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Kristol
How to Pronounce Kristol
Pronounced KRIS-tuhl /ˈkrɪs.təl/Medium
Meaning: Kristol is a variant spelling of Krystal or Crystal, from the Greek krystallos, 'ice' or 'clear crystal.' The name entered fashion as a gem name; this spelling gives it a crisper, K-fronted look.Low
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History & Origin
Kristol is an inventive spelling of Krystal, the gem name from the Greek krystallos, 'ice' or 'clear crystal.' Crystal names were fashionable in the later twentieth century; this K-fronted, -ol spelling is one of the more unusual takes on the sound.
It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year in a short window from the late nineteen-sixties into the early nineties. A girl named Kristol then would be in her forties now.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kristol mean?
It is a variant spelling of Krystal, from the Greek krystallos, 'ice' or 'clear crystal.'
How do you pronounce Kristol?
It's said KRIS-tuhl /ˈkrɪs.təl/, two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kristol a boy or girl name?
Kristol is used as a girl's name.
Is Kristol a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, an unusual spelling of the gem name Krystal.