Girl
Norse
2 syllables
Ingrid
ING-rid
/ˈɪŋrɪd/
"Beloved of the gods" — a name of Norse mythology, Scandinavian cool, and timeless silver-screen grandeur
Ingrid is a Norse name combining Ing — the fertility god of the Norse pantheon — and fríðr meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved.' The name has been used in Scandinavia for over a thousand years and carries the clean, cool beauty of Nordic naming: strong, spare, and quietly magnificent. Ingrid Bergman's Hollywood stardom in the 1940s and 1950s made it internationally famous, giving the name an association with understated yet devastating beauty that persists today.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesIng · rid
GenderGirl
OriginNorse
Root WordIng + Fríðr
MeaningBeloved of Ing, beautiful
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1945
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 2
Nicknames
IngaIngiRidi
About the Name Ingrid
Ingrid means 'beloved of Ing' or 'beautiful one of Ing,' combining Ing (the Norse fertility deity associated with the Yngling royal dynasty) and fríðr (beautiful, beloved). The god Ing was associated with abundance, peace, and male fertility. The name thus carries a divine blessing of beauty and abundance from the Norse tradition.
Yes, Ingrid is a traditional Scandinavian name with over a thousand years of continuous use in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. It remains popular in those countries today. Ingrid Bergman's Hollywood stardom brought it international recognition, and the name now carries a distinctly Scandinavian cool that appeals to parents who appreciate Nordic aesthetics.
Ingrid is associated with cool, self-possessed elegance and quiet but formidable inner strength. People named Ingrid tend to be seen as independent, intelligent, and subtly magnetic — someone who doesn't seek attention but naturally commands it. Ingrid Bergman's iconic screen presence perfectly captures the name's energy: luminously beautiful and completely self-assured.
Ingrid is in the Common tier in the United States, more popular among families with Scandinavian heritage. It has been slowly gaining broader appeal as Nordic names become more fashionable. Its combination of unusual sound, clear Scandinavian identity, and the iconic Bergman association make it an appealing choice for parents who want something distinctive with genuine depth.
Ingrid pairs beautifully with both Scandinavian and classic European middles. Beautiful options include Ingrid Rose, Ingrid Marie, Ingrid Elise, Ingrid Astrid, and Ingrid Celeste. Scandinavian middles like Ingrid Marit or Ingrid Solveig create a beautifully Nordic combination. Short, clean middles tend to complement Ingrid's own crisp two-syllable structure.
Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982) was a Swedish actress widely considered one of the greatest in cinema history. She won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Gaslight (1944) and Anastasia (1956). Her most iconic role remains Ilsa Lund in Casablanca (1942). She was known for her natural beauty, which she insisted on maintaining without heavy makeup, and her extraordinary ability to convey complex inner emotion. Her personal life was as dramatic as her films, and she remains an enduring symbol of Hollywood's golden age.
Personality of Ingrid
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ingrid
Creativity
82%
Elegance
90%
Independence
90%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
84%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Ingrid
I
Ingrid Bergman
Swedish-American actress, three-time Oscar winner, considered one of cinema's greatest stars
I
Ingrid Michaelson
American indie pop singer-songwriter
I
Ingrid Thulin
Swedish actress, a muse of director Ingmar Bergman
C
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra
Norwegian princess, second in line to the Norwegian throne
Middle Names for Ingrid
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ingrid
Ingrid Rose
Ingrid Marie
Ingrid Elise
Ingrid Astrid
Ingrid Marit
Ingrid Birgit
Ingrid Grace
Ingrid Claire
Ingrid Celeste
Ingrid Sigrid
Ingrid Solveig
Ingrid Vera
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History of Ingrid
900
Ingrid used widely in Viking Age Scandinavia, honoring the fertility god Ing
1915
Ingrid Bergman born in Stockholm, destined to become one of cinema's iconic names
1942
Casablanca makes Ingrid Bergman world famous, and the name becomes internationally recognized
1995
Ingrid begins appearing in US birth records at higher rates as Scandinavian names gain fashion
Numerology & Symbolism of Ingrid
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
9
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Ice Silver
💎
Lucky Stone
Clear Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Nordic Violet
Ingrid Around the World
How Ingrid is written in different languages and scripts
إنغريد
Arabic
イングリッド
Japanese
Ингрид
Russian
잉그리드
Korean
英格丽
Chinese
Ίνγκριντ
Greek
इंग्रिड
Hindi
אינגריד
Hebrew
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