Name:
Ingrid
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Old Norse
Meaning:
Ingrid originates in Old Norse language and means "beautiful goddess". In Norse mythology, Ing was another name of Freyr, and important god of farming, weather and fertility. Ingrid has always been a very popular name in Scandinavian countries. Ingrid of Sweden was a Queen Consort of Denmark. As a feminine given name it was popularized by Indrid Bergman, a Swedish actress, three Academy Awards winner and the leading actress in the film Casablanca.
Pronunciation:
ING-grit
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Inger
Famous Ingrid:
Ingrid Bergman : actress
Ingrid Michaelson : musician
Ingrid Asensio : model
Ingrid Jonker : writer
Ingrid Laubrock : jazz artist
Ingrid Noll : writer
Ingrid Rubio : actress
Ingrid Thulin : actress
Ingrid Wendt : writer