Inge Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Inge Name at a Glance

Name	Inge
Meaning	Feminine diminutive of lngeborg: Ing's protection (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). Hero's daughter.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Inge Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Inge means “Feminine diminutive of lngeborg: Ing's protection (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). Hero's daughter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Inge Name Origin

Our database records Inge under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Inge a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Inge is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Inge

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