The nameAstride
Astride is a French form of Astrid, a girl's name of Scandinavian origin. It was mostly given in France in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Astride comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, from áss, "god", and fríðr, "beautiful, beloved".
Origin
Scandinavian. Queen Astrid of Belgium, who died in 1935, made the name popular.
History
Astride appeared in the mid 1930s and was given until the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Astride
Astride in France
Astride was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 1,020 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Astride. Its rise began around 1935, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Astride in France were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Astride mean?
Astride comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, from áss, "god", and fríðr, "beautiful, beloved".
What is the origin of the name Astride?
Scandinavian. Queen Astrid of Belgium, who died in 1935, made the name popular.
Is Astride a girl's or a boy's name?
Astride is a girl's name.