Astrid

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Astrid is composed of two words "áss" meaning "god" and "fríðr" meaning "beautiful" or "fair". Hence, the name Astrid means "divinely beautiful".
Pronunciation
AH-strid
AHS-tree(Norwegian)
AS-TREED(French)
AS-trid(Swedish, English)
AS-trit(German)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Astrid varies from country to country. In Norway, it has consistently been one of the top 50 names for girls over the past few decades. In Sweden, it was the 20th most popular name for girls in 2020. It is also a popular name in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. In the United States, it is a less common name and has never been in the top 1000 names for girls.

cartoon of the name Astrid
Cartoon of Astrid

Astrid Name meanings & History

The name Astrid is composed of two words "áss" meaning "god" and "fríðr" meaning "beautiful" or "fair". Hence, the name Astrid means "divinely beautiful". Modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr. This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), the author of Pippi Longstocking. It was also borne by a Swedish princess (1905-1935) who became the queen of Belgium as the wife of Leopold III. The name Astrid is mainly used for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Astrid: Action Aries

Synonyms of Astrid:

A: Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive

S: Success,Security,Sensuality,Solidity,Status,Social Standing,Sex

T: Testy,Touchy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Talkative,Tireless

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

D: Determined,Daddy,Domestic,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful

Astrid is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

- Astrid Lindgren, Swedish author of children's books including Pippi Longstocking - Astrid Berges-Frisbey, French-Spanish actress - Astrid Kirchherr, German photographer and artist - Astrid Tollefsen, Norwegian-born American skier

2.) ASTRID (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: In popular use since the Viking age, Astrid (beautiful goddess) is derived from the Old Norse elements áss (god) and frídr (beautiful, fair). Short: Asta. Pet: Sassa (Swedish). (AH-STREE, AH-STREED)


3.) Astrid (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Scandinavian, German) beautiful goddess

Other Forms: Aster, Asti, Astred, Astri, Atty, Estrid


4.) Astrid (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) divine strength.

Other Forms: Astrad, Astread, Astred, Astreed, Astri, Astrida, Astrik, Astrod, Astrud, Astryd, Atti, Estrid


5.) ASTRID (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Popularly used in Germany, Astrid (beautiful goddess) is derived from Ässfriör, an Old Norse compound name composed of the elements ass (a god) and fridr (beautiful, fair). (AH-STRID)


6.) Astrid (Female)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Beautiful goddess

Other Forms: Astryd


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