A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
 











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Origin and Meaning of Astrid

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Astrid

Old Norse

Usage of Astrid

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, French

Meaning of Astrid

The name Astrid is derived from the Old Norse elements "áss" - "god" and "fríðr" - "beautiful".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Astrid Lindgren (1907 - 2002), a Swedish children's book author; Astrid Kirchherr (born 1938), a German photographer and artist, known for her association with The Beatles.

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