Astrid as a girls name is pronounced AS-trid.

Astrid viking name meaning. 17 November 1905 29 August 1935 Queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Leopold III. Protected by the Gods. Astrid is an old Scandinavian name that means divinely beautiful Its a traditionally feminine name but will be a great fit for babies of any gender.

It is of Old Norse origin and the meaning of Astrid is beautiful goddess. Geirahöð Connected to the Old Norse words geirr spear and höð battle. You may have heard of the author Astrid Lindgren who wrote Pippi Longstocking.

As for the surname every child is known by his fathers surname followed by the suffix dottir or son. Use in the English-speaking world is influenced by 20th-century Queen Astrid of the Belgians. From the lands of Vikings MomJunction presents you the best Norse baby names.

Meaning History. Appears in some manuscripts of Grímnismál in place of the valkyrie name Geirölul. This Viking name means godly or divine and it often refers to people with significant strength.

Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. In the hereditary Nordic language this Viking name signifies the battle of the mythical people and the jungles mysterious creatures. This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren 1907-2002 the author of Pippi Longstocking.

Variant Astride French Diminutives Asta Sassa Swedish Asta Norwegian Asta Danish Other Languages Cultures Ástríðr Ásta Ancient Scandinavian Ástríður Ásta. Astrid Lindgren author who penned Pippi Longstocking and Six Bullerby Children Astrid Bergès-Frisbey French-Spaniard actress. The royal families in Scandinavia also commonly use the name.