The story behind Astrid
From 'ass' (god) and 'fridr' (beautiful, fair); carried by Scandinavian royalty for centuries.
Astrid’s number is 8.
Ambition and material achievement. Eights are read as goal-oriented and authoritative, comfortable with responsibility and long-term reach.
More Old Norse names to consider.
Bjorn
“Bear” — Boy name
Erik
“Eternal ruler, or ever-powerful” — Boy name
Freya
“Lady, noblewoman” — Girl name
Gunnar
“Warrior, battler” — Boy name
Ingrid
“Beautiful, beloved by ing” — Girl name
Sigrid
“Beautiful victory” — Girl name
About the name Astrid.
What does Astrid mean?
Astrid means “divinely beautiful, or fair god.” It carries Old Norse roots. From 'ass' (god) and 'fridr' (beautiful, fair); carried by Scandinavian royalty for centuries.
How do you pronounce Astrid?
Astrid is pronounced AH-strid, with 2 syllables.
Is Astrid a boy name, girl name, or unisex?
Astrid is most commonly used as a girl name in its Old Norse naming tradition, though usage can vary by region and generation.