Astrid

The female first name Astrid, originally Ástríðr, translates to "the divine beauty," "the beautiful goddess," and also "God is beautiful," "the divine peace," or "peace of the Aesir."

What does the name Astrid mean?

The female first name Astrid, originally Ástríðr, translates to "the divine beauty," "the beautiful goddess," and also "God is beautiful," "the divine peace," or "peace of the Aesir." The origin of the name lies in Old Norse. It was adopted from the Nordic region into the German-speaking area only in the early 20th century. Astrid is derived from the two Old Norse word components áss, which means "the Aesir," "the god," or "the deity," and fríðr, which means "beautiful," "beloved," or "peaceful." The Aesir are a race of gods in Norse mythology who reside in Asgard. Other variants include Asfrid, Asta, Assa (Norse), Estrid (Danish), Asztoka (Hungarian), Astrud, Asztrid (Hungarian), and Astryda (Polish). For boys, there is, for example, Asti. In the Armenian language, Astrid also means "the star." Unlikely but mentioned meanings in some other sources include "the one born under a good star" or "the divine loyalty, beloved." There is a very old Danish bearer of the name Astrid, namely Queen Asfrid of Haithabu, who was co-regent of the Danish kingdom during the Viking Age around 950 AD. Notable modern bearers include Princess Astrid of Belgium, the second child of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and the sister of the current Belgian monarch, King Philippe. Another is Astrid Maud Ingeborg, the second daughter of King Olav V of Norway and his wife, Princess Märtha of Sweden. Lastly, Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden is among the well-known personalities who bore the name; she was the queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Leopold III.

Where does the name Astrid come from?

Etymology The girl's name Astrid originally comes from the Old Norse language. The name is derived from the two elements áss for "the Aesir," "the god," or "the deity," and fríðr for "beautiful," "beloved," or "peaceful." Old Norse

How do you pronounce Astrid?

Sound & pronunciation of Astrid: The name Astrid is two syllables and phonetically striking. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "As-trid" [ˈastʁiːt], starting with the sharply contoured consonant cluster "str," which gives the name tension and clarity. The long "i" in the stressed syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the final "d" provides a firm closure. Astrid appears powerful and Nordic in character - straightforward, self-assured, and of cool elegance.

When is the name day of Astrid?

The name day of Astrid is April 13, July 30, August 10, November 27, and December 12.

Popularity

The female first name Astrid has been consistently recorded in Germany since the late 1920s, initially ranking in the middle to lower ranges of the lists. In the 1930s and 1940s, Astrid was visible but did not yet belong to the particularly sought-after names. It was not until the 1950s that Astrid gained significant ground in Germany.

Nicknames & pet names

Aas / Acid / Addi / Addid / Adi / Ali / As / Asche / Aschi / Aschtrid / Asen / Asi / Asrael / Asse / Assi / Assl / Ast / Asta / Asterisk / Asterix / Asteroid / Asti / Astl / Astra / Astrideli / Astridis / Astrude / Asä / Atte / Ausritt / Austritt / Gastritis / Kastrid / Striddy / Trida / Tridchen / Tridi / Tridle / Äsili / Ässy / Ästu

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Famous people

• Asfrid von Haithabu (Queen)
• Astrid Ahnfelt (Swedish writer)
• Astrid Allwyn (American actress)
• Astrid Andreasen (* 1948), Faroese textile artist, stamp designer, and marine researcher)
• Astrid Aschenbrenner (Austrian comedian)
• Astrid Benöhr (* 1957), German ultra-triathlete)
• Astrid Bergès-Frisbey (French-Spanish actress (Syrena in Pirates of the Caribbean 4)
• Astrid Bless (German actress, voice actress, and cabaret artist)
• Astrid Brandt (Artist from Germany)
• Astrid Bussink (Dutch film director)
• Astrid Cleve (Swedish botanist)
• Astrid Deuber-Mankowsky (* 1957), Swiss media and cultural theorist)
• Astrid Frank (German actress)
• Astrid Frohloff (RBB presenter)
• Astrid Fugellie (Chilean writer)
• Astrid Gloria Irmer (Cabaret artist & versatile stage performer, including 'Hertha Schwätzig,' and member of the Magic Circle, *1966)
• Astrid Griesbach (German theater director)
• Astrid Harzbecker (German composer, lyricist & singer)
• Astrid Hofferson (Character from the movie 'How to Train Your Dragon')
• Astrid Huber-Aulmann (German singer)