Ingrid

Ingrid Meaning & Origin

About Ingrid
The name Ingrid is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, which means "beautiful" or "fair." It is a combination of the elements "Ing," referring to the Norse god of fertility and peace, and "ríða," meaning "to ride." Ingrid is a name associated with strength, beauty, and grace, often given to girls who are seen as noble and charming.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ingrid are female.

Ingrid Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I52603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 NG G R IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪŋgrɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ingrid in Braille

Here's how to represent Ingrid in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ingrid in braille

How to Spell the Name Ingrid in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ingrid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ingrid in sign language

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