I was wondering, as well, why 14 of 22 runes end with Algiz. One could say that it could be an evidence of their divine nature, but what about the others?

Is there a deeper explanation?

I am also intrigued by the correlation between the english gerund case and the sense of action inherent in Inguz. Does anyone know if this is truly related? Did the -ing develop as the runes were incorporated into the everyday language, or perhaps the syntax predated the name? Or is it ‘coincidence?’

Regardless of the history, I think I will now find myself listening for it in speech patterns and wondering if the power of Ing is playing itself out in the lives of those who use lots of -ings in their speech!