What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid means “Peace, Beautiful, Fair, Fair”. It is a girl name of OlD Norse origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: OlD Norse – see more OlD Norse names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3600 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Sigrid
Sigrid Undset won the 1928 Nobel Prize in Literature, largely for her medieval trilogy Kristin Lavransdatter. The name is Old Norse, from sigr (victory) and fridr (beautiful), and it is common in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Source: Nobel Prize organisation, Behind the Name.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Sigrid has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 4 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Sigrid with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
3Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): S=19 + I=9 + G=7 + R=18 + I=9 + D=4 = 66. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 6 = 12. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 2 = 3. Result: 3.
Favorite colour
YellowThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Sigrid has lucky number 3, so the colour is Yellow.
Star sign
LibraOnly the first letter counts (S). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Sigrid
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Sigrid. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Sigrid
Partner names that match Sigrid by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Sigrid + Dustin = Sigtin · Sigrid + Erland = Sigand · Sigrid + Balder = Sigder · Sigrid + Lamont = Sigont
Sibling names for Sigrid
Names that sit well next to Sigrid: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Sigrid
If Sigrid is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Sigrid (peace, beautiful).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid means “Peace, Beautiful, Fair, Fair” and is of OlD Norse origin.
What is the origin of Sigrid?
In our collection Sigrid is listed as a name of OlD Norse origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Sigrid a boy or a girl name?
Sigrid is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Sigrid?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Sigrid is 3, with the star sign Libra. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Sigrid?
Sigrid has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Sigrid?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Sigrid include Si, Sig, Sigr, Sigri, Rid, Sigy.
Which names have a similar meaning to Sigrid?
Names with a related meaning include Peace, Aarav, Amna, Amina, Federico, Manfred.