Ingram

Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic [1][2][3], English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. ING-grəm(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Germanic name composed of either the element angil, from the name of the Germanic tribe of the Angles, or engil meaning "angel" combined with hram meaning "raven". This name was brought to England by the Normans, though it died out after the medieval era. These days it is usually inspired by the surname that was derived from the medieval name.

Related Names

VariantEngilram(Germanic)
Other Languages & CulturesEnguerran(Medieval French)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   serious  

Categories

birds, black, divine, rare English, surnames

Sources & References

  1. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 963.
  2. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 965.
  3. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 115.
Entry updated April 23, 2024