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Help[Opinions] Estrid
In doing some genealogy research today, I came across a new ancestor of mine named Estrid. She was born in Tenth Century Sweden. I had to share it because while I like Astrid, the "ass" part has long repelled me. Estrid basically solves that problem for me. I think I really like it, but it does sort of remind me of "estrus" and that's not too good either. Opinions?
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I like the way it looks more. It's more open and inviting. But the sound difference between it and Astrid is hard to hear. I don't have a problem with Astrid, though.
Estrid first made me think of estradiol, and for some reason it's making me think of eggs too (but not because of the estradiol, lol).
Estrid first made me think of estradiol, and for some reason it's making me think of eggs too (but not because of the estradiol, lol).
This message was edited 5/26/2011, 2:21 PM
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Being in my forties and losing Estrid every day, I feel a little queesie about this one. Oh. Estrogen you say? Never mind.
I have no problem with the "ass" in Astrid. All women should have big, round, fat asses. Why shouldn't Astrid have one too? But I realize it's not the name for you. And the fact that Estrid is an ancestress of yours must be irresistable. I know I couldn't.
So I give you my blessing, gladly. And please pass the soy milk on your way out.
I have no problem with the "ass" in Astrid. All women should have big, round, fat asses. Why shouldn't Astrid have one too? But I realize it's not the name for you. And the fact that Estrid is an ancestress of yours must be irresistable. I know I couldn't.
So I give you my blessing, gladly. And please pass the soy milk on your way out.
This message was edited 5/26/2011, 10:10 AM
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lol
You makes me laugh. Estrid did make me think of estradiol, though.
You makes me laugh. Estrid did make me think of estradiol, though.
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Oh, interesting. I've had the same problem with Astrid and do much prefer the "E" beginning. I can't help but wonder, though, if her name really was Astrid and the recorder simply made an error writing it down, possibly due to accent. I've seen my ancestors' names spelled all different ways in various documents and am given to understand that there really were not standardized spellings to begin with.
Even if it is an error...I think it may be one worth repeating. :)
Even if it is an error...I think it may be one worth repeating. :)
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I can assure you that Estrid is a real name and no misspelling. :)
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I like it. Hooray for interesting ancestors!
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I think the main problem would be people getting confused with Astrid.
As they sound and are spelt so similar, I think people would constantly call her Astrid and you'd have to correct them and/or people would spell it wrong.
As they sound and are spelt so similar, I think people would constantly call her Astrid and you'd have to correct them and/or people would spell it wrong.
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What noble ancestors do you have to get that far back in your genealogy? Sven Estridsson? :) All my ancestors seem to be common people, so I can barely get further than the 17th century.
Anyway, I like Estrid more than Astrid, it doesn't sound as harsh. To me they're quite normal names, with no odd associations.
Anyway, I like Estrid more than Astrid, it doesn't sound as harsh. To me they're quite normal names, with no odd associations.
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Charlemagne is one of my ancestors. It would take such a long time to list all of the kings and queens from which I am descended. Once you have one in your lineage, many more will start popping up, and because the good records are there, it is not hard to find the information. The most recent royalty I am related to is the Safavid Dynasty (Persia), and the Komnenos Dynasty (Trebizond). Through them I am related to an endless string of European Royal Houses (before 1500) because of alliance marriages. There are literally so many that I wonder if I will ever be able to finish organizing the information. Listing the names of the dynasties alone would take a long time. I don't think it is reason to brag that I have royal ancestry (lots do), but I do think it is remarkable that I have access so much available information about it when most people I know don't really know much past their great-grandparents.
This particular Estrid was "Estrid of the Obotrites," mother of Princess Ingegerd Olofsdotter Of Sweden.
This particular Estrid was "Estrid of the Obotrites," mother of Princess Ingegerd Olofsdotter Of Sweden.
This message was edited 5/26/2011, 3:17 AM
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I see. Yes, I know lots of people do have royal ancestors - I almost feel more unusual not to have found any, all my ancestors are so common and Swedish that it's silly. :P But it's definitely fascinating to be able to find ancestors many generations back, both when they are 10th century royals and when they're 17th century farmers. :)
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It sounds like the name of a contraceptive pill, and reminds me of estrogen. I still prefer Astrid.
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Estrid reminds me a little of estrogen. Just a little. I like Astrid and Astra a lot. Estrid is a nice twist to Astrid. I think it's cool and I like the look of it spelled out. I might just have to add it to my list of names.
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I've seen Estrid used once before in a literary context, though I can't recall where exactly. I like it, though I think I like the aesthetics of Astrid a little more. Estrid has an ancient vibe but can also still easily be used today. (There's some information about a significant historical Estrid on Wikipedia). I love Scandinavian names and I'm glad to hear of Estrid again! Personally I don't think of "estrus" when I hear Estrid (or "ass" when I hear Astrid), but I could see how someone could.
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