Etymology and OriginAstrīda is the Latvian form of Astrid, a name of Old Norse origin. The ultimate root is Ástríðr, composed of the elements áss ("god") and fríðr ("beautiful, beloved"), giving the meaning "beautiful goddess" or "divinely beautiful". The name entered Latvian through Danish and Swedish influence, being first recorded in Latvia in 1905, according to the dictionary of Klāvs Siliņš. As of 2010, the Population Register of Latvia listed 2030 individuals with the given name Astrīda. Related forms include Asta (SHWEDish), Ástríður (EH-ees lundiSH), and Astri (Norwegian).Cultural SignificanceThe name Astrid is widely known through Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002), the Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking. Another notable bearer was Princess Astrid of Sweden (1905–1935), who became Queen of Belgium as the wife of King Leopold III. These associations lend the name a blend of literary and royal prestige.Key FactsMeaning: "divinely beautiful" (from Old Norse áss 'god' and fríðr 'beautiful')Origin: Old Norse, via ScandinavianType: Feminine given nameUsage: Primarily in Latvia since the early 20th century