Ingerid
Old Norse · Girl
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About the name Ingerid
Ingerid is a Scandinavian name composed of the Old Norse elements "Ingr" (referring to the Germanic god Freyr or the fertility concept) and "fríðr" (meaning "beautiful" or "fair").
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Etymology
Ingerid is a Scandinavian name composed of the Old Norse elements "Ingr" (referring to the Germanic god Freyr or the fertility concept) and "fríðr" (meaning "beautiful" or "fair"). The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures, with historical roots in Norse paganism and medieval Scandinavian Christianity.
Ingerid currently ranks #496 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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