Name profile

GirlPronounced Swedish /ˈas.strɪd/; Norwegian /ˈɑːs.tɾɪ/; German /ˈas.tʁɪt/; French /as.tʁid/; English /ˈæs.tɹɪd/Norwegian language family

Astrid

Modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr.

Quick answer

Astrid is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Swedish /ˈas.strɪd/; Norwegian /ˈɑːs.tɾɪ/; German /ˈas.tʁɪt/; French /as.tʁid/; English /ˈæs.tɹɪd/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationSwedish /ˈas.strɪd/; Norwegian /ˈɑːs.tɾɪ/; German /ˈas.tʁɪt/; French /as.tʁid/; English /ˈæs.tɹɪd/
Language familyNorwegian

Meaning and history

Modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr. This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), the author of Pippi Longstocking. It was also borne by a Swedish princess (1905-1935) who became the queen of Belgium as the wife of Leopold III.

Notes and context

Usage: swedish, norwegian, danish, german, french, english