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Thoughts on Ingrid

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17caterpillars1mouse · 27/02/2018 14:00

What are your thoughts on Ingrid? I've heard of inky as a nn which is kinda cute

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demirose87 · 01/03/2018 21:21

Sorry, I hate it. It was the name of the librarian in my old school library. She was awful.

RavenWings · 01/03/2018 21:19

I think it's really beautiful.

CountFosco · 28/02/2018 22:10

DD1 was almost Ingrid so obviously I love it. Inga would be the short form. Sigrid is another similar Norse name, although depending how popular the pop star gets might affect its popularity.

bridgetreilly · 28/02/2018 22:07

I don't like it. It always sounds a bit grim and grey to me.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 28/02/2018 21:52

Ooo Indie as a nn i'd not thought of that. I love Indie!

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littlepooch · 28/02/2018 11:10

I don't like it.

One of the most horrible people I know is called Ingrid, so that probably colours it for me. I think it's so harsh sounding and not a flattering name.

JacintaJones · 27/02/2018 23:39

Dislike.
If you are Nordic I'll understand.

SuperBeagle · 27/02/2018 23:36

I don't like it. It's very harsh sounding, IMO.

Neolara · 27/02/2018 23:28

I have a relative called Ingrid. She is usually known as Inky or Inks. I really it.

Lifeaback · 27/02/2018 23:25

I absolutley love it, think it's a beautiful and strong name

DuggeeHugs · 27/02/2018 20:52

Really like it. Have one adult Ingrid in the family and she's awesome

HairyToity · 27/02/2018 20:17

I prefer Astrid

funnyfoursome · 27/02/2018 20:15

Sounds very Germanic to me

Icklepup · 27/02/2018 20:15

I think inbred when I hear it but maybe that's just me...

Uhohmummy · 27/02/2018 20:12

I love it! I would have had it for DD but DH wouldn’t let me use it.
I think it’s an elegant, feminine and strong name.

pigsflybackinfeb · 27/02/2018 20:09

Not a fan.

TheLastMermaid · 27/02/2018 20:07

I love it, Astrid too. Go for it 😊

Bridechilla · 27/02/2018 20:02

Lovely!

Smoliver · 27/02/2018 20:01

Love love love this name. I know one who goes by Indie for a nn

onlyonaTuesday · 27/02/2018 19:12

Absolutely love it. I know one who has a twin named Astrid. They are 46 and both lovely people

Thisimmortalcurl · 27/02/2018 19:05

Love it

TillyTheTiger · 27/02/2018 19:04

Love it. I've only ever met one and she is a beautiful smiley lovely person

TheresSomebodyAtTheDoor · 27/02/2018 19:04

Really love Ingrid.

The two adult Ingrid's I know are kind, thoughtful and fun. Lovely!

UnmitigatedBollocks · 27/02/2018 19:04

I think it’s got a horrible sound.

DryHeave · 27/02/2018 19:03

I know one who uses Iggy as a nn.