Astrid
AHS-treed
Girl · Scandinavian
Meaning: Divinely beautiful, of the godly strength
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Signe
Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Blessed victory, of the victorious blessing
- Pronunciation
- SEENG-neh
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Common in Sweden (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse 'sig' (victory) and 'ný' (new) or 'signa' (blessed).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageMythological
Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway
Alternate spellings
SignyOld Norse
Old Norse form.
Cultural associations
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Signy
Heroine of the Völsung cycle, sister of Sigmund in Norse legend.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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