Astrid Lindgren (Swedish author of the Pippi Longstocking series); Astrid of Sweden (early 20th century Queen of the Belgians); Astrid Kumbernuss (German Olympic athlete); Astrid Varnay (American opera singer); Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen (Norwegian cross-country skier); Astrid Allwyn (American actress); Astrid Henning-Jensen (Danish filmmaker)