Nordic · Girl name
Astrid
“god + beautiful”
About the name Astrid
Astrid comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, formed from áss, meaning god, and fríðr, meaning beautiful or fair, so the name is usually glossed as divinely beautiful. It was borne by Scandinavian royalty from the Viking Age onward, including Astrid, the wife of King Olaf Haraldsson of Norway. Princess Astrid of Sweden married the future King Leopold III and became queen of the Belgians, and her early death in a car accident led to wide public mourning. The Swedish author Astrid Lindgren created Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga and many other children’s characters. Short forms include Asta and Astri.
- Meaning
- god + beautiful
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AH-strid(2 syl.)
Middle names for Astrid
- Astrid Rose
- Astrid Marie
- Astrid Grace
- Astrid Elise
- Astrid Louise
Questions about Astrid
- What does Astrid mean?
- Astrid is a Nordic name meaning "god + beautiful".
- How do you pronounce Astrid?
- Astrid is pronounced AH-strid, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Astrid?
- Variants of Astrid include Astri, Asta, Ástríðr.
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