[Opinions] Astrid
Is Astrid too ethnic on an a child who isn't Scandinavian? In your opinion, would it fit, or seem out of place, on an American with German ancestry?
Do you like it? Any associations?
Do you like it? Any associations?
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I think it would fit just fine. It's a good name, not on my personal list but I like it. No associations except Jan's baby on The Office.
I love Astrid.
No it would not be not strange. Here's a good test: https://www.facebook.com/search/people/?q=astrid
I also like Ingrid, Sigrid and Signy.
No it would not be not strange. Here's a good test: https://www.facebook.com/search/people/?q=astrid
I also like Ingrid, Sigrid and Signy.
I think Astrid can suit a baby girl no matter what her ethnicity. It's a pretty, underused name.
No, I think it's totally fine for a child without Scandinavian ancestry. I wouldn't make an assumption about a child named Astrid.
I think it's beautiful and strong.
I think it's beautiful and strong.
It's a lovely name, and I think it could be used by anybody.
If you use it, just be prepared for bullies to pounce on that unfortunate first syllable, though. I'd prep her with a few good comebacks.
If you use it, just be prepared for bullies to pounce on that unfortunate first syllable, though. I'd prep her with a few good comebacks.
I think it's fine on anyone. I really like Astrid and mostly associate it with the How to Train Your Dragon character, which made me love it even more. It's a strong, beautiful name. I think it's well known/familiar enough that it wouldn't be odd on a child, but I'm not sure how it'd be received in the US.
This message was edited 8/25/2017, 7:49 AM
I love Astrid so so much! I would definitely use it. It's not too cutesy and unique without being too out there. Great choice!
No, not at all. I would not think twice about an American-German Astrid.