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Astrid

Quick answerAstrid derives from Old Norse elements "áss" (god) and "fríðr" (beautiful), meaning "divine beauty" or "beautiful goddess." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with notable historical figures including Swedish Queen Astrid and Norwegian Queen Astrid.

Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#376
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginSwedish
LanguageSwedish
CultureSwedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, French, English
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Astrid

Astrid derives from Old Norse elements "áss" (god) and "fríðr" (beautiful), meaning "divine beauty" or "beautiful goddess." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with notable historical figures including Swedish Queen Astrid and Norwegian Queen Astrid.

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Etymology

Astrid derives from Old Norse elements "áss" (god) and "fríðr" (beautiful), meaning "divine beauty" or "beautiful goddess." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with notable historical figures including Swedish Queen Astrid and Norwegian Queen Astrid.

Astrid currently ranks #376 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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