Astrid

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mamasunshine · 07/08/2010 15:19

Honest opinions on this name for a girl please. I love it, but feel it does sound a bit 'harsh' for a baby, much better for an older child/woman. Or are my hormones getting the better of me??!!

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NiceCuppaT · 07/08/2010 18:09

I like it.

LaundryLyne · 07/08/2010 17:23

There are many less harsh Scandinavian names, though, aren't there?

Umnitsa · 07/08/2010 17:13

Absolutely love it! Would use for our dd but our last name starts with ST, and ASTrid STxxx doesn't sound right to me. We are now considering Ingrid as a middle name, but I actually prefer Astrid - so elegant and feminine in my view.

mathanxiety · 07/08/2010 17:06

I love it. I don't think of it as harsh, just Scandinavian -- no more harsh than Greta. I know a little Belgian Astrid aged probably 4, and it's gorgeous for her. I also know a little Ingrid. The beauty of those names is that they do last a lifetime.

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mamasunshine · 07/08/2010 15:32

Yes, my mum was like 'no you cannot use that!' I think I just love the meaning more!

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LaundryLyne · 07/08/2010 15:22

I dislike it, sorry. I think it sounds harsh, and don't like the way it ends in "rid".

However, it seems to be getting more popular and I'm sure many people will reply to say they like it.

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