Astrild

Swedish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Coined by Swedish linguist and poet Georg Stiernhielm in 1668. Pseudo-loan from Icelandic, derived from ástar (“love”) +‎ eldr (“fire”). Likely inspired by given names such as Astrid and Ragnhild. Seems to have been created as a Nordic name to the Greco-Roman counterpart; compare Näcken (“Neptunus, Poseidon”).

Proper noun

Astrild ? (genitive Astrilds)

  1. (literary) A (Nordic) substitute for Amor, Cupid, the god of love
    Synonyms: Amor, Cupido
    Coordinate term: Näcken
    • 1776, Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna, Ceremonial vid Drotning Christinas Torner-Spel den 9 Mars, 1650, page III:
      Aſtrilds ſeger bör bekröna
      Segren ſom Bellona ger.
      Cupid's victory should crown
      The victory that Bellona gives.

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