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Swedish
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)
- (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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