Ingmar is a Swedish masculine given name, a variant of Ingemar. The name is composed of the Old Norse elements Ing, referring to the Norse god Ing (also associated with the god Freyr), and marr, meaning "famous." Thus, Ingmar carries the meaning "famous son of Ing" or "filled with Ing's fame." Etymology The name derives from the Old Norse Ingimárr, where Ing is the name of a Germanic fertility god considered the ancestor of the Ingaevones tribe, and mærr means "famous." Over time, this evolved into the Scandinavian forms Ingmar and Ingemar. The element Ing appears in various other Nordic names such as Ingvar, Ingolf, and Ingeborg. Cultural Significance Ingmar is historically borne by several notable individuals, most famously the Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman (1918–2007), whose works such as The Seventh Seal and Persona have left a lasting impact on world cinema. Other bearers include sprinter Ingmar Vos (Netherlands), cyclist Ingmar De Poortere (Belgium), and pianist Ingmar Lazar (France), reflecting the name's spread beyond Scandinavia. Distribution and Usage In Sweden, İngmar's name day is traditionally celebrated on June 3 (shared with Ingemar). While not as common as Ingemar, the use of Ingmar remains especially prominent among families with intellectual or artistic inclinations, owing significantly to Bergman's well-known status. In modern contexts, the chosen variants Ingemar, Inge, and Ingi serve as related male forms across Scandinavia. Related Forms and Diminutives Related names include Ingi (Old Norse), Inge (Swedish and Norwegian), and the earlier Ingimárr (Old Norse). These variations affect style without lowering the identical lexical source — the connection to Ing or Freyr. Meaning: Variant of Ingemar, meaning "famous son of Ing" Origin: Norse — from Old Norse Ingimárr Type: First name Gender: Masculine Usage regions: Sweden, occasionally other Nordic countries