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The baby name Ingrid is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/ (ING-grid); Scandinavian: /ˈɪŋɡriːd/ (ING-reed).

Ingrid is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/ (ING-grid); Scandinavian: /ˈɪŋɡriːd/ (ING-reed)

What is the meaning of the name Ingrid ?

The baby name Ingrid is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/ (ING-grid); Scandinavian: /ˈɪŋɡriːd/ (ING-reed).

Ingrid is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Ingrid is a Scandinavian feminine name rooted in Old Norse Ingiríðr/Ingiríðr, formed from Ing (Yngvi), the name of an ancient fertility god later identified with Freyr, and fríðr, meaning “beautiful, beloved.” The composite is commonly interpreted as “Ing’s beautiful one” or “fair, beloved under Ing’s protection,” conveying grace anchored in mythic tradition.

Documented in medieval Scandinavia and preserved in sagas and church records, the name gained renewed international prominence in the 20th century through Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and remains familiar via royal bearers such as Queen Ingrid of Denmark and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. Usage is steady across the Nordic countries and appears widely in German- and English-speaking contexts. Notable variants include Inger and Inge (Scandinavian), Ingri (Norwegian), Inkeri (Finnish), Ingiríður (Icelandic), Ingrida (Lithuanian), Ingrīda (Latvian), and the accented Íngrid in Spanish and Portuguese.

Ingrid has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ingrid

Ingrid Bergman Actor · Born 1915 · Sweden Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actor best known for her role in the classic film Casablanca. She also starred in Notorious and Gaslight, showcasing her remarkable talent and versatility on screen. Ingrid Betancourt Politician · Born 1961 · France Ingrid Betancourt is a French-Colombian politician best known for her six-year captivity by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after being kidnapped during her 2002 presidential campaign in Colombia. Her ordeal and subsequent rescue in 2008 brought international attention to the conflict in Colombia. She has also authored the book 'Even Silence Has an End,' detailing her experiences during captivity. Ingrid Thulin Actor · Born 1929 · Sweden Ingrid Thulin was a Swedish actor best known for her roles in Ingmar Bergman's films like 'Wild Strawberries' and 'The Silence'. She captivated audiences with her powerful performances and became one of Sweden's most respected actors during her career.
Ingrid Becker Athlete · Born 1942 · Germany Ingrid Becker is a German athlete best known for her achievements in track and field. She won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay at the 1972 Munich Olympics, showcasing her incredible speed and teamwork. Ingrid Bolsø Berdal Actor · Born 1980 · Norway Ingrid Bolsø Berdal is a Norwegian actress best known for roles in films like Chernobyl Diaries, Hercules, and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. She began her screen career with the 2005 short film Limbo. Ingrid van Bergen Actor · Born 1931 · Germany Ingrid van Bergen is a German actress best known for her role in the film 'Roses for the Prosecutor'. Born in 1931, she has had a long career in German cinema and television, including appearances in 'The Green Archer' and 'The Dead Eyes of London'.

Celebrity babies named Ingrid

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Ingrid Berry Chuck Berry singer ★★★★★

