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.
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.
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The vibe of Ingrid
beautifulbelovedNorseIngBergmanCasablancaGaslightScandinavianfertility god
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Origin & history of Ingrid
Old Norse Ing (fertility god) + fríðr (beautiful)→Ingrid
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old Norse; Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982).
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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
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How popular is Ingrid?
1967peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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