Meaning: Name element referring to the god Ing
The story
Inge shortens names beginning with the element ing. It is chiefly masculine in Sweden and Norway and usually feminine in several other European traditions; usage varies by language.
Spellings & variants
- Inga
- Ingi
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Inge comes from Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.
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