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Ingrid

ING-grid

Popularity

#1092

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Norse

Total Births

27,550

Peak Year

#578 in 1967

First Recorded

1897

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Ingrid is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse *Ingfríðr*, composed of *Ing*, the name of a Norse god of fertility, and *fríðr*, meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish actress, three-time Academy Award winner

  • Princess Ingrid Alexandra

    Heir apparent to the Norwegian throne

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IndependentStrongElegantIntelligent

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