Astrid

[ as-trid; Norwegian ahs-tree ]

/ ˈæs trɪd; Norwegian ˈɑs tri /

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a female given name: from Scandinavian, meaning “divine strength.”

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Astrid Grahn-Farley wrote in her school notebook, “me and mommy wait long line for presdint obama.”
Obama's Fire Sale|Gail Sheehy|September 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Run while listening to Astrid Gilberto signing Brazilian jazz.
Running the World|Michael Chertoff|July 25, 2009|DAILY BEAST

When the downfall of Tryggvi had been accomplished, Astrid fled away bearing with her what chattels she might.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
Closely did she question them concerning Astrid, and they imparted to her what they had heard.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
Early on the morrow Hakon rode out from the homestead of Biorn over the countryside, asking withersoever he went for Astrid.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
Now Astrid conceived the desire that she should hie unto this her brother Sigurd.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
Thereat was Harald glad, and fared to Astrid with a great following of men.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson