Astrid

At a Glance

Meaning

Divinely beautiful (popularly also glossed 'divine strength')

Origin

Old Norse / Scandinavian

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

AS-tridListen

Astrid is a girl's name with Old Norse and Scandinavian roots, pronounced AS-trid. You may see it explained as meaning 'divine strength,' but the elements behind it — áss for 'god' and fríðr for 'beautiful, beloved, fair' — point more precisely to 'divinely beautiful' or 'beloved of the gods.' It carries a bold, adventurous feel and has stayed in steady use for well over a century.

Meaning & Origin of Astrid

Meaning: Divinely beautiful (popularly also glossed 'divine strength').

Origin: Old Norse / Scandinavian.

A common claim: Astrid is often listed as meaning 'divine strength' or 'divinely strong'. Actually: The Old Norse elements (áss 'god' + fríðr 'beautiful, beloved, fair') point more precisely to 'divinely beautiful' or 'beloved of the gods' than to 'strength'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Astrid

Popularity of Astrid

Astrid ranked #383 among U.S. baby names in 2024, given to 818 girls — its highest ranking in the Social Security data, which stretches all the way back to 1892.

Names Like Astrid

These names share Astrid’s style, era or origin.

• Bjorn
• Sigrid
• Aaliyah
• Alaya
• Amira
• Anders

FAQ

What does the name Astrid mean?

Divinely beautiful (popularly also glossed ‘divine strength’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Astrid?

Astrid is pronounced AS-trid (IPA: /ˈæstrɪd/).

Is Astrid a popular name right now?

Astrid is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #383 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)

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