The baby name Ingelore is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈɪŋəloːrə/ (approx. "ING-uh-LOH-ruh").
Ingelore is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Ingelore is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈɪŋəloːrə/ (approx. "ING-uh-LOH-ruh").
Ingelore is Germanic in Origin.
Ingelore is a German feminine compound formed from Inge and Lore. Inge derives from the ancient Germanic element Ing-, referring to the deity Ing/Yngvi (later identified with the Norse god Freyr), while Lore is a German short form of Eleonore or Laura. Because Eleonore’s etymology is debated (often traced to Old French Aliénor) and Laura comes from Latin laurus “laurel,” the name’s sense ranges from “of Ing” to imagery of laurel, honor, and victory.
Used mainly in Germany and Austria, Ingelore rose with the 20th‑century fashion for double names and peaked mid-century; it is now uncommon and has a vintage, continental feel. Variants and related forms include the hyphenated Inge-Lore, Inga, Ingeborg, Lore, Eleonore/Leonore, and Laura/Laure. Common nicknames are Inge and Lore. The name seldom appears outside German-speaking regions, which lends it a distinctive, retro elegance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #720 | 119 | 4,949 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #893 | 49 | 12,708 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Ingelore is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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