Astrid

Gender Feminine
Usage Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, French, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈas.strɪd/(Swedish) /ˈɑːs.tɾɪ/(Norwegian) /ˈas.tʁɪt/(German) /as.tʁid/(French) /ˈæs.tɹɪd/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

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.

Related Names

VariantsAstri(Norwegian) Astride(French)
DiminutivesAsta, Sassa(Swedish) Asta(Norwegian) Asta(Danish)
Other Languages & CulturesÁstríður, Ásta(Icelandic) Ástríðr, Ásta(Old Norse)
User SubmissionÁstrid

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

Name Days

Austria: August 10
Estonia: November 27
Norway: April 13
Sweden: November 27

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Entry updated April 23, 2024