Names Inger

Inger

Found 2 entry about "Inger"

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

Inger is a name of Old Norse origin and means "protected by Ing" or "Ing's protected one". Ing is the Norse god of fertility and peace.

Popularity

Inger is not a very popular name globally, and it is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the USA. However, it is a popular name in Norway, where it ranks among the top 100 names given to baby girls.

Cartoon of Inger

Inger Name meanings & History

Inger is a name of Old Norse origin and means "protected by Ing" or "Ing's protected one". Ing is the Norse god of fertility and peace. Originally a variant of Ingrid or Ingegerd. Inger is used mainly in Scandinavian countries, but it can be used in other countries as well, especially among families with Scandinavian roots.

Zodiac Sign of Inger: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Inger:

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Neat,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nervous

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Inger is:

a Classic name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Natural name
a Serious name
a Simple name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Inger Stevens was an American actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s. Inger Nilsson is a Swedish actress known for her role in the Swedish TV series "Pippi Longstocking". Inger Christensen was a Danish poet and writer known for her experimental poetry and prose.