Ingrid
Girl name · Old norse · pronounced ING-grid
Verified name
What does Ingrid mean?
Beloved, beautiful
Origin and language
Old norse
Language family: Swedish|Norwegian|Danish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 740 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1110 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Inga, Inky
Variant: Inger
Related: Ingvar
Using Ingrid across cultures
Classic Scandinavian royal name famous via Ingrid Bergman.
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