Ingrid is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, meaning fair and Ing's beauty. It is derived from the Old Norse name IngirÃðr, composed of theonym Ing and the element frÃðr, meaning beloved or beautiful. The name has been in use since medieval times and has gained popularity outside Scandinavia in the 20th century, particularly due to the fame of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman. Ingrid signifies beauty, and independence, making it a unique and richly historical name. Ingrid was most popular in Norway during the interbellum period, with over 2% of newborn girls named Ingrid in 1920. Its popularity declined gradually over the 1930s to 1960s but picked up again in the late 1970s, peaking above 1. 5% in the 1990s.
