Astrid

Astrid is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements áss, meaning god, and fríðr, meaning beautiful or beloved, giving the name an overall sense of divinely beautiful. It was a common name among medieval Scandinavian royalty, borne notably by Astrid of Sweden, the tenth-century mother of Olaf II of Norway. The name spread beyond Scandinavia largely through Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, and has since gained use in German, French, and English-speaking countries. Related forms include Ástríðr, the original Old Norse spelling, and the variant Astride found in French and Italian contexts.