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Ingrid

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Ingrid [ ing-grid ][1] is a name for girls or women. The name comes from Ingfriar in Old Norse. Ing means Norse deity. Friar means beautiful.

Ingrid is a lovely and distinctive moniker that has enjoyed widespread popularity in Scandinavian nations for many centuries. The appellation Ingrid originates from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, which translates to "charming goddess" or "elegant lady". It is a name that radiates power, loveliness, and elegance, rendering it an ideal selection for any infant girl.[2] This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).[3]

Many famous people have been named Ingrid. One of them being Ingrid Bergman. Others include Ingrid Cruz and Ingrid Michaelson. A hurricane with the name hit eastern Mexico in September 2013. The storm killed 32 and caused $1.5 billion in damage. The name Ingrid was then retired.

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  1. "Definition of Ingrid | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  2. "Ingrid name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-30.