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Name Origin

Ingrid is a Scandinavian given name of Norse origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair'. It combines the elements 'Ing', referring to the Norse god Ing, and 'fríðr', meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.

scandinaviannorsefemininebeautifulfairmythological

Famous People

Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982)

Actress

  • Won three Academy Awards for Best Actress
  • Starred in classic films such as Casablanca and Gaslight

Ingrid Newkirk (1949-)

Animal rights activist

  • Founder and president of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
  • Prominent voice in the animal rights movement

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