The baby name Ingelise is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɪŋəˌliːsə/ — respelling: IN-gə-LEE-sə.
Ingelise is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Ingelise is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɪŋəˌliːsə/ — respelling: IN-gə-LEE-sə.
Ingelise is Scandinavian in Origin.
Ingelise is a Danish and Norwegian compound feminine name, formed from Inge and Lise. Inge derives from Old Norse Ingi/Ingvi, linked to Proto-Germanic Ingwaz and associated with the Norse god Freyr (Yngvi), giving senses of lineage, protection, and fertility. Lise is a short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath.” Together, the name blends Norse mythic heritage with biblical faith, often interpreted as “Ing + God’s oath” or carrying combined overtones of steadfastness and blessing.
The name belongs to a 20th‑century Scandinavian trend of double names and was most popular in Denmark from the 1950s to 1970s; it is now rare and seldom found outside Scandinavia. Variants and spellings include Ingelise, Inge-Lise, and Inge Lise; related cognates are Inga-Lise (Norwegian) and Inga-Lisa (Swedish). Diminutives and short forms include Inge, Lise, Lisa, and Lissi; related names include Ingeborg, Ingrid, Elise, and Elisabeth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Girls | 0 | #177 | 163 | 7,429 |
| DK | 0 | #186 | 18 | 5,198 | |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
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