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Cristi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.tiː/Medium

Meaning: Cristi is a spelling of Christy, a short form of Christina or Christine, from the Latin for 'follower of Christ.' A friendly pet form.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly short form: Cristi trims Christina — 'follower of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tee'). Warm and casual.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningCristi is a spelling of Christy, a short form of Christina or Christine, from the Latin for 'follower of Christ.' A friendly pet form.
U.S. rank (2019)#12744 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319482019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cristi belongs to the Christy family, a pet form of Christina or Christine, from the Latin for 'follower of Christ.' Popular in the later twentieth century, it reads warm, casual, and familiar. It carries an easygoing charm (said 'KRIS-tee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. today. Rare, casual, and warm.

Did you know? Cristi is a spelling of Christy, the cheerful short form of Christina or Christine, rooted in 'follower of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cristi — short form of Christina/Christine; 'follower of Christ'

Variations

ChristyKristiCristie

Nicknames

CrisTee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristi mean?

Cristi is a short form of Christina or Christine, from the Latin for 'follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Cristi?

It's said KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.tiː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cristi a boy or girl name?

Cristi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cristi?

Cristi is rare for girls in the U.S. today, with a casual, vintage feel.

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