Ingvild
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Ingvild
Ingvild is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "Ing" (a fertility god) and "hild" (battle), meaning "battle of Ing" or "Ing's battle." The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Scandinavian cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it is now used secularly across Scandinavia.
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Etymology
Ingvild is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "Ing" (a fertility god) and "hild" (battle), meaning "battle of Ing" or "Ing's battle." The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Scandinavian cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it is now used secularly across Scandinavia.
Ingvild currently ranks #229 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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