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[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?
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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.
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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.
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No. It's fine. I think it falls in line with a lot of newly popular/up and coming names seen in America. I like it ok. It's always felt a little bit like one of those names that's conciously trying to be unique- something akin to Lyric. I prefer Aster
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I think Astrid can suit a baby girl no matter what her ethnicity. It's a pretty, underused name.
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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.
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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.
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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

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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!
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No, not at all. I would not think twice about an American-German Astrid.
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