Inge
Meaning of Inge
Inge is a charming and timeless name with Scandinavian and German origins. In Swedish and Norwegian, it is pronounced as ING-eh (/ˈɪŋe/), while in German, it is pronounced as ING-uh (/ˈɪŋə/). This name has a strong historical significance, being derived from the Old Norse name Ingi, which means "protected by Yngvi," referring to the Norse god Freyr. Inge has been a popular choice for baby girls in California, with occurrences dating back to the 1960s. It also has a variation in the form of Inga. With its rich cultural heritage and elegant simplicity, Inge makes for a delightful choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Swedish,Norwegian
- Pronunced as ING-eh (/ˈɪŋe/)
German
- Pronunced as ING-uh (/ˈɪŋə/)
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Notable People Named Inge
| Inge Morath - Ingeborg Hermine Morath was an Austrian photographer who joined the Magnum Photos Agency in 1953 and was known for her work as a full photographer with the agency in 1955. |
| Inge Lehmann was a pioneering Danish seismologist and geophysicist known for discovering the Earth's solid inner core and is honored with the Lehmann discontinuity. |
| Inge Hannemann is a German blogger, whistleblower, Hartz IV critic, and politician who was elected to the Hamburg Parliament for the political party Die Linke in February 2015. |
| Inge Marie Eriksen was a Danish writer and political activist known for her involvement in public debate and her award-winning novels, including the science fiction series Rummet uden tid, 1–4 and Sommerfugelens vinge. |
| Inge de Bruijn is a Dutch former competitive swimmer who is a four-time Olympic champion and a former world record-holder. |
| Inge Israel was a Canadian poet and playwright who wrote in both French and English. |
| Inge Roecker is an architect and associate professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and the founding Principal of AIR Studio, a research-in-practice architecture design firm. |
| Inge Johan Lønning was a prominent Norwegian Lutheran theologian, academic, and politician for the Conservative Party of Norway. |
| Inge Valdemar Heiberg was a Norwegian physician who served as director of medicine in Belgian Congo from 1911 to 1920. |
| Inge Feltrinelli was a German-born Italian photographer and director, known for her role in running the Italian publishing house Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore with her son Carlo. |
| Inge Scholl - Inge Aicher-Scholl, a key member of the White Rose student resistance movement in Nazi Germany, later became an author, writing about the movement's activities. |
| Inge van der Heijden is a Dutch professional racing cyclist known for her achievements in road cycling and cyclo-cross. |
| Inge Brück is a German singer and actress, internationally recognized for her appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest 1967. |
| Inge Vervotte is a Belgian politician who served as the Belgian federal minister for Civil Service and Public Enterprises in the Leterme I Government. |
| Inge Marie Krogh was a Danish physician and politician known for her role in banning child pornography in Denmark and her opposition to the legalization of abortion. |
