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The baby name Inge is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪŋə/ (ING-ə).

Inge is Germanic, Norse in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic, Norse
Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋə/ (ING-ə)

What is the meaning of the name Inge ?

The baby name Inge is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪŋə/ (ING-ə).

Inge is Germanic, Norse in Origin.

Inge derives from the ancient Germanic theonym Ing (Old Norse Yngvi), an epithet of the fertility and prosperity god Freyr. As either a standalone given name or a short form of Ing- compounds, it denotes “belonging to Ing” or “protected by Ing,” reflecting cults of the early Germanic ancestor-deity Ingwaz.

Documented across Scandinavia since the medieval era, Inge was borne by royal figures such as Inge the Elder and Inge the Younger of Sweden and Kings Inge I and II of Norway, where it functioned chiefly as a masculine name. In the modern period it spread and shifted: in Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark it became a popular feminine name (often as a short form of Ingeborg or Inger) during the mid‑20th century, while remaining masculine or unisex in Norway and Sweden. Related forms include Inga, Inger, Ingeborg, Ingemar, Ingvar, Ingo, Ingi, and Swedish Yngve.

Inge has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Inge

Inge II of Norway Royal · Born 1185 · Norway Inge II of Norway was a king who ruled from 1204 to 1217 during a turbulent period in Norwegian history. He is most famous for his involvement in the civil wars that marked his reign, particularly his conflict with the Bagler faction. Inge's leadership was characterized by his efforts to maintain control and stability in a divided kingdom. Inge Keller Actor · Born 1923 · Germany Inge Keller was a prominent German actress, best known for her work in theater and film. She gained fame for her performances at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin and starred in films like 'The Last Witness' and 'The Divided Heaven'. Her career spanned several decades, making her a significant figure in German performing arts. Inge Brück Actor · Born 1936 · Germany Inge Brück is a German singer and actress, best known for representing Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967 with the song 'Anouschka'. She also appeared in several German television shows and films during the 1960s and 1970s.

Inge – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
ID 0 #35 5 2,238
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
NL Girls 0 #40 6,567 5,933
DK Girls 0 #53 854 7,429
NL 0 #60 540 2,481
ID Girls 0 #65 34 3,319
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
Austria Girls 0 #96 851 1,885
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
EE Girls 0 #105 34 1,888
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
DK 0 #122 90 5,198
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Germany Girls 0 #130 3,200 4,949
Norway Boys 2023 #132 4 460
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
Austria 0 #174 40 850
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
LU Girls 0 #174 12 4,850
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
NA Girls 0 #186 39 7,146
Belgium Girls 1997 #204 18 426
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
Germany 0 #274 170 2,542
HR Girls 0 #280 10 3,687
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CZ Girls 0 #327 15 5,378
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
ZA 0 #354 94 14,421
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
Finland Girls 0 #362 30 1,368
France Girls 1989 #369 3 1,948
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
CL 0 #402 10 6,867
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
IR Girls 0 #515 16 8,334
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
Finland Girls 2026 #641 98 3,895
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
ZA Girls 0 #664 582 25,928
Finland Boys 2026 #674 9 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
IT 0 #696 19 4,183
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
CL Girls 0 #805 47 14,098
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #900 84 5,561
United States Girls 2021 #916 5 8,741
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
NL Boys 0 #918 34 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #919 34 5,697
BR Girls 0 #923 19 12,708
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
EG Girls 0 #935 25 14,742
MX Boys 0 #935 48 16,355
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,197 251 9,415
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Inge is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Flanders, Belgium
United States
Belgium

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People also ask about Inge

Inge is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Inge is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɪŋə/ (ING-ə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Inga, Ingo, Inger, Ingi, Ingela and Ingegerd.
Yes — Inge ranked #132 in Norway in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Inge ranks highest in Norway (#132 in 2023).
Yes — 3 notable people named Inge are in our database, including Inge II of Norway (Royal), Inge Keller (Actor), Inge Brück (Actor).