Ingegerd
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):German, Scandinavian, Swedish
Meaning:Ing's protection, the protection of the Lord
Ingegerd is a name for girls that's used in several Scandinavian languages, mainly Swedish. The root Ing refers to a Germanic god, and the Old Norse garðr meanings “enclosure,” so Ingegerd can be interpreted as “Ing’s protection” or "the protection of the Lord." So choosing Ingegerd for your little one is a touching gesture to keep them out of harm’s way.
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