Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Astrid as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Astrid

♡Add to my Name List

The baby name Astrid is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæs.trɪd/ (EN); /ˈɑːs.trɪd/ (Scandinavian) — spoken as 'AS-trid'.

Astrid is Norse in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse
Pronunciation: /ˈæs.trɪd/ (EN); /ˈɑːs.trɪd/ (Scandinavian) — spoken as 'AS-trid'

What is the meaning of the name Astrid ?

The baby name Astrid is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæs.trɪd/ (EN); /ˈɑːs.trɪd/ (Scandinavian) — spoken as 'AS-trid'.

Astrid is Norse in Origin.

Astrid stems from Old Norse Ástríðr, formed from áss “god” and fríðr “beautiful, beloved,” yielding the sense “divinely beautiful” or “beloved of the gods.” The name traveled through Scandinavia in various forms: Astrid in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish; Ástríður in Icelandic; and the East Norse medieval cognate Estrid. Latinate Astrida appears in some records, while Asta and Astri serve as familiar short forms.

Documented on Viking Age runestones (often as Estrid), the name was borne by Scandinavian noblewomen and queens, including Astrid Olofsdotter of Sweden and, centuries later, Princess Astrid of Sweden, queen of the Belgians. It enjoyed a Nordic revival in the late 19th-20th centuries and gained broad international recognition through author Astrid Lindgren. Today Astrid blends bright, vintage charm with a meaning that marries divine power to beauty, making it classic yet distinctive.

Astrid has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Astrid

Astrid Berges-Frisbey Actor · Born 1986 · Spain Astrid Berges-Frisbey is a Spanish actor best known for her role as the mermaid Syrena in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. She also appeared in the movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Her performances have earned her recognition in both European and American cinema. Astrid S Actor · Born 1996 · Norway Astrid S is a Norwegian singer and songwriter, best known for her hit songs 'Hurts So Good' and 'Think Before I Talk'. She gained international recognition after participating in the Norwegian version of Pop Idol in 2013. Astrid Henning-Jensen Actor · Born 1914 · Kingdom of Denmark Astrid Henning-Jensen was a pioneering Danish film director and screenwriter, best known for her work on the film 'Paw', which received an Academy Award nomination. She was one of the first women to direct feature films in Denmark and made significant contributions to the Danish film industry throughout her career.
Astrid Allwyn Actor · Born 1905 · United States Astrid Allwyn was an American actress best known for her roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in movies like 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' and 'Follow the Fleet', showcasing her talent in both drama and musical genres.

Astrid – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Sweden Girls 2022 #1 603 1,568
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Norway Girls 2025 #8 296 453
SV 0 #11 1 283
HN 0 #21 2 704
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
NL Girls 0 #33 6,926 5,933
ID 0 #35 5 2,238
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
PR 0 #49 7 1,497
Austria Girls 1985 #52 197 58
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
LU 0 #60 7 2,830
Austria Girls 0 #62 1,469 1,885
GT Girls 0 #72 1,187 7,500
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
ID Girls 0 #78 21 3,319
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PA 0 #90 41 3,797
Germany Girls 0 #92 4,549 4,949
DK Girls 0 #92 433 7,429
NL 0 #92 442 2,481
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
PA Girls 0 #102 742 9,861
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
DK 0 #105 115 5,198
Austria 0 #107 124 850
LU Girls 0 #108 83 4,850
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
EE Girls 0 #119 20 1,888
CO Girls 0 #120 8,631 16,140
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
Switzerland Girls 2024 #122 14 1,786
MU 0 #131 7 3,613
PR Girls 0 #134 28 3,171
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MT Girls 0 #139 13 3,773
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CO 0 #158 608 7,768
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
Belgium Girls 2024 #159 27 424
GT 0 #165 162 5,948
SI Girls 0 #171 7 2,769
Germany 0 #178 360 2,542
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #187 7 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
NA Girls 0 #204 21 7,146
Canada Girls 2024 #209 77 2,795
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
AO Girls 0 #212 6 4,575
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
EC Girls 0 #225 15 3,650
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
France Girls 2021 #240 179 3,185
GR Girls 0 #245 5 6,293
PE 0 #245 66 6,350
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
TW Girls 0 #259 18 8,139
HR Girls 0 #260 30 3,687
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
PE Girls 0 #297 1,446 14,861
Finland Girls 2026 #304 1,010 3,895
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
MX 0 #308 106 8,339
MU Girls 0 #311 41 8,539
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CZ Girls 0 #327 15 5,378
CL 0 #328 85 6,867
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
United States Girls 2024 #331 818 8,487
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CN Girls 0 #331 19 8,829
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
France Boys 1986 #335 3 1,628
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Girls 0 #344 11 5,096
CL Girls 0 #349 788 14,098
HK 0 #350 8 8,483
Finland Girls 0 #351 41 1,368
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
CR Girls 0 #358 180 11,342
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
Spain 0 #383 70 2,326
OM Girls 0 #384 13 15,987
ZA 0 #391 57 14,421
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CM Girls 0 #414 128 11,671
MX Girls 0 #417 1,650 17,781
PT Girls 0 #423 29 7,952
GT Boys 0 #456 19 7,625
PA Boys 0 #467 15 9,305
UY Girls 0 #468 43 6,731
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
AR Girls 0 #509 91 8,289
IR Girls 0 #518 13 8,334
Spain Girls 0 #521 559 5,561
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
CM Boys 0 #523 28 12,054
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
SG Girls 0 #545 42 18,916
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
BO Girls 0 #558 54 9,488
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
HK Girls 0 #575 41 16,104
IT 0 #581 135 4,183
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
IT Girls 0 #624 1,271 9,415
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
ZA Girls 0 #724 472 25,928
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
PE Boys 0 #863 16 14,506
CO Boys 0 #864 57 15,656
BR Girls 0 #889 53 12,708
United States Boys 2022 #901 8 7,226
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
SA Girls 0 #919 17 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #935 25 14,742
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
MY Girls 0 #950 45 24,821
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,459 13 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Astrid is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Belgium
Flanders, Belgium

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Astrid

Astrid is predominantly a girl's name.
Astrid is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæs.trɪd/ (EN); /ˈɑːs.trɪd/ (Scandinavian) — spoken as 'AS-trid'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ástríðr (Old Norse), Ástríður (Icelandic), Astride (French), Astrida (Latvian/Lithuanian), Astri and Asta.
Yes, very popular — Astrid ranked #1 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Astrid ranks highest in Sweden (#1 in 2022).
Astrid's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #298 in 2011 to #240 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Astrid are in our database, including Astrid Berges-Frisbey (Actor), Astrid S (Actor), Astrid Henning-Jensen (Actor).