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Christy
Christy Pronunciation
Christy is pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/High
Meaning: Pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Christy is a pet form of Christine and Christina — Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ' — that became a standalone American favorite in the midcentury nickname wave. In Ireland and Scotland the same spelling has long served men (Christy Moore, Christy Brown) as a form of Christopher.
Catherine Marshall's novel Christy and later supermodel Christy Turlington kept the name in lights through the late twentieth century. For newborns it is now rare, a sunny period piece from the era of Misty and Kristy.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Christy Turlington (1969–present)American supermodel and maternal-health advocate.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Christy?
Christy is pronounced KRIS-tee (/ˈkrɪs.ti/). Press play above to hear Christy said aloud.
How do you say Christy?
Christy is said KRIS-tee (/ˈkrɪs.ti/). Press play above to hear Christy said aloud.
What does the name Christy mean?
Christy is a pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Is Christy a boy or girl name?
In America Christy is mainly a girl's name; in Ireland it has traditionally served men as a form of Christopher.
How popular is Christy?
Christy is rare for newborns today after its midcentury-to-eighties run.