaning

A compound of the god-name Ing and Old Norse 'björg' (help/protection) — roughly 'Ing's protection'

Origin

Old Norse

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

ING-uh-borgListen

Ingeborg is an Old Norse name built from the god-name Ing and 'björg', the word for help or protection, so it roughly means 'Ing's protection.' You'll often see it said to mean 'Ing's fortress,' but that likely mixes up 'björg' with the different word 'borg' (fortress). It's pronounced ING-uh-borg.

Meaning & Origin of Ingeborg

Meaning: A compound of the god-name Ing and Old Norse 'björg' (help/protection) — roughly 'Ing's protection'.

Origin: Old Norse.

A common claim: Ingeborg is often said to mean 'Ing's fortress' Actually: This likely confuses Old Norse 'björg' (help, protection) with 'borg' (fortress) — two different words; 'Ing's protection/help' is the more likely sense.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ingeborg

Popularity of Ingeborg

Ingeborg peaked in the U.S. at #977 in 1901, with 12 babies given the name that year. By 1981, the last year in the data, it had slipped to #9515 with just 6 babies.

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FAQ

What does the name Ingeborg mean?

A compound of the god-name Ing and Old Norse ‘björg’ (help/protection) — roughly ‘Ing’s protection’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ingeborg?

Ingeborg is pronounced ING-uh-borg (IPA: /ˈɪŋəbɔːrɡ/).

Is Ingeborg a popular name right now?

Ingeborg peaked at #977 in 1901 and is ranked #9515 as of 1981. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–1981.)

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