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.
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