Ingrid Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ingrid Name at a Glance

Name	Ingrid
Meaning	Ing's ride. Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility. Famous Bearer: Actress Ingrid Bergman.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ingrid Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ingrid means “Ing's ride. Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility. Famous Bearer: Actress Ingrid Bergman”. 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.

Ingrid Name Origin

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

Is Ingrid a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ingrid

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