What do you think of the name Astrid?

michaela080 · March 2011

I just read this name in a magazine today. I can't decide if I like it. I do think it is unique and ethinic (very European) but classic.

newportbride715 · March 2011

I like it. It is definitely similar in style to a lot of my favorite girl names...but I am a "name shortener" (I often call my son Luke or Lukie) and I just can't get past that it shortens to "Ass".

ETA: An alternative that I LOVE is Ingrid. I wish it went w/ our ln.

sexyntexy · March 2011

NMS - at all

PhilsWife07 · March 2011

It reminds me of the movie White Oleander with Michelle Pfeiffer. I'm not a fan. It's a little harsh to my ear. I also can't see any one escaping childhood with this name without being teased at least once.

alioopsiedaisy · March 2011

PhilsWife07:
It reminds me of the movie White Oleander with Michelle Pfeiffer. I'm not a fan. It's a little harsh to my ear. I also can't see any one escaping childhood with this name without being teased at least once.

this exactly. great book/movie btw.

SwtPatato · March 2011

I've known an Astrid since 7th grade and the nn A$$ has never come up. I think it's a beautiful name.

magsugar13 · March 2011

GermanGirl2007 · March 2011

mj.reilly:
I LOOOOOOVE Astrid!

Yes Me too.

erincon8 · March 2011

Hate it. It reminds me of some show where someone was named this and they kept "A$$ turd" to make fun of the name. Sorry I know that is very childish but I think of that show whenever I hear it. I'm thinking it may have been The Office.

panda10 · March 2011

I think it's a beautiful name!

iLikeSloths · March 2011

Strongly dislike. NMS at all.

scorch · March 2011

My inner Michael Scott can only think ass-turd when that name comes up.

Elsa1984 · March 2011

I know a little girl named Astrid and nobody has ever called her A$$ or ASS Turd. When her parents want to call her something for short, they call her Trid.

acderricott · March 2011

I think its beautiful and very unique which I love.

hiltyn78 · March 2011

scorch:
My inner Michael Scott can only think ass-turd when that name comes up.

Any adult who watches The Office will probably think of this. I personally do not like it but to each their own.

iteachk · March 2011

I can't get on board with this one. It sounds really snobbish to me. I do like Aspen.

HannahO28 · March 2011

I can't get over that the first syllable is ass. It's actually my grandmother's name. She hated it and went by her middle name her entire life.

sleepingbeauty825 · March 2011

i love it but i too, can only think of assturd.

citychicks · March 2011

scorch:
My inner Michael Scott can only think ass-turd when that name comes up.

This. I love this name, but I still giggle over Ass-turd.

Nanna · March 2011

I adore this name. It's my grandmother's name and I have always thought it was lovely. I don't care what happened on one episode of "The Office," it's a fantastic name choice.

Leila'sMommy · March 2011

Nooo, no no no. No way. Have you watched that episode of The Office where Jan has a baby? Just watch it please.

gibbonlove · March 2011

scorch:
My inner Michael Scott can only think ass-turd when that name comes up.

Same here!

COMomma81 · March 2011

I love it. It's not something I'd use myself, but I have always admired and loved this name. It's just cool, ya know?!

moxie9 · March 2011

There's a character in the movie "How To Train Your Dragon" named Astrid. She's a cute Viking girl that's kind of a bad*ss and wears a belt made of small skulls. That's my only association with the name, but it's a positive one lol.

JLGY · March 2011

I've never seen The Office, and still the only thing I think when I hear this name is ASS! (and now ass-turd). Please don't set your child up like that!

12bailey18 · March 2011

I knew an Astrid in college. It's a little too "harsh" sounding for my taste, if that makes sense. It's certainly a real name, though and I've heard much worse...LOL.

alliejo725 · March 2011

I love it. It's a Swedish name, and that's my background. But DH is stuck on The Office joke (ass_turd), and there's no getting around it for him (funny, I could).

PhilsWife07 · March 2011

I love the posts saying "I know an Astrid and no one has ever teased her over her name!" Puhlease.

still_a_bride · March 2011

I like it a lot!

Notwifezilla7 · March 2011

I don't watch The Office, however there's also a character named Astrid on Fringe. Scientist/FBI agent and I think it's a neat, different but not "DIFFERENT?" name.

BeckyS1211 · March 2011

erincon8:
Hate it. It reminds me of some show where someone was named this and they kept "A$$ turd" to make fun of the name. Sorry I know that is very childish but I think of that show whenever I hear it. I'm thinking it may have been The Office.

Temp984666312503071 · March 2011

I am luke warm.

I had a very eccentric sorority sister with this name. It gives the name somewhat of an edge in my mind. There is just something about it that I don't love... maybe the sound?

balihaigirl · March 2011

NMS

trebmal · March 2011

I went to school with a girl named Astrid and she was a nice person, it's an interesting name, I always think of Pippi Longstocking when I hear the name though because the author of those books is an Astrid. (I LOVED Pippi books when I was little!!)

msmerymac · March 2011

I absolutely love it. It's different, but not too out there.

Edit: It reminds me of Pippi Longstocking, White Oleander and How to Train Your Dragon. I hate the Office, so I've never seen the episode, and I wouldn't base my kid's name on a sitcom people likely won't be watching by the time she gets to school.

queenbone · March 2011

msmerymac:
I absolutely love it. It's different, but not too out there.

Edit: It reminds me of Pippi Longstocking, White Oleander and How to Train Your Dragon. I hate the Office, so I've never seen the episode, and I wouldn't base my kid's name on a sitcom people likely won't be watching by the time she gets to school.

Well... I'm not too sure about this. Seinfeld is no longer on, but I'd still never name a daughter Dolores because of it. Whether one likes it or not, The Office is very popular and influences pop culture. You have to be prepared for As$ turd comments.

To the OP, Astrid doesn't do much for me, but I don't hate it. I do like that it is not popular.

Bubbalub · March 2011

I LOVE Astrid. It's on my list with names like Ingrid and Freya.

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