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Thoughts on Astrid?

84 replies

FoleyHuck · 25/10/2023 18:44

Early days for us still but DH and I have been throwing names around, he's Swedish so we're looking at Swedish/Scandi names but avoiding those that would be out of place in the UK.

Thoughts on Astrid for a girl? Our surname is recognisably Swedish. We'd probably add a middle name but haven't got that far yet.

I swing between really liking it and not being so sure. We also like Ronja, but I know a Sonja who too often has to explain the j is actually an i sound, so maybe not!

Otherwise open to other Scandi / Swedish suggestions! Thanks.

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SisterMichaelsHabit · 25/10/2023 19:06

Love it (and I never love the baby names suggested on here)!
Reminds me of Astrid Lindgren!

SM4713 · 25/10/2023 19:05

I really like it too.

I initially read Ronja as Rioja 😬🍷

Astrid is much better OP.

FoleyHuck · 25/10/2023 19:01

Ooh a straight run of positives  Unusual for this board!

@Changeling78 Does your DD's name get shortened or nicknamed at all? I only wonder as I can't see an obvious nn for Astrid. Not that a nn is a necessity.

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AllProperTeaIsTheft · 25/10/2023 18:57

Love it. One of my favourite girls' names.

Changeling78 · 25/10/2023 18:54

My DD is called Astrid so I may be biased! 😆

Whatisityoucantface · 25/10/2023 18:54

Fab fab fab

MaloneMeadow · 25/10/2023 18:53

Lovely! I’ve only ever met one, it’s a beautiful and unique name

LadyOfTheCanyon · 25/10/2023 18:45

Love it. Gorgeous strong name.

User12340000 · 25/10/2023 18:45

Beautiful name, I've always loved Astrid. I'd definitely go for it!