Astrid?

[BattyBagshot]

What do we think? I've always liked it -it was my favourite name as a teen, but hadn't seriously considered it for any of my actual babies. But now DH (who never suggests any names) has thrown a curve ball and suggested it for this baby. We can never agree on anything so I feel bound to consider it now!

So what do you all think? And any middle name thoughts? I'd quite like a saints name if there are any that go...

[Rockandrollwithit]

Ah, this was our chosen name if I had a girl this time (currently 28 weeks). I love it as it's unusual but not too strange sounding.

I'm having a second DS so will never use it. I love it though.

[IWantACheeseburger]

It's top of my girls name list. Love it.

[indigo13]

I love it

[leannejade]

Astrid was on my list if I was having a girl, which I'm not.
If it's something you and your partner like, keep it aside for now as a possibility and see how you feel when your baby arrives.

[chumpchange]

Always loved it.

[BattyBagshot]

We can't risk that Leanne, because then we risk not having a name for weeks! But glad to see the initial response is positive.

[bridgetreilly]

It's not my favourite, but if you both like it, then definitely go for it!

[Nospringflower]

Love it!

[WellErrr]

I like it!

[TaggieRR]

I think it's lovely

[228agreenend]

Love it. Unusual but not wacky, and easy to spell.

[SuperBeagle]

Strongly dislike it.

It's such a harsh, unflattering sounding name, IMO.

[Topseyt]

I like it. Slightly unusual, but nice, easy to say and spell.

[twobarnsmammisonthebus]

It's wonderful!

[FemaleDilbert]

Lovely name

[ClaudiaWankleman]

I like it. I particularly like the fact it doesn't invite many mispronunciations, even by foreign speakers.

I suppose the only potential problem is a natural shortening of the name is 'ass', but that would never be a serious nickname.

[3wayburger]

''Tis lovely. I know twins, Astrid and Ingrid

[MollyHuaCha]

Feminine and strong.

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

Love it !

[BattyBagshot]

Thanks 3way - I worry about the sound of it sometimes, but think Ingrid is great - and more common but very similar sounding, which reassures me!

[AstridsMama]

Never had my DD called "Ass" so far!
We use Streed, Asti, Astri, Sassa.
Best name ever

[BattyBagshot]

Thank you Astrid's Mama! Is it ok we have no skandi heritage?!

[Nicketynac]

We call ours Asteroid (and sometimes Arstid after a range of lamps at IKEA!). She has never been called Ass to my knowledge

[AstridsMama]

We have no scandi either! No-one has ever commented.

[Jooni]

Love it! It was on our list for week-old DS if he was a girl.

I don't really know about saints' names... I imagine there's a saint or two for most reasonably traditional/established names.

If you're looking for something with religious undertones, how about Astrid Celeste, Astrid Faith, Astrid Hope, Astrid Gloria, Astrid Mary, Astrid Eve, Astrid Evangeline...?