- Meaning
- Beautiful, beloved
- Origin
- Norse
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- Nordic
Nicknames for Ingrid
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Nordic
- Inga
What people expect from a Ingrid
Ingrid mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Ingrid: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Ingrid
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellHarder: consonant clusters (ngr).
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Beautiful, beloved".
Names with a similar meaning
More Norse names
Germans have a word for teachers' bias against children named Kevin: Kevinismus.
Kaiser (2009), University of OldenburgQuestions about Ingrid
What does the name Ingrid mean?
Ingrid is a girl's name of Norse origin meaning "Beautiful, beloved".
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ingrid?
Ingrid is rare in the US. It is used in Nordic.
What are nicknames for Ingrid?
Common nicknames for Ingrid are Inga.
Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer