Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɪŋ.ɡɔlf/(German)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Ingólfr, which was derived from the name of the Germanic god Ing combined with ulfr meaning "wolf".

Related Names

RootsIng + ulfr/wolf
DiminutiveInge(Norwegian)
Other Languages & CulturesIngulf(Germanic) Ingi(Icelandic) Ingólfr, Ingi(Old Norse) Inge(Swedish)

Name Days

Norway: June 10

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Entry updated April 23, 2024