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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Compound of the Norse god-element 'Ing' and a word for 'beautiful, beloved'
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ING-grid
Ingrid is a girl's name from Old Norse, built from the god-element 'Ing' plus a word meaning beautiful, beloved. It's said ING-grid, and it carries a classic feel that travels comfortably across languages and countries rather than reading as tied to one place or moment.
Meaning & Origin of Ingrid
Meaning: Compound of the Norse god-element 'Ing' and a word for 'beautiful, beloved'.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ingrid
ING-gridIPA /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/
Popularity of Ingrid
Ingrid reached its highest point in 1967, when 578 girls were given the name, ranking it No. 380 that year; by 2024 it had settled to No. 1092, given to 225 girls.
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FAQ
What does the name Ingrid mean?
Compound of the Norse god-element ‘Ing’ and a word for ‘beautiful, beloved’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ingrid?
Ingrid is pronounced ING-grid (IPA: /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/).
Is Ingrid a popular name right now?
Ingrid peaked at #380 in 1967 and is ranked #1092 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1897–2024.)
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