Ingvald

Ingvald is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse Ingvaldr, formed from Ing, the theonym associated with the god Yngvi/Ing, and valdr meaning ruler or power. The combination yields a meaning such as “ruler of Ing” or “Ing’s ruler.”

The name has historical usage in Norway and Denmark, dating to medieval records, and remains in occasional use in those countries today, though it is relatively uncommon in contemporary populations. Variants and related forms include Ingvald and Ingvald as alternate spellings, with Ingvar as a related name that shares the same root elements. The name is typically pronounced ing-VAHLD, with variations in vowel or final consonant sound across Norwegian and Danish communities.