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Is Astrid cool or cruel?

66 replies

KleineMaus · 23/09/2009 12:37

I've posted about Astrid before a while back (Astrid vs. Ingrid), so sorry if you saw that. DH had vetoed it on the grounds of the teasing/bullying potential of 'ass', but at the last minute has changed his mind (I have less than a week to go - hopefully!) Now I'm wavering slightly although I think I prefer it to Ingrid, still our only alternative. What do people think?

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BitOfFun · 23/09/2009 16:23

Love.

mathanxiety · 23/09/2009 16:47

I think you can carry the fear of teasing and bullying too far, and I love the name.

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KleineMaus · 23/09/2009 18:13

Hooray! Astrid it is then. Thank you to everyone for their positive responses.

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belcantwait · 23/09/2009 18:19

very cool. see i have posted too late but glad you've decided on it

donnie · 23/09/2009 18:20

unfortunately it makes me think of Astrid Proll.

MaggieBeauLeo · 23/09/2009 18:30

Prefer Ingrid, and Olga, or Anya, prefer most names to Astrid. It's very cold, and it reminds me of a seal.

In spanish and ugly woman is a seal not a dog, so maybe that turns me off it more than is fair.

juneybean · 23/09/2009 18:32

I just noticed two siblings on facebook called Astrid and Imogen and I just thought what a lovely pair of names.

So I think Astrid is lovely!

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 23/09/2009 18:36

cool

catinthehat2 · 23/09/2009 18:46

I think it may become the new Freya.....

daisy71 · 23/09/2009 18:49

Very nice, cool but cute

ScummyMummy · 23/09/2009 19:46

I really like it. I like Ingrid too.

VAB · 24/09/2009 11:07

As you know I like Astrid and Ingrid too (although DH has said no to Ingrid, so really we are between Astrid and Saskia.

My middle name is Astrid and the only thing I ever got teased about was Asterix, but this was back in the 80s so no one now would make the connection.

When we moved to England I got more teased for my first name (Victoria) and for being from Holland - remember Viki the Viking?! Well that was me.

To be honest children will find anything to pick on... don't worry about it!!

anniemac · 24/09/2009 11:55

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AnotherBloodySugaBabe · 24/09/2009 11:57

Um. Scandiniavian?

mummybrained · 24/09/2009 12:02

Astrid is definately cool (see film 'Backbeat' for the proof! Agree that it may be the new Freya. I have to say nonoNo! to Saskia tho, sorry

PuppyMonkey · 24/09/2009 12:02

Ooh no. You're all mad, it's really horrible and cold (not cool) sounding. Reminds me of arid/bare/empty. Or astringent.

Would never have occured to me to worry about the ass bit though.

VAB · 24/09/2009 12:05

When someone has made it quite clear they are going with a name they love - why would you come on and say it's 'really horrible and cold'?!

ElectricElephant · 24/09/2009 12:06

Cool

PuppyMonkey · 24/09/2009 12:06

because that's what the baby name's thread is for imho... She asked if it would be cool or cruel. I say cruel.

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KleineMaus · 24/09/2009 19:36

Hi VAB, I remember you from your thread. Are you definitely having a girl? When you due? Saskia is good too. What did your DH have against Ingrid?

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Themasterandmargaritas · 24/09/2009 19:38

cool

sockmonster · 24/09/2009 20:12

So cool it is sub-zero (that's good)

Met 2 Astrids- one from the Netherlands, she was fantastically cool, fiercely intelligent and exceptionally well travelled

and a very cute toddler with parents from Canada living in London

Anyway I really like the name.

annamama · 25/09/2009 09:20

My grandmother in Sweden was called Astrid. I thought it was an old ladies' name. But names keep getting recycled don't they, which is great! I like it too!

VAB · 25/09/2009 09:43

Hi KleineMaus - don't know if it's a girl or not, just covering all bases Bit stuck for nice boys names to be honest.

Due in under 4 weeks now!!

No idea why he doesn't like it?! Just said 'no' - he is a big meanie!! I also love Claudia but again... he said no.