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I like it. I think it sounds strong.
It's not on my "would use" list, but if the kid's other parent liked it I'd go for it.

The first time I saw Astrid was in a book, so I associate it strongly with that character. She was very smart but up herself a lot, which is what I think an Astrid would be like. I should like it but I don't think I do because of my association and the "As" beginning which i dislike.

I don't mind it, never have. I wouldn't personally use it, but if I met someone with a little girl named Astrid I'd be happy.

I like it a lot. Not common but familiar, obviously female but not frilly, and a flattering meaning. I'd be pleased to see it on a new baby.

I've always thought it a beautiful name - bear in mind that ass the body part is arse here, and an ass with long ears is usually a donkey!

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Of the three great -rid names, I'd put it second to Sigrid and ahead of Ingrid.

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My immediate reaction would be "Oh no - I thought she'd moved!", but that's personal and nothing to do with the name.

It's a lovely name, elegant and dignified, and totally usable.

I like Astrid. I'm from Sweden, but I normally don't like those old Scandinavian name but Astrid is one of the exceptions. It's a wonderful names with lots of history (and Astrid Lindgren!). I know some Astrid's but I think it's the kind of name that would work on pretty much anyone. People on this board usually comment on how it sounds like "ass" but well, I can't agree with them. In Swedish it is not pronounce the same anyway :)

One of my absolute favourites. Love it, such a gorgeous name.

I love Astrid. Eleven thousand thumbs up.

I used to think of it as a stuffy, old-lady name, but then the character of Astrid Farnsworth from "Fringe" made me change my mind! I now view it as an uncommon name that is endearing but also no-nonsense, with the bearer being intelligent and focused. :)

Not a favorite of mine as the -id is a bit harsh for a girl name to me.

I've never liked the sound of it but I like its mythological connections and I think it looks pretty. Also ever since I watched The Office episode where Michael mispronounces it @ss turd I have not been able to get that out of my head. I always heard the @ss but now I can't help hearing the turd part even though I know it is pronounced differently.

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I much prefer Aster as a name.

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This message was edited 3/20/2013, 3:56 PM

I like it a lot! It makes me think of stars (Astr- --> astral, I'm presuming). I think it's very Scandinavian, but I like that about it, too.

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On the other side of the coin, its first syllable is 'ass,' which I know puts some people off of it. It doesn't particularly bother me, though.

I used to really dislike Agnes and Astrid (for some reason they're really similar to me). Agnes has grown on me because of its medieval feel. I just can't warm up to Astrid. I've tried. The meaning is nice, but it sounds so cold and icy to me. Also the possible nicknames of As, Assie, Astie, Ast? Not that it needs a nickname but I'd be scared people would try to shorten it somehow.

I have a 7 year old relative named Davia Astrid- yuck. I don't find it appealing at all as a first or middle name.