Astrid

Scandinavian

divinely beautiful, god's strength

Astred, Astryd, Astraid, Astreid, Astreed

Aston, Asher, Austin, Astro, Axel, Arthur, Aster, Atlas

Despite traditionally being associated with girls, Astrid offers compelling potential as a distinctive choice for a thoughtful, confident boy. This bold selection challenges conventional gender norms while providing your son with a uniquely memorable identifier. The name's sturdy consonant structure creates a substantive foundation, while its clean ending provides a decisive quality that reads as strong rather than delicate. For parents seeking to expand naming boundaries, Astrid represents an opportunity to embrace broader possibilities while still providing your son with a name carrying historical weight and cross-cultural recognition. Its distinctive sound ensures memorability while its established linguistic roots prevent it from seeming invented or trendy. Astrid offers your son a truly distinguished option with both contemporary relevance and historical substance.