What is the origin of the name Christi?

Christi is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Christi?

Christi is currently ranked #12393 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Christi?

Christi is pronounced KRIS-tee.

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Christi

KRIS-tee

Popularity

#12393

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

20,932

Peak Year

#940 in 1974

First Recorded

1940

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Christi is a diminutive form of Christine or Christina, both derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'.

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Chris Chrissy

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Christi Paul
American news anchor

Nicknames

Chris Chrissy

Spelling Variations

Kristi Kristy Chrissie

Similar Names

Katie Misty Chelsi Kelsi

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateFaithfulGenerous

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