Inger: Name day

Name day

Inger's name day is February 26 in Denmark and Norway, October 5 in Estonia, and October 9 in Sweden.

Inger: a Scandinavian name overview

Inger is a name primarily associated with Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, where it has a long-standing tradition. It’s a feminine name with roots in Old Norse, evolving from Ingjarrðr, connected to the god Ing and the concept of earth. While uncommon in the United States, it appears within Scandinavian-American communities. The name projects a mood of quiet strength, understated elegance, and a connection to nature. It experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined, remaining a classic yet relatively rare choice. Its consistent feminine identity is deeply ingrained in its cultural context.

Name Day List: Inger

Country	Day	Month	Names
Denmark	26	February	Inger
Norway	26	February	Inger, Ingjerd
Estonia	5	October	Ingeborg, Inger, Ingrid, Inga, Inge, Ingi
Sweden	9	October	Inger, Ingrid

Name Day List - similar names (Inger)

Country	Day	Month	Names
USA	27	November	Fergus, Farrel, Farrell, Ferrell, Ginger, Virgil, Virgilia, Virginia