Ingrid
ING-rid · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Old Norse ◈ 2 syllables
"Beautiful, beloved of Ing"

From Old Norse

Ingrid means beautiful or beloved — from the Old Norse Ing (the Norse god of fertility) and fríðr (beautiful). Ingrid Bergman is one of the greatest actresses in cinema history — Casablanca, Gaslight, Notorious. The name carries a Norse fertility god's beauty through two syllables of Bergman-level screen genius.

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Ingrid at a glance
MeaningBeautiful, beloved of Ing
OriginOld Norse
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#1008
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Why parents love Ingrid
  • Ingrid Bergman is one of cinema's greatest actresses — Casablanca.
  • The meaning beautiful/beloved carries Norse-god heritage.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Scandinavian sound: ING-rid.
  • The Norse fertility-god Ing gives it mythological depth.
  • The Bergman association is maximum cinema pedigree.
The vibe of Ingrid
beautifulbelovedNorseIngBergmanCasablancaGaslightScandinavianfertility god
Origin & history of Ingrid
Old Norse Ing (fertility god) + fríðr (beautiful) Ingrid
1
Old Norse roots
Ingrid comes from Old Norse meaning beautiful, combining Ing (the Norse god of fertility) with fríðr (beautiful). Ingrid Bergman is one of cinema's greatest actresses — Casablanca, Gaslight, Notorious.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Old Norse; Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982).
3
Today
Ingrid remains a beloved choice, ranking #1008 in the US. 27,550 babies have been named Ingrid since 1897.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Ingrid?
1967 peak year
Ingrid entered U.S. records in 1897, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1967, 578 babies received the name (ranked #380). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1008), with roughly 259 babies named Ingrid each year. Ingrid's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 27,550 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
578 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #380)
259 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,590 Total registrations
last 10 years
27,550 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,008) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ingrid
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Ingrid's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Bergman-level leadership. People named Ingrid tend to be beautiful, Norse-strong, and gifted at being Casablanca's most luminous star.

Casablanca's most luminous
Norse-god beautiful
Bergman-level genius
Gaslight-level drama
Scandinavian strong
I9
N5
G7
R9
I9
D4
Sum: 43 → Life path 7
Personality of Ingrid
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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