At a Glance: Name: Estrid (Ástríðr) – Meaning: beloved and fair – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl
Estrid (Ástríðr) is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “beloved and fair”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.
Meaning & Origin of Estrid (Ástríðr)
Meaning: Beloved and fair.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: "beautiful goddess" or "divine beauty" Actually: The first part of this name is 'ást' (love), not 'áss' (god) — despite the popular 'divine' gloss, the name literally means something closer to 'beloved and fair.'
Popularity of Estrid (Ástríðr)
Estrid (Ástríðr) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Estrid (Ástríðr)
Similar Names
Holmfrid (Holmfríðr) · Tova (Tófa) · Gunnvor (Gunnvör) · Groa (Gróa) · Sigfrid (Sigfríðr) · Steinvor (Steinvör)
