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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Kristie

Kristie is a name with Greek origins. The name Kristie is a diminutive of eitherChristinaorChristine. The name Kristie is synonymous with the meaning of the nameChristianand can be translated to ‘follower of Christ.’ Kristie and both its root names were adopted as feminine names worldwide and were particularly common among those belonging to Christianity because of the religious association. It is a timeless name as it captures the classic essence of the name with a relatively modern spelling.

One of the possible root names, Christina, is the Latin feminine form of the popular name Christian. This particular root name gained its popularity because of its religious association with an early Christian saint, who faced torment because of her beliefs and religion (1). Another reason for the popularity of this root name was that it was borne by a 17th-century Swedish Queen who renounced her right to rule because she decided to become a Roman Catholic.

The other possible root name of Kristie is Christine. The name Christine is the French version of the name Christina. The popularity of the name Christine rose significantly after it was featured in the novelThe Phantom of the Opera, written by the French author Gaston Leroux in 1910 (2). Christine was a popularly adopted name in the 20th century in France, Germany, and also many English-speaking countries. However, the name Christina was found to be more popular in the US, especially after 1973.

The name Kristie can be pronounced ‘KRIS-tee.’ Variations of the name include Chris, Chrissie, Chrissy,Krissy, Christa, Christi, and Krista. Pet names for Kristie can be Krist, Kris,Kay, KK, andKiki.

Kristie

Meaning Follower of Christ

Gender Girl

Religion Judaism

Origin Greek

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Kristie On The Popularity Chart

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Popularity Over Time

The name’s popularity peaked in 1980 after which it steadily declined. Check out the graphical representation for detailed insights.

Rank Over Time

The ranking of the name Kristie has been fluctuating in the 21st century. As of 2020, it stood at the 10,697th position.

Names With Similar Sound As Kristie

Here are popular baby names that sound like Kristie but may have different meanings. Check them out.

Kerrstin Kirsti Kirstin Kirsty Krista Kristal Kristalena Kristalyn Kristel Kristol

Popular Sibling Names For Kristie

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Boy Sibling Names For Kristie

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Karasten Karsten Karston Kerstin Khristo Khristos Krastio Krisdapor Kristabelle Kristan

Girl Sibling Names For Kristie

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Kerrstin Kirsti Kirstin Kirsty Krista Kristal Kristalena Kristalyn Kristel Kristol

Other Popular Names Beginning With K

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter K to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Kacia Kadee Kadie Kady Kaedy Kaethe Kahlika Kaiala Kaija Kaileena

Names With Similar Meanings As Kristie

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Keirsta Kirsti Kirsty Kjersti Krista Kristi Kristia Kristy Krysta

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Kristie?

The name Kristie means ‘follower of Christ.’

2. What is the origin of the name Kristie?

Kristie has a Greek origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Kristie?

Kristie is pronounced as kris-tee.

4. How rare is the name Kristie?

这个名字的克里斯蒂在1970年代达到流行its peak In 1974 when 2039 babies per million were registered with the name. However, the number dropped to 241 in 1995. Hence, Kristie can Be considered a fairly uncommon name as it experienced a significant decline in popularity over the years (3).

References:

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1. St. Christina.
   https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=148
2. The Phantom of the Opera.
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/175/175-h/175-h.htm
3. Popularity of name Kristie
   https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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