Ingjald

Ingjald is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin. It is composed of two elements: Ing, referring to the Norse god Ing (also known as Freyr), associated with fertility and prosperity, and galdr, meaning "spell," "incantation," or "song." Therefore, Ingjald can be interpreted to mean "Ing's incantation" or "song for Ing."

The name Ingjald is relatively uncommon in modern times, though it appears in historical records and Norse sagas.

In Norse mythology and saga literature, Ingjald is associated with several figures, the most notable being:

• Ingjald Illráði (Ingjald the Evil-Ruler): A legendary Swedish king mentioned in the Ynglinga saga and other Old Norse texts. He is portrayed as a cruel and treacherous ruler who broke oaths and murdered several petty kings, leading to his downfall.

The name's rarity outside of Scandinavian history makes its appearance in contemporary society unusual, often seen as a deliberate choice to evoke historical or mythological connections.