Ingo

The name Ingo is derived from the Germanic deity Ingwio and is also a short form of various names that begin with 'Ing-', such as Ingolf, Ingobald, Ingobert, and Ingomar (Ingmar). The Germanic tribal god Ingwio (Old Norse Yngvi) was worshipped by the Ingwäonen, a group of Germanic tribes along the North Sea (North Sea Germans).

What does the name Ingo mean?

The name Ingo is derived from the Germanic deity Ingwio and is also a short form of various names that begin with 'Ing-', such as Ingolf, Ingobald, Ingobert, and Ingomar (Ingmar). The Germanic tribal god Ingwio (Old Norse Yngvi) was worshipped by the Ingwäonen, a group of Germanic tribes along the North Sea (North Sea Germans). The tribes include the Frisians, Saxons, Angles, Jutes, and Teutons. The deity Ingwio is often equated with the fertility god Freyr. Ingwio and Yngvi also exist as independent boy names. The name Ingo spread in the German-speaking world primarily through the 1872 novel 'Ingo und Ingraban' by Gustav Freytag. It was particularly popular as a boy's name in the mid-20th century. Today, Ingo is rarely given as a baby name in Germany, although Nordic names have been trending for years.

Where does the name Ingo come from?

These North Sea Germanic tribes include the Frisians, Saxons, Angles, and Teutons. Old High German Germanic

How do you pronounce Ingo?

Sound & pronunciation of Ingo: The name Ingo is structured as two syllables and is compact. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'In-go' [ˈɪŋgo], where the short 'i' connects the nasal sound '-ng' with the following syllable. The open 'o' provides a rounded finish. Ingo appears concise and balanced - clear, calm, and structured.

When is the name day of Ingo?

The name days for Ingo are celebrated on March 28 (Ingbert Naab), October 22 (Saint Ingbert), and December 21 (Hinkmar of Reims).

Popularity

As a male first name, Ingo was initially rather moderately common in Germany, but it gained significant traction in the 1940s. During this early strong phase, Ingo reached rank 45 in 1942, making it one of the more noticeable names of its generation. After a subsequent decline, Ingo remained present in Germany and gained noticeable importance again towards the end of the 1960s and the beginning of the 1970s.

Nicknames & pet names

Bingo / Dingo / Flamingo / Gringo / Igno / Ignus / Igor / Inga / Inge / Ingerl / Ingi / Ingoechen / Ingold / Ingolf / Ingor / Ingosch / Ings / Ingus / Inn / Ogni / Ongi / Pingo / Pingoin / Ringo / Superingo

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Famous people

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• Ingo Brosch (actor from Germany)
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• Ingo Harden (German writer)
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• Ingo Insterburg (singer of the band Insterburg & Co)
• Ingo Kratisch (German film director)
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• Ingo Lemcke (German footballer)
• Ingo Lenßen (lawyer at Lenßen&Partner)
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