Christie

/ˈkrɪsti/ noun

Definition

A female given name, or can refer to Christie's, the famous international auction house for art and antiques.

Etymology

From the name 'Christian' or Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one.' Shortened to Christie as a feminine form, becoming popular in English-speaking countries.

Kelly Says

Agatha Christie, one of history's best-selling authors, wrote so many detective novels that if you read one every day, it would take you over a year to finish them all!

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