Message: "Astrid" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Astrid

by erb816

12/12/2023, 8:14 AM

I've seen something of a resurgence of Nordic "-id" feminine names in the polls recently: Astrid, Ingrid (especially), Sigrid, etc. are coming up more often, so naturally I'm thinking about them. Particularly Astrid.

I've met a couple Astrids in my life, and they were Hispanic / Latina. I don't know whether the trending use in the United States is still among the Latino population, but that has been my experience. The sound isn't unpleasant to my ears, but I can't get over the fact that it's one letter off the word "astride." That's what I want to say every time I read the name.

Anyway, wdyt?

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- namesarecool285

12/14/2023, 6:02 AM

Out of them all, I prefer Ingrid; I think that it’s such a beautiful name for a girl. Astrid is also an amazing name, and I love it so much.

- ShioTanbo1

12/13/2023, 10:51 AM

The Norwegian pronunciation is the prettiest, but I'm still not fond of the bulky sound in other languages. It does have a nice aura, though. It seems professional and otherworldly.

I don't like Ingrid or Sigrid at all. I prefer Astrid to both of them.

- persyflower653

12/13/2023, 6:45 AM

I'm not a big fan of Astrid. As for Ingrid, I prefer Inga.

- Kerilyntaryn21

12/12/2023, 11:47 PM

I like it and Ingrid then Sigrid

- kingdom_of_daydreams

12/12/2023, 1:47 PM

By far my favorite Scandinavian name, and a diamond in the rough for the Hispanic community as well. Like I said before, Astrid reminds me a lot of light blue, the number 8 and the smell of ink. It's all very pleasant.

- guasguendi

12/12/2023, 12:30 PM

I love it. Despite not being on my top 10, I would use it in a heartbeat. It has a nice meaning and it's exotic without being obscure - one could notice it's a Scandinavian name. On another note, it's not rare in Spanish-speaking countries.

I also like Ingrid and Sigrid.

- Anneza

12/12/2023, 10:01 AM

My favourite Scandinavian -rid name by far is Sigrid; then Astrid, and finally Ingrid.

- dftbanie +1

12/12/2023, 8:26 AM

I like it; but I think it was the Office that turned me off this name.

But I like Ingrid and Enid (idk if that’s Nordic tho)

- erb816

12/12/2023, 5:37 PM

Enid is a Welsh name, but I do like it. There's a nerdy sort of charm, like an entomologist.

Can't bring myself to like Ingrid though. It's definitely the "ing" (don't like Inga or Irving, either).

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