Princess Astrid of Sweden Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra.

Astrid viking name meaning. Appears in some manuscripts of Grímnismál in place of the valkyrie name Geirölul. 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.

Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. The royal families in Scandinavia also commonly use the name. Meaning History.

It was the name of the lovely girl of the Swedish ruler. Astrid means Godly Strength in ancient Norse and is still commonly used today. This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren 1907-2002 the author of Pippi Longstocking.

Use in the English-speaking world is influenced by 20th-century Queen Astrid of the Belgians. Astrid Asta Astra Astred Astryr Astrud. Astrid Lindgren author who penned Pippi Longstocking and Six Bullerby Children Astrid Bergès-Frisbey French-Spaniard actress.

Youre probably pretty familiar with the name Astrid already. Aside from the already mentioned female Viking names other interesting Viking names included Astrid signifying the beautiful loved Bodil signifying penance and fight Frida meaning peace Gertrud signifying the spear Gro signifying to grow Estrid signifying god and beautiful Gudrun meaning god and rune Gunhild signifying fight Liv signifying of life Randi signifying the shield or shrine Revna. You may have heard of the author Astrid Lindgren who wrote Pippi Longstocking.

Geirahöð Connected to the Old Norse words geirr spear and höð battle. From the lands of Vikings MomJunction presents you the best Norse baby names. Eir Peace clemency or help mercy Nafnaþulur.