Inger name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Norse
Usage: Scandinavian, Swedish, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Inger i-nger
Meaning: Beautiful
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What does Inger mean?

Of Old Norse origin, Admired and Rooted Inger means "Beautiful", used commonly in Swedish, Faroese, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Scandinavian, Greenlandic and Finnish is given to both boys and girls. Inger is variant form of predominant Inge.

Inge is a version of outstanding and evergreen Inga. Inge is a short of IngeborgIngeborg. Inge is German cognate of Inga. Also Inge is Swedish form of Ingi. Origin of Cherished and Timeless Inge is in Old Norse and Old High German, meaning of Inge is "Under the Protection of the God Ing, Ingeborg and He who is Foremost".

Inger is Danish form of Ingigærðr. Also Inger is Swedish equivalent of Ingri. Also Inger is Swedish equivalent of Ingvar.

How do I pronounce Inger?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Inger is i-nger. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., in-ger.

Variants of Inger

Enger, Inge, Inga, Ingi, Ingeberg, Ingigærðr, Ingri, Ingvar, Ingegerd, Ingrid, Ingry, Ingvarr, Ignar, Ing, Yngvi, Ingberg, Ingegard, Ingríðr, Ívarr, *Ingwaz

How popular is the name Inger?

In United States, Inger was once a common name since emerging in 1888 it has been given to over 1364 babies. At its zenith in 1966,. After 69 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

But Inger is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Norway and Denmark. As per our estimate, over 130000 people has been named Inger globally.

YearRankBirths
1986109085
198569539
198473958
1983582311
198174088
1980432517
1979378020
1978424216
1977361320
1976286226
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Inger in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands724582221
Finland0002689
Sweden7-13515034199
Norway7-1671228481
Denmark70183630

Here's what numbers has to say about Inger

You often get carried away by your emotions and taken as crazy because of your excessive reactions to injustice. You are a great person with no need of self-doubt. Freedom is what's most important for you. Relax, no one is forcing you to do things as other people do it. You are pretty, smart and charismatic, you still doubt yourself. You are a spiritual person who tends to focus on personal growth and development more than career and material things.

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  •  Vilfrid means Will or Peace is originated from German and Old Norse and is used mainly in Finnish and Norwegian is used for both sexes
  •  Berny - Berny's meaning is Brave and Hardy is rooted from Germanic and Old English and is aimed at both sexes is prevalently used in Swedish, Norwegian and English. Berny is shortened form of Bernardo.
  •  Bodil - Origin of Bodil is in Scandinavian and Old Norse, meaning of Bodil is "Commanding or Struggle" and is bestowed upon both sexes is prevalently used in Swedish, Finnish and Scandinavian
  •  Rodny - Used commonly in Old SwedishDanish and Swedish, Rodny is originated from Old English is a gender insensitive name. Rodny is form of Hróðný in Swedish language
  •  Draupneer - Meaning of Draupneer is Dripper Hence Goldsmith has its origin in Old Norse is used for girls. Draupneer is derivation of Draupnir.

Sibling Names for Inger

Introducing a range of sibling names that perfectly complement the Nordic-inspired name "Inger". From traditional Scandinavian names to modern monikers, this list offers a mix of options for your new little one's brother or sister. Browse through and find the ideal pairing for your growing family.

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Famous people named Inger

  • Inger Segelström, Swedish politician and former Member of the European Parliament
  • Inger Davidson, Swedish retired Christian Democrat politician
  • Inger Koppernæs, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Inger S. Enger, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
  • Inger Hagerup, Norwegian author, playwright and poet
  • Inger Helene Nybråten, former Norwegian Cross-country skier
  • Inger Bjørnbakken, former Norwegian alpine skier
  • Inger Løite, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Inger Ottesdotter Rømer, was her era's wealthiest landowner in Norway
  • Inger René, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
  • Inger Nordlander, Swedish social democratic politician
  • Inger Lise Gjørv, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Inger Pedersen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Inger Stevens, Swedish-American film, television
  • Inger Miller, track and field sprint athlete
  • Inger Lorre, American singer
  • Inger Nilsson, Swedish actress and singer
  • Inger Christensen, Danish poet, novelist, essayist and editor
  • Inger Louise Valle, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Inger Aufles, retired Norwegian cross-country skier
  • Inger Lise Rypdal, Norwegian singer and actress
  • Inger Stender, Danish actress of stage
  • Inger Berggren is a Swedish singer and actress.
  • Inger Alfvén is writer of movie Vier T�chter
  • Inger Marie Andersen, from 1956 drama, sci-fi flick Kvinnens plass, who played Tore Ness.
  • Inger Juel, from 1949 drama flick Vi flyger på Rio, who characterized Karin Åhs.
  • Inger Taube portrayed leading character of Britt in 1967 comedy flick Livet är stenkul.
  • Inger Bahnson characterized central character of N in 1943 documentary movie Staden København.
  • In 1979, Inger Lise Nilsen played the role of Milly in family flick Mormor og de åtte ungene i skogen.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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