Ingrid – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 — 897
SV 0 #11 1 283
BI 0 #12 1 425
NL Girls 0 #12 9,869 5,933
Norway Girls 2025 #13 237 453
SV Girls 0 #17 2 458
GT Girls 0 #18 2,128 7,500
HN Girls 0 #19 18 884
HN 0 #22 1 704
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
BI Girls 0 #32 2 726
EE 0 #32 6 1,051
Austria Girls 0 #33 2,972 1,885
NL 0 #37 674 2,481
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
CM 0 #42 14 2,592
Sweden Girls 2022 #44 216 1,568
PR 0 #50 6 1,497
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
EE Girls 0 #55 95 1,888
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #60 7 2,830
CL Girls 0 #67 7,177 14,098
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
CR Girls 0 #75 1,294 11,342
SI 0 #77 4 1,612
ID Girls 0 #80 19 3,319
Germany Girls 0 #82 5,375 4,949
Austria 0 #83 178 850
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
TW 0 #83 18 4,523
RS 0 #84 1 923
JM 0 #85 9 3,714
PH 0 #85 12 5,607
GT 0 #91 292 5,948
CO Girls 0 #96 11,450 16,140
CR 0 #98 61 5,526
NA Girls 0 #100 139 7,146
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
EC 0 #103 13 2,502
PA 0 #103 28 3,797
HU 0 #109 7 1,675
BR Girls 0 #110 4,650 12,708
MT Girls 0 #112 40 3,773
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
DK Girls 0 #117 309 7,429
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
CL 0 #118 563 6,867
MU 0 #120 17 3,613
PA Girls 0 #120 632 9,861
CO 0 #123 896 7,768
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
EC Girls 0 #126 125 3,650
PR Girls 0 #127 35 3,171
BR 0 #128 279 5,969
GR 0 #130 6 3,911
Switzerland Girls 2024 #132 4 1,786
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
SI Girls 0 #139 36 2,769
BW Girls 0 #146 6 4,216
LU Girls 0 #152 34 4,850
BO Girls 0 #154 1,159 9,488
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CZ Girls 0 #154 288 5,378
JM Girls 0 #161 107 7,507
CZ 0 #162 24 3,154
UY 0 #162 16 2,477
AR 0 #164 23 2,915
CM Girls 0 #164 691 11,671
HR 0 #164 16 2,081
HR Girls 0 #166 159 3,687
HU Girls 0 #167 59 3,308
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
DK 0 #168 36 5,198
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
LT Girls 0 #178 17 1,904
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
PE 0 #182 135 6,350
PE Girls 0 #184 2,693 14,861
AO Girls 0 #197 13 4,575
AL Girls 0 #200 23 4,141
PL 0 #207 6 2,600
IR 0 #208 22 4,221
Germany 0 #209 282 2,542
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
MX 0 #213 224 8,339
TW Girls 0 #218 59 8,139
GR Girls 0 #221 22 6,293
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
JP Girls 0 #225 21 6,592
BG Girls 0 #226 6 3,559
PT 0 #235 12 4,161
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
MX Girls 0 #252 3,624 17,781
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
ZA 0 #253 199 14,421
Spain Girls 0 #255 1,910 5,561
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
BO 0 #258 124 6,868
MU Girls 0 #259 93 8,539
ZA Girls 0 #271 2,296 25,928
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
IR Girls 0 #284 293 8,334
Spain 0 #285 178 2,326
AL Boys 0 #296 8 5,122
QA Girls 0 #303 14 15,378
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
HK 0 #319 30 8,483
AR Girls 0 #322 371 8,289
Finland Girls 0 #323 70 1,368
CN Girls 0 #325 25 8,829
UY Girls 0 #327 212 6,731
PL Girls 0 #329 26 5,096
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
PH Girls 0 #341 50 13,098
Finland Girls 2026 #344 807 3,895
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
PT Girls 0 #352 103 7,952
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
OM Girls 0 #368 29 15,987
IT Girls 0 #395 2,778 9,415
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
GT Boys 0 #462 13 7,625
IT 0 #467 266 4,183
PA Boys 0 #469 13 9,305
CR Boys 0 #478 10 10,188
RU Girls 0 #478 21 11,913
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
HK Girls 0 #481 135 16,104
PS Girls 0 #494 30 10,981
AE Girls 0 #499 55 20,968
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CM Boys 0 #515 36 12,054
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
SG Girls 0 #531 56 18,916
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
IL Girls 0 #577 41 11,648
BO Boys 0 #579 14 9,244
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
LB 0 #615 44 13,263
CL Boys 0 #619 47 13,390
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
United States Girls 2024 #693 225 8,487
BR Boys 0 #709 43 12,213
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #770 17 15,093
TN 0 #818 12 13,765
CO Boys 0 #832 89 15,656
PE Boys 0 #859 20 14,506
SA Girls 0 #911 25 25,931
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
NL Boys 0 #918 34 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #940 13 5,697
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
MX Boys 0 #952 31 16,355
MY Girls 0 #962 33 24,821
MA 0 #1,102 27 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,155 24 25,619
TR 0 #1,186 26 19,440
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,454 18 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Ingrid is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Ingrid

Ingrid is predominantly a girl's name.
Ingrid is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/ (ING-grid); Scandinavian: /ˈɪŋɡriːd/ (ING-reed).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ingrida, Ingrīda, Ingríður, Inger, Inga and Ingfrid.
Across languages, Ingrid has these equivalents: Ingrīda (Latvian), Ingrida (Lithuanian), Ingríður (Icelandic), Inger (Norwegian/Swedish), Ingvar (male, shares 'Ing' element).
Yes, very popular — Ingrid ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Ingrid ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Ingrid's popularity is rising. It moved from #403 in 2011 to #400 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 9 notable people named Ingrid are in our database, including Ingrid Bergman (Actor), Ingrid Betancourt (Politician), Ingrid Thulin (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Ingrid for their child, including Chuck Berry.