Ingrid

At a Glance: Name: Ingrid – Meaning: compound of the Norse god-element 'Ing' and a word for 'beautiful, beloved' – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ING-grid

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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

Phonetic: ING-grid   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1897–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ingrid)

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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