Christy

/ˈkrɪsti/ noun

Definition

a female given name, often derived from 'Christine' or 'Christiana,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'

Etymology

A shortened form of Christine, from Latin 'Christianus' (Christian). Popular as a standalone name from the early 20th century onward.

Kelly Says

Christy is a great example of how names evolve—Christine → Christy → Christie → Kristi—the same name splinters into dozens of spellings, which is why families with the same name can spell it completely differently!

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