Astrid

Pronunciation: [ ASTR-ihd ]

Girl Name #383 Most Popular Rising 2 Syllables

A Viking goddess name beloved by Nordic royalty for a millennium

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Meaning & Origin

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Language: Norse

"divine strength"

Origin: Norse

Language: Scandinavian

The Story of Astrid

Astrid comes from Old Norse Astridhr, composed of ass (god) and fridr (beautiful, beloved), meaning divinely beautiful or god's beloved. It has been a royal Scandinavian name for over a thousand years, appearing in Norse sagas and Viking-era royal genealogies. The name traveled through Europe with Scandinavian traders, settlers, and the Norman descendants of Norse warriors.

Astrid has been a staple name in Scandinavia for centuries. Outside Scandinavia, it gained international attention from Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, and has risen dramatically in the US since the 2010s as Scandinavian names including Axel, Freya, and Soren became fashionable. How to Train Your Dragon's Astrid character further accelerated its rise.

Astrid has been a name of Norwegian and Swedish royalty for over a millennium — including Queen Astrid of Belgium (1905-1935), deeply beloved for her charity work. Astrid Lindgren is one of the most-translated authors in human history. The name carries connotations of fierce Nordic independence and beauty.

Fun Facts

Astrid has been a royal name in Norway and Sweden for over 1,000 years
Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, is the third most translated author in history after Agatha Christie and Jules Verne
The name has been rising rapidly in the US top 1000 since 2010, driven partly by the How to Train Your Dragon franchise

Astrid in Other Languages

Danish Astrid

French Astrid

German Astrid

Spanish Astrid

Swedish Astrid

Norwegian Astrid

Famous People Named Astrid

Astrid Lindgren

Writer

1907

Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking, one of the most-translated children's authors in history with over 145 million boo...

Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking, one of the most-translated children's authors in history with over 145 million books sold

Queen Astrid of Belgium

Royalty

1905

Swedish-born Queen of the Belgians, beloved for her charitable work, who died in a car accident at age 29 and was mourne...

Swedish-born Queen of the Belgians, beloved for her charitable work, who died in a car accident at age 29 and was mourned across Europe

Astrid (How to Train Your Dragon) Fictional

Other

Bold Viking warrior and Hiccup's partner in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise — fierce, loyal, and fearless

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #383
Total SSA Count: 818
Cultural Origins: Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Astraea #2109 Astra #3185

Common Nicknames

Assi Asta

Pairs Well With

Astrid Elise Astrid Ingrid Astrid Solveig Astrid Freya Astrid Maja Astrid Birgit Astrid Rose

Sibling Names

Ingrid Freya Sigrid Magnus Erik Soren Viggo

Also a Boy Name

Astrid is also used as a boy name, ranked #12309.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Astrid

What does the name Astrid mean?

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (from Old Norse). "divine strength" (from Norse). Astrid comes from Old Norse Astridhr, composed of ass (god) and fridr (beautiful, beloved), meaning divinely beautiful or god's beloved. It has been a royal Scandinavian name for over a thousand years, appearing in Norse sagas and Viking-era royal genealogies. The name traveled through Europe with Scandinavian traders, settlers, and the Norman descendants of Norse warriors.

What is the origin of the name Astrid?

Astrid has Old Norse, Norse, Scandinavian, Norwegian, Swedish, and German origins. In Old Norse, it means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved". In Norse, it means "divine strength".

Is Astrid a boy or girl name?

Astrid is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #383. As a boy name, it is ranked #12309. Astrid is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Astrid?

Astrid is pronounced ASTR-ihd.

How popular is the name Astrid?

Astrid is currently ranked #383 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Astrid?

Common nicknames for Astrid include Assi and Asta.

What are good middle names for Astrid?

Popular middle name pairings include Astrid Elise, Astrid Ingrid, Astrid Solveig, Astrid Freya, Astrid Maja, Astrid Birgit, and Astrid Rose.

What are good sibling names for Astrid?

Names that pair well with Astrid as siblings include Ingrid, Freya, Sigrid, Magnus, Erik, Soren, and Viggo.

How many syllables does Astrid have?

Astrid has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Astrid a common or rare name?

Astrid is a popular name, ranked #383 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.

About the Name Astrid

Astrid is a girl name with Scandinavian, Norwegian, Swedish, and German origins . The name means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" in Old Norse .

Is Astrid a boy or girl name? Astrid is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #383 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,309. Astrid is more commonly used as a girl name.

Astrid is currently ranked #383 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Astrid has 2 syllables and is pronounced ASTR-ihd, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Astrid include Assi and Asta. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Astrid include Astraea, Astra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.