Comments for ASTRID:

Another form is Estrid. Astrid is pronounced as "UST-ridd".

-- Ylva  6/22/2005

The name Astrid also means strength.

-- disasterstruck  6/28/2005

The novel White Oleaner's heroine is named Astrid (Magnussen?)

-- Fink  8/7/2005

This is my name. Many people think it has astrological meaning but it means "the divine power of god". I am a very strong minded person.

-- drista  8/10/2005

Astrid Lindgren is a wonderful writer of children's books, the most famous of which is Pippi Longstocking (but the best, in my opinion, is Saltkrokan - Seacrow Island).

-- Anonymous User  8/12/2005

This name is very pretty. I will name my children this name.

-- Anonymous User  10/1/2005

Astrid was the name of a queen of Belgium, the mother of the late King Baudouin and the present King Albert. She died in a car accident in 1935 at the young age of 29, and was very loved by Belgian people.

-- alberto  11/28/2005

This is my mother's name and to me it's a very strong and beautiful name. It's also the name of one of my teachers. I'd like to use it one day because they are both very strong women who I admire.

-- GLynElisabeth  11/29/2005

Astrid Kirchherr is the artist and photographer who got to know The Beatles during their time in Hamburg. She took the famous photographs of them there, styled their hair in the "moptop" hairstyle and designed their collarless suits. She also dated Stuart Sutcliffe, at that time a member of The Beatles.

-- Anonymous User  12/19/2005

Astrid grew on my from the first time I saw it in a naming book. Then after reading a book with a heroine named Astrid it grew in me even more. From another source I heard that Astrid is Greek for "star". I can't confirm it but I do like the idea of it meaning "star". To me it looks like Astrid could come from the word "astroid" even.

-- Missy  3/10/2006

It's getting to be a rather popular name in Denmark. I like this name because it's a little more special and interesting than...let's say Emma (I believe it's the most popular name in Denmark right at the moment). No offence, Emma's around the world!

-- CB_DK  6/2/2006

Astrid's a cute name, and it's different, which is great. :D

-- Surreal  9/24/2006

It's spelled differently but we could also consider the delightful Brazilian vocalist, Astrud Gilberto, as being associated with this name.

-- Anonymous User  3/31/2007

The pronunciation depends on the area. In Norway the d is silent (like in Ingrid and other related names), and it's pronounced more or less AH-stri ['astrư].

-- Silje  4/28/2007

Honestly, this name repels me. I would never name my child this, but others can.

-- Anonymous User  6/9/2007

Princess Astrid of Norway (b. 1932) is the sister of King Harald V of Norway.

-- Kate  8/19/2007

Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, is the daughter of King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium. She is married to Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este.

-- Kate  8/19/2007

Also used in Germany. [noted -ed]

-- SMHRS  10/15/2007

Astrid, queen of the Belgians, lived from 1905 to 1935.

-- deroest  11/25/2007

The "ast" part of this name makes me think of stars (because it means star in Greek). It sounds like a name for an ethereal princess in a fantasy story.

-- Pippin  3/15/2008

Pronounced AHST-reet.

-- sarahj  4/8/2008

Also used in France. [noted -ed]

-- Marie-Amelie  7/3/2008

It is the name of my favorite fanfiction character, Astrid Ackerly.

-- blackgoodbye  7/20/2008

After seeing the movie White Oleander, I fell in love with the name Astrid. I consider using it for one of my own children someday.

-- katherine24  8/3/2008

I loved this name until it became the butt of a stupid joke on "the Office." I can't get the association out of my head now.

-- MoonAgeDaydreamer  10/26/2008

Astrid is the name of a character on the TV show "Fringe".

-- ClementineFox7  2/11/2009

Astrid is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

-- ICEyun  2/24/2009

I don't know if this counts for a famous bearer or not but still. Kylie Minogue played Astrid Peth in Doctor Who's 2007 episode "Voyage of the Dammed". She was a waitress who, lucky girl, got to kiss the Doctor.

-- ema_kala  4/10/2009

From 1980 to 1983 there was in Spain a child musical group, Regaliz, composed oftwo boys and two girls. The name of one of the girls is Astrid.

-- alberto  5/28/2009

This is such a beautiful name. It's powerful, yet still feminine at the same time! Another thing I love about this name is how it's unique! I would totally use it as a middle name, but as a first name would still be beautiful as well! (:

-- RosePetals016  6/24/2009

In German Astrid is pronounced AHS-trit. [noted -ed]

-- mafiosa  8/6/2009

This is a really coolio name. My only problem is that is starts with Ass. You know, "Ass-strid". On any level, I still love it!

-- baileymarissa  9/12/2009

Jan's daughter in The Office tv show. Michael thinks its Astird.

-- maged  10/3/2009

I think. I think that I would use this as a boy name. It sounds so masculine to me.

-- baileymarissa  10/27/2009

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