Find out how popular the first name Ingri has been for the last 19 years (from 1992 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ingri by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Ingri is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ingri.

The history of the first name Ingri

The given name Ingri has its origins in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by Scandinavian people from around the 8th to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, which is a compound of the elements "Ing" and "fríðr". The element "Ing" is believed to be related to the Old Norse god Ingvi-Freyr, a fertility god associated with peace and prosperity. The element "fríðr" means "beautiful" or "fair".

The name Ingri was initially popular among the Norse and Viking communities, particularly in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It later spread to other parts of Europe as Scandinavian people migrated and settled in different regions.

In Norse mythology, there are references to the name Ingri in various sagas and poems. For instance, in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems, there is a character named Ingibjorg, which is a variation of Ingri.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ingri can be found in the Icelandic Book of Settlements (Landnámabók), which dates back to the 12th century. It mentions several individuals with the name Ingri or variations of it.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ingri:

1. Ingri Skallagrimsdottir (c. 970 - c. 1030), an Icelandic saga character known for her wisdom and intelligence.
2. Ingri Höskuldsdottir (c. 1160 - c. 1230), an Icelandic noblewoman and chieftain's wife.
3. Ingri Erlendsdottir (c. 1190 - c. 1260), a Norwegian noblewoman and landowner.
4. Ingri Jonsdottir (c. 1350 - c. 1420), a Swedish nun and writer of religious texts.
5. Ingri Arvidsdotter (c. 1500 - c. 1570), a Swedish landowner and benefactor of churches.

While the name Ingri was once more common in Scandinavian countries, it has become less popular in modern times. However, it still holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Nordic regions.

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