Ingobert, Ingbert, Ingo

Gender: Masculine
Origin: German
Meaning: “bright Ing.”

Ingobert is composed of the Old Germanic elements Ing which was the name of an obscure Germanic god and beraht meaning “bright.” In Germany the designated name-day is October 22. The name is not very common in German speaking countries these days. Its shortened version of Ingo is far more prevalent. Other sources contend that Ingo has always been an independent name and that it is the masculine counterpart of Inga. Ingo is also the name of a tropical plant. Another form is Ingbert.