Astrid
Astrid is a girls' name of Norse origin meaning “divine beauty, divine strength.” It ranked #376 in the United States in 2025. Astrid is an Old Norse name combining 'áss' (god, divine) and 'fríðr' (beautiful, beloved).
how do you pronounce Astrid?
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what does Astrid mean?
The name Astrid means “divine beauty, divine strength.” It comes from the Norse language tradition.
Astrid is an Old Norse name combining 'áss' (god, divine) and 'fríðr' (beautiful, beloved). It has been borne by Scandinavian queens and princesses throughout history. Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, made the name synonymous with creativity and independent spirit.
where does the name Astrid come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Astrid comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr/Ássfríðr, combining áss ("god") and fríðr ("beautiful," originally "beloved"). That supports a "divine beauty" or "beloved of the gods" reading, but fríðr means beautiful or beloved, not strength, so the "divine strength" gloss given elsewhere is not supported.
the history of Astrid
Wiktionary notes the name was borrowed into English usage from modern Scandinavian forms starting in the 19th century; the sources are silent on Astrid Lindgren or any Scandinavian queens.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #376 |
| 2024 | #382 |
| 2023 | #399 |
| 2022 | #404 |
| 2021 | #442 |
| 2020 | #449 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Astrid?
- Astrid Lindgren (Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking)
- Queen Astrid of Belgium
- Astrid S (Norwegian singer)
what names are similar to Astrid?
what names go well with Astrid?
Sibling names that share Astrid's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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