Astrid [as-trid; Norwegian ahs-tree] Examples noun
- a female given name: from Scandinavian, meaning “divine strength.”
Examples from the Web for astrid Contemporary Examples of astrid
He was an amazing father,” said Astrid, 30, at the time of his death, “To everyone who knew him, he was a legend.
Harry Will Not Attend Memorial For His Ex Astrid’s Tragic Father
Tom Sykes
June 13, 2012
Astrid was one of a handful of guests at the Duchess of Cambridge’s hen night party last year.
Harry’s ex-Girlfriend’s Father Commits Suicide
Tom Sykes
May 28, 2012
Astrid Grahn-Farley wrote in her school notebook, “me and mommy wait long line for presdint obama.”
Gail Sheehy
September 23, 2010
Run while listening to Astrid Gilberto signing Brazilian jazz.
Michael Chertoff
July 25, 2009
Historical Examples of astrid
But when they were come to the forest led he them away from where Astrid was.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)
Snorri Sturluson
Then came Mrs. Astrid; then Susanna; then Harald, who carried his arm in a sling.
Fredrika Bremer
On Susanna’s entrance into the room Mrs. Astrid turned hastily to her.
Fredrika Bremer
Mrs. Astrid excused herself, but besought Harald and Susanna to drive there.
Fredrika Bremer
Mrs. Astrid was much disturbed by them, and complained that they prevented her sleeping.
Fredrika Bremer
Word Origin and History for astrid Astrid
fem. proper name, from Norse, related to Old High German Ansitruda, from ansi “god” (see Asgard) + trut “beloved, dear.”