Ingrid Name Meaning
The name Ingrid comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ingrid below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ingrid Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, GermanFrom the Old Norse name Ingríðr meaning "Ing is beautiful", derived from the name of the Germanic god ING combined with fríðr "beautiful". A famous bearer was the Swedish actress...
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