Female Name
Kristy
ˈkɹɪs.ti
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Babysitters Club characters
child actors
diminutives
ends in -ty
film titles
guitarists
ice skaters
isograms
short forms
teen idols
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
modern65%
youthful120%
informal80%
common65%
strange65%
simple80%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Kristy is a female given name of Latin origin, which means "follower of Christ". It is a diminutive form of Christina or Christine, reflecting a Christian heritage. The name is a variant of Kristi, Kristin, Kristina, and Kristine, and is widely used in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Christina or Christine
Evolution:
Kristy evolved as a diminutive form of Christina or Christine, simplifying the name while retaining its Christian meaning.
Source:
Latin