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Name Origin

Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name, primarily of Norwegian origin. It is a combination of the Old Norse elements 'sigr' meaning 'victory' and 'fríðr' meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'. Therefore, Sigrid traditionally means 'victorious beauty' or 'beautiful victory'.

scandinaviannorwegianvictorybeautystrongfeminine

Famous People

Sigrid Thornton (1957-)

Actress

Known for her roles in Australian television series and films such as 'The Sullivans', 'SeaChange', and 'Wentworth'.

Sigrid Undset (1882-1949)

Novelist, poet, short story writer

Nobel Prize in Literature (1928)
Known for historical novels set in medieval Norway, such as Kristin Lavransdatter

Sigrid Nunez (1951-)

Novelist, essayist

National Book Award for Fiction (2018) for her novel 'The Friend'
Known for novels exploring themes of loss, grief, and the human-animal bond

Sigrid Raabe (1996-)

Singer-songwriter, musician

Breakthrough artist with her debut single 'Don't Kill My Vibe'
Known for her electropop sound and introspective lyrics

Similar Names

Sieglinde Signe

Sibling Names

Astrid

Both Astrid and Sigrid are of Scandinavian origin, sharing a similar strong and feminine feel.

Gunnar

A classic Scandinavian name for boys that complements Sigrid's strength and elegance.

Solveig

Another beautiful Scandinavian name with a similar melodic quality to Sigrid, evoking imagery of nature and resilience.