Inga: Name day
Name day
The name Inga is celebrated widely on various name days across the world, demonstrating its broad geographical recognition. Specific celebration dates include March 19 and December 28 in Latvia, July 1 in the USA, July 30 in Austria, October 5 in Estonia, and October 25 across Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden, along with December 17 in Norway.
Inga Name Overview and Summary
Inga is a recognized feminine name with substantial historical roots in Scandinavia, Germany, and the Baltic region. Originating from Old Norse, it is explicitly linked to the ancient fertility god Ingwaz, meaning 'guarded by Ing.' Historically, it served as a robust shortened form of longer Germanic names beginning with 'Ing-.' Globally, the name is strictly classified as female in nearly all cultures where it is used. Inga projects a mood that is strong, classic, and highly elegant, maintaining a sophisticated simplicity. While its presence in the USA is modest, it remains a traditional and well-respected choice throughout Europe.
Name Day List: Inga
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Latvia | 19 | March | Daris, Inga, Ingrida, Ingus, Jazeps |
 USA | 1 | July | Aaron, Aron, Arron, Derek, Derica, Derick, Derik, Derrick, Derris, Derry, Dirk, Inga, Ingrid, Theodoric |
 Austria | 30 | July | Ingeborg, Inga, Petrus |
 Estonia | 5 | October | Ingeborg, Inger, Ingrid, Inga, Inge, Ingi |
 Lithuania | 25 | October | Darija, Inga, Svitrigaila, Vaigede |
 Poland | 25 | October | Bończa, Bonifacy, Chryzant, Daria, Inga, Kryspin, Maur, Sambor, Taras, Teodozjusz, Wilhelmina |
 Sweden | 25 | October | Inga, Ingalill |
 Norway | 17 | December | Inga, Inge |
| Latvia | 28 | December | Inga, Ivita, Jonatans, Mierins |
Name Day List - similar names (Inga)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
| Lithuania | 12 | January | Cezarija, Cezarijus, Ernestas, Lingaile, Vaigedas |
| Lithuania | 21 | March | Benas, Benediktas, Lingaile, Nortautas, Reda, Saulius |
| Lithuania | 13 | April | Algaude, Ida, Mingaudas |
| Lithuania | 9 | May | Austeja, Edita, Grigalius, Mingailas |
| Lithuania | 10 | June | Galindas, Margarita, Vingaile, Zybartas |
| Austria | 24 | June | Johannes, Reingard |
| Sweden | 27 | June | Fingal, Selma |
| Latvia | 1 | July | Imants, Ingars, Intars, Teobalds |
| Lithuania | 2 | July | Gantaute, Jotvingas, Marijonas |
 Hungary | 24 | July | Kinga, Kincső |
| Poland | 24 | July | Antoni, Kinga, Krystyna, Kunegunda, Olga, Wojciecha |
| Lithuania | 20 | August | Bernardas, Neringa, Tolvinas |
| Lithuania | 5 | September | Dingaile, Erdenis, Justina, Stanislova, Stase |
| Lithuania | 18 | September | Galmante, Mingailas, Stefa, Stefanija |
| Lithuania | 3 | December | Atalija, Audinga, Gailintas, Ksaveras |
| Norway | 22 | December | Ingar, Ingemar |
| Lithuania | 31 | December | Gedgantas, Melanija, Mingaile, Silvestras |