Astrid

[ as-trid; Norwegian ahs-tree ]

/ ˈæs trɪd; Norwegian ˈɑs tri /

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

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

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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

And she gave everything to her sister, so that Astrid should not come to Norway's King as a poor bondwoman.
From a Swedish Homestead|Selma Lagerlf
Astrid had now a great inclination to travel to her brother there.
Heimskringla|Snorri Sturlason
Thane saw the ship at the edge of his vision, but kept his eyes on Astrid.
Evil Out of Onzar|Mark Ganes
How very unlike—and yet how like—were these to the Herfrida and Astrid of former days!
Erling the Bold|R.M. Ballantyne
Susanna begged earnestly, and received the permission to watch by her to-night; at least, till Mrs. Astrid slept.
Strife and Peace|Fredrika Bremer