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Inga

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Girl Name day: September 2 In French: Ingrid
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: the beloved of the god Ing.
From Old Norse Ingríðr, fusion of Ing and fríðr ('beautiful').

Name day for Inga

September 2

Why this day? Inga is a short form of Ingrid, and shares its name day.

Inga is celebrated in France, Brazil and Argentina on September 2; the United States, Spain and Germany on July 23.

The story of the name Inga

Inga is a short form of Ingrid. It keeps its origin (Old Norse) and meaning — the beloved of the god Ing, and shares its name day, September 2.

On birth records, Inga is rarely written as such: the Ingas are Ingrids (102,941 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ingrid page.

Frequently asked questions about Inga

What does Inga mean?

Inga is a short form of Ingrid, which means the beloved of the god Ing.

When is Inga's name day?

September 2, together with Ingrid: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Inga a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ingrid.

Inga's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

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Friendship potential for Inga

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Love potential for Inga

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Professional potential for Inga

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  2. Nair43%

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Crush potential for Inga

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  1. Alzira84%
  2. Nair49%

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  2. Alzira84%
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