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- Ingrid
- Talitha
| Field | Ingrid | Talitha |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Commonly interpreted as 'Ing is beautiful' or 'beloved of Ing'. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Old Norse | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Inger | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, IE, NO | GB-ENW, IE |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Girls #15 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #2138 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 82/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 60/100 |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Ingrid has a recorded origin (Old Norse); Talitha does not have one recorded yet.
- Ingrid has 2 syllables, compared with 3 for Talitha.
- A meaning is recorded for Ingrid; Talitha doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, IE.
- The available evidence gives Ingrid a "high" Data Confidence level and Talitha a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
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Curated comparisons
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