Astrid- does it darker skinned brunette?

[twopeasinapod]

I am considering Astrid amongst other names but my DC are definitely not blond/ pale and blue eyed. I also don't have a Scandinavian/ German connection (except a v tentative one my marriage)!

So, can Astrid work on a darker than average child?
I am also considering Zinnia and Dahlia if anyone would like to comment on these or has a strong preference.

Yes it can work. It's a name I love. BUT I can't for the life of me think how to shorten it, beyond Ass. (I hated having a non nick-nameable name, so always look for nns!)
Dahlia is rather beautiful.

colour has no bearing, it's a beautiful name, enjoy it

Yes, it would. Atrid is a lovely name.

Also love Dahlia.

Sorry - ASTRID.

Astrud Gilberto's not blonde.

Thanks. I do kind of imagine a blond, pigtailed, nordic looking girl when I think of this name but reassuring that you all agree that can be used on anyone.

Astrid is a beautiful name. I would have thought Nordic but hey.

Dahlia is, well, wow ! i love it

There is a black Astrid In the TV show Fringe and I love her/ the name

Don't think it matters

In order of preference...

1. Zinnia
2. Dahlia
3. Astrid

I know a 3 year called Astrid...dark hair and lovely big brown eyes!

Do it

That's good to know, scarlett- thanks.

it will work, I have a brazilian friend called ingrid and shes dark skinned, dark hair, it works.

fanjo -thx (your name made me laugh).
I like Ingrid too and do class them as similar names but I still prefer Astrid.

V embarrassed about messing up the thread title

I know a little Astrid with brown hair. It suits her really well!
It's a lovely, strong name.

I know a blonde French Astrid and a Brunette Italian Astrid. So either.

Right, thanks all. Astrid is firmly on the list!