Ástríðr
Ástríðr is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin. In Icelandic, the form Ástríðr is attested, and it is the Icelandic cognate of the widely used Scandinavian name Astrid, found in Swedish and Norwegian contexts. The etymology is commonly linked to elements associated with love and beauty, with the name often interpreted as meaning "beloved" or "beloved by the gods," though exact derivations vary among scholars.
Historically, Ástríðr appears in medieval Norse literature and Icelandic sagas as a personal name. In modern