Sigrid

At a Glance: Name: Sigrid – Meaning: Old Norse compound of 'victory' and 'fair/beautiful' – 'beautiful victory' – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SIG-rid

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Sigrid (SIG-rid) is an Old Norse name that joins the words for 'victory' and 'fair' or 'beautiful', so it reads as 'beautiful victory'. It has a vintage feel with a bold, worldly edge, and it suits parents who want a name that sounds distinct without being hard to say.

Meaning & Origin of Sigrid

Meaning: Old Norse compound of 'victory' and 'fair/beautiful' – 'beautiful victory'.

Origin: Old Norse.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sigrid

Phonetic: SIG-rid   IPA: /ˈsɪgrɪd/

Popularity of Sigrid

Sigrid peaked at #567 in 1893, when 25 girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #3866 with 39 girls, so it's an uncommon pick today, though slightly more girls received it than at its peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sigrid mean?

Old Norse compound of ‘victory’ and ‘fair/beautiful’ – ‘beautiful victory’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sigrid)

How do you pronounce Sigrid?

Sigrid is pronounced SIG-rid (IPA: /ˈsɪgrɪd/).

Is Sigrid a popular name right now?

Sigrid peaked at #567 in 1893 and is ranked #3866 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)

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