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Agnes vs Astrid?

58 replies

NorseMum · 13/06/2025 17:29

Hey! 👋

Which girls name is nicest: Agnes or Astrid?

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Pyjamatimenow · 13/06/2025 17:38

Agnes is awful. Astrid is slightly less awful but still awful.

NannyR · 13/06/2025 17:37

Personally, I love Astrid - I think it has a cool, Scandi vibe to it. To me, Agnes is very much an old ladies name.

Emanwenym · 13/06/2025 17:35

Depends on whether you are in the UK or Norway. I prefer Agnes, but Astrid works better in the UK.
Both are nice.

Figgygal · 13/06/2025 17:33

I love them both but lean towards Agnes
I think it depends on surname

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 13/06/2025 17:32

Agnes is a classic name. Agatha is an alternative.

Astrid is one I associate with dolly birds in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Apologies to any Astrids reading this!

Perspectiveis · 13/06/2025 17:32

Goodness they’re both absolutely awful.

Northernladdette · 13/06/2025 17:31

Both terrible, sorry!

Zone2NorthLondon · 13/06/2025 17:31

Agnes is a canine name best shouted in a park. Call on Agnes I’d expect to see a slobbery dog

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