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ArchivesUsage of 'Ingrid' in Latin America
I've noticed that Ingrid is a fairly common name in many different countries in Latin America -- particularly South America, but also Central. This wouldn't be of interest to me if the Ingrids I've noticed seemed primarily to be of Northern European descent, but this not the case; many are of primarily indigenous/partially Spanish or Portuguese descent. Can anyone give perspective as to why? I know that many Northern Europeans (particularly Germans) did settle in South America and used names from their homelands, so Ingrid would not be unknown... but I'm wondering why it's appealing to those outside of Northern European descent. Is it the sound? Is it a regional famous figure or character I'm unfamiliar with?
I wish that I had usage statistics, but if you're able to respond it's presumably because you've noticed the same thing, that there are indeed many Ingrids in countries south of the US.
As someone considering using the name for a someday child that does have Northern European heritage but is decidedly darker-looking than the classic blonde image of an Ingrid, I do love seeing the name on people with more melanin... I'm just curious where the usage comes from! Any insights?
I wish that I had usage statistics, but if you're able to respond it's presumably because you've noticed the same thing, that there are indeed many Ingrids in countries south of the US.
As someone considering using the name for a someday child that does have Northern European heritage but is decidedly darker-looking than the classic blonde image of an Ingrid, I do love seeing the name on people with more melanin... I'm just curious where the usage comes from! Any insights?
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