Scandinavian name
Astrid
Divine beauty; from Old Norse elements meaning god and beautiful.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
- Pronunciation
- AHS-trid (Swedish approx.)
Spellings & variants
Astrid · Astridh (historical)
About this name
Astrid remains one of the most export-friendly Scandinavian girl names, balancing Old Norse heritage with a crisp sound in English. It is often compared with Sigrid and Ingrid when parents shortlist Nordic names for sisters or middles.
Themes
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- Hilde — Battle; Old Norse hildr, used as a standalone name and as a valkyrie title.
- Randi — Shield goddess; short form of Ragnfríðr or Ragnhildr lineage